Lunch and Learn with EXSS Club, our speaker is Josh Jackson is from Next Level Athletics, a sports performance training facility in Tulsa. Josh works with a variety of athletes to improve speed, agility and strength through group classes, team training and private lessons. Teams such as RSU Men’s soccer, Jenks Women’s basketball, Booker T Men’s soccer and Blitz Soccer academy train with Next Level Athletics.
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STRETCHED 10th Grade College Excursion
The STRETCHED 10th Grade College Excursion provides high school students with an opportunity to learn about becoming a healthcare professional. The students hear from a panel of professionals from a variety of different health-related fields. The students will engage in hands-on learning activities and also learn more about the college admissions process and ways to make college affordable.
12th Grade Next Steps Symposium
The 12th Grade Next Steps Symposium consists of the following components: High school students hear from a panel of pre-med students who discuss their experiences in making the transition from high school to college. The panel session is immediately followed by a Q&A session with the panelists. At this event, students also learn tips for preparing college admission essays and have an opportunity to begin drafting their essays through our interactive breakout session led by University of Tulsa writing specialists. In addition to receiving a campus tour from the admissions team to conclude the day.
TU American Red Cross General Body Meeting
TU community is invited to meet the TU American Red Cross executives! There will be pizza and games.
Sleep Matters: Health Challenges Across the Lifespan
Sleep is a critical component of overall health and well-being for people of all ages. This presentation will summarize the evidence for a range of sleep-related public health issues and explore potential solutions. Topics include melatonin use in children, school start times for high schoolers, and daylight savings time transitions.
The evidence for behavioral treatments for insomnia and nightmares will be presented along with recent efforts to combat the shortage of treatment providers. Additionally, strategies for treating polymorbid sleep disorders are discussed. By raising awareness and implementing interventions, we can promote healthier sleep habits and improve overall health across all ages.
Join the Department of Psychology in Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice to hear from Kristi Pruiksma, Ph.D. and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in behavioral sleep medicine.
Pruiksma completed her doctoral training at The University of Tulsa in 2011 under the mentorship of Professor Joanne Davis and other faculty in the Psychology Department. Pruiksma’s work focuses on investigating and disseminating evidence-based treatment for sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a focus on active duty military personnel.
She previously served as a research therapist for some of the largest clinical trials of behavioral treatment for PTSD conducted by the STRONG STAR Research Consortium at Fort Cavazos, formerly designated Fort Hood. She has published more than 50 empirically reviewed articles and is currently the principle investigator or co-investigator of multiple project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
EXSS Lunch & Learn with Carly Gillman from Redbud Physical Therapy
TU students join The Exercise and Sports Science Club for a Lunch & Learn with Carly Gillman from Redbud Physical Therapy. Carly is a DPT and The University of Tulsa EXSS alumni.
STRETCHED 10th Grade College Excursion
The STRETCHED 10th Grade College Excursion provides high school students with an opportunity to learn about becoming a healthcare professional. The students hear from a panel of professionals from a variety of different health-related fields. The students will engage in hands-on learning activities and also learn more about the college admissions process and ways to make college affordable.
12th Grade Next Steps Symposium
The 12th Grade Next Steps Symposium consists of the following components: High school students hear from a panel of pre-med students who discuss their experiences in making the transition from high school to college. The panel session is immediately followed by a Q&A session with the panelists. At this event, students also learn tips for preparing college admission essays and have an opportunity to begin drafting their essays through our interactive breakout session led by University of Tulsa writing specialists. In addition to receiving a campus tour from the admissions team to conclude the day.
TU American Red Cross General Body Meeting
TU community is invited to meet the TU American Red Cross executives! There will be pizza and games.
Sleep Matters: Health Challenges Across the Lifespan
Sleep is a critical component of overall health and well-being for people of all ages. This presentation will summarize the evidence for a range of sleep-related public health issues and explore potential solutions. Topics include melatonin use in children, school start times for high schoolers, and daylight savings time transitions.
The evidence for behavioral treatments for insomnia and nightmares will be presented along with recent efforts to combat the shortage of treatment providers. Additionally, strategies for treating polymorbid sleep disorders are discussed. By raising awareness and implementing interventions, we can promote healthier sleep habits and improve overall health across all ages.
Join the Department of Psychology in Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice to hear from Kristi Pruiksma, Ph.D. and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in behavioral sleep medicine.
Pruiksma completed her doctoral training at The University of Tulsa in 2011 under the mentorship of Professor Joanne Davis and other faculty in the Psychology Department. Pruiksma’s work focuses on investigating and disseminating evidence-based treatment for sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a focus on active duty military personnel.
She previously served as a research therapist for some of the largest clinical trials of behavioral treatment for PTSD conducted by the STRONG STAR Research Consortium at Fort Cavazos, formerly designated Fort Hood. She has published more than 50 empirically reviewed articles and is currently the principle investigator or co-investigator of multiple project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
EXSS Lunch & Learn with Carly Gillman from Redbud Physical Therapy
TU students join The Exercise and Sports Science Club for a Lunch & Learn with Carly Gillman from Redbud Physical Therapy. Carly is a DPT and The University of Tulsa EXSS alumni.