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Psychology student chosen to be a Madison Community Scholar
December 4, 2019: Junior psychology major Maria Castillo is taking advantage of every opportunity while in college and was recently named a Madison Community Scholar (MCS) for the 2019-20 school year.
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#CHBSChats with Danielle Valenti
December 4, 2019: #CHBSChats with Danielle Valenti (Coaching Education Minor/Psychology Major) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Honors college accommodates nursing students
December 4, 2019: When fourth semester nursing student Elle Del Gallo was a freshman, she joined JMU’s Honors College for the additional academic opportunities it offered despite concerns about her ability to complete the requirements.
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CHBS faculty co-teach course on human trafficking
December 3, 2019: Nursing professor Erica Lewis and health sciences professor Katherine Ott Walter, are co-teaching a spring 2020 course through JMU X-Labs called, “Community Innovations: Addressing Human Trafficking.”
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Health sciences student athlete excels athletically and academically
November 21, 2019: Kayla Connelly is a junior health sciences major with a pre-occupational therapy minor who doubles as a distance runner on JMU’s cross country and track team while maintaining exceptional grades.
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Psychology student interns for Victim Witness Protection
November 21, 2019: Senior psychology major Riquoa Robinson spent 120 hours with Victim Witness Protection Program in Virginia’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney drawing connections between coursework and criminal justice realities.
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#CHBSChats with Luke Vance
November 13, 2019: #CHBSChats with Luke Vance (Physician Assistant Program) - Our series of informal chats with students
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William Evans receives Alger Family Faculty Endowment Award
November 12, 2019: The Alger award is given to one faculty member each year to recognize their achievement in engaged learning, civic engagement, and community engagement.
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Wellness coalition promotes inclusiveness
November 7, 2019: The Shenandoah Valley Inclusive Wellness Coalition brings JMU personnel together with other professionals in the area to assist in developing wellness programs catering to individuals with disabilities.
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#CHBSFacultyFocus with Debbie Sturm
November 5, 2019: Graduate psychology professor Debbie Sturm lives among students in a campus residence hall
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Healthy Families program manager receives Governor’s Honor Award
November 5, 2019: Yvonne Frazier was recently presented with the Governor’s Award for Enhancing the Prosperity and Quality of Life in Rural Virginia.
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BICSV and JMU T/TAC Hold Conference on Substance Abuse and Brain Injury
November 5, 2019: BICSV and T/TAC at JMU are pleased to announce a Nov. 8, 2019 conference exploring "The Vicious Cycle: Brain Injury & Substance Use Disorders"
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VPAS and IIHHS Host Conference for Valley Caregivers
November 5, 2019: “The Confident Caregiver: A Family Caregiver Conference” held to recognize the contributions and importance of family caregivers.
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Julie Strunk becomes a Fellow in the AAN
November 4, 2019: Julie Strunk, a professor in the School of Nursing, recently received the designation of a Fellow in the AAN. Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is one of the highest honors a nurse can achieve.
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Lyons receives Provost’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advising
November 4, 2019: Lyons received this award in recognition of the quality of information, advice and support that she consistently and accessibly provides to her advisees.
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CSPA grad selected as ACPA Diamond Honoree
October 31, 2019: JMU alumna, V. Leilani Kupo, has been selected as part of the Class of 2020 ACPA Diamond Honorees.
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Occupational therapy alumna prepares students for advocacy
October 30, 2019: In September, students from JMU’s occupational therapy (OT) program had the opportunity to meet with elected officials and advocate for their profession during Capitol Hill Day.
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Psyc student completes prestigious internship
October 30, 2019: Junior psychology major Mallory Jungles completed a prestigious internship with the Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California’s (USC) premiere lab for social and emotional neuroscience.
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#CHBSChats with Tara Riley
October 29, 2019: #CHBSChats with Tara Riley (Health Sciences) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Debbie Sturm helps launch climate crisis mental health task force
October 29, 2019: Through the American Counseling Association (ACA), graduate psychology professor Debbie Sturm is part of an effort to help counselors address the mental health impact of the climate crisis.
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Veterans find new opportunities for service in PA program
October 25, 2019: Two students in JMU’s Physician Assistant (PA) program use their military experience to guide their studies and career plans.
