Indiana University’s Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, part of the School of Public Health’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism studies, has been awarded a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency to design, develop, and host an online boater education course for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). The three-year award… Read more »
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
IU researchers explore farmers’ motivations for diversification of products
In a study recently published in the Journal of Rural Studies, researchers from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington found that farmers who want to maintain their business for their children and grandchildren are more likely to diversify the production aspects of their farms. With advancements in technology, U.S. farms have moved from producing… Read more »
School to expand program targeting at-risk youth in Africa
With a grant from the Sport Diplomacy program in the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, Associate Professor Sarah Young and Assistant Professor Bill Ramos from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington will expand their successful Youth Enrichment through Sport program to four countries in Africa. Using sports to bring youth into the program,… Read more »
Professor Lynn Jamieson awarded IU School of Public Health-Bloomington Distinguished Service Award
Service has always been an integral part of Lynn Jamieson’s professional and personal life. This commitment to helping and serving others is one of the driving reasons behind Dr. Jamieson being awarded the 2016-17 Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. “Service involvement has always been of great importance to me…. Read more »
Announcing the 2016-17 Trustees Teaching Award Recipients
The IU School of Public Health-Bloomington is proud to announce the 2016-17 Trustees Teaching Award Recipients. These annual awards were established to honor individuals who have a positive impact on learning through the direct teaching of students, especially undergraduates. “We are very fortunate to have a number of outstanding faculty in our school teaching the… Read more »
Announcing our newest promotions and tenure
We’d like to extend our congratulations to the following faculty members for their successful completion of our latest promotion and tenure cycle. Dr. Hsien-Chang Lin Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure Dr. Lin holds a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Pharmacy Administration as well as completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the… Read more »
Faculty member authors book on local food movements
In an era bustling with international trade and people on the move, local food has become increasingly important as American consumers turn to simple, quality, and organic foods. Selling Local, co-authored by Indiana University Department of Anthropology Professor of Practice Jennifer Meta Robinson and Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington Assistant Professor James Farmer, is… Read more »
New chair of Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies announced
Associate Professor Rasul Mowatt has been appointed the new chair of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. His appointment begins July 1, 2017. “It is with excitement that we make this announcement today,” says Mohammad Torabi, dean of the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. “Dr. Mowatt… Read more »