The state motto of Michigan – my home state – is simply, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” Thinking about the work of KNPE over the past few months, our innovative projects and our support of students, a phrase
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Congratulations to this graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education! Katie Hunzinger, B.S. Kinesiology, ’15, successfully defended her Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware. She will serve as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of
Read moreDancing Queen: P.E. alumna Kelly Zerby thrives as teacher, colleague, advocate
Young Sullivan Zerby could barely contain his excitement. The 15-year-old Huntley High School freshman was in kindergarten then, his mother remembers, and had come home with news about something amazing that happened in his P.E. class that day. “Sully says, ‘Mom, we
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In the role of department chair, “closing the loop” is one of the most important things I can do to support faculty, staff and students. Many times, I inquire on behalf of individuals as to the status of an initiative or to
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Congratulations to these graduates of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education! Tracy Brewer, B.S.Ed. Physical Education, ’82, has joined Freeport-based Highland Community College’s Business Institute as a training coordinator. The HCC Business Institute provides training and consulting solutions to help clients
Read moreEntrenadora atlética: KNPE grad student volunteers AT for Mexico handball team
Catrina Sanfilippo long has understood the value of mentoring, something that continues to influence her career path. Now the certified athletic trainer and current graduate student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is reaping the benefits of networking. Thanks to
Read moreAlumni in sport-related jobs discuss industry response to COVID-19’s blitz
COVID-19 called a time-out on everything – sports included. Four alumni of the NIU Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who work in the industry – a player, a coach and two front office professionals – talked during the April 14 Whiteboard
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When crafting my introduction letter for this issue of Access Anderson, there is only one principle I promised myself I would adhere to – to not mention COVID-19, because I have a feeling that, one year in, we are all counting the
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Congratulations to these Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education alumni! Max Finley, B.S.Ed. Kinesiology, ’17, was named athletic trainer for the South Carolina Stingrays, affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and AHL’s Hershey Bears. Finley was assigned to the Stingrays by MUSC
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The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, is credited with the proverb, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” In 2020, I cannot think of truer words. As the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped higher education, in KNPE we have learned new ways of mentoring students,
Read moreClinical experiences shift for COVID-19, remain meaningful via creative faculty
As a parent who is helping to manage the remote learning of his three young children, Jim Ressler sees firsthand how teachers in the Kaneland School District are shifting their instruction for COVID-19. Ressler, an associate professor of Physical Education Teacher Education,
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Congratulations to these Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education alums! Alexis “Pookie” Gonzalez, B.S. Kinesiology, ’16, M.S. Sport Management, ’18, was named volleyball assistant coach by the Northern Michigan University Athletics Department. Gonzalez comes to NMU after a year-long stint at the
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