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Sep. 22, 2023

POSTPONED – School of Social Work presents Visiting Scholar Dr. Natasha Bowen

*** Due to unavoidable travel delays, this event has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2024. *** Original post The MU School of Social Work will host Dr. Natasha Bowen, an expert in structural equation models, Oct. 12 and 13. Dr. Bowen’s scholarship focuses on elementary and secondary schools and how they can best support students from all cultural and economic backgrounds. As a social worker, she has prioritized social and racial justice in her work. She has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of school-based research and practice. She also has extensive statistical and methodological expertise,…

July 21, 2023

MU Extension receives CDC funding to promote nutrition, physical activity

July 14, 2023

Campers break the ice on life with a stutter

Mizzou students help Camp Iceberg attendees learn more about stuttering and how they can thrive with a speech impediment.

July 11, 2023

Missouri Cancer Registry joins Department of Public Health 

The move provides increased opportunities for collaboration between public health researchers, scientists and clinicians.

children wearing colorful backpacks run into a school

June 22, 2023

Missouri lags behind most states in children’s health, report finds

A group of students pose for a photo in front of a Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy sign.

May 8, 2023

OTA students showcase baccalaureate project work

The projects are designed to provide in-depth experience in clinical practice skills, administration, leadership, advocacy and/or education.

May 1, 2023

A stable operation

MU students are gaining experience working with children and adults of varying abilities through a Tiger-run equine internship just up the road.

Two men talk among crops in a farm.

April 25, 2023

Practicum focuses on healing veterans through horticulture

MSW student working with Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture to help Missouri veterans.

April 14, 2023

Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo

The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…

April 14, 2023

Camp Catch-Ya-Breath for children with asthma

Camp Catch-Ya-Breath is a free weekend camp that empowers children ages 7-13 to learn how to obtain control of their asthma. The camp is co-hosted by the University of Missouri Respiratory Therapy program and Washington County Memorial Hospital. At Camp Catch-Ya-Breath, children with asthma learn the importance and benefits of asthma medication while participating in fun activities like swimming, hiking and crafts. For more information, call 573-438-5451 ext. 288 or email Christina Luksza at cluksza@wcmhosp.org. 2023 Camp Catch-Ya-BreathStartFriday, June 9EndSunday, June 11LocationYMCA Camp of the Ozarks13528 State Highway AAPotosi, MO 63664-9802Download Camp Catch-Ya-Breath application Volunteers needed…