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Welcome back from PAC and FSF!
Family photo time! Physical Activity Course and Faculty Staff Fitness teams for continued the tradition of welcoming everyone back with energy and connection. Here's to another great year!
Sean Newsom leads CORE Transitions Course training for faculty
A huge shout-out to Kinesiology Associate Professor Sean Newsom, who serves as the College of Health Transitions Coordinator for CORE Education. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Sean led a training for more than 35 faculty members focused on Oregon State’s Transitions Courses, which are designed to support first-year student success.
Mariam Buqammaz selected as graduate fellow
This recognition follows her receipt of funding from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait, Kuwait Cultural Office in Los Angeles. The fellowship will support Mariam as she finalizes her research and prepares to defend her dissertation.
Monica Olvera shares inspiring reminder
Kudos to Senior Instructor Monica Olvera for uplifting colleagues with a simple but powerful reminder: her personal commitment to “do something today for her future self.”
Dee Gillen supports Ecampus course development
Dee is among many faculty members contributing to the creation and improvement of both on-campus and Ecampus learning experiences. Her and other's efforts help make high-quality, accessible education possible for students everywhere.
Operations team leads end-of-summer office moves
Shout-out to the College of Health Operations Team, Debi Rothermund and Fred Lay, for leading several end-of-summer office moves. Your coordination and hard work keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We appreciate all you do!
Doctoral student awarded sexual and reproductive health fellowship
Congratulations to Amamah Noor, a doctoral student in public health - health policy, who was awarded the S. Marie Harvey Sexual & Reproductive Health Fellowship for the 2025–26 academic year.
Athletic training students host successful Media Day
Nice work to the Master of Athletic Training students, whose Athletic Training Student Club organized a fantastic Media Day! The event was a great opportunity to showcase their passion for the profession and build community.
David Rothwell co-authors article in JAMA Health Forum, featured in Oregon media
The study examines the effects of public investment on poverty and well-being in the United States.
2025 John Bynner Distinguished Scholar Award
Distinguished Professor Rick Settersten received the prestigious 2025 John Bynner Distinguished Scholar Award from the Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, honoring his significant contributions to life course research and following in the footsteps of his mentors.
HDFS doctoral students publish research on pregnancy intentions and relationship stress
HDFS doctoral students Amara Bradetich and Madeline Nichols are lead authors of a new article published in the Journal of Family Issues, co-authored with HDFS associate professor Kelly Chandler. The findings have important implications for family planning policy, couple-focused interventions during pregnancy and postnatal home visiting programs.
Professor receives national research award for work in adapted physical activity
Congratulations to Megan MacDonald, who received the G. Lawrence Rarick Research Award in July from the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID).
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