Take Note
February 2009
The electronic newsletter of the UA College of Education and Health Professions
University Student Brings Arkansas History to Kindergartners
Do you know what the Arkansas state insect is? How about the Arkansas state beverage? Did you know there's a state historic cooking vessel?
Kindergarten students at Reagan Elementary School in Rogers can tell you all this and other information about their state, thanks to the effort of Michelle Sherwin, a University of Arkansas student studying childhood education. Sherwin plans to graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in elementary education offered through the collaboration of the College of Education and Health Professions, the university's Global Campus and NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Read more »
Michelle Sherwin helps a student sift lamprolite, a volcanic rock in which diamonds are found, at Reagan Elementary School in Rogers on Jan. 15.
Student's Research Improves Chance of Long Life for Firefighters
Earning a doctoral degree doesn't mean only educating yourself. It's not just about getting a piece of paper that qualifies you for a profession. It also means contributing new knowledge to society. Sometimes, you can make a difference in your community.
In the case of a student from the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus who traveled to the University of Arkansas to study kinesiology, the work behind his doctorate will help keep firefighters safe on the job and healthier overall. The research behind Marcos Michaelides' dissertation has directly benefited firefighters employed by the city of Fayetteville and could have much more far-reaching impact. Read more »
Investiture Ceremony
Russell Cothren, University Relations
Robert Maranto, second from left, was honored at an investiture ceremony Jan. 15 at the University of Arkansas. Chancellor G. David Gearhart, from left, Jay Greene, head of the department of education reform, and Reed Greenwood, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, took part in the ceremony. Read more »
Teens Take Anti-Tobacco Pledge
Above: Melinda Henderson, far right, and the nursing students in her clinical rotation organized and presented a health fair focused on preventing tobacco use Feb. 12 at Ramay Junior High School in Fayetteville. The students in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing who took part are, from left, Jennifer Shepherd, Jennifer Livermore, Christin Cooke, Pamela Ratliffe-Warner, Lauren Massey, Gail Stratton and Meredith Moore.
Below, left: Meredith Moore asks a student to sign an anti-tobacco pledge.
Below, right: Gail Stratton shows a student a model of a plaque-filled artery.
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Writing Contest Celebrates Aging Well
A short story called "October 23, 2008," written by Arianna Goodman, a University of Arkansas student majoring in criminal justice, took first place in the fourth-annual Aging Well! writing contest sponsored by the Office for Studies on Aging in the College of Education and Health Professions. Read more »
We were greatly saddened to learn of the death of Bob Garnett on Feb. 8. Mr. Garnett and his wife, Louise, generously funded the Aging Well! writing contest conducted the past four years by the college's Office for Studies on Aging. Mr. Garnett enjoyed hearing the winners read their entries at a reception each year, and he made certain his fellow residents of Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville were invited to join in the celebration of aging well.
A memorial service was planned for Feb. 21 at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville.
Former U.S. Education Official Visits NORMES
Doug Mesecar learned about the National Office for Research on Measurement and Evaluation Systems from its director, Sean Mulvenon, when both men were working at the U.S. Department of Education. Read more »
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 26 Samuel Totten talk on Rwanda, 2 p.m., Mullins Library
- March 6 Dean's Advisory Council
- March 10 Shelbie Witte, "Representations of Literacy in Popular School Films," 6:30 p.m., 166 Graduate Education Building
- March 16-20 Spring Break
- March 27 Mark Dynarski lecture, noon, 343 Graduate Education Building
- April 6 Nursing Research Conference
- April 16 Honors Convocation, 5:30 p.m., Center for Continuing Education
Symposia
The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas has scheduled several symposia over the next few months that offer educators and health practitioners opportunities to increase knowledge in their fields and earn professional development credit.
Cost, other information and online registration for these events can be found at http://coehp.uark.edu/
prodev.php.
- RAZOR Fitness Sports Medicine Symposium, Feb. 28, Center for Continuing Education, Fayetteville
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Symposium, March 4-5, Center for Continuing Education, Fayetteville
- Arkansas Health Disparities Conference, April 3, Holiday Inn, Springdale
- ESL Symposium, April 3, Fayetteville Town Center
- Literacy Symposium, June 18-19, Fayetteville Town Center
- Middle Level Institute, July 15-16, Jones Center for Families, Springdale
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