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Instructor Spotlight Article: Bridget Stafford
Have you ever taken a Zumba class at the Rec Center? If so, chances are, you had Bridget Stafford as your instructor at some point. Bridget brings energy and charisma to each class that she teaches and inspires others with her positive attitude. Bridget is a student instructor, finishing her senior year at Miami with…
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Move Beyond Surviving
This article is written by Jen Siliko, the Outdoor Pursuit Center Director at Miami University. “These trips feed my soul!” That quote, taken from a participant’s evaluation, resonated deeply with me as I’ve had the privilege of leading outdoor adventures for the women of Move Beyond Surviving (MBS). MBS, a nonprofit, empowers breast cancer survivors…
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Laura (Simpson) Bellows
Name | Years at Miami | City, State Laura Bellows | 1995-1997 | Ithaca, NY Job Title | Current Employer Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences | Cornell University Education 1997, BS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (double major), minor in Nutrition Learn about Laura Awards/Recognitions/Accomplishments In 2010, I was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award…
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Gabby (Walsh) Kinnamon
Name | Years at Miami | City, State Gabby Kinnamon | 2014-2018 | Columbus, OH Job Title | Current Employer Manager of Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness | The Ohio State University Education Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies – Wright State University – 2014 Master of Science – Kinesiology – Miami University – 2018 Learn…
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Seth Asbury
Name | Years at Miami | City, State Seth Asbury | 2001-2002 | San Antonio, TX Job Title | Current Employer Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Event Management; Part Time Faculty Sport Management | Trinity University Education Vincennes University 1998, AS Sports Studies Indiana State University 2000, BS Recreation & Sport Management Miami…
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Makos Senior Swimmer Scholarship Winners Shining!
The Southwest Ohio Classic Swimming Competition hosts the largest high school swimming competition in the nation, with over 2,800 swimmers competing across 11 preliminary sites. This meet, which took place in January, provided some proud moments for the Makos Swim Team. This is an important event for highschool swimming, but beyond the competition, it is…
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Reflections: Boxing
Columnist Allan Winkler’s connections to boxing stretch from a meeting with Muhammad Ali to a current boxing program in Oxford which helps people with Parkinson’s Disease. Full Story
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New Year Kickoff Membership Sale
It’s a new year, and a great time to set some personal goals. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is “getting back in the gym.” This year, Miami Recreation wants to help you stick to your goal. Miami faculty and staff receive 50% off memberships throughout the year. However, during our New Year…
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Intramural Sports: A Key Part of My College Experience
By: Connor Roehrig, Senior As my time at Miami University comes to an end this December, I can’t help but reflect on some of the most memorable experiences that have shaped my college journey. For me, one of the biggest highlights has been my involvement in intramural sports. From my very first semester to now,…
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Miami Club Dodgeball’s Historic Semester and #1 National Ranking
Miami Club Dodgeball had a great semester! They finished the first semester 8-1 and are the number-one ranked team in the country! In their last tournament of the semester, they beat BGSU 4-1, UC 3-1, and NKU 5-0. Next semester, they will compete in the Ohio Dodgeball Cup and the NCDA National Championship. Back in September…