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National association recognizes JMU doctoral student
October 24, 2019: International student Ph.D. candidate Lakshmi Magudilu Srishyla Kumar has received two awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) this year.
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Psychology student’s field placement becomes post-graduation job
October 23, 2019: JMU alumna Haley Brill (’18) completed her field placement in fall 2018, and is currently working as a surveillance officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).
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#CHBSChats with Anna Cantalina
October 16, 2019: #CHBSChats with Anna Cantalina (Communication Sciences and Disorders) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Psychology learning community hosts reunion during homecoming
October 16, 2019: Paul Pohto (’14) was part of the PLC during his time at JMU and came up with the idea to host a PLC Reunion during Homecoming weekend.
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Paynter uses analysis, creativity and precision to tell a story
October 9, 2019: Distinguished alumna Sarah Paynter (’17) has made the most of her experiences since leaving JMU, demonstrating what it means to follow a passion and contribute to the world.
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#CHBSChats with Alvin Osorio
October 8, 2019: #CHBSChats with Alvin Osorio (Kinesiology) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Inter-professional study abroad in Rwanda
October 7, 2019: Seven communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and two social work students traveled to Rwanda to complete a cross-cultural comparison of service delivery to at-risk infants in both the U.S. and Rwanda.
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Interprofessional group receives grant for youth programming
October 7, 2019: Funding will provide weekly programming and a summer day camp for youth from underserved populations by pairing youth who are at risk with youth with disabilities who will be co-mentored by JMU students.
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CHBS welcomes new associate dean and director of IIHHS
October 7, 2019: JMU welcomes professor Linda Plitt Donaldson to the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) as Associate Dean of CHBS and Director of the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS).
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Psychology students build new skills as RBTs
October 3, 2019: Over the summer, psychology students Paige Casey and Kyle Cooper had the chance to work with Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance as Registered Behavior Technicians.
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#CHBSChats with Shay Lumpkin
September 30, 2019: #CHBSChats with Shay Lumpkin (Psychology) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Kinesiology welcomes Maureen Pfahler
September 26, 2019: With 12 years of teaching experience, Maureen Pfahler (’06) returns to her alma mater as a kinesiology instructor and acting director of Empowerment3.
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Psychology welcomes new faculty
September 23, 2019: Psychology welcomes Giselle Hendy and Ben Blankenship.
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Engagement mini grant funds training for cohort
September 20, 2019: When Carlie Madsen, a student in the online MS-SLP program, found the application for the engagement mini grants offered by the SGA, she knew that it was an opportunity she couldn’t resist.
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Psychology alumnus appointed Vice Chancellor of HR at Minnesota State
September 17, 2019: Psychology alumnus Eric Davis (’92) served in the Air Force, worked as Chief of Staff at the Minnesota DOT and currently serves as Vice Chancellor of HR at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
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Horst, Finney and Fulcher collaborate on webinar
May 29, 2019: Professors Sara Finney, Jeanne Horst and Keston Fulcher collaborate on webinar
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Finney and Horst Speak at Carnegie Mellon University
May 15, 2019: Professors Sara Finney and Jeanne Horst traveled to Carnegie Mellon University from May 5-8 to participate in the 2019 Summit of the Empirical Educators Project
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Health sciences students take alternative spring break trip to Chicago
May 14, 2019: Three health sciences students participated in a trip to Chicago to work with the Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations.
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Health sciences initiative creates student resources
May 14, 2019: This semester, health sciences adviser Laura Blosser started an initiative to help her transfer students better integrate into the department.
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Psychology alumni co-created neuropsychology podcast
May 14, 2019: Alumni Ryan Van Patten (’12) co-created the podcast Navigating Neuropsychology — the first made about that field of study.
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JMU alumna responds to measles outbreak in Oregon
May 2, 2019: Health sciences alumna, Beth McGinnis (’00) has a role with the measles outbreak response taking place in the Portland Metro area of Oregon.
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Students with Schizophrenia founder Cecilia McGough visits JMU
May 2, 2019: On February 25, nearly 900 students attended her presentation, “An Evening with Cecilia McGough.”
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Health sciences students place third at state conference
April 29, 2019: Shannon Belcher and Rachel Perez traveled to George Mason University to present their team’s research, “Dating App Usage and Sexual Behavior among College Students,” at the VPHA conference.
