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UCA Professor Taught Chilean Physical Therapists In Santiago, Chile

darlaDr. Darla Cathcart of the Department of Physical Therapy taught the course “Fundamentals of Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy” to Chilean physical therapists in Santiago, Chile, on October 4-6, 2014. The course, sponsored through the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, had a full cohort of 40 participants.

In addition, Physical Therapy faculty members at Universidad del Desarrollo in Santiago, Chile, for the second year in a row, expressed interest in establishing a physical therapy student exchange with the University of Central Arkansas.

UCA Assistant Professor Receives National Honor

heatherDr. Heather Hudson, an Assistant Professor in the UCA Department of Health Sciences, has received an outstanding national honor.  She has been chosen as “One Of The Top 30 Health Educators Under 30” by the national professional organization,  the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).

To celebrate National Health Education Week, Heather and her 29 colleagues  will be featured in individual videos on the SOPHE website.
http://www.sophe.org/

UCA Philosophy Professor To Discuss His Latest Publication At Faulkner County Library

On Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.jacobheld  the Faulkner County Library will be hosting UCA philosophy professor Dr. Jacob Held. Dr. Held will be discussing his newest book Roald Dahl and Philosophy: A Little Nonsense Now and Then.

For years Dr. Held as been at the forefront of the Philosophy and Popular Culture movement publishing at the intersection of popular culture and academic philosophy, from his early work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and James Bond to his recent foray into children’s literature, including Dr. Seuss and Philosophy (2011) and his most recent book on Roald Dahl.

Joining Dr. Held will be UCA philosophy professors and fellow contributors, Drs. Taine Duncan, Ron Novy, Ben Rider, and Tanya Jeffcoat. Join these professors for a lively discussion of Willy Wonka and colonialism, Charlie’s Epicureanism, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Social Justice, the Witches and Feminism, and much more.

 

Student Wellness And Development Office Presents “I Choose” Campaign

During the week of October 20th through 24th, 2014, the office of Student Wellness and Development will present the “I Choose” Campaign for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Week. UCA student participants will hold signs with their personal messages written on them to explain why prevention is important and what they choose instead. 

Student Wellness And Development Office To Partner With Student Health Clinic For GYT

During the month of October, the office of Student Wellness and Development is partnering with the Student Health Clinic for the annual GYT “Get Yourself Tested” Campaign. Free STD screenings will be available to UCA students, and students who get a free screening at the clinic can enter to win a Fitbit.

Fliers have been posted around campus and in Residence halls and apartments. To make an appointment, call (501)450-3136.

For more information about STD testing, go to www.itsyoursexlife.com/gyt/

STDs often show no symptoms, so many people who are infected don’t even know it. The only way to know if you or your partner has an STD is to get tested.