Connections
 

November 2011

Message from the Dean

Reflecting on the last several months, I am once again reminded of the accomplishments of our students and faculty, and the meaningful initiatives being generated by CHPSW. As I have mentioned in the past, it is an exciting time in the college’s history and the momentum of our efforts are evident in the stories below.  

They range from research and student honors to international collaboration, volunteerism, and professional and media accolades.  Throughout them all, a spirit of mission and commitment to excellence shines through. Indeed, it is those very qualities that will drive us as we move forward into our next chapter.

All the best,

Michael Sitler, EdD
Interim Dean

Public Health research explores effectiveness of online cancer support groups

Stephen Lepore, Ph.D., Professor of Public Health and  Director of Public Health PhD  Programs  at the College  of  Health Professions and Social Work, was recently awarded a  $360,000 two-year research grant from the  National Cancer Institute to develop and  evaluate the  effectiveness of innovative online support groups for  breast cancer survivors  that emphasize opportunities for both getting and giving help. 

In The News

Melissa Napolitano, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and CORE faculty, was featured in segments on Fox News and CNN about her research on social media and weight loss.  View here (Fox News)  View here (CNN).

Jonathan Singer, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Social Work, was a guest on Dr. Dan Gottleib's WHYY show, Voices in the Family highlighting a Suicide Prevention Storytelling website he developed in collaboration with the Mural Arts program. Listen here.

Clare Lenhart, a Public Health doctoral candidate, was interviewed for a story on WHYY about girls' lack of activity leading to obesity. Read more

Gary Foster, Ph.D., director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education, was featured in the Nov. 30issue of USA Today, in an article titled, “Medicare to pay for obesity prevention.” Read more.

Awards & Honors

Nursing Volunteer of the Year

The PA State Nurses Association (PSNA) presented its 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award to CHPSW Chair of Nursing  Fran Ward, Ph.D, RN, CRNP, on Oct. 27.

(Pictured left to right) PSNA Immediate Past President Patrick Kenny, EdD, RN, ACRN, APRN-PMH, NE-BC; Frances Ward; PSNA CEO Betsy M. Snook, MEd, BSN, RN.

Social Work hosts German students and faculty

Six Masters Social Work students and their advisor from FHE University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, Germany spent 10 days in early November visiting with the CHPSW's School of Social Work. This annual program is part of the relationship between the social work programs at the two universities.    

Scholarships

Doctor of Physical Therapy students Rory English, Allison Harris, and Kris Ottens were selected to receive the Matt Williams Scholarship (presented by Matt's mother Carole Williams, at right). 

The scholarship is awarded to a student in the second year of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program who exemplifies the attributes of Matt Williams - humor, enthusiasm, courage, and a servant’s heart.

Athletic Training honor society inducts first class

In the Department of Kiniesiology, the Beta Xi chapter of the Iota Tau  Alpha Society inducted its first class on Nov. 13. 

This honor society recognizes and honors individuals in the field of Athletic Training Education who have through scholarship, integrity, and outstanding achievement been a credit to their profession. 

Presentations and Publications

The students and faculty of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders were well represented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2011 Annual Convention in San Diego this month. This convention is the leading conference for the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology, with over 12,000 attendees.

The Department had 12 presentations with students as lead authors of two of those presentations.  The student presentations included a technical session led by Rebecca Berkowitz and a poster session led by Ashley Terlingo and Jessica Novick. (Pictured above)

Donate your time! North Philadelphia volunteer income tax assistance program

This tax season, the Center for Social Policy and Community Development (CSPCD) will host the North Philadelphia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program  from January 2011 through April 2012 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The VITA site will operate out of CSPCD’s conference room (RHA 465) and computer lab (RHA 575), located in Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. We invite and welcome our colleagues and students to use these valuable VITA services, as well as to volunteer their time.To register as a volunteer, visit www.phillyfreetaxes.org and click on "Volunteer."

Physical Therapy students help Back on My Feet runners prepare for Philly Marathon

Doctoral students in Temple’s Department of Physical Therapy recently gained hands-on experience at a clinic held for runners with the non-profit Back on My Feet to help them prepare for the Philadelphia Marathon.

Contact Us

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