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Ed.D. in KIN 2019 Cohort Proposals
The 2019 cohort came to campus and presented their dissertation proposals in front of their advisors and colleagues. Between proposals, debriefs and other programming, students visited the Civil Rights Museum and the Greensboro Science Center. There were many great learning opportunities presented as well as some much needed in person time amongst peers and colleagues.
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Ed.D. Dissertation showcase and Doctoral hooding
The Ed.D. in Kinesiology program hosted a dissertation showcase for our students to allow them to share the exciting research they have been doing. Students presented their dissertation findings in a “lightning talk” format. It was a great opportunity for attendees (in person or on zoom), to learn more about
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Ed.D. in Kin Dissertation Research
In May 2022, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others at the Dissertation Showcase. The students designed the visual abstracts below to share their findings and the implications of the work with the community to help others potentially use…
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Dr. William Karper Retires after 44 years at UNCG
After an impressive 44 years of service to UNC Greensboro, Dr. William Karper retired from the Department of Kinesiology in May, 2022. During his tenure at UNCG, Dr. Karper has made numerous and valuable contributions to the department, school, and university that have ranged across teaching and advising, research, curriculum
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Ed.D. Student opens wellness center
Amber Fair Booker, a 4th year student in the Ed.D. Kinesiology Program recently opened the One Wellness Center (OWC). OWC’s focus is to allow patients to be heard and not just seen, to treat individuals instead of just their medical condition, and to create a space where people feel supported and guided in their wellness journey.
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Dr. DeAnne Brooks Presents on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at SEACSM
Our colleague Dr. DeAnne Brooks recently presented at the South East American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Conference. Her presentation was a collaboration with Dr. Jared Russel of Auburn University and Dr. TJ Exford of NC A&T State University titled “Thinking Strategically About Organizational Diversity: Promising Practices and Action Steps
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KIN Colloquium: Centering Culture in KIN Scholarship
We at UNCG were privileged to have Dr. Natalie Welsh and Dr. Ketra Armstrong lead a KIN colloquium on centering culture in KIN scholarship. Dr. Welsh is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and has committed her life’s work to the education and promotion of Native American
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Ed.D. Students present at the National Academy of Kinesiology in Higher Education
Several of our Ed.D. in KIN students recently presented at the National Academy in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference 2022 that focused on the effective use of technology in these difficult times.
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Dec 2021 Hooding and Celebration
In December, the Ed.D. in KIN program celebrated the accomplishments of six graduates at the Greensboro Coliseum for the UNCG Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Many traveled from other states and cities to be able to walk across the stage and participate in this event. After many years of hard work, our
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Dr. Diane Gill Presents on “Moving Towards Social Justice” at the National Academy of Kinesiology
Our esteemed faculty member Dr. Diane Gill was given the honor of presenting as an invited speaker at the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) annual meeting. The meeting’s theme was “Kinesiology’s Social Justice Imperative”. Dr. Gill’s presentation titled: Kinesiology: Moving toward Social Justice? looked at Kinesiology’s social justice movement over
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Ed.D. in KIN Professional Award Winners Jan 2022
We are excited to share that three of our Ed.D. colleagues have recently won KIN Professional Awards! Nori Pennisi, Joel Frye, and Tim Howley will all receive funding to help them pursue educational opportunities that will further enhance their professional and academic careers. Each of our colleagues shared their plans
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A Conversation on Self-care: Using your Lunchtime Wisely
In December our Ed.D. in KIN graduate assistants hosted a social event as an opportunity to pause for a moment and share healthy food/drink recipes and activities for self-care during the lunch break. During the peaceful moment, we talked about how we used our lunchtime and offered some tips on