Jon’s Heroes in Training is a program for physical education teacher education (PETE) students to gain experience in meeting the needs of individuals with autism.
Meaningful adapted physical education experience for ISU students
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
Reflections from Professor Emeritus William Kauth
Lexington native and Professor Emeritus William Kauth ’64 recently took time away from his golf game in the Sunshine State to reflect on his career in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (HPERD) at Illinois State University.
Promoting physical activity as a vital sign of health in campus community
Helping individuals become physically active is the goal of Illinois State University’s Exercise Is Medicine On Campus (EIMOC) program, a referral-based system linking Student Health Services (SHS), Student Counseling Services (SCS), Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW), Campus Recreation (CR), and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR).
Satisfying work in the field of play
Jennifer Bruggeman, assistant superintendent of recreation at St. Charles Park District, graduated in 2006 with dual degrees in program management and commercial recreation. Overseeing five full-time supervisors who run the waterpark, before and after school program, athletics, the teen center, and special events, Bruggeman’s workdays are eventful and ever-changing! When we chatted, she had been
Experiential learning aboard Disney Fantasy cruise ship
Over winter break, 10 Illinois State University students set sail on an experiential learning adventure via the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.
#CASTAlumSpotlight: Honor 200 Veteran Ethan Blumhorst shares unforgettable moments at ISU
Ethan Blumhorst ’17, M.S. ’18, was recently selected as an Honor 200 Veteran. This award was initiated through a partnership between the Illinois Bicentennial Committee and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). Blumhorst received his award at the Illinois Bicentennial Ball in December and was honored for going above and beyond the call of duty
Research Initiative Award winners named
The Office of the Provost announced the winners of the Research Initiative Award, which includes Rebecca Achen, Amin Bahmanian, Brandon McDaniel, Kerri Milita, Anna Smith, and Andres Vidal-Gadea.
CAST presents Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
On December 7, the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) held its Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT).
Students network with alums at the inaugural #CASTConnections in Chicago
College of Applied Science and Technology held the inaugural edition of CAST Connections, a networking event aimed at connecting students with alums.
Pause for applause
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the November 2018 issue.
