Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
by: Asia Johns
As a college student, I firmly believe that participation in athletics or sports during one’s college years can significantly benefit mental health. College students often contend with various mental health challenges, regardless of their current state. Engaging in sports not only enhances overall physical health but also contributes . . .
By: Caleb Burchfield
In the strength and conditioning world, there are many ways people use to recover. Many of those ways can prove to be valuable. While there are all sorts of methods used to recover, there are several pillars of recovery that should be prioritized.
Sleep
Getting a good night’s rest can prove to be one of the most important aspects . . .
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Let’s unleash your potential, together.
Academic . . .
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest, yet to most, hardest things to maintain. Drinking water may be easy to some, but not to everyone. You have to have enough water to maintain your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, mood change, cause your body to overheat and etc (CDC, 2022).
Drinking water can benefit you whether you are physically active or not. When you are physically active your body will need more water. The Mayo Clinic recommends that women need 92 ounces of water a day and men need 124 ounces (Mayo Clinic, 2022). That would be about 5 to 6 bottles of water for women and 7 to 8 for men.
How to Stay Hydrated:
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“Be the Light” Award: Conan Rose Anderson
Best Symposium Paper: Heidi Reust
Best Symposium Paper Runner-up: Jessica Jones
Best Symposium Paper Runner-up: Emma Martinez
Best Symposium Presentation: Daniel Hanuschak
Best Symposium Presentation Runner-up: Monica Hernandez
Best Symposium Creative Work: Melody Coco
Best Symposium Creative Work Runner-up: Hailey Dominic
Symposium: Best paper in English by a non-native speaker: Jiwoo Han
Best Symposium Graduate Student Academic Paper: Trista Wilmot
Best Symposium Graduate Student Presentation: Stephie Piñero
Info Tables (2) – Main north and south atriums
Schedule and program info, STLR and assessment QR codes
Moderators’ Room – Dean’s conference room
Breakfast/lunch catering, info packets and stamps
Student Presenters’ Room – LAS L03
Snacks, faculty and tech support
Associated dept or program: Humanities and Philosophy, Medieval Society
Format: Performance and display
Presenters: Nadine Brown, Lana Coomes, Kendra Dittmer, Dylan Evans, Wiley Falk, Alex Hamm, Aliessia Jones, Mavrick Mansfield, Rayce Phillips, Zane Powell, Emily Valdez, Elizabeth Wallace, Leo Yantis
Associated dept or program: English
Format: Poster and table display
Presenters: Ryanne Abbott, Sammie Bully, Wendell Davis, Boston Graves, Lynsie Hassell, Olivia Kouri, Nadia Lucas, Gavin Meisels, Emma Ramirez, Auston Sharp, Abigail Stubblefield, Ameara Whitley, Chloe Whittington
Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Quoss-Moore
Location: LAN 136
Associated dept or program: Political Science
Format: Poster display
Presenters:
Moderator: Dr. Jan Hardt
Location: breezeway between north and south wings
Associated dept or program: Political Science
Format: Video presentation and Q&A
Presenters and film titles:
Moderator: Dr. Brett Sharp
Location: LAS 01 (Lecture Hall)
Associated dept or program: Humanities & Philosophy
Format: Papers
Presenters:
Moderator: Dr. Jerry Green
Location: LAN 222
Associated dept or program: English, Sociology, Gerontology and Substance Abuse Studies
Format: Papers and Videos
Presenters
Moderator: Dr. Nicole Warehime
Location: LAS 264
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Spring break offered a welcome respite. Returning to work after a break can be a great time to evaluate your level of engagement and sense of purpose at UCO. Staying engaged and understanding your meaning as a part of our Central community can impact and improve our culture across campus. You can do the following:
Reconnect with Your Purpose
Be . . .
I grew up in a small town in southeastern Ohio on the Ohio/West Virginia border, and went to Ohio University for undergrad. That’s where my jack-of-all-trades habit really started: I double majored in Philosophy and Classics, with minors in Anthropology, Greek, and Word Religions. I then moved to Texas for 8 years: first in Lubbock to do an MA . . .
The Annual Shred Event allowing faculty, staff, and student employees to shred documents and files will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in parking lot No. 11 (between Hurd and Main). All files, including personal files from home and work documents, are accepted, free of charge.
Campus departments and offices are responsible . . .
Our everyday wellness has many factors that impact how we feel. This month, we want to share with you a newsletter from our broker, Gallagher, that discusses Nature Therapy and exercises for breathing easier. With this, tobacco can have a hand in how our lungs operate. UCO offers assistance with tobacco cessation; resources are available through . . .