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Standing room only for Body Horror 101 presentations
Interzone on Monroe Ave. was standing room only while Sam Logan's Honors Colloquia Class, Body Horror 101, presented their zines.
Professor elected as Interinstitutional Faculty Senator
Roberta Riportella, professor and Extension specialist, has been selected to serve a 3-year term as the OSU Interinstitutional Faculty Senator.
Alumna lands position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Public health alumna and former White House Fellow Lizzy Ragan started a new position as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Under Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Lila Reid Hepner hosts dance showcase
Congrats, Lila Reid Hepner, on creating and hosting an amazing Fall 2023 Dance Showcase! Lila, PAC's artistic and social dance leader, did a wonderful job bringing many OSU students together to celebrate their community and hard work.
How to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
Hallie E. Ford Center director Megan McClelland shares her expertise on key areas parents can focus on to help their children adjust to a new school and life.
HDFS doctoral alum's research featured by Weill Cornell Medicine
Shelbie Turner, an HDFS PhD graduate and postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, was recently featured on the organization's website for her research.
Allison Myers makes an impact
Allison Myers, associate dean for extension and engagement, has an amazing impact on the people of Oregon and beyond.
Doctoral student raves about PAC class
A public health doctoral student recently took a Physical Activity Course (PAC) titled Mindful Forest Walking. Here's what they have to say about the experience.
Associate professor interviewed by national news outlet
On ABC News, Will Massey discussed the importance of recess and how it plays into the school day. Watch the interview.
Kinesiology associate professor featured on podcast
Matt Robinson, associate professor of kinesiology, was recently featured on the BBC Stay Young podcast. Listen to learn about the benefits of high-intensity exercise.
College of Health shines at 2023 OPHA Conference
Faculty, students and staff in the College of Health all were involved in the conference, and several faculty and graduate students gave presentations about their research.
Grant to study novel toileting wheelchair add-on system
Jay Kim, associate professor in environmental and occupational health, received a research grant from Washington State Labor and Industries.
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