USF Physical Therapist Assistant Student Health Fair

 

The University of Saint Francis held its annual Health Fair hosted by the second year students in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program in the Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education on Monday, February 18. Five groups of students presented different aspects of health and therapy that is timely and relevant to the general public. The topics included the following:  Methicillin-resistent Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), The Benefits of Participation in Sports, Women's Health, "Wii" Want to Play: How to Integrate Video Games and Exercise, and Foot and Ankle Clinic. Listed in pictures are: Top right (Lt to Rt): BSN students Chelsea Pyle, Danielle Hall and Amiee Norton review material at the display on MRSA. Bottom left (Lt to Rt): PTA student Tonya Young helps stabilize Rachael Rogers, faculty member from the Physician Assistant Program on the BOSU, which is a piece of equipment used in physical therapy for strengthening and for balance training. Bottom right (LT to RT): Laura Speidel and Rachael Rogers, faculty members of the Physician Assistant Program in the School of Health Sciences try boxing on the WII.

 

 

Students and Faculty from USF Selected to Present at Governor's Conference

 

Six University of Saint Francis education and social work students along with Dr. Ann Hernandez, Professor of Education, delivered their presentation in Service Learning at the 2008 Governor's Conference on Service and Volunteerism in Indianapolis on March 25 and 26.

 

Their presentation was titled "Making a Difference: One Child at a Time" and included three endeavors: "Bully Be Gone," "Blooming Readers" and "Abolish Abuse and Dare to Care."

 

Students who represented USF were Megan Henry, a junior in Elementary Education and Mild Intervention from Kendallville, IN; Abbie Jinnings, a junior in Elementary Education and Mild Intervention from Churubusco, IN; William Wells, a senior in Elementary Education from Westfield, IN; Ashley Everhart, a sophomore in Elementary Education from Butler, IN; Kelli Linson, a junior in Elementary Education from Fort Wayne, IN; and Kristin Guss, a junior in Social Work from Bucyrus, Ohio.

 

 

Two Students Advance to Finals of Nationwide Business Competition

 

Two USF students have been selected as finalists in the Nascent 500 Business Plan Challenge to be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on March 28.

 

Students Krista Van Lue, a senior majoring in Business/Marketing from Syracuse, IN and Bridget Becker, a senior majoring in Religion/Communication from Fort Wayne, are among the nation's top 12 entries for their business plan, "Destination." The student team has won $500 each for advancing to the finals. This is the first time that the Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurship has participated in a national contest. At the time of sending this publication, the results of the competition were not known.

 

The Nascent National 500 Business Plan Challenge is sponsored by Ball State University's Entrepreneurship Center. Twelve student teams were selected from schools nationwide to compete at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Each team will have 500 seconds to present their business plan in a back of a limo as it travels around the Speedway track. Four student teams will advance to the final round and present again to win over $18,000 in prizes. The contest winners will receive a victory lap around the Speedway, a quart of milk and $10,000.

 

Other schools being represented in the finals are the University of Michigan, the University of Central Florida, the University of Manitoba, Ball State University, Grove City College, Western Carolina University, Illinois State University, the University of Huston, the Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Vanderbilt University.

 

 

One-Man Play Damien To Be Performed at USF

 

The School of Arts and Sciences at USF will present the one-man play Damien on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Campus auditorium at 2702 Spring Street. Admission is free.

 

Father Edward Danylo Evanko will portray Damien in the story of a Catholic missionary who devoted his life to ministering to the lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. Damien was written by Aldyth Morris.

 

For more information, please contact Adam DeVille at 260-399-7700 ext. 8120.

 

 

USF Women's Soccer Announces Third Annual Spring Fling

 

USF and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer partner to raise money for cancer research. The third annual Women's Soccer Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the Bishop D'Arcy Stadium. This year's schedule includes NCAA tournament teams University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, and Oakland University. Other teams include two time MAC champion Ball State University, Wright State University, and Horizon power University of Evansville. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance of game day from any of the participating soccer programs. Each soccer program is being challenged to raise as much money by selling tickets on their campuses. You can also purchase tickets by contacting Ken Nuber via email at knuber@sf.edu or by phone at 260-434-3269. You can also purchase your ticket on game day at the gate. Tickets are $5.00. For information on the schedule of games visit: http://www.sf.edu/athletics/soccer_women/index.shtml.

 

 

Spring Campus Visit Day

 

USF will host Spring Campus Visit Day on Saturday, April 5 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at North Campus.

 

High school students and their parents, graduate students and adult returning students will have the opportunity to hear about the many academic programs offered, speak with faculty, learn about financial aid, talk with admissions and student services, find out about student activities, and take a campus tour. Two qualified applicants attending Campus Visit Day will be awarded $1,000 scholarships.

 

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Office of Admissions at 260-434-3279.

 

 

University Singers and Jazz Ensemble to Perform Free Spring Concert

 

The University Singers and Jazz Ensemble of the University of Saint Francis will combine for a spring concert on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus auditorium at 2702 Spring Street.

 

The concert will feature a variety of musical styles, including Broadway musical numbers, gospel selections, solos, and ensembles by the University Singers. The Jazz Ensemble will present favorites from different decades of jazz literature.

 

The University Singers, under the direction of Don Donaldson, is in its third year and will perform selections from Gospel Mass by Robert Ray, a well-known composer from California.

 

The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Robert Mayer, will feature many selections that spotlight special soloists. The Jazz Ensemble plays for numerous event and banquets during the year.

 

The concert is free and seating will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call 260-399-7700 ext. 8001.

 

 

A Closer Look Lecture Series

The School of Creative Arts presents a diverse group of artists, art historians and critics in its Closer Look Lecture Series. This series engages the Fort Wayne Community in the analysis of specific art forms and artists in a variety of mediums. It also presents multicultural artists and diverse art forms that promote and compliment the visual and performing arts.

All Closer Look lectures and performances are free to the public. This series is made possible in part by Canon Explorers of Light, the Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.