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The healing power of magic
April 29, 2019: Magician Kevin Spencer is a pioneer in the use of magic tricks for physical and psychosocial rehabilitation, and focuses his research on how teaching magic can be a fun, motivational way to aid in patient recovery.
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Students attend sold-out Nurse Blake event
April 29, 2019: JMU School of Nursing (SON) students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends attended a one-of-a-kind show designed just for nurses to celebrate the joys and challenges of their profession.
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Psychology instructors combine classes to discuss research
April 29, 2019: To liven up class material, Julia Dobner-Pereira and Christian Haase, graduate students in the CIPSYD program, brought their PSYC 101 classes together to recreate an academic conference.
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B.J. Bryson: diversity leader extraordinaire
April 24, 2019: Social work professor B.J. Bryson is known for going above and beyond to provide leadership for all aspects of diversity education and inclusion activities.
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#CHBSChats with Andi Diamond
April 24, 2019: #CHBSChats with Andi Diamond (Physician Assistant - Health Professions) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Environmentalism for all ages
April 24, 2019: In spring 2019, a group of senior health sciences majors collaborated with school children within a local school and daycare facility to explore environmental awareness and sustainability.
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The importance of interprofessional education in healthcare
April 24, 2019: More than 90 students participated in an interprofessional education (IPE) event hosted by Health Professions
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Psychology student symposium held
April 24, 2019: Undergraduate psychology student symposium held.
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Helping children on the autism spectrum
April 19, 2019: Senior communication sciences and disorders (CSD) major Maci Letsky completed immersive internships during two consecutive summers with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Aspire.
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#CHBSChats with Casey O'Donnell
April 19, 2019: #CHBSChats with Casey O'Donnell (Health Sciences) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Nursing introduces perioperative elective
April 19, 2019: Perioperative nurses work with surgery patients, surgeons and anesthesiologists; most significantly, they work “behind the red line,” where only those having surgery or performing surgery are permitted.
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Students participate in health policy summit
April 16, 2019: Every semester, JMU’s Health Policy Collaborative provides a forum for students to engage with compelling public health issues while exploring how legislative advocacy can improve wellness, work and quality of life for m
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#CHBSChats with Katelin Curd & Jacqueline Billy
April 11, 2019: #CHBSChats with Katelin Curd and Jacqueline Billy (School Psychology) - Our series of informal chats with students
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CHBS students collaborate on ‘I’m Determined’ project
April 10, 2019: Each summer, the Partnership for People with Disabilities and the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) ‘I’m Determined’ project holds a Youth and Parent Summit for children with disabilities hosted by JMU.
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Psychology alumna continued education around the world
April 8, 2019: At the age of two, Jessica Lampe (’11) moved from Virginia to Germany, kindling a lifelong passion for international exploration. Since graduating from JMU, Lampe has studied in Scotland, China and Switzerland.
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#CHBSChats with Matthew Crawford
April 3, 2019: #CHBSChats with Matthew Crawford (Kinesiology) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Psychology alumna works as researcher in Germany
March 27, 2019: Originally from New York, Julie Niziurski (’11) travelled far to attend JMU and earn her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Since graduation, Niziurski has travelled all over the U.S. and to Denmark for her education.
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#CHBSChats with Riley Smith
March 26, 2019: #CHBSChats with Riley Smith (Communication Sciences and Disorders) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Health sciences students engage in service-learning
March 13, 2019: Professor Tim Howley requires students in his Population Health Determinants (HTH 231) class to engage in 15 CS-L hours during the semester.
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Students create podcasts for health care presentations
March 13, 2019: Health sciences professor Tim Howley assigned a final project of presenting research comparing the U.S. healthcare system to one from another country using podcasts as the presentation tool.
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Inclusive recreation in action
March 11, 2019: On February 21, more than 200 students participated in Paralympic Skill Lab (PSL) where they learned to play wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and goalball alongside Paralympic and other distinguished athletes.
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PHETE program hosts alumni guest speakers
March 11, 2019: On January 28, JMU’s Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) program welcomed alumni Jimmy Little (’99) and Isabel Chang (’16) to share helpful career insights.
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Neuropsychology students present research at international conference
March 1, 2019: Current second year student Maddison Miles and recent graduate Emily Matusz, presented research at this year’s International Neuropsychological Society (INS) conference in New York City.
