March 18, 2024
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire 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 Orlando, Florida from March 21-23, 2024. Connect with us at the conference during our presentations and at our expo booth. 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, March 21 9-11 a.m.OT’s Role in Technology-Enhanced Care Coordination ServiceRachel Proffitt, Ashley Roberts DulanyOCCC West Hall B1Session: Poster #1-3033 2:45 p.m.Sexual Harassment in OT: Protecting Our WorkforceRachel Proffitt, Bridget KrausOCCC Room W101 3-5…
March 12, 2024
OT students making waves with adapted swimming lessons
Drowning is one of the top causes of death for children with autism. Mizzou occupational therapy students and faculty members are working to change that by offering lessons designed to meet the children's unique needs.
March 1, 2024
4 Health Sciences students named to Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39
Each spring, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board honors 18 graduate or professional students and 39 seniors.
Feb. 20, 2024
Participants revealed for 2024 Black Alumni Panel
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the sixth annual College of Health Sciences Black Alumni Panel on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Jan. 30, 2024
Interprofessional collaboration offers learning experiences, excellent care
A semester-long partnership between students in Occupational Therapy and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences produced great results for everyone involved.
Jan. 12, 2024
Fall 2023 College of Health Sciences dean’s list
A total of 1,612 Health Sciences students made the fall 2023 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Health Sciences, a student must earn a 3.30 GPA in a minimum of 12 graded (A-F) credit hours.
Nov. 16, 2023
Occupational therapy team gives back through garden project
A team from the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy recently completed a collaborative project to create an inclusive garden space in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Nov. 10, 2023
Occupational therapy alum has a heart for community service
Mizzou OT alum Gabby Scheuler has a history of identifying and addressing needs in her community. Since moving to the Kansas City area, she has launched a business that specializes in pediatric occupational therapy.
Oct. 17, 2023
Pediatric occupational therapy provides outlet for creativity, compassion
Daja Neal appreciates the opportunity to work with young learners and incorporate play into their treatments.
Oct. 1, 2023
Student Ambassador applications now open
The MU College of Health Sciences will be hosting informational sessions in the coming weeks for students interested in becoming 2024 Student Ambassadors. Informational sessions will be held in 106 Lewis Hall on: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. Ambassador applications officially opened on Oct. 1, and they must be submitted to the CHS Office of Student Services, 101 Lewis Hall, by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. New ambassadors will begin service in the spring 2024 semester. Freshman, sophomore and junior Health Sciences students are invited to apply…