Monthly Archives: November 2009
Family Studies Student Chapter of NCFR (Family Studies) Community Service
The National Council on Family Relations (www.ncfr.org) members and Dr. Jonathan Davis worked in collaboration with Chris Vizzina, head chef at Samford, to serve breakfast to the women and children at First Light Friday, November 20 at 5:35am. First Light(www.firstlightshelter.org/), the only emergency shelter … Continue reading
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Teacher Education Students are Out of this World!
On Wednesday, November 18th, the School of Education and Professional Studies was thrilled to host 130 second grade students from Jemison Elementary School for the 3rd Annual Astronomy Day! This day serves as a culminating event to celebrate the completion … Continue reading
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ESSM Faculty Elected to Office in State Organization
Several faculty from the department of exercise science and sports medicine (ESSM) have been elected to serve on the board of the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD). Elections were held during the ASAHPERD Annual … Continue reading
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Samford After Sundown Student Photographs Shuttle Launch
Mike Jackson, a student in the Samford After Sundown photography courses, recently traveled to Florida on two separate occasions to photograph the launch of the space shuttle. His comments about his experience as well as a description of the two … Continue reading
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ESSM Faculty make Ten Presentations at State Meeting
The Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) annual fall conference was held November 15-17, 2009 in Hoover, AL. The Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM) made 10 presentations including: Jim Angel: “Teaching a … Continue reading
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Dr. David Finn Provides Keynote Speech at Alabama Early Intervention & Preschool Conference
Dr. David Finn, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, provided the keynote address, entitled ‘It’s All About the Little Things’ to the Alabama Early Intervention & Preschool Conference, which was held at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center in mid-November 2009. This … Continue reading
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Dr. Jim Angel Named Health Educator of the Year
Dr. Jim Angel, Professor of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine and Associate Dean for Budgets, was named the 2009 Health Educator of the Year by the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD) at the ASAHPERD … Continue reading
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2009 Homecoming Highlights Video
The 2009 Homecoming Barbecue was a great time! We shot some video and complied a highlight reel from the weekend. Check it out to see if you made it. If you weren’t able to attend, see what you missed or … Continue reading
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OBBSEPS announces launch of Online Peer-Reviewed Journal
The School of Education and Professional Studies is excited to announce the launch of The Educational Collaborative, an online, peer-reviewed journal as a platform that will foster a comprehensive and critical appreciation of constructive educational choices. The Educational Collaborative seeks … Continue reading
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Plans are set for OBBSEPS Homecoming Celebration
Homecoming 2009 is fast approaching and the School of Education and Professional Studies is finalizing plans for a GREAT day. Free barbeque lunch (provided by Mrs. Myra’s) begins at 11:30 along with a special play area for children, 3D Holographic … Continue reading
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