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Exercise Science Department
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301
(503) 370-6420
(503) 370-6379 fax
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2002-2003
[chronologically, most recent to least]
Judy Gordon named one of three Finalists for Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Judy Gordon, Administrative Assistant II of the Exercise Science and Athletic Departments! Gordon was recently named a Finalist for the Employee of the Year award! Also named a Finalist was Skip Kenitzer’s wife, Jan Kenitzer of the Business Office and Pat Gildersleeve of the Biology Department. Congratulations to all finalists, as well as the Employee of the Year, Suzanne Kersh of the Theatre Department.
Alumni Update: Liebler-Lombard
Jackie Liebler-Lombard ’98 received two awards from USC in her Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: 1) Student of the Year: Outstanding student achievement in the basic sciences (best GPA); 2) Order of the Golden Crane (awarded to top 10 students enter this Order).
Alumni Update: Davenport
Todd Davenport ’98 has applied for a one year residency in neurology, be a TA in the USC physical therapy program, and work at Rancho Los Amigos.
Jennifer Braxmeyer Named Top ExSci Scholar
This year’s Raymond F. Kenitzer, Sr. Exercise Science Scholar Award was given to Jennifer Braxmeyer. Braxmeyer will be graduating this May with a degree in Exercise Science. Last year’s winner was Jennifer Farrel.
Professor Abendroth-Smith granted funding
The awarding of the 2002-2003 Hewlett grants were announced on Friday, April 26th, by Willamette University President M. Lee Pelton. There were 30 proposals submitted requesting several times the available funding. The projects for next year are funded at $100,000. Professor Julianne Abendroth-Smith, along with Professor Stasinos Stavrianeas, of the Exercise Science department earned a grant for “Restructure the laboratory component of the Exercise Science Curriculum.”
Willamette selects new volleyball coach
Tricia Wright was recently hired by the Department of Athletics as the head Volleyball coach. Wright will also be teaching two Exercise Science Activity courses: Volleyball (EXSA 035X-01) and Racquetsports (EXSA 055X-01).
Professor Stavrianeas to Speak at Two Workshops in Eugene
Stasinos Stavrianeas, Ph.D. will be one of the featured speakers at two different workshops sponsored by the International Institute for Sport and Human Performance in Eugene, Oregon. On March 26th, Professor Stavrianeas will be speaking on the topic of “Exercise and diet--strategies to improve blood lipids” at 2:05pm. The HEAL Conference is an annual event serving an older adult population. Its purpose is to motivate older adults to participate in physical activities and educate them on the value of chosing a healthier lifestyle.
Also, at the Senior Fitness workshop, running from May 6-8, Professor Stavrianeas will be speaking on “The Physiology of aging and how exercise affects the aging process.” Professor Stavrianeas is currently scheduled to speak on May 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Professor Stavrianeas graduated from University of Oregon with an M.S. and a Ph.D.
ABC’s of Exercise Equipment
The Lunch n’ Learn Series is proud to present “The ABC's of Exercise Equipment” by Julianne Abendroth-Smith, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Willamette University on March 12. This is part of an ongoing series of lunch programs designed to provide topics of interest to the Willamette community in both your personal and professional lives as gleaned from the survey many employees and faculty completed in September of 2001.
Exercise is work, but it shouldn’t be agony, shouldn’t lead to burnout, or result in collapse or other such stress. Professor Abendroth-Smith will discuss the latest trends in exercise equipment ... do they really work? What does work? She will address common questions such as “How and where do I begin? What kind of exercise should I be doing? How can I keep going? How can I avoid injury?”
Professor Julianne Abendroth-Smith is a biomechanist in the Department of Exercise Science, and has done research on the effectiveness and safety of exercise and equipment. She believes exercise should be part of a lifestyle that is to be enjoyed, not simply endured. |
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