Alumni Spotlight—Alex Dam

May 20, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Alumni of the College of Applied Health Sciences have myriad career options thanks to the tremendous diversity of programs. We periodically will put the spotlight on an alum to find out what they’re doing now, what experiences they had and what AHS means to them. This week, we talk […]

Podcast: A Few Minutes With … Clarion Mendes and Amanda Lawrence on non-essential care during COVID-19

April 10, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara of the communications office of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois speaks with Clarion Mendes, clinical assistant professor and director of Clinical Education in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, and Amanda Lawrence, clinical assistant professor in SHS, about the impact […]

A Few Minutes With … adjusting to online instruction during COVID-19

April 14, 2020 | Vince Lara Handling the transition to online instruction Vince Lara of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois speaks with Keiko Ishikawa of the Speech and Hearing Science Department and Neha Gothe of the department of Kinesiology and Community Health about the transition to online instruction at […]

A Few Minutes With … Toni Liechty

March 06, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara speaks with Toni Liechty, an associate professor in the department of Recreation Sport and Tourism to talk about her research on why people get involved in fitness programs, what keeps them involved, and how life stage and body image impact that involvement. Related news

Podcast: A Few Minutes With … David Strauser

March 03, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara, media relations specialist at the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois, speaks with David Strauser, professor of Kinesiology and Community Health at Illinois, about Dr. Strauser’s research on work personality and vocational behavior with a focus on people with chronic health conditions and […]

A Few Minutes With … Bill Stewart

Feb. 12, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo AHS media relations specialist Vince Lara speaks with Bill Stewart, a professor in the department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, to discuss Stewart’s research on the development of parks and conservation areas to enhance a public sense of place and promote environmental awareness. Related news

A Few Minutes With … Pasquale Bottalico

Dec. 17, 2018 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo In this edition of “Five Minutes With …,” AHS media relations specialist Vince Lara-Cinisomo interviews Dr. Pasquale Bottalico in the department of Speech and Hearing Science about his study of the effects of ambient noise in restaurants. Bottalico, in his study, “Lombard effect, ambient noise and willingness to spend […]

Podcast: A Few Minutes With … Brandon Peters

Jan. 06, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Vince Lara of the College of Applied Health Sciences speaks with Illinois starting quarterback Brandon Peters, a graduate student in the Recreation, Sport and Tourism department of AHS. Peters, who got his undergraduate degree at Michigan before transferring to Illinois, talks about why he picked RST and what he […]

A Few Minutes With … Alexa Halko

Jan. 6, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo 2016 Paralympian Alexa Halko, training at Illinois for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, speaks with College of Applied Health Sciences media relations specialist Vince Lara-Cinisomo about Illinois’ Paralympic training site, the Disability Resources & Educational Services unit and her future plans. Related news

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