School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions Archives - Page 3 of 4

NIU welcomes new Health Sciences Librarian

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Betsy Sterner found a way to pair her passion for information science with her dedication for instruction and education when she took the role as NIU’s new Health Sciences librarian in August. For the proud alum, who holds the rank of assistant professor, working

Huskies Help Huskies: Huskie Food Pantry benefits from college drive

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When students, faculty and staff join together to support NIU Huskie Food Pantry, it proves to be a winning combination. That was the case in January when the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) and the CHHS Student Advisory Committee teamed up

Melani Duffrin earns national honors

August 24, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, faculty, Health Sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, research, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Uncategorized

Melani Duffrin, NIU professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, was named the Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group (NEP DPG) Award of Excellence winner. The Award of Excellence recognizes high-quality nutrition education projects that enhance and advance the objectives of the NEP DPG. Duffrin’s research

Ready, set, research! Undergraduates encouraged to apply for Research Rookies

August 8, 2022 jdonahue College of Health and Human Sciences, FACS, Health Sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Rachel Wozniak counts Research Rookies among her best experiences at NIU. Rachel Wozniak The Maple Park native graduated this spring with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a jumpstart on her career, thanks in part to Research Rookies. Like all Huskies who take

CHHS Alum Abigail Swidergal

March 8, 2022 jdonahue Alumni, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

When Abigail Swidergal became a master’s student in Health Sciences at NIU, she had a different perspective than when she was a Huskie undergrad. “As an adult learner with a goal, I think my perspective of appreciating all my courses and what

Huskie Spotlight on Paul Priester

March 1, 2022 jdonahue CHHS, faculty, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Paul Priester, Chair, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions What year did you start working at NIU? 2019 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? Milwaukee, WI, and Rochelle, IL. Where did you attend college and what degree(s) have you earned?

Huskie Spotlight on Nahal Salimi

March 1, 2022 jdonahue College of Health and Human Sciences, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Meet Nahal Salimi, Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Counseling What year did you start working at NIU? I joined NIU in 2020. Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? I am originally from Tehran, the capital city of Iran. I

New facility proposed to build a healthier tomorrow

November 22, 2021 a134221 News, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Family and Consumer Sciences, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Nursing

Planning continues for NIU’s Health Informatics Technology Center (HITC), a state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility that will increase opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration and position NIU as a leader in health education and research. A team of NIU faculty, staff and administrators met

Doctoral student earns two-year grant for important research

November 10, 2021 a134221 Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, News, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Jerian Dixon-Evans Jerian Dixon-Evans, a Health Sciences doctoral student in NIU College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS), was recently awarded a $138,000 R36 Dissertation Grant from the National Institute on Aging for her project, “The Impact of Race on Quality of

Associate Dean Beverly Henry, ’83, counts on NIU community to help her ‘stretch and grow’

October 11, 2021 a134221 Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, News, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Associate Dean Beverly Henry, ’83, has dedicated to NIU for 35 years. NIU Associate Dean for the College of Health and Human Sciences Beverly Henry, ’83, wears her Huskie Pride like a badge of honor. After 35 years in health care education,

A good read gets even better

October 7, 2021 jdonahue CHHS, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Members of the 2021 Ph.D. in Health Sciences cohort proved they have a sense of humor along with impressive credentials. When diving into one of their required reading assignments for Professor Beverly Henry’s graduate course (UHHS 710), they invited some furry friends

Building a pipeline: 11 selected for Emerging Faculty Leaders Program

September 27, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, Health Studies, IHP, News, Public Health, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Health Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

Eleven NIU faculty members have been selected to participate in the first cohort of the new Emerging Faculty Leaders Program, which aims to bolster leadership capacity across campus. The Provost’s Office earlier this fall launched the initiative, led by Alicia Schatteman, director