UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition

When it comes to attending faculty office hours, we've got the ultimate cheat sheet for our undergrads! 🎓 Here are the "Do's" and "Don'ts" to help you get the most out of them.

Remember, faculty office hours are a treasure trove of knowledge, so don't be shy! 🤓 Your professors are here to help you succeed, not scare you away!

Did you miss our post yesterday on all the ways going to office hours can benefit you? Check out our profile to see the post!

Do faculty office hours intimidate you? Or maybe you’re just not sure what they’re for, why they’re important, or how they can benefit you? Swipe through our post to learn more about faculty office hours and why you should make it you goal to go at least one time this semester!

Come back tomorrow for more, including the do’s and don’ts of attending office hours!

Seeking study participants: Women aged 18-65, who live in Cook County, and have been employed at some point during the last 6 months.

Join us in giving a warm, belated welcome to our fantastic addition to the Kinesiology department, Paul Hibbing, PHD! 🧠💪

Dr. Hibbing joined us last semester and brings a wealth of expertise to our team, with a passion for all things movement, health, and well-being. 💪 From cutting-edge research to inspiring classroom sessions, he's already made a big impact on our students and our campus community.

We'll be featuring some of our new Kinesiology and Nutrition faculty over the next couple of weeks so you can get to know them. Don't be shy - say hi if you see them around campus! 🔥

Calling all UIC undergrads. Want to change your major but not sure where to begin? UIC representatives from Advising and Career Services will be available at the More info: MajorMinorFair.uic.edu

Welcome to Brian Blackburn, PhD; Clinical Associate Professor and transitional researcher!

We'll be featuring some of our new Kinesiology and Nutrition faculty over the next couple of weeks so you can get to know them. Don't be shy - say hi if you see them around campus! 🔥

A belated welcome to Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, Instructor and Assistant Director of Experiential Learning! While time might have slipped away, our excitement remains as vibrant as ever as we introduce you to this phenomenal addition to our K+N team who joined us last year. 📚

We'll be featuring some of our new Kinesiology and Nutrition faculty over the next couple of weeks so you can get to know them. Don't be shy - say hi if you see them around campus! 🔥

A new school year means some new faces on campus!

Welcome to Meredith Wekesser, PhD; Clinical Assistant Professor and faculty member in the Performance, Sport, and Exercise Psychology Program!

We'll be featuring some of our new Kinesiology and Nutrition faculty over the next couple of weeks so you can get to know them. Don't be shy - say hi if you see them around campus! 🔥

Intermittent fasting is as effective as calorie counting for weight loss, study finds Time-restricted eating and calorie counting can both help people shed pounds, new research suggests.

For today's Great Outdoors Month post, we have Kirsten Straughan who likes to kayak! One of her favorite summer activities is kayaking the north branch of the Chicago River to Wolf Point.

What's your favorite way to enjoy the lakes and rivers in the Chicago area?

During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation’s vast array of parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, marine sanctuaries, waters, national conservation lands, and other natural treasures. All month long we will be sharing ways our community gets outdoors. Tell us in the comments how you enjoy the outdoors or tag us in a photo!

Congratulations to Kinesiology Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Joshua Miller on the publication of his new book! Dr. Miller serves as the lead author of the Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning. This text can be a useful resource as students prepare for a career as a strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, or personal trainer. The labs cover seven major aspects of strength and conditioning including speed, power, flexibility, agility, and fitness.

Congratulations on all of your hard work coming to fruition! We hope students and athletes enjoy this great resource.

To read more details or pick up a copy, click the link below:

https://www.routledge.com/Laboratory-Manual-for-Strength-and-Conditioning/Miller-Comfort-McMahon/p/book/9781032033259

Continuing our Great Outdoors Month series, today we have Tyrianna Sorrell who likes to spend her time outdoors hiking, and one of her favorite spots is Starved Rock State Park. She literally jumps for joy when she is outside enjoying the fresh air! 😂

What's your favorite place to go hiking near Chicago?

During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation’s vast array of parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, marine sanctuaries, waters, national conservation lands, and other natural treasures. All month long we will be sharing ways our community gets outdoors. Tell us in the comments how you enjoy the outdoors or tag us in a photo!

We are pleased to share that two of our AHS staff members have been recognized with 2023 Provost’s Awards. Congratulations to Rachel Najdzin and Jo Wagner for being selected by a panel of their peers to receive Outstanding Practitioner Advising Awards!

The Outstanding Practitioner Awards were established to recognize professionals in direct advising or administrative roles who demonstrate a command of the core competencies of advising and model UIC's mission in their daily work. Their dedication to our students and leadership in our advising community has been recognized by the campus.

Congratulations to Rachel and Jo!!!

Continuing our Great Outdoors Month series, today we have Dr. Joshua Miller who is an avid cyclist! He enjoys exploring Chicagoland on one of the many trail systems in the area. What is your favorite trail? 🚲🌳

During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation’s vast array of parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, marine sanctuaries, waters, national conservation lands, and other natural treasures. All month long we will be sharing ways our community gets outdoors. Tell us in the comments how you enjoy the outdoors or tag us in a photo!

Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation’s vast array of parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, marine sanctuaries, waters, national conservation lands, and other natural treasures.

This month we will be sharing ways our community gets outdoors. First up, earlier this week AHS Assistant Dean Viviana Kabbabe-Thompson chaperoned a group of UIC students on a bike ride through the city! The intent of the ride, co-sponsored by , was to help students get comfortable navigating around city streets, and they hope to make this a monthly event!

Do you ride to campus? Or do you want to ride around campus? Stay tuned for more Ride UIC gatherings as we promote healthy riding in our beautiful city!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Sevina Swatch! Swipe to read about her future plans, favorite class, and more!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Mayowa Balogun! Swipe to read about his future plans, advice for new students, and more!

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Planning to make dessert for a Memorial Day get together this weekend? Try out this refreshing healthy swap: Watermelon Pizza! 🍉

What are your go-to foods for a party? Healthy or not, tell us in the comments!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Brittany Cripps! Swipe to read about her future plans, advice for new students, and more!

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Mohamed Aly! Swipe to read about his future plans, advice for new students, and more!

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Lia Skoufos! Swipe to read about her incredible plans for this summer, what's next, and her favorite class!

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Aishwarya Augustine! Swipe to read about her favorite class at UIC and her advice for new students.

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Pia Moscoso! Swipe to read about Pia's favorite class at UIC, her plans for the future, and lots of other fun tidbits about her time at UIC!

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Aleksandra Niemyjska Toczek! Swipe to read about Aleksandra's advice for new students and her plans for the future.

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! 🎓 Today we are featuring Class of 2023 graduate Kim Dunleavy! Swipe to read about Kim's favorite class at UIC and her plans for the future.

Over the next few weeks we will be spotlighting some of our K+N graduates to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. If you're a Spring 2023 Kinesiology or Nutrition grad that would like to be included, click the link below:
go.uic.edu/KNgrad

We are beyond excited to introduce our new Kinesiology & Nutrition Academic Advisor, Tyrianna Sorrell! Swipe to read all about Tyrianna including her advice, a fun fact, her hobbies, and more. If you catch Tyrianna around, please give her a warm welcome. 🥳

Some of you might be wondering why we're featuring a UIC Business student on our account today, but it's to celebrate one of our own! If you've ever been to PEB or applied for a Kinesiology internship, you've likely interacted with Noreen Chap, our administrative clerk. She keeps our department running smoothly behind the scenes, and this semester she finished her bachelor's degree! We are all so excited and proud of you, Ms. Chap! You worked hard for this, one course at a time. You are an inspiration to all of us to never give up on your goals! 🎓