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Zahl to Serve as Chair for NCTRC Board of Directors

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

Melissa Zahl, associate professor in recreational therapy, has been elected chair of the board of directors for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), the premier credentialing organization for the profession of therapeutic recreation. As chair, Zahl will be responsible for supervising and controlling all the business affairs of the organization, including presiding over meetings, serving as the principal officer, making policy and fiscal decisions and directing the work of staff and committees.

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Cowboy Challenge achieves weight loss, confidence and more

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

The Cowboy Challenge successfully led 22 participants to a healthier lifestyle and a personal transformation.

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OSU student overcomes tragedy with fitness

Wed, Nov 18, 2015

For many, physical wellness is a hobby or afternoon run to relieve stress. But for one Oklahoma State University student, it became so much more.

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OSU partners with Catapult Health

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

Oklahoma State University is partnering with Catapult Health to provide employees health screenings on the go.

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OSU Sexual Health Research Lab Presents at Annual Meeting

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

Members of the Sexual Health Research Lab at Oklahoma State University traveled to the 2015 national annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality held in Albuquerque, N.M., November 12-15. While at the meeting, students and faculty attended various sessions related to sexual health, discussed future collaborations between Oklahoma State University and other institutions, and highlighted the important work completed by the Lab.

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Spotlight: Health Education and Promotion Student Mallery Lile

Mon, Nov 09, 2015

Mallery Lile, like many high school athletes, suffered an injury. Through her recovery, she not only got back on the playing field, she found a future career.

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Oklahoma State receives Champion of Health award

Wed, Sep 30, 2015

Oklahoma State University received the 2015 Champion of Health award in the Corporate Category during the Champions of Health Gala Tuesday night at the Cox Business Center in...

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OSU employee achieves long-term fitness goal

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

A chance to hike one mountain eventually led an Oklahoma State University employee to climb every 14,000-foot peak in Colorado.

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OSU student runs 100 miles for charity

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

An Oklahoma State University student ran 100 miles this summer — and earned money for charity along the way.

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OSU, Baylor to participate in Second Live Active Challenge

Wed, Sep 02, 2015

OSU and Baylor are once again competing off the field.

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OSU adds active art area

Wed, Sep 02, 2015

Oklahoma State University will dedicate a unique outdoor gathering place for students, faculty, staff and visitors on the Stillwater campus during a celebration Wednesday, Sept....

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OSU assistant director of fitness also competes as a professional natural bodybuilder

Fri, Aug 21, 2015

An Oklahoma State University employee builds his body naturally by balancing a healthy lifestyle in everything he does.

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