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Alumna strives to be the role model she wishes she had

As a young adult, Michelle Meierotto, ’02, wished she had a strong professional female role model. When the College of Public Health and Human Sciences introduced its CATALYST Mentoring Program, Michelle jumped on the opportunity.

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Change is hard. Extension dietitian makes it easier.

Telling people to change what they put on their plate can be a challenge, but not impossible. For many lucky Oregonians, Stephanie Polizzi has found the winning combination of creative and evidence-based instruction to help them make life-altering changes.

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Online course addresses early childhood success

The course – Red Light, Purple Light: A Self-Regulation Intervention Program ­– incorporates a series of evidence-based music- and movement-based games that can be used to promote young children’s self-regulation at home and at school.

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College supporters recognized for their community impact

On May 3, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences gathered to celebrate and honor individuals who live out the college’s mission. To welcome attendees to the third annual Ovation event, CPHHS Dean Javier Nieto thanked alumni, preceptors, supporters, faculty and staff for creating an environment that drives student success.

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Inside the mind of researcher Kate MacTavish

“The one project I am most excited about is concerned with the return migration of rural young people.”

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Video: Flying high

The ALI’s Challenge Course offers classes for students through the College of Public Health and Human Science’s Physical Activity Course Program. These experiences allow students to gain practical experience and understanding of challenge course components. The course includes mental and physical challenges, cooperative games and initiatives that promote communication, problem-solving skills and leadershi