Summer 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editorial ....................... 2 HK50 Dean’s Message ............... 2 Celebrating 50 years Department Head’s Message .. 3 (1965-2015) Athletic Director’s Message ... 3 2014 and 2015 Graduates ..... 4 Kinesiology News ............. 5 ARS Update .................. 14 Research News .............. 16 Faculty News ................. 21 Alumni Updates .............. 32 HK Editorial elcome to the 2015 Throughout this edition of the News- summer edition of letter you will have the chance to read the HK Newslet- about the recent successes of our cur- ter!W A special welcome is extended rent Faculty, Alumni and Students. As to our newest cohort of HK Alumni: always, we welcome you to visit the HK the graduating Fall 2014 and Spring Building, and to join us during the HK 2015 classes. We hope that you enjoy Alumni Weekend this Fall, as we cel- the latest edition of the Newsletter, ebrate a major milestone–50 years which in addition to being sent to all as the Faculty of Human Kinetics HK Alumni through email, is also avail- This year we saw the retirement of Ms. (1965-2015)! There are many exciting able on the Human Kinetics Website Diane Dupuis, whom for the past 16 years events taking place throughout the HK (http://www1.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology/ had worked alongside the HK Newsletter Alumni Weekend (October 2nd-4th), in- hk-newsletter-0) and on the University Editor, to produce the best publication cluding a HK50 Alumni Gala on Saturday of Windsor Kinesiology Facebook page possible for our HK Alumni. Thank you October 3rd. (https://www.facebook.com/UWindsor to Diane for her hard work, dedication, HK?fref=ts). We encourage you to share and guidance throughout the publication Sincerely, the HK Newsletter with any Alumni process; and for aiding in the smooth who we may not have current email transition with the new secretarial staff: [email protected] addresses for, and continue to send us Ms. Deborah Barltrop, Ms. Sharon Horne, updates on your successes to include Ms. Connie Iaquinta, and Ms. Amal in future editions! Jammali. Dean’s Message he Faculty of Human The stellar reputation of the Facul- Kinetics has much to cel- ty of Human Kinetics is based soundly ebrate as we prepare for on the success of our graduates and ourT 50th Anniversary celebrations. As we hope that many of you will join you will read in this year’s Newsletter, us to celebrate the Faculty’s 50th it has been another fantastic year for Anniversary on the weekend of the Faculty as our students continue to October 2nd-4th. We hope it will be a enjoy the benefits of an education that weekend where friends can look back blends excellence in research, teach- at some fun times, have a few laughs ing and community service, in an envi- and share in our school spirit. It will ronment that is enjoyable to work and make a difference in society locally, truly be an HK family event! study. In both Kinesiology and Athletics nationally and internationally. Exciting & Recreational Services we take great times lie ahead as we look forward to Looking forward to seeing you pride in the personal development another 50 years of providing the very in October. of our students by preparing them to best opportunities for our students, faculty and staff. [email protected] 2 HK Department Head’s Message Jammali, Connie Iaquinta, and Deborah Barltrop, for your hard work and dedi- reetings from the Depart- cation to the Newsletter. Your efforts to ment of Kinesiology! chronicle our history in such a fine fash- More than fifteen years ion are very much appreciated. agoG I was given a great opportunity to I hope that you will take some time work in the Department of Kinesiology to read through the newsletter and take at the University of Windsor. Now that I pride in all that we continue to do in the am the Head of the Department, it is my My job has also allowed me to stay ful- Faculty. Better yet, think seriously about pleasure to give back, whenever pos- ly informed about all of the outstanding coming to the HK Alumni Weekend sible, to everyone who works and stud- things that are accomplished by our stu- (October 2nd-4th), including the HK50 ies here. Whether it is helping a student dents, staff and faculty every day. It is not Alumni Gala (October 3rd), to share in get through a challenging personal situ- possible for me to touch on everything the celebration of our first 50 years as a ation or stressful exam period, or offer- here that members of the HK family, past Faculty. I look forward to meeting and ing congratulations when a proud faculty and present, have been involved in over catching up with you during this special member reports on a significant career the last year. Luckily though, we have event. Let me take the opportunity to milestone reached by a former student, Adriana Duquette, the HK Newsletter thank you in person for your continued my position has allowed me the privilege Editor, who has been diligently compiling support of Kinesiology! of helping others to a much greater ex- stories, documenting special events, and tent than I have ever been able to before. organizing updates for our mutual ben- All the best, efit. Thank you Adriana, and to all of your team, Diane Dupuis, Sharon Horne, Amal [email protected] Athletic Director’s Message EDITOR thletics & Recreational Adriana Duquette Services had an incredible [email protected] year in 2014-15. There LAYOUT is soA much to celebrate that it would be Jennifer McManus Curtis JK Printing impossible to capture everything in just a few words. I will focus on the highlights. NEWS ITEMS Alumni and Kinesiology News On the varsity side of the house, the [email protected] Lancers hosted the CIS Track & Field PHONE Championships for the 10th time at the Campus Recreation continued to (519) 253-3000, ext. 2429 St. Denis Centre. The men’s team cap- engage record numbers of participants in FAX tured the CIS Championship in “Our intramural leagues, fitness, instructional (519) 973-7056 House.” This was the 20th CIS Track & programs, aquatics, recreational clubs KINESIOLOGY WEB PAGE: Field Championship for the Lancers un- and non-programmed activities in the www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology der the leadership of Head Coach Dennis Forge, Pool, MP Room, Fieldhouse, Stadi- LANCERS WEB PAGE: Fairall. The Lancers Women’s Basket- um and Fields. Summer Camps numbers www.golancers.ca ball Team, guided by Head Coach Chan- reached an all-time high in the summer of HK ALUMNI WEEKEND: tal Vallée, equaled a CIS record with their 2014 with over 2,000 participants, and that www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology fifth consecutive CIS Championship… number is expected to be eclipsed again (under News and Events/ bringing home the Bronze Baby from La- this summer! It seems that the only limita- HK Alumni) val University. In total, six Lancers teams tion to what Campus Recreation is able to U of W ALUMNI WEB PAGE: advanced to participate in CIS National accomplish is the facilities and resources www.uwindsor.ca/alumni Championships; including men’s cross at their disposal. As a Faculty and Univer- country, men’s and women’s basketball, sity we are committed to advancing a plan men’s hockey, and men’s and women’s to address these facility capacity issues. PHOTOS ON COVER track & field. A record number of Lanc- I am so proud to be able to lead such ers teams advanced to post-season play a hardworking, committed and high Howard Christie (BHK ‘71, MHK ‘74) conducting an MVO experiment. at the OUA level. Lancer coaches and performing unit. 2 athletes were recognized numerous Dr. Alan Metcalfe and Dr. Dick Moriarty. times for individual and team excellence Go Lancers! University of Windsor students cheering at a football by both the OUA and CIS. From top to game. bottom it was a season to remember! 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