Health & Society
Falk College Announces First-of-its-Kind U.S. Undergraduate Degree in Sport Analytics
The degree will provide students with a deep understanding of math, statistics, research methodology, sport economics, database management, finance and computer programming integral to sport analytics.
A NYC Experience to Learn About Human Trafficking鈥攁nd How to Stop It
In the bustling spaces of New York City, busy passers-by often don鈥檛 recognize the subtle signs that reveal the exploitation of vulnerable people.
Professor Sandra Lane Leads Efforts Linking Public Health Education, Social Determinants of Health
A key to more effective strategies for improving health and healthcare, in particular for underserved individuals and communities, lies in educating current and future health professionals about the social determinants of health. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies…
Department of Sport Management Premieres ‘Sport for Life’ Documentary May 4
On Wednesday, May 4, Falk College and its Department of Sport Management will host 鈥淪port for Life,鈥 a multimedia symposium examining the positive benefits of sports and exercise for senior citizens.聽The event will include the premiere of the documentary 鈥淪port…
Intern Seeks to Increase Donations, Traffic for Hendricks Food Pantry
Megan McClellan will graduate from the University in a few weeks with a major in food studies and a minor in nutrition, both from Falk College, and she would like to turn those into a career working for a health…
President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Speaks at 黑料不打烊
On Wednesday, April 6, Caryl M. Stern, president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, visited campus.聽 Stern鈥檚 visit included a talk with a group of campus and community members, hosted by the Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life,…
SOE Faculty Appointed to Leadership Positions
School of Education professors Marcelle Haddix and Linwood Vereen now hold key positions on prestigious boards. Haddix, dean’s associate professor and chair of the Reading and Language Arts Center (RLA), has been named to serve as vice president-elect on the…
Expert on 鈥楨nvironmental Racism鈥 to Deliver Johnson Lecture April 14
The 鈥渇ather of environmental justice鈥 is making a rare visit to the College of Arts and Sciences. Robert Bullard, dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, will deliver the second annual John L….
Help Falk College Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
Falk College is currently raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and the McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site. Falk College Ambassadors and peer advisors planted a pinwheel garden on campus on April 9 and will be selling blue rubber wristbands…
Conference Explores Interdisciplinary Understanding of Family, Community, Educational Practices
The 7th Annual Mini-Conference on Play, Early Childhood Development and Education, a joint effort among 黑料不打烊, The Pennsylvania State University, and Bloomsburg University, will be held on April 28-29 at the College of Education at Bloomsburg University. This year鈥檚…