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Friend, Last month we celebrated the graduation of more than 300 new College of Human Sciences alumni including 42 master and 16 doctoral students. In this edition of E-Viewpoints you have the opportunity to read about some of the accomplishments of our alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Our Department of Personal Financial Planning celebrates their May 2017 honors students in the photo above. Our graduation statistics are represented in the graph below. There is definitely no shortage of great stories to share, and I hope you enjoy.
I am sorry to share the news that Virginia Felstehausen passed away recently. Many of you will remember Dr. Ginny from the nearly 25 years she taught in the College. She was a wonderful teacher and mentor to many and will be missed.
As we prepare for the sunny days of summer, many of our students are packing for exciting adventures during internships and studies abroad. I hope that you are planning for relaxation and vacations, the fall semester will be here before we know it.
Please continue to share your latest news through your preferred social media platform or by using this form. We want to hear from you! Go Tech!
Dean Linda C. Hoover, Ph.D.
AT&T Dean’s Chair in Human Sciences
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College of Human Sciences May 2017 Banner Bearer Early Childhood graduate Katarina Bleier served as Banner Bearer for the College of Human Sciences during commencement on May 20, 2017.
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|  | Come ‘N’ Go Seed Grant Program Calls for 2017 Applications The Come 'N' Go Domestic Research Collaboration Seed Grant Program calls for applications for the 2017 term. The College of Human Sciences (COHS) saw many successful applicants in 2016 and the program hopes to continue this tradition of success in years to come. | |  | Nutritional Sciences Chairperson Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar Awarded for Excellence in Nutrition
Congratulations to Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar for his selection as the 2017 Korean Nutrition Society (KNS) Award recipient. This award is presented by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) to ASN members and scientists who have demonstrated excellence in nutrition research.
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|  | Texas Tech 2017 Integrated Scholars: Don W. Collier and Dr. Elizabeth Trejos-Castillo
An Integrated Scholar is a faculty member who not only demonstrates outstanding teaching, research and service, but also is able to generate synergy among the three functions. Faculty members who are Integrated Scholars consistently promote active learning and infuse the results of their research and scholarship in courses and other learning experiences.
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|  | College of Human Sciences Well Represented at the Raiders Who Rock Banquet The College of Human Sciences was well represented at the Raiders Who Rock Banquet. Personal Financial Planning (PFP) student Harlene Mraz, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) student Deshlin Frakilin, Child Development student Sara Marshall, Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Graduate Research Assistant and Part-time Instructor Rebecca Oldham, Restaurant, Hotel and Institution Management’s (RHIM) Dr. David Rivera, and the College of Human Sciences Ambassadors were recognized as a student, faculty, staff or organization who has made a positive impact on the Texas Tech community.
| |  | Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Sara Smock-Jordan selected as Mentor Tech of the Year Congratulations to Associate Professor in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) Sara Smock-Jordan, Ph.D., for her selection as the 2017 Mentor of the Year by the Mentor Tech organization. Many faculty and staff members have worked tirelessly to contribute to the great efforts for the wonderful organization. We celebrate Mentor Tech in their accomplishments and all those who have been involved in service to Mentor Tech's mission.
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|  | Texas Tech Selects Dr. Elizabeth Sharp as Interim Vice President for Institutional Diversity Elizabeth Sharp, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) within the College of Human Sciences, fills the position previously held by Juan Muñoz, who began a new role April 17 as president of the University of Houston-Downtown. Sharp began her role as interim vice president May 1. | |  | Personal Financial Planning Assistant Professor, Dr. Sarah Asebedo, Receives Awards at 2017 ACCI Conference
Congratulations to Dr. Asebedo who received the AARP Public Policy Institute Financial Services and the Older Consumer Award as well as the Robert O. Herrmann Outstanding Dissertation Award. The American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI) conference was held April 21-23, 2017.
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|  | Karen Garbowski, Human Sciences Staff Profile of the Month
Karen Garbowski has been recognized as the June Staff Profile of the Month. Karen currently serves the College of Human Sciences in her role as a Unit Coordinator for The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CCRC) in the Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) department. | |  | 2017 Length of Service Awards The Length of Service Awards were presented based on the employee's years of service to the Texas Tech University System. These awards recognize years of service in five-year increments and consist of a distinctive pin designating the appropriate years of service.
