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College of Health and Human Sciences names 2021 Dean’s Student Award winners

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Each year, NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) recognizes one undergraduate student from each academic program with the Dean’s Student Award. Students selected for the award have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in the areas of scholarship, campus and/or community

School of Health Studies hosts Fulbright Scholar

April 26, 2021 a134221 CHHS, Health Studies, News, Public Health, School of Health Studies

Dr. Tomoyuki Shibata, associate professor in the School of Health Studies, was thrilled to welcome Dr. Chit Wityi Oo from Myanmar to NIU as part of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Dr. Chit Wityi Oo (left) arrived from Myanmar in January as

We’ve got spirit, yes we do!

April 26, 2021 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Events, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Military Sciences, NIU, Nursing, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing, Students

Join us in celebrating a successful end of the semester and/or graduation with CHHS Spirit Week activities during finals week, April 26-30. Sponsored by the CHHS team and Student Advisory Committee, we plan to celebrate our efforts and offer a virtual “high

Autism Acceptance Month

April 20, 2021 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Autism Caregiver Group, College of Health and Human Sciences, NIU, School of Health Studies, Students, Uncategorized

April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to spread awareness, promote acceptance and ignite change. NIU’s Autism Caregiver Group is a place where uniqueness is celebrated – not just in April – but every month. The group of NIU faculty and students

Nutrition podcast addresses diverse dietary practices

April 19, 2021 a134221 CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, News, Nutrition, School of Health Studies

When Nutrition and Dietetics students Rose Donepanya, Dottie Blanchard and Ruby Rivera were tasked with creating a nutrition education lesson, they took it personally. “We are three minority females: Southeast Asian, African American and Hispanic,” said Blanchard. “As minority students, we noticed

Public Health Teamwork makes the Dream Work

April 16, 2021 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Public Health, School of Health Studies

When it comes to teamwork, NIU’s Public Health program is showing how it’s done. Staff members Varsie Geisler, Becky Pritchard, Beth Squires and faculty member, Tomoyuki Shibata, have volunteered to supervise nearly two dozen School of Health Studies students as they volunteered

Public Health students gain real-world experience assisting vaccine distribution

March 24, 2021 a134221 CHHS, News, Public Health, School of Health Studies

Binal Amin is taking what she’s learned in the classroom and applying it in real-world situations to make a difference in the community. Binal Amin helps check attendees’ temperatures upon arrival at the Kane County vaccine clinic. Amin is one of more

Expert panel to provide overview of COVID-19 vaccines

February 17, 2021 a134221 CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, News, Nursing, Public Health, School of Health Studies, School of Nursing

Experts from NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences and the DeKalb County Health Department will join Chief of Staff to the President, Matt Streb, to answer questions and address concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 3:30

Huskie Spotlight – Kunal Patel

February 1, 2021 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, faculty, Health Studies, Public Health, School of Health Studies

Kunal Patel Assistant Professor, Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences What year did you start working at NIU? 2020 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? I’ve lived all over. I’ve spent most of my time in

Public Health interns make connections during COVID-19

November 23, 2020 a134221 News, Public Health, School of Health Studies

From the comfort of her couch, Katy Newton works to promote good nutrition in the congregation of St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church. Katy Newton is on a mission to help others lead a healthy life, and she is not letting COVID-19 get in

Hard work rewarded: Well-timed scholarship pushes aspiring scientist closer to the finish line

November 9, 2020 a134221 CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Studies, Medical Laboratory Sciences, News, scholarships, School of Health Studies, Students

Virtual event, Thousands Strong, to feature students like Jamie Forbeck Jamie Forbeck always had a passion for science. But it took a near-tragedy her first semester of college to make her realize her career path. Jamie Forbeck is one of many students