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Bridging the cultural divide and teaching physical education in China

All of the people we interacted with were so gracious and kind. They went out of their way to make sure our trip was enjoyable and that we had everything we needed. The teachers in our groups asked great questions and were really engaged and interested in the conversations and activities we shared. I have even interacted with a few of them since leaving, and they have shared materials and videos of their own classes.

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EXSS’ Heidi Wegis is new Oregon SHAPE president

In a time of transition and change, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ own Heidi Wegis looks to take the Oregon SHAPE organization in a new direction as president.

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Walking the talk

It takes more than just words to teach students to follow their dreams and be physically active. Exercise and Sport Science Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Wegis teaches by example – and in June she completed her first Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.