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|  | Child Development Research Center Marks End of School Year by Tie-Dyeing Shirts
The Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center (CDRC) is now a little more colorful after dozens of children tie-dyed shirts to mark the end of the school year.
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The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NS) presented the latest scientific knowledge on how you can make changes to improve the health of you and your family at Nutrition and Weight Management Day in May.
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 | Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management Students Excel in Google Online Marketing Challenge
Dr. Tun-Min (Catherine) Jai's Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management (RHIM) 5335 students presented their Google Online Marketing presentations to real clients based in Lubbock. The students' hard work over the three-week period helped two local business owners grow their own clientele and provided large increases in branding awareness.
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Dr. Su-Jeong Hwang Shin's Fashion Illustration class presented their work made from recycled and discarded materials for the 2017 Recycled Fashion Showcase. Their unique and reclaimed designs were showcased at the Texas Tech Library in April.
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Meet our undergraduate and graduate students of the month. College of Human Sciences students who demonstrate excellence in their work ethic and dedication, both inside and outside of the classroom, are nominated each month.
| |  | Personal Financial Planning Students Contribute as InvestmentNews Correspondents Personal Financial Planning (PFP) students Kaylyn Adams, Devin DeLapp, and Deanna Williams attended the W Forum hosted by Advisor Group in late April. These students served as InvestmentNews correspondents and had the chance to interview many leading women in the financial planning industry. The students hosted a total of six videos from the conference on varying topics including how to find a mentor, what firms are looking for in the next generation, how women have evolved in the profession, and more. | |
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 | Nutritional Sciences Doctoral Candidate Earns Prestigious National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Fellowship
Kembra Albracht-Schulte was awarded a fellowship by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), allowing her to further her research in nutritional biochemistry and the study of interactions between nutrients, genes and disease. Her research focuses on dissecting the mechanisms by which omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduce and reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. | |  | Department of Design Advisory Board Members Attend First Friday Art Trail with Graduate Students The Interior Design (ID) Advisory Board met to discuss program goals, progress, and future endeavors for the program. The board is composed of volunteers with a background in design expertise. Following the meeting, board members and faculty were invited to view student art work during a trip to McPherson Cellars and the First Friday Art Trail in Lubbock. Board members were able to provide feedback and network with graduate environmental design students. | |
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 | Human Development & Family Studies Alumna Recognized as World Class Leader in Education
Whitney Squyres, Campus Curriculum Facilitator at the Odessa Career & Technical Early College High School (OCTECHS), was recognized with the World Class Leader in Education Award at the May Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Squyers earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS).
| |  | Retail Management Students Gain Valuable Experience in Local Stores
Hospitality and Retail Management (HRM) Retail Promotion students created a display for several local stores. The students applied the core design skills they learned in the class. The stores that kindly partnered with us were Dillard’s, TC Elli’s, Malouf’s, Bliss, The Haute Gypsy, J. Hoffman’s, and Piper.
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Apparel Design and Manufacturing Students Host Senior Fashion Show
Eleven senior designers showcased their diverse and unique styles at the annual senior fashion show in April.
“For the senior designers participating in this show, this is a representation of the four years we’ve spent here at Texas Tech,” said show coordinator Nakota Raines, a senior Apparel Design and Manufacturing (ADM) major from Argyle, Texas. “It’s a buildup of everything we’ve learned and everything we have been working towards in one collection. It’s a lot of pressure, but we have been working tirelessly, nonstop since day one of this semester and it is extremely impressive what we have all accomplished in such a short period of time.”
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 | In Memoriam of Virginia "Ginny" Felstehausen Virginia "Ginny" Felstehausen, Ph.D., left quite the mark on the lives she touched in her time with us. Dr. Ginny's fierce loyalty to her family, friends, and colleagues was unwavering in all of her days. Her dedication to education, research, and service to her students was met with smiles wherever she went. Dr. Ginny served as a member of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education faculty for 23 years before her retirement in 2007. During that time, she received many awards including the Texas Tech University President's Academic Achievement Award and the Leader of the Year Award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
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