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#CHBSChats with Katia Zillic
February 26, 2019: #CHBSChats with Katia Zillic (Health Services Administration) - Our series of informal chats with students
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2019 CHBS mini-grant recipients announced
February 25, 2019: Congratulations to the recipients of the recent mini-grant competition to support faculty development.
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#CHBSChats with Isabella Lavista
February 21, 2019: #CHBSChats with Isabella Lavista (Health Sciences)
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Kinesiology and youth cyclists collaborate on research
February 19, 2019: Hoping to understand how post-exercise recovery beverages affect youth athletic performance, a group of kinesiology students and faculty studied the elite cycling and endurance team at the Miller School of Albemarle.
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JMU OTs present research at VOTA conference
February 19, 2019: Richardson and Bloomfield were selected to present their ideas about building self-efficacy among OTs in trauma-informed care at the 2018 Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA) annual conference.
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#CHBSChats with Kathryn Young
February 15, 2019: #CHBSChats with Kathryn Young (Athletic Training) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Student symposium provides engaged learning experience
February 14, 2019: 37 teams of students presented their semester-long research projects before classmates, research professors and judges, hoping to receive the Top Project Award at the Health Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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PHETE students receive awards at conference
February 14, 2019: PHETE professor Cathy McKay and three students, Victoria El’Azar, Erin Woods and Jenna McMahon, were recently recognized at the VAHPERD convention.
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CSD faculty recognized as distinguished fellows
February 13, 2019: CSD faculty Cynthia O’Donoghue and Stacey Pavelko are being inducted as National Academies of Practice (NAP) Distinguished Fellows in Scholarship for their expertise in the field of speech-language pathology.
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Faculty present at breast cancer support group
February 7, 2019: Professors Aimee Johnson and Dayna Henry from the Department of Health Sciences facilitated an outreach event for a breast cancer support group at Sentara RMH in November.
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Psychology alum joins health professions faculty
February 7, 2019: Dr. Abby Massey (’00) returns to the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). Massey is a distinguished JMU alumna and medical doctor with more than 15 years of clinical experience.
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#CHBSChats with Cam Sutton
February 5, 2019: #CHBSChats with Cam Sutton (Kinesiology) - Our series of informal chats with students
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CSPA alumni honored at ACPA conference
February 1, 2019: Two graduates of JMU's college student personnel administration program were recently honored by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
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Social work students attend Latinx Conference in Chicago
February 1, 2019: This past October, James Madison University social work students had the opportunity to attend the Latino Social Workers Organization (LSWO) 2018 Conference in Chicago.
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#CHBSChats with Elle Del Gallo
January 31, 2019: #CHBSChats with Elle Del Gallo (Nursing) - Our series of informal chats with students
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Practicing the procedure with augmented reality
January 30, 2019: CHBS pioneers the way with a new augmented reality program for grad students in the speech-language pathology program.
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Dietetics students teach nutrition at Skyline Middle School
January 25, 2019: Recently, dietetics professor Jennifer Walsh took four of her students—two juniors and two seniors—to Skyline Middle School to teach nutrition during physical education classes.
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#CHBSFacultyFocus on Robyn Kondrad
January 23, 2019: Meet new psychology faculty - Robyn Kondrad
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#CHBSFacultyFocus on Sri Upadhyay
January 22, 2019: Meet new psychology faculty - Sri Upadhyay
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Dietetics students create nutrition curriculum
January 16, 2019: Recognizing a need in the community, dietetics seniors Kathleen Kraft and Alexandra Lepecha, created an innovative curriculum to expand awareness about healthy eating for Harrisonburg families.
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SASS team offers assessment training to Division of Student Affairs & CSPA students
January 14, 2019: The Health Services Administration (HSA) program hosted its first speaker presentation on October 30, 2018.
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#CHBSChats with Janae Brown
January 7, 2019: #CHBSChats with Janae Brown (Social Work) - Our series of informal chats with students
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HSA program hosts inaugural speaker series
January 7, 2019: The Health Services Administration (HSA) program hosted its first speaker presentation on October 30, 2018.
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Occupational Therapy students advocate in DC
January 3, 2019: Over 20 graduate students from JMU’s occupational therapy (OT) program advocated for their profession at an event called AOTA’s 2018 Capitol Hill Day.
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