Rachel Foote <rmf6@stmarys-ca.edu> Quarterly Alumni Newsletter Saint Mary's College of California Graduate Kinesiology <makin@stmarysca.edu> Reply-To: makin@stmarys-ca.edu To: rmf6@stmarys-ca.edu Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 4:21 PM Having trouble viewing this email? Click here April 2015 ISSUE No. 5 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Grad Kines Alumni Page Grad Kines Homepage 2015 Colloquium The SMC Graduate Kinesiology Alumni Newsletter Your Source for Department Updates, Events, & Staying Connected Welcome to the spring 2015 issue of the Graduate Kinesiology Alumni Newsletter. As always, the newsletter aims to provide you with all the latest department news and updates, announce upcoming events, highlight your accomplishments, and provide new ways for you to stay connected with the program and each other. The next issue of the 1 of 6 5/11/15, 9:24 AM
newsletter will land in your inbox on the third or fourth Friday in July. If you would prefer a print version or have content you would like to see included in that issue please email Rachel Foote with your request. Happy reading! Department News & Updates 2015 has been an exciting year thus far for the Graduate Kinesiology Program with continuing changes to faculty and the planning of our annual summer colloquium. Faculty Changes It is with heavy hearts that we announce the resignation of current Program Director, Derek Marks. Derek has accepted a position at the Australian College of Physical Education in Sydney Australia. While he will be greatly missed we wish him well in his future endeavors. Bill Manning has agreed to return to the director role for the 2015 fall term. LinkedIn Group Quarterly Discussion Join our LinkedIn Group and participate in this quarter's discussion between now and July 1st to be entered into a raffle to win a fabulous prize! Since commencement is right around the corner, this quarter's discussion is centered around job searching and promo3on. Log on and share your favorite job search tool or 3p for landing a new job, or to leverage your MA in Kinesiology degree to get a promo3on or be?er pay, along with advice that you wish you had received when you were just finishing your master's degree. We can't wait to chat with you! 2015 Colloquium Preview: Mind, Body and Soul: Holistic Approaches to Optimizing Wellness The topic for this year's Colloquium has been finalized and will focus on holistic techniques for obtaining the highest levels of wellness possible. Speakers include: Evelyne Lambrecht Nathan Brammeier Christa Orecchio Chris Hinshaw To learn more about this year's colloquium speakers and topics please visit: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/graduate-kinesiology/colloquium-2015. Presentations will occur on June 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM daily. All presentations are free to Graduate Kinesiology (HPER) alumni. There is no need to register or RSVP. 2 of 6 5/11/15, 9:24 AM
Saint Mary's College of California Mail - Quarterly Alumni Ne... Alumni Accolades Have you recently had an article published, presented at a conference, received an award, started a business, or had a really great season? Share your good news by emailing or calling us, (925) 631-8834, and we'll make sure it is included in the next issue of the newsletter. Alumni Spotlight Each issue of the newsletter we strive to highlight one of you, our outstanding alumni. This issue the spotlight is on Brendan Blakeley. Brendan graduated from the program in 2002 and is currently the Athletic Director and Physical Education Chair at Head-Royce School in Oakland. Greatest professional accomplishment: It would be easy to point to certain seasons when I've had teams at my schools win a lot. There's a lot that goes into teams having "winning" seasons, but more 3mes than not I am most proud of teams that have "successful" seasons. Successful seasons don't have as much do to with winning, but rather with the team performing at or above expecta3ons; consistent improvement over the course of the season; and a high level Class of of sa3sfac3on from the players, coaches, parents. It is also rewarding to Brendan Blakeley, 2002 help facilitate the growth of programs and see them develop. For instance, in a four- year span we went from having a Track program that had four kids, to having a league championship team for our girls. That's neat to see, when kids can find their athle3c niche, and have success with it. What first aeracted you to Saint Mary's College (SMC)? Geography! I was coaching at UC Davis when I started the program, so the proximity to Davis certainly helped. I also liked the ability to take classes over the summer. I really liked the emphasis on research as well. Why did you choose to study Kinesiology or Health, Physical EducaNon & RecreaNon (HPER)? AQer gradua3ng from college, I found myself in a situa3on where I was coaching at the collegiate level (at UC Davis), and in order to further my coaching career, getng a Master's degree in HPER from Saint Mary's was exactly what I wanted, and needed, to do. What was your favorite course at SMC? 3 of 6 5/11/15, 9:24 AM
The first year classes were great, especially Shari Otto's research class. I learned a lot in that class from reading about various works that people had done previously. There was also a class that focused on risk that opened my eyes to the all the things coaches and administrators need to be weary of. That was most helpful. What was your favorite SMC experience or moment? My third year I was in a night class that met one day a week. I had a couple people with whom I carpooled from the Sacramento area. I actually don't recall what the class was, but I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with my fellow car-poolers in our rides about the class, coaching and teaching as a profession, etc. Really, interacting with classmates is a great way to learn, since everyone usually has great, and informative, experiences to share (both good and bad). How have your experiences at SMC helped you in your personal and professional life? Getting a Master's degree in HPER has been the single best thing that I have done professionally. Doing this work at the start of my career really propelled me on a trajectory that I have benefited from since the first day I took a class there. What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at SMC? Talk to people! Talk to professors and instructors, talk to classmates, talk to people in the areas that you are interested in. Plan for the future, by putting yourself in a position to be the best-looking applicant in the field. Try and get as many varied experiences as you can, in terms of the field of coaching, teaching, and athletics. Keep in perspective what it is you like about this field, and try to focus on that. And don't be late for class! Want to share in the spotlight? Please complete the Alumni Spotlight Questionnaire and submit a profile photo or send us a link to a short video where you provide a brief autobiography in which you include your work history and anecdotes on how your experiences at Saint Mary's impacted your career and life we could share in the newsletter and on the website. Upcoming Event 2015 Colloquium - June 8th - 11th This year's Colloquium will be held in Galileo 201 with lectures occurring nightly from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Admission is free and there is no need to RSVP. Click here to learn more. 4 of 6 5/11/15, 9:24 AM
Annual Summer Barbecue - July 16th Join fellow alumni, current students, faculty, and staff in celebra3ng the end of another intense summer term with great food, fun games, prizes & more! Watch your email for a chance to RSVP beginning in June. Back to top 2015 GPS Alumni Reunion Day - July 18th Bring your family and enjoy one or many of the wonderful events offered to all alumni that day. Be sure to RSVP for the exclusive Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) recep3on that evening to catch up with old friends and faculty from all of the GPS programs on campus. We can't wait to see you there! Reconnect with SMC Graduate Kinesiology We recognize the integral role you play in making the Graduate Kinesiology program great and want to take this opportunity to reconnect with you. Share your good memories and accomplishments, help plan events meaningful to you, and reconnect with old friends and faculty by filling out our alumni information form. We can't wait to hear from you! Alumni Information Form Saint Mary's College Graduate Kinesiology 925-631-8834 makin@stmarys- ca.edu h?p://www.stmarys- ca.edu/makin Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Forward email This email was sent to jane.joyce2@stmarys-ca.edu by makin@stmarys-ca.edu Update Profile/Email Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. 5 of 6 5/11/15, 9:24 AM