Ten quick updates from UTulsa
Learn about a former professional baseball player starting a new career at UTulsa Law and whether 10,000 steps a day is still the magic number for optimal health.
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1. A team of computer science undergraduates are developing a new technology to help a fellow student succeed in the classroom.
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William Baker has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy and vocal dysarthria, which impacts his ability to write, type and use speech-to-text technology effectively. When a group of his classmates learned this, they came together to find a solution.
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2. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Dylan Delso retired from professional baseball. Now, he's rounding the bases at UTulsa Law.
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Upon shifting his focus toward service, he decided a legal career would best help others navigate difficult situations. Read story. | Watch video.
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The University of Tulsa focuses on promoting wellness across campus. That's why we make time for faculty and staff to join President Stacy Leeds on a 2-mile walk every Wednesday. The stroll gives everyone a chance to explore campus and the surrounding neighborhood while getting some fresh air and exercise.
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4. It turns out, walking a little more each day can help improve your health.
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"Walking is one of the most accessible and effective behaviors for promoting a healthy lifestyle," says Eric Wickel, professor of exercise and sports science. His research examines the impact of sedentary time and movement on physical and mental health.
"Even modest increases in daily walking can provide meaningful health benefits, particularly for individuals who are currently inactive."
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With the help of graduate and undergraduate students, this lab conducts research on the assessment, treatment and prevention of the subsequent effects of traumatic stress injury.
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8. Local alumni: Attend the Legacy Photo during new student orientation.
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Are you a UTulsa graduate with an incoming student? Join us at the Kendall Bell for the Alumni Legacy Photo at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Let's see how many new families are continuing the UTulsa tradition.
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Dear diary,
I got to put my new skills to the test. My trainer, JT Lawson, took me on a trip to Scheels at Woodland Hills Mall. We had a lot of fun, and I made a new friend!
I'm so excited to meet more new friends once the school year starts.
Love,
Goldie 🐾
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Did you know UTulsa Athletics offers sports camps throughout the summer? Learn more at tulsahurricane.com.
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