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Covid-19 Vaccine Effects On Exercise Habits And Attitudes In College Students, Heaven Dunn, Vipa Bernhardt Feb 2023

Covid-19 Vaccine Effects On Exercise Habits And Attitudes In College Students, Heaven Dunn, Vipa Bernhardt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Coronavirus (COVID-19) affected and continues to alter lives across the world. The introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine brought changes to lockdown restrictions and a seemingly new normal. PURPOSE: to assess the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on physical activity habits and attitudes among college students in the spring 2022 semester. METHODS: A link to a Qualtrics survey was emailed to all students enrolled in the spring 2022 semester at Texas A&M-Commerce. Respondents answered questions regarding their vaccination status, physical activity habits, and experiences with COVID. Qualitative answers were grouped and analyzed by common themes. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive …


Faith Community Nurses: Caring For Individuals, Congregations, And Communities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary Lynne Knighten Dnp, Rn, Nea-Bc, Lorie Hacker, Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell, Lanet Owen Bsn, Rn-Bc, Bob Kentner Dnp, Rn, Chpq, Cen, Tcrn, Linda F. Garner Oct 2021

Faith Community Nurses: Caring For Individuals, Congregations, And Communities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary Lynne Knighten Dnp, Rn, Nea-Bc, Lorie Hacker, Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell, Lanet Owen Bsn, Rn-Bc, Bob Kentner Dnp, Rn, Chpq, Cen, Tcrn, Linda F. Garner

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues for nearly two years, communities of faith are struggling to meet the spiritual needs of individuals, congregants, and communities during a particularly trying time in history. They have experienced closures, phased re-openings, and reinstated restrictions as the pandemic sees the fourth surge and a deadly more transmissible form of COVID in the Delta Variant. Faith Community Nurses, who are specially educated to provide intentional care of the spirit, play a pivotal role in providing care, support, and education to maintain and improve whole person health when people are isolated, physically distant, and at times critically …


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team from August to December 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2021

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU basketball team from August to December 2021.


Ua94/6/1 Pandemic Personal Narrative, Leah Painter Sep 2021

Ua94/6/1 Pandemic Personal Narrative, Leah Painter

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

COVID-19 personal narrative written by student Leah Painter for History 241 class.


Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans May 2021

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding post-COVID instructional modality and international travel.


Ua94/6/1 Covid-19 Diary, Kaleb Workman Apr 2021

Ua94/6/1 Covid-19 Diary, Kaleb Workman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Reflections of COVID-19 by Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science student Kaleb Workman.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Mitchell, McKenna. Miles (and a Virus) Apart: How Long Distance Couples Are Navigating COVID-19
  • Non-Stop Semesters Have Increased Student Burnout
  • Dobbs, Jack. Just Jammin’ – Horse Cave
  • Latimer, Jacob. New Provost to Promote Student Success – Robert Fischer aka Bud
  • Tolbert, Ellie. Facebook Page for Women Creates Community – WKU Sorority Swap
  • Moore, Jake. WKU Set to Play Middle Tennessee State University in 1st Conference Matchup – Softball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. Hilltoppers Claim First C-USA Sweep Over Marshall – Baseball
  • Kieser, Nick. Holding the Rope: …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Latimer, Jacob. Original Title IX Reporter Anticipates Records Release – Nicole Ares
  • Bunton, Gabrielle. Bowling Green’s Redevelopment Effect on Black Community – Shake Rag, Jonesville
  • Gaskin, Loren. How Twitch Will Be the Future of Media
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane. Nestled in Nature – Lost River Cave
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Appreciating Success in Women’s Sports – Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. Hilltoppers Drop Series at Florida International University, Host Marshall – Baseball
  • Lamb, Cassady. WKU Volleyball Set to Play in NCAA Tournament


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Apr 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Apr 2021

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU basketball team from January to July 2021.


The Influence Of Prenatal Yoga On Mental Health In Pregnancy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Cathryn Duchette Apr 2021

The Influence Of Prenatal Yoga On Mental Health In Pregnancy During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Cathryn Duchette

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The COVID-19 pandemic poses risks to the mental health of expecting mothers as studies have demonstrated increased levels of stress and anxiety for new and expectant mothers during the pandemic. Prenatal yoga has been shown to be effective for improving mental health during pregnancy, but no research has been done to determine its effect on mental health during a pandemic. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of a 10-week prenatal yoga intervention on the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Baseline levels of anxiety and depression were high, with an average depression score …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Murray, Debra. President Timothy Caboni Signs Employment Agreement to Continue Serving as University President
  • Fleischaker, Jon & Michael Abate. Frankfort’s Assault on the Constitution & Transparency
  • Fisher, Brittany. Helping Hooves – New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding
  • Walters, Sarah. Fighting the Quarantine Blues with New Friends
  • Moore, Jake. Softball Looks Strong Ahead of Conference Play
  • Fleischman, Ian. WKU to Host Cardinals, Led by Ambere Barnett – Soccer
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Play Louisiana Tech in NIT Quarterfinals – Basketball


Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans Mar 2021

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding eSports, first destination survey, Respondus Monitor, DELO funds, graduate assistant instructors, salaries and working remotely.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Bunton, Gabrielle. Local Family Helps the Homeless Through Donations – Warming Tree, Doyle Family
  • Burris, Lily. Reflection: How Things Have Changed One Year Into COVID
  • Gaskin, Loren. Burmese Residents Arrive for Vaccination
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane. Showing the Ropes – Zhock Mason, Boxing
  • Murray, Debra. New House Bill Potentially Removes Pink Tax
  • Stryker, Shane. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Student Organizations
  • Lamb, Cassady. Lady Toppers Remain Undefeated, 4 Road Matches Left – Volleyball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. WKU Loses C-USA Championship, Set to Play in NIT – Basketball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Crimmins, Michael. Business Owners Debate Minimum Wage Increase
  • Deppen, Laurel & Michael Collins. Bowling Green Responds to On-campus Rape
  • We Can End Victim Blaming – Sexual Assault
  • Hendricks, Allie. Cheap Thrills – King of the Heap
  • Latimer, Jacob. Fewer Hybrid Classes This Spring Than Fall
  • Tolbert, Ellie. Local Bike Shops Hit by Pandemic-driven Bike Shortage
  • Kieser, Nick. Softball, Baseball Field Seating Faces Capacity Limits, Excludes Students Despite Fees
  • Toennies, Drew. Do or Die: Lady Toppers to Play Preliminary Round – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Set …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Crisp, Hannah. Homesickness & COVID-19: Obstacles for Freshmen Increase Amid Strange Semester
  • On Student Press Freedom Day: Stop Suing the College Heights Herald
  • Mallon, Sam. Slippery Slopes – Snow, Winter
  • Aboah, Henri. A Place in My Heart: Professor on 38 Years at WKU – Saundra Starks
  • Broekema. Gabi. Instagram Account Glorifies the Common Chair – Chairs of Western
  • Gaylord, Kaden. WKU to Play No. 6 Houston, Host Florida International University as Season Nears End – Basketball
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Travel to Florida This Weekend …


Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans Feb 2021

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding graduate fair, commencement, enrollment, accreditation, zoom connect classroom and fifth week assessment.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Tolbert, Ellie. Student Teaching Transforms to Allow Virtual Instruction
  • Murray, Debra. Provost Reflects on Time at WKU, As an Educator as She Prepares for Retirement – Cheryl Stevens
  • Gaskin, Loren. Up for Debate: Potter College Name Change
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane & Jack Dobbs. The Sixth Annual Puppy Bowl
  • Snyder, Sean. Local Doctor Finds Life-long Passion in Race-walking – Doug Johnson
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Travel to Face Top Conference Foe Rice – Basketball
  • Snyder, Sean. Lady Toppers to Host Bellarmine for Home Opener – Soccer
  • Moore, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Nutter, Abbey. Several Colleges Affected by Department Changes – Comprehensive Academic Program Evaluation
  • Deppen, Laurel. WKU Professor on Kamala Harris Inauguration: There’s Still Work to Be Done – Saundra Ardrey
  • Matthis, Jordan. Standing in My Truth – Rhondalyn Randolph
  • Murray, Debra. State Bill to Help Students with Disciplinary Actions
  • Kieser, Nick. How Fans Coped Without Live Sporting Events
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Win Triple Overtime Affair, Sweep Charlotte – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Travel to Florida Atlantic University After One Week Delay – Basketball


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Bertucci, Leo. An Alumnus’ Journey to Shape Education – Gary Houchens
  • Latimer, Jacob. Student Government Association Prepares for Another Unusual Semester
  • Differing State & WKU Quarantine Guidelines Are Confusing, But It Has to Be Done
  • Pepke, Brenna. The Man Behind the Tie – Tyreon Clark, Boys to Men Leadership Group of Kentucky
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Series Against Old Dominion Postponed – Basketball
  • Snyder, Sean. Kicking It Again, Lady Topper Soccer is Back
  • Kieser, Nick. Views: Charles Bassey Continues to Bulk Resume for NBA


Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans Jan 2021

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding accreditation, Colonnade director, academic program review, pass grade numbers, provost search, micro-credentials, graduate admission standards, graduate-level prior learning assessment, travel policy and cross-listed courses merging on Blackboard.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Deppen, Laurel. In Loving Memory of Our Friend, Elliott Wells
  • Collins, Michael. Quarantine Housing Relocates, Updates Meals
  • Deppen, Laurel. The Only Consistent Thing is Change
  • Mallon, Sam. Delayed – Maggie Smith
  • Bertucci, Leo. WKU Aids in Contact Tracing for Spring 2021
  • Murray, Debra. COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Kieser, Nick. TOPCARE Focuses on Athletes’ Mental Health
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers to Host Middle Tennessee State University – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Poised for Second Sweep – Basketball


Ua94/6/1 Covid-19: The New Plague, Kaylene Bliss Jan 2021

Ua94/6/1 Covid-19: The New Plague, Kaylene Bliss

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

COVID-19 personal narrative written by student Kaylene Bliss for History 241 class.


Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU softball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Tennis Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Tennis Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU tennis team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Golf Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Golf Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU golf teams in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and statistics for WKU football team for 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Baseball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Baseball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU baseball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Track & Field Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Track & Field Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and meet statistics for WKU track & field team in 2021.