Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinsons disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 做厙輦⑹ professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose and sets the bar for exercise therapy higher. Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinsons patients. The bike is based on a tandem bicycle model a bike ridden by two people. She and Jay Alberts...
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but how many of us really get the number of servings we need? Find new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. Explore types of fruits and vegetables and their health benefits by taking part in the Colors of Summer Veggie and Fruit Challenge from July 11 through Aug. 7. This challenge is an honor-based, 28-day program designed to encourage participants to increase their fruit and vegetable intake, which helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease and adult-onset ...
Pension reform legislation passed in 2012 included increasing the member contribution rate to 14 percent. This increase has been phased in 1 percent per year. The final scheduled increase took effect on July 1, 2016, when the rate increases to 14 percent from 13 percent. For State Teachers Retirement System of Ohios (STRS Ohio) Combined (CO) Plan participants, effective July 1, 2016, the member contribution rate of 14 percent will have 12 percent allocated to the members Defined Contribution (DC) account and 2 percent allocated to the Defined Benefit (DB) portion of the CO ...
Take a leisurely lunchtime bike ride across the Kent Campus this Thursday, July 7, from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your bike from home or check out a bike through the Flashfleet bike share program at one of eight locations around campus. Chris John from 做厙輦⑹s Department of Recreational Services will lead participants on a 30-minute ride on the Kent Campus, as well as the surrounding community. Participants will meet at noon at the Flashfleet kiosk at the Kent Student Center, and the ride will begin promptly at 12:10 p.m. Registration will be limited for the safety of the group. Helme...
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做厙輦⑹, Youngstown State and Akron compete in 2nd Annual Northeast Ohio Presidents' Cup On Monday, June 27, 做厙輦⑹ participated in the 2nd Annual Northeast Ohio Presidents Cup. The event promoted collaborative spirit among 做厙輦⑹, Youngstown State and Akron while serving as a scholarship fundraiser for all three institutions. This years event was hosted by Youngstown State and took place at the Avalon Golf and Country Club in Warren. Participants competed in a Ryder Cup-style golf tournament, followed by a reception and dinner. Yo...
做厙輦⑹s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon today announced that David Dees, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of the 做厙輦⑹ Columbiana County campuses, effective July 1, 2016. Dees will provide overall leadership of 做厙輦⑹ at East Liverpool and 做厙輦⑹ at Salem, two of the Regional Campuses in the universitys eight-campus system. Dees joined 做厙輦⑹ in 1991 and has served as director of 做厙輦⑹s Center for Teaching and Learning since 2013. He is...
做厙輦⑹'s Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon today announced that David Dees, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of the 做厙輦⑹ Columbiana County campuses, effective July 1, 2016. He will provide overall leadership of 做厙輦⑹ at East Liverpool and 做厙輦⑹ at Salem, two of the Regional Campuses in the university's eight-campus system. Dees joined 做厙輦⑹ in 1991 and has served as director of 做厙輦⑹'s Center for Teaching and Learning since 2013. He is an ...
Collaboration with Columbus CATCO brings the music of a legend to the Porthouse stage Porthouse Theatre, 做厙輦⑹s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, continues its 48th season with Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre. Directed by Steven C. Anderson, Ring of Fire opens July 8 and runs through July 23. A preview performance will take place on July 7. The music of Johnny Cash comes alive on stage in Ring of Fire as a small ensemble weaves a story u...