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Alumni Kinesiology

Digging out

Being a nontraditional student and a veteran gives Zachary a unique perspective on his educational experience. He is the first to attend college from his immediate family. He notes the work ethic and moral compass instilled in him by his stepfather, coaches and teachers as a major force in his return to college. He has difficulties connecting with other students due to the age gap between them, which often ranges from 8 to 12 years. Yet this provides him with the opportunity to connect with professors on a different level due to the mutual understanding of certain life experiences.

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Alumni

CPHHS stands in Ovation

More than 100 faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences gathered on Tuesday evening for the second annual Ovation event. The event was created to recognize the contributions of outstanding alumni, preceptors, supporters and individuals who support the college’s mission and students.

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Alumni Public Health

Public health alumna skyrockets to success

What do you want to be when you grow up? And if you’re doing it, what did you do to get there? How did you know it’s right for you? The number of opportunities after graduation feels limitless to many students. But opportunity can also feel daunting. How do you know that your passion and […]

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Alumni

A picture is worth 1,000 words

Reflecting on a life well-rewarded after lots of hard work, Pat says: “The bottom line is, don’t give up. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do something. You may not achieve it, but if you don’t try, you’ll never forgive yourself. If you do try and are even partially successful, you’re sustainably increasing your chances of being noticed, recognized, helped and eventually succeeding.”

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Alumni Nutrition

Nutrition alumna awarded Red Plate award for contribution to the field

“Joyce often says she loves her job and it’s so true,” says Oregon Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Sarah Drinkwater. “Coming from her background as a dietitian, she brings medical, educational, and community partnership aspects as her foundation, and this is how she likes to conduct her work. She and her team partner with many entities, and she puts a great amount of time and effort into the development of each relationship.”

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Alumni Public Health

Room at the table

People say to me, ‘I could never do what you do,’ and I tell them, “Do what you can do. Everyone can help. If you have a passion, you have a purpose and likely a skill that can help. Don’t limit yourself. A local realty company has offered to donate funds to repair roofs damaged by Hurricane Matthew’s damaging winds and rain. A local Zonta volunteer, Antigone Cook, and a friend and OSU alum, Rachel Boyle, helped make curtains for the guest house. If you offer a service, we’ll do our best to match the need, even if it means sending you to another organization.”