Onyx Spring-Summer 2018

ON THE AVENUE CONTINUED...

2018 Hoosier Horse Fair In April, fifteen equine students, as well as Debra Powell, Ph.D., assistant professor of equine studies and Christine Wilkey, MSW, LCSW, associate professor of human services, spent the weekend at the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo (HHF) in Indianapolis. Students served as host to some of the nation’s top clinicians, such as Chris Cox, Yvonne Barteau, Kateri Cowley and Jesse Peters. This allowed them to network with top equine industry vendors, clinicians and horse enthusiasts. Working at the HHF has often resulted in internship or employment opportunities for Woods equine students. SMWC sponsored the education hall at HHF and Powell gave several lectures on equine massage and acupressure, while Wilkey delivered presentations on equine assisted activities and therapy.

McKayla Tichenor was host to clinician Jesse R. Peters, a four-star senior licensed Parelli instructor and horse development specialist, during the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo in Indianapolis.

Track and Field Added to Sports Lineup

Women's and men's outdoor track and field are joining the ranks of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s athletic offerings for the 2019-20 season. Thanks to a partnership with the Vigo County School Corporation, the Pomeroys will use West Vigo High School’s track and field facilities in West Terre Haute. The track and field program will give the Pomeroys’ cross country teams an added advantage. Several student-athletes entered spring track events as unattached participants in order to stay in shape and compete at a high-level. This will allow student-athletes to work as a team during an otherwise quiet period. “The addition of the women’s and men’s track and field teams fulfills another goal in our strategic plan,” said SMWC President Dottie L. King, Ph.D. “Thoughtful addition of athletic teams supports growth and enhances the student experience at The Woods. I am excited and grateful!”

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