Oct. 23, 2023 | Bill Stewart Hello friends and alumni of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, In my first couple of months as interim head, I’ve been grateful for the strong legacy and leadership network of our faculty, alumni and friends. With your goodwill and support across the years, the department has grown […]
Month: June 2024
Message from Professor Pamela Hadley, Head
Oct. 23, 2023 | Pamela Hadley Dear students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, As the vibrant colors of fall start to grace our campus, I am delighted to welcome you all to the latest edition of our departmental newsletter. It is with immense pride that I share the […]
Message from Department Head Kim Graber
Oct. 22, 2023 | Kim Graber Hello, members of the Kinesiology and Community Health family, As we move later into the fall semester, I am excited to share with you the latest 2023 KCH newsletter. This edition embodies our commitment to fostering wellness, strengthening community bonds and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our faculty, students, […]
Alumni Spotlight: Haley Bauman
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Haley Bauman graduated from the University of Illinois in August 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport and tourism. She told us about her internship program this summer. This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to complete a 10-week internship as an activities field support agent for […]
Get to Know: SHS Practice Manager Rabel Lohana
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Rabel Lohana joined the Department of Speech and Hearing Science this fall as the first practice manager for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. Find out more about her career and life journey below. Q: You are from Pakistan, and worked to provide medical care there. How did you end up […]
RST faculty hope to build on rural tourism growth
Oct. 23, 2023 | Bruce Adams Rural and nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry, and the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism wants to be at the forefront of efforts to develop it further. Rural and nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry, and […]
Faculty Focus: Meaghan McKenna
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Meaghan McKenna joined the faculty of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in the fall of 2023. McKenna’s research focuses on engaging in collaborative partnerships to solve educational problems of practice. Find out more about her below. Q: Who or what influenced you to go into research or […]
Can the use of AI and predictive modeling speed up long waits at emergency rooms?
April 03, 2024 | Ethan Simmons KCH Assistant Professor Hyojung Kang is a co-investigator on a nearly $100,000 Jump ARCHES grant to develop innovative models aimed at reducing ER wait times. Pronounced staff shortages and a lack of hospital beds have led to prolonged wait times for patients in emergency rooms around the United States, recent studies […]
Alumni Spotlight: Libby Knight
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Libby Knight, the assistant director of marketing and communications at Carle Illinois College of Medicine, is an RST alumna, graduating in December of 2011 with a M.S. in Sport Management. She answered questions about picking RST, her favorite course and her most memorable on-campus experience. Q. Why did you pick RST? A: […]
KCH Abroad: Students travel to Italy, Greece
ITALY In May 2023, 24 students traveled to Italy in a faculty-led Study Abroad program focused on the Italian public health system. Students attended tours and talks at prestigious Italian sites in Rome and Florence, and also enjoyed some amazing cultural activities, including Italian cooking and art classes, guided tours to the main historical attractions […]