Cheryl McKay's Dissertation Defense

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Cheryl McKay's Dissertation Defense

Monday, July 16, 2012 1pm

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UT Tyler's Nursing China Immersion Trip 2012

In May, 2012, six UT Tyler graduate nursing students and one MBA student took Global Studies of the Human Body, Mind, and Nature, a three-week, interdisciplinary course in Shanghai, China.  The course provided an in-country opportunity to extend students’ learning of health care, civilization, and science to a global level.  Students attended lectures by East China Normal University faculty, participated in tai chi and calligraphy instruction, toured local health clinics and a traditional Chinese medicine hospital.  The course was led by Dr. Hui Wu, Chair and Professor of English and Dr. Beth Mastel-Smith, Associate Professor, College of Nursing.  Students who participated included Brittany Martin, Melanie Keeler, Traci Murray, Charleen McNeill, Teresa Maharaj, Cheryl Roth, and Michael Ashigbi. 

Outside the Distance Learning Center for Chinese Language at East China Normal University, Putuo Campus, where we had classes.

Enjoying the view at East China Normal University's MinHang campus.

Greetings from the library steps at East China Normal University's MinHang campus.

Getting ready to check out Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai.

Getting warmed up for tai chi.

Checking out the map of East China Normal University's MinHang campus

Dr. Mastel-Smith checking out the displays at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum. 

Diane Barber has article published

See the portion highlighted in yellow. Way to go Diane! 

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ChinNu received a scholarship to attend STTI Leadership conference

Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation for Nursing’s leadership education grant review committee has selected Chin-Nu to receive a US$750 Gulf States Leadership Education Grant to help support her expenses associated with participating in the Leadership Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 20-22 September 2012.

Congratulations, Chin-Nu!

Irene Gilliland, UT Tyler PhD Alumni, led students and faculty through China

BUILDING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY THROUGH A STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE IN CHINA

Irene Gilliland (PhD, Tyler 2011) led a group of 30 students and five faculty members from the Feik School of Pharmacy and the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions of the University of Incarnate Word on a 14-day study abroad trip to China (May 15-29, 2012). 

The trip was the culmination of a spring elective where students used blended learning techniques to engage in a variety of activities that promoted interdisciplinary education and cultural competency. Our time in China was a rare opportunity to experience China first-hand and observe the similarities and differences between our cultures, our health care practices, and our daily lives. Scheduled trips to health care facilities provided opportunities to view the roles of our professions in a different society.

Way to go, Irene!

Debra Craighead receives award!!

UT Tyler soon-to-be graduate, Debra Craighead, will be receiving the Association of Women's Health, Obstertric and Neonatal Nursing Novice Researcher Award for 2012. She will receive grant funding ($2400.00) to conduct her dissertation study on a national sample. Dr. Sally Northam has agreed to serve as her research mentor for the next year.

Wow! Congratulations Debra! We are so proud of you!