One pillar of the Impact 2030 initiative centers on the UW–Madison School of Education’s commitment to providing transformational and innovative learning experiences for students. The Adapted Fitness program run through the Department of Kinesiology is an example of how faculty and staff across the School are innovating beyond the classroom walls, while also educating and empowering …
Throughout the summer, Cindy Kuhrasch, director of the Physical Education Teacher Education program, has been posting videos on social media showing physical activities that are fun and easy to do at home. “We’re using movement as a means to educate,” Kuhrasch said. “We can use movement as a medium to teach a lot of really …
This summer, Cindy Kuhrasch, PETE program Director, has been doing amazing work keeping our students and community engaged and active through a series called “PE at home”. Cindy and her students post videos on Facebook that demonstrate fun, equipment-free activities that families can engage in together to foster physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In the …
This summer has been full of uncertainties for all of us. Many parents have adjusted to being full time caregivers over the spring and as summer approached, it was unclear if cooped-up families would get the relief that summer youth programs would provide. Many in person programming has been cancelled, however, all is not lost! …
Kathleen Miller has received honorable mention recognition in the 2020 American Kinesiology Association (AKA) National Graduate Student Writing Award competition. Miller is a doctoral student with the Department of Kinesiology and a predoctoral trainee in the UW Cardiovascular Research Center. Kathleen Miller This award was given for her first-author manuscript titled, “Age-Related Reductions in Cerebrovascular …
By Xai Xiong, Morgridge Center for Public Service communications UW-Madison named student Shehrose Charania as its 2020 Newman Civic Fellow. Charania joins 290 community-committed students representing Campus Compact member colleges and universities from 39 states, Washington, D.C., Mexico, and Greece. Newman Civic Fellows are nominated by university presidents and chancellors for their potential for public …
There are clear differences between men and women when it comes to how blood flow within their brains respond to stressors. Schrage The incidence of strokes, for example, is much lower in females until they experience menopause. After their hormone level changes, their risk rises. Yet there is little known about why this is the …
The McPherson Eye Research Institute’s Research and Leadership Committees are pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Kenzi Valentyn Vision Research Grants. Kenzi Valentyn Vision Research Awards, the McPherson Eye Research Institute’s research grant opportunity for trainees, were established in 2017. They are named after Kenzi Valentyn, in honor of her courage and positive attitude throughout her long battle with …
We are so proud of all of our students from multiple undergraduate and graduate classes! We wish that we could have celebrated your accomplishments with you, but just because we cannot be together does not mean that we are not all cheering for you! Please join us in our online celebrations! UNDERGRADUATE CLASS OF 2020 …
Congratulations to Mallory Dixon, Eleanor Jansen, Gunnar Roberge, and Cecilia Rosborough for receiving the UW-Madison Leadership Certificate. These students have committed to developing their own leadership capacity and to excel both inside and outside the classroom. While at UW- Madison, I have had the opportunity to learn and grow in so many aspects especially through …