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Shultz named Outstanding Graduate Student

Adam Shultz has been named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Exercise Science for the 2011-2012 academic year. Adam has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout his graduate studies at NMU. In addition to his academic work, Adam has served as a graduate teaching assistant for the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation for two years. He has exemplified professionalism and a keen interest in the material that helps students engage in the course and apply it to their lives. He has been an asset in maintaining quality of undergraduate course offerings of the Department. Congratulations Adam!

Shultz named Outstanding Graduate Student

Adam Shultz

Adam Shultz has been named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Exercise Science for the 2011-2012 academic year. Adam has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout his graduate studies at NMU. In addition to his academic work, Adam has served as a graduate teaching assistant for the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation for two years. He has exemplified professionalism and a keen interest in the material that helps students engage in the course and apply it to their lives. He has been an asset in maintaining quality of undergraduate course offerings of the Department. Congratulations Adam!

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Exercise Science Laboratory
The laboratory houses a wide array of contemporary instrumentation for research in biomechanics, exercise physiology and more. The lab provides academic experiential learning opportunities for students. The GetFit adult fitness program is also based in the laboratory. Full listing of lab equipment

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Student Awards and Honors
Adam Shultz (Exercise Science) has been named the Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student for the 2011-2012 academic year by the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Read more

Alumni Spotlight
Josh Morrison, a native of Curtis, Mich., graduated from NMU in December 2010 with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management and a minor in Art and Design. “My degree prepared me for life outside of college by engulfing me in real world situations, from leading lectures and presentations to field work and internships" states Josh. Full story