Scholarship Opportunity for SLU Students

If you are a SLU PT student and you are an Upperclassman, you might want to check out this  scholarship opportunity from Newslink!

Scholarship Opportunity Available for Upperclassmen 

Spinning at the Simon Rec Center

Today’s SLU Newslink featured the Simon Rec Center for their spinning, bootcamp, zumba, Pilates, and dance classes. PT Student Katie Wenberg (Class of 2015) and PT Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Bindbeutel both attend a spinning class at the Simon Rec, so we asked them for the inside scoop:

The 6:30 am Wednesday/Friday spinning class with Matthew is not your typical spinning class; no videos, no riding to the beat, no overly peppy instructor.  Matt uses the class to train for races and we are his training partners.    Every session has a musical theme. Today was “One Hit Wonders” to which we climbed hills, sprinted, interval trained.  Remember, there are no “spinning police” - you can get a great workout at whatever your pace and fitness level.  

-Mary Ann Bindbeutel, Administrative Assistant for the Program in Physical Therapy

There are multiple classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings and evening classes Tuesday and Thursday that make it easy to pick and choose the classes that fit into my busy schedule. The effort you put into the class equals the progress you will gain, which makes the class nice for when you want to improve or if you need a slower day.  I enjoy the morning class on Wednesdays and Fridays because the instructor is really encouraging and I feel accomplished and energized for the day after a morning workout. 

-Katie Wenberg, PT Student (Class of 2015)

Taylor Streid Shines in Swim Meet and on SLU Newslink

PT Student Taylor Streid (Class of 2015) was featured in SLU Newslink for a stunning performance against William Jewell. Streid won every event she competed in. For more details on the swim meet, see the article in Newslink.

Malvika Sampath Featured in Universitas

Photo and text from Universitas

 PT student Malvika Sampath (Class of 2018) and her family were featured in the latest edition of Universitas! Malvika’s father, Dr. Vembakkam Sampath, and her mother, Annie Sampath, are both graduates of Saint Louis University.

We asked Malvika how she found the Program in Physical Therapy and how she’s enjoyed it so far:

          

             I found out about the Program in Physical Therapy through word of mouth, research on the internet, and the SLU website. So far, I really enjoy the Program; the faculty in the Program seem great and I am pleased to know they will be the people I will be working with the next five and a half years.  Also, I like how the Program is not too big, so I will get to know many of the students and build some strong friendships! I am sure I will continue to like the Program and I cannot wait to see what is to come!

Malvika and her mother and father

Ethel Frese Featured in Newslink!

Make sure you don’t miss Program in Physical Therapy Professor Ethel Frese in this week’s Newslink! Ethel was honored as a YWCA Leader. 

PT SLU Alumni! Don't Forget to Sign Up!

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PT SLU ALUMNI!

This is another reminder to sign up for the

Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy Alumni Reception

at the American Physical Therapy Association 2013 Combined Sections Meeting

on January 23, 2013.

Hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. All attendees who pre-register will receive one free drink ticket!

Use this link for more event information and to register.

SLU PT Alumni Nancy Dollenmeyer Featured in Article

Nancy Dollenmeyer, an alumni and adjunct faculty member of Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy, was interviewed for this article on how strength training can improve the quality of life for those who has MS.