9/19/07: Portland Press Herald, “Stand Tall, Get a Grip” (Professor Karen Jacobs interviewed)
Sargent Prof. Karen Jacobs was interviewed for this article about school ergonomics.
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9/18/07: BU Today, “Prof Weighs In on Backpack Pounds”
On September 18, Professor Karen Jacobs and students from Sargent’s occupational therapy program were on hand to help the students at St. Mary’s school in Brookline weigh their backpacks and answer questions about proper use.
11/16/07 & 12/7/07: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Information Sessions
Where: Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 635 Commonwealth Ave., Room 107 When: Friday, November 16, 2007 from 1:00-3:00pm Friday, December 7, 2007 from 2:00-4:00pm Click here to learn more about the MSOT program
9/4/07: Fox 25 News, “The Freshman 15: Fact or Fiction” (Professor Joan Salge Blake interviewed)
Professor Joan Salge Blake, RD, a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent, was interviewed on Boston’s Fox 25 news discussing facts and fibs about the “freshman 15.” Click here to watch this interview
8/30/07: BU Today, “Caring for the Underserved”
Two Sargent grad students were chosen for Boston Albert Schweitzer Fellowships.
8/26/07: USA Weekend, “5 Things You Need to Know About: The Freshman 15”
Professor Joan Salge Blake, RD, a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent, is included in this article about the “freshman 15”.
8/25/07: Cape Cod Times, “Health Worries Fail to Slow Energy Drink Sales” (Professor Joan Salge Blake interviewed)
Professor Joan Salge Blake, RD, a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent, comments on the health effects of energy drinks. Click here to read this article
06/1/07: Nine Graduates Honored with Outstanding Senior Awards
(Boston) – Nine graduates were recognized by Boston University (BU) Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at its annual Senior Awards Reception on Friday, May 18, 2007. Of nine Outstanding Senior Awards presented, one Bernard Kutner Award, two Twiness Awards, two Professional Contribution Awards, two Community Service Awards and two Student Activity Awards were […]
8/1/07: USA Hockey Magazine, “8 Days a Week”
Adam Naylor, a sports psychology coach at Boston University and director of the university’s Athletic Enhancement Center at Sargent College is quoted in this article on the amount of time children should spend playing sports, particularly ice hockey. Click here to read this article
10/13/07: The Complete Runner (A Team of Sports Science and Injury Prevention Specialists Focused on Preparing You to Meet Your Running Goals)
Saturday, October 13, 8:30am – 2:30pm The Complete Runner Assessment · Biomechanical Gait Analysis · Orthopedic and Postural Assessment · Functional Movement Screen Strength, Flexibility, and Balance Workshop Learn and apply strength and conditioning principles to improve your running performance. Train smarter, warm up properly, run most efficiently. Come ready to workout! Eating for Energy – Nutritional Discussion Discuss […]
9/29/07: The Complete Rower (A Team of Sports Science and Injury Prevention Specialists Focused on Preparing You to Meet Your Rowing Goals)
Saturday, September 29, 8:30am – 2:30pm The Complete Rower Assessment · Biomechanical Analysis · Orthopedic and Postural Assessment · Functional Movement Screen Strength, Power, & Endurance Workshop Learn and apply strength and conditioning principles to improve your rowing performance. Train smarter, warm up properly, row most efficiently. We will coach you through each exercise so you learn by doing. Fuel for […]
9/17/07 & 9/24/07: Raising a Student-Athlete Seminar Series
Part I – September 17, 7pm – The Foundations of Excellence Part II – September 24, 7pm – Minimizing Injury, Maximizing Performance Presenters: BU Athletic Enhancement Center Staff Location: BUAEC inside BU’s Track and Tennis Center 100 Ashford St. Learn about creating an environment for optimal sports performance and positive experience for youth and high school […]
6/14/07: TheBostonChannel.com, “‘Stroke Of Genius’ Chronicles Man’s Miraculous Recovery”
‘Stroke of Genius’, the new documentary which chronicles Dan Mountain’s journey through stroke, coma and recovery debuted at the Brattle Theater in Cambridge. Jerry Kaplan of the Aphasia Center at Boston University’s Sargent College was interviewed for this article. The proceeds from the showing went to benefit the Aphasia Center.
7/29/07: US News & World Report, “‘Good Carbs’ Yield Newfound Benefits” (Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted)
Professor Joan Salge Blake, clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association is quoted in this article about the pros and cons of low-carb diets. Click here to read this article.
6/12/07: Consumer Reports, “15 Foods Parents Should Eat Every Week” (Professor Joan Salge Blake interviewed)
Professor Joan Salge Blake, a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Sargent, gives advice to new parents on eating a healthy variety of foods. Click here to read this article