It has been almost six years since I decided to join the Peace Corps. I was attracted to the idea of exploring the world and integrating into a new culture and a different way of life. While living in Ethiopia, the Peace Corps enabled me to gain field experience with my public health degree and learn how to promote health in international settings.
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
FCS students win CAST 3-Minute Thesis prelims
On Friday, December 8, 10 College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) graduate students competed in the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Calling the shots: Alumna prepares for career as NBA/WNBA referee
A love for the game of basketball combined with a graduate degree in exercise physiology resulted in an amazing career opportunity for Kelsey Reynolds, M.S. ’16.
KNR physical education teacher education alumni spotlight
Three physical education teacher education alumni visited campus to talk to current students about their experience at Illinois State.
Illinois State University alumna donates $400,000 for transfer student scholarships
As a financial planner, Diane Ryon ’69, M.S. ’70, is keenly aware of the challenges students and their families experience in paying for a college education.
Speaker covers Title IX and women in sports
The Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture, “The Impact, Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding Title IX 45-years After Passage,” will be presented by Mary Jo Kane on October 25.
New book redefines approach to therapeutic recreation
Sherri Hildebrand and Rachel Smith aim to advance the field of therapeutic recreation with a new book for both students and practitioners.
Peace Corps Fellow takes advantage of AmeriCorps opportunities
Doug Gass is focused on service, whether through his past work as a Peace Corps Volunteer or in his current work with AmeriCorps through the Stevenson Center.
Report on racial disparity for Not In Our Town
The Stevenson Center has released its full report on Bloomington-Normal racial inequality conducted for Not In Our Town.
KNR professor delivers keynote address at conference in Southeast Asia
Barbara Schlatter delivered a keynote address at Kasetsart University, Thailand in September 2017 at the 3rd international conference on physical education, health, and sport.