Take Note
December 2008
The electronic newsletter of the UA College of Education and Health Professions
Five Mann School Students Chosen to Work
at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas
Christin Cooke, center, worked with preceptors Peggy McCoy, left, and Jennifer Cook at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
For nursing student Christin Cooke, an experience last summer helped her make up her mind about becoming a pediatric oncology nurse.
She and four other seniors in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing – Rachel Dahl, Kate Delph, Emily Donnelli and Meagan Williamson – spent the summer working at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. The hospital is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Read more »
College Benefactor Honored as Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
David Banks of Fayetteville was honored as the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser at the 7th Annual Northwest Arkansas National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Nov. 19.
According to the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, this award is presented to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in fundraising, devote significant time and effort to charitable causes and show a deep commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Read more »
Scholarships Honoring Athletic Trainers Awarded
Five students from the College of Education and Health Professions' athletic training graduate program at the University of Arkansas have received scholarships created in honor of Dean Weber and Bill Ferrell. The awards were presented Saturday, Nov. 1. Read more »
Future Principals Think on Their Feet During Walk-Throughs
Faculty in the educational leadership program in the College of Education and Health Professions believe strongly that real-world experience is vital for students. Many of those enrolled are already employed as teachers or coaches, and the program that will prepare them for administrative leadership positions affords them the opportunity to learn by doing. Read more »
Upcoming Events
- Dec. 17 Final examinations end
- Jan. 12 Spring classes begin
- Jan. 15 Robert Maranto investiture ceremony, 11 a.m., 166 Graduate Education Building
- Jan. 23 Eric Hanushek lecture, noon, 343 Graduate Education Building
- Feb. 6 Martin West lecture, noon, 343 Graduate Education Building
College Resources
Alumni of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing are invited to be listed on the alumni e-mail directory by completing an alumni contact form available at http://nurs.uark.edu/
alumni_contact.php.
A news archive for the year is available for viewing at http://coehp.uark.edu/
news.html.
Editor's Note: "Take Note" is published bimonthly with information about programs, events and achievements of the faculty, staff and students of the departments, research and service units of the College of Education and Health Professions. Please contact Heidi Stambuck, director of communications, with comments and suggestions.
479-575-3138, stambuck@uark.edu