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A once in a lifetime opportunity

May 16, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Students gathered in the Kinesiology Research and Career (KRC) Club

Twenty-two student members of the Kinesiology Research and Career (KRC) Club had the opportunity to work a paid, 12-hour shift at the NFL draft on April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. 

The students included both exercise and movement science and psychology majors. 

Grace Landewee, the 2022-23 Star Outstanding Senior Award winner and KRC Club president, and faculty advisor Dr. Keith McShan led students throughout the event where over 300,000 fans were in attendance. 

Students had the chance to work the field goal station, 40-yard dash station and more during the three-day NFL Draft. 

“This was a memorable experience. Being able to support young fans successfully making field goals and hearing the crowd cheer them on is one of many highlights at this year’s draft,” said Blake Hamelink, an exercise and movement science major and the club’s community relations director and treasurer. 

Students’ shifts started at 6 a.m. April 29 and lasted until 6 p.m., with other duties such as photo taking and VIP security. 

A successful trip 

The KRC Club greatly appreciates Jacob Robertson from the Kansas City Sports Commission and the McQueary College of Health and Human Services for allowing students to have this experience.  

“From the nighttime bus ride to the 4:30 a.m. wake-up call in the hotel, students were in great spirits the whole trip. I loved how students from both the psychology and kinesiology departments who had never met before this trip became friends through this experience,” McShan said. 

All in all, the trip was a major success. NFL staff praised Missouri State students for their hard work and dedication. The KRC Club looks forward to attending additional career development events in the next academic year.    

Learn more about the department of kinesiology 

Filed Under: MCHHS Events, Student organization spotlights Tagged With: Keith McShan, Kinesiology, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, Psychology, students

Behind the Brohort

April 28, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Seven male nursing students pose together

Making up such a small percentage of the nursing program at Missouri State University, male nurses can easily be overlooked. 

The common stereotype within hospitals is to have a doctor being assisted by a female nurse. So what is it like to go against the grain, being a male nurse? 

Nursing students Caleb Huettenmyer and Trevor Whittington share about their experiences within April’s podcast episode, just in time for National Nurse’s Month around the corner. 

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

Filed Under: Health Queries Podcast, Student organization spotlights Tagged With: diversity, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, Nursing

MCHHS student organizations spotlight: Student Nurse Organization

September 2, 2020 by Strategic Communication

Nursing school is a big commitment. The Student Nurse Organization (SNO) at MSU wants to make sure no one goes through nursing school alone.   

SNO’s mission: To empower future nurses by promoting community engagement through service events and providing a system of support through the undergraduate nursing experience.  

“We hope members take away that nursing is a community-centered profession,” said Madelyn Cooper, SNO president. “We hope they graduate with a sense of compassion and care for all members of the community.” 

SNO members practice community engagement through different service ventures, like making care packages for Harmony House, meeting with nursing home residents and donating to local food banks.  

SNO during COVID-19 

In the time of COVID-19, SNO looks different but is still available to provide a community for nursing students. 

“Right now, we are choosing service events that minimize exposure as much as possible,” Cooper said. “We are encouraging members to utilize resources that allow community service to be done from home.” 

All meetings will be held over Zoom.  

Want to join? 

The first meetings of the fall 2020 semester are Sept. 3. Zoom links are on SNO’s Campus Link.  

  • Current nursing students meet at 1 p.m.  
  • Pre-nursing students meet at 4 p.m. 
  • For more information, join the SNO group on Facebook and follow SNO on Twitter.  

Learn more about SNO

Filed Under: Student organization spotlights Tagged With: Nursing, School of Nursing

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