WFU HES Department Video
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Author: Suzanne Thompson
New Ideas Series featuring Dr. Jason Fanning, HES Assistant Professor
The Office of the Dean of the College invites you to learn more about the engaging scholarship of our College colleagues. The New Ideas Series will occur on the third Thursday of each month of the academic year in the ZSR Auditorium. The next in the series will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020….
HES launches new website Aug. 20
On Aug. 20, HES launched the new website. While most of the navigation remains the same and should be familiar to you, new features include a news page showing all posts and an events calendar. Many of the pages have new or additional content, and additional photos and content will be added throughout the fall…
Scholarships for Student Caregivers!
Available Scholarships for Student Caregivers Caregiving is a challenging and demanding role at any age. In addition to the time investment, a 2017 Caring.com survey found that 38 percent of caregivers spend more than 30 hours a week caring for their loved one- caregiving can also be a financial drain. For more information on these…
How Do I Declare Health & Exercise Science as a Major?
If you are interested in declaring HES as your major during the spring semester of 2019, please contact Dr. Gary Miller via email at millergd@wfu.edu, phone (336-758-1901) or drop by his office (2158 Worrell)!
Dr. Jack Rejeski Earned NIH Funding
Dr. Jack Rejeski, Professor of Health & Exercise Science, earned funding for his proposal entitled “Wake Forest Translational Research Alcohol Center (WFTRAC)” by the National Institutes of Health and WFU Health Science. Congratulations Dr. Rejeski!
Congratulations Dr. Peter Brubaker-Proposal Funded by NIH and WF Health Sciences!
Congratulations to Peter Brubaker, whose proposal entitled “PILOT: Does a tailored-progressive physical activity intervention before and during non- and Hodgkin lymphoma anthracycline-based chemotherapy preserve exercise capacity, QOL, cardiac and cognitive function?” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and by (subaward/subcontract from) Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
Congratulations Dr. Michael Berry-United States Department of Defense Proposal Funded!
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Berry, professor of health and exercise science, whose proposal entitled “Balancing operative and rehabilitation needs in critically ill burn patients who require multiple planned surgical interventions” has been funded by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and by (subaward/subcontract from) the University of Kentucky Research Foundation.
Scott Drum, former HES Graduate Student Assist Blind Army Vet and Friend to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim!
Scott Drum, MS (’95) a former Health & Exercise Science Graduate Student was part of the guide team assisting Blind Army Vet, Shawn Cheshire hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim!
Join us for this year’s HES Homecoming Weekend and Open House on Friday, Nov. 2nd!
We hope you will be among the thousands of alumni returning home for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend November 2 – 3rd. If so, please plan to come by the Health and Exercise Science Department (in Worrell Hall) for our Open House on Friday from 3p to 4:30p. If you haven’t already done so, you definitely need to come…
HES Hit the Bricks!
The Department of Health & Exercise Science had two teams made up of faculty, staff and graduate students who participated in this year’s Hit the Brick fundraiser. Thank you to all those who came out and supported this worthy cause and for those who donated to our teams!
Wake Forest Research Fellowships Due February 8, 2019!
Wake Forest Research Fellowships (WFRF) are designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in intensive scholarship under the mentorship of a Wake Forest University faculty member across the summer months. Applications must be written by the student (see the link to the form, below), though it is expected that the content of the…
HES Advising Coming Up the Week of Oct. 22nd!
A reminder to all HES majors, you will need to schedule an appointment to meet with your HES adviser soon to preregister for your HES courses. This will typically be during the week of October 22-26, but it must be completed by the end of the day on Friday, October 26th! Your adviser should contact you in the near…
Annual Major & Minor Fair is Wednesday, October 3rd from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in Benson 401.
Stop by the Health & Exercise Science booth on Wednesday at the annual Major & Minor Fair being held in Benson 401 from 3-5 pm. Faculty, staff and current students will be on hand to answer questions and provide you with lots of information about Health & Exercise Science!
HES Students Represent the Health and Exercise Science Department during Undergraduate Research Day!
Several HES students represented our department on Friday, September 26th at the Undergraduate Research Day! Thanks to all the students and their advisors who participated!
Dr. Peter Brubaker Receives NIH Funding!
Dr. Peter Brubaker, Chair and Professor of Health & Exercise Science earned funding from the National Institutes of Health and the WFU Health Sciences for his proposal entitled “Exercise Intolerance in Older HFPEF Patients (SECRET II)”.
Congratulations Dr. Steve Messier!
Congratulations to Steve Messier, professor of health and exercise science, whose proposal entitled “Weight Loss and Exercise for Communities with Arthritis in North Carolina WE-CAN” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Join us for our HES Featured Speaker: Dr. Lise Gauvin on Tuesday, Sept. 11th at 4 pm in Worrell 1168
Health & Exercise Science Featured Speaker “Promoting Physical Activity in Urban Contexts: A Natural Experiment about Implementation of a Public Bike Share Program” Lise Gauvin, PhD Professor, School of Public Health of the Université de Montréal, Associate Scientific Director for Population Health Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal Tuesday, September 11th at 4:00 pm Worrell…
Congratulations Dr. Jack Rejeski!
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Rejeski, professor of health and exercise science, whose proposal entitled “Pepper Older Americans Independence Center and Coordinating Center: Clinical Research Core” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and by (subaward/subcontract from) Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
Wake Forest HES Study Abroad Trip Through Spain, France & Switzerland in 2017!
Dr. Gary Miller, Professor & Associate Chair of the Department of Health & Exercise took a group of students on a trip abroad through Spain, France, and Switzerland in 2017. Check out the video of their adventures!
Congratulations Dr. Jack Rejeski, Professor of Health & Exercise Science!
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Rejeski, Professor of Health and Exercise Science, whose proposal entitled “Long-term function and health effects of intentional weight loss in obese elders” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and by (subaward/subcontract from) Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The study, “Long-term function and health effects of intentional weight loss…
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Brubaker, Professor of Health and Exercise Science!
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Brubaker, Professor of Health and Exercise Science, whose proposal entitled “Transition from Risk Factors to Early Heart Failure: Prevalence, Pathogenesis, and Phenomics (MESA 6)” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and by (subaward/subcontract from) Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The study will look at biological signals, including measures…
Department of Health & Exercise New Administrative Assistant
Hello! My name is Andrea Cox and I am the new Administrative Assistant for the Department of Health & Exercise Science. As many of you may know, Patty Kennedy, who was the admin for the department for over 29 years, retired in June. Fortunately, I am no stranger to the HES department as I have…
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