Indiana University Section Meeting Schedule

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Indiana University Student Section

IU Student Section Officers

  Name: Shawn D. Shivers II
Contact Info: sdshiver@umail.iu.edu
IU ASSE Position: President
Degree: Master of Science in Safety Management
Graduation Date: Fall 2011
Additional Organization Involvement: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Career Goals: Upon successful completion of the Master's program, I
will obtain various certifications necessary to work in the field. It
is my goal to work with other safety professionals and aid in the
advancement of safety science. I also intend on pursuing a Doctorate
Degree as well.
     
  Name: Devin Kenny
Contact Info: dmkenny@umail.iu.edu
IUASSE Position: Vice President
Major: B.S. Safety Science
Minor: Anthropology
Graduation Date: December 2010
Career Goal: To pursue further education to prepare for a career in industrial hygiene.
Awards: Deans List

Confined Space Rescue Training with the Bloomington Fire Department

Jami Bennett, EH&S Specialist with IU, recently arranged for the IU student ASSE section of the Central Indiana Chapter to observe the Bloomington Fire Department do Confined Space Rescue Training. The students that attended went through the 5 page confined space permit that the Bloomington Indiana Fire Department utilizes. Captain Nick Teeter showed them the equipment used and explained to them the processes involved. The students even got to learn how to use the rope system by actually doing it themselves (under the supervision of the rescue team of course). This helped them get a better understanding of the confined space issues facing the fire services.

 

HPER Scholarship Website Open!

The HPER scholarship application site is opening this morning at 10:00am. Many donor funded scholarships are available to both undergrad and graduate students in all departments within HPER. Go to http://www.hper.indiana.edu/cost/ugrad.shtml to view undergraduate scholarships and to http://www.hper.indiana.edu/cost/grad.shtml to view graduate scholarships. When you are ready to apply, you will log onto the application site with your IU user id. Please make sure that you are only applying for scholarships for which you clearly qualify. Applying for scholarships for which you are not eligible may result in overall disqualification. The site will remain open until Friday, February 13 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments about the scholarships available or the on-line application, please do not hesitate to contact Diane Buzzell at 856-4620 or dbuzzell@indiana.edu.

ASSE Foundation Accepting Scholarship/Grant Applications

This year, ASSEF is offering more than $105,000 to undergraduate and graduate students and practicing professionals who are seeking to advance their careers and education in safety. This year, graduate students are eligible to receive a second award if the first one was received as an undergraduate. ASSEF is also offering two scholarships to attend Safety 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. These awards will help cover the cost of registration, airfare, hotel and meals, up to $1,200 each. Other new awards include the ASSE Diversity Committee Scholarship; the Central Indiana ASSE Scholarship; the North Florida Chapter Safety Education Scholarship; and the Thomas & Dorothy Reilly Professional Development Grant. Applications for ASSE Foundation scholarships and grants are due Dec. 1, 2007, and are available on-line. Winners will be posted online or around April 1, 2008. For further questions, contact Adele Gabinski.

2007-2008 Student Section Officers Announced

After nominations and much consideration the following individuals have been selected as the 07-08 ASSE officers.

As the fall term is rapidly approaching I trust that you are enjoying the rest of the summer off. IUB ASSE anticipates a very active year for student members and officers. I would like to address a few items to facilitate an orderly transition for our new officers.

First, I've provided a brief summary of agenda items which will be delegated and discussed among officers and student members. This list is only a draft and additional ideas for activities are welcome from safety students, current officers, IU faculty and additional parties.

Secondly, traditionally, meetings have been held once a month at a designated room in HPER. Subcommittee groups may meet to plan or discuss activities during the semester on an as needed basis.

First, we should schedule an officers meeting the first week to set and discuss the agenda for the fall and spring semesters. As ASSE officers you will undoubtedly grow personally and professionally during you tenure and find this experience to be very rewarding.

On behalf of the Department of Applied Health Science I would like to thank you for accepting your nomination and I look forward to working with you in the near future.

IU-Bloomington Masters’ Safety Management Course Online

IUB through the department of applied health science offers both undergraduate Safety Science and graduate degrees in Safety Management. In the near future IUB plans to offer M.S. courses in Safety Management online.

Scholarships Awarded:

In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and community service in the field of occupational safety and health the following students were awarded scholarships:

Membership Activities:

On February 13 and 14, members of the Students ASSE chapter attended the 2007 Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo, which is co-sponsored by the Central Indiana Chapter of the ASSE. The keynote speaker was Dr. E. Scott Geller, discussing behavioral based and people based safety programs.

On February 23 rd, safety program students toured the DaimlerChrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo Indiana.

On March 16 th, the Safety Program hosted the Indiana Department of Home Land Security Higher Education Advisory Board meeting..

Wed April 18 th – the CIASSE will be holding a luncheon meeting, discussing Trends in Safety Training, presented by student researchers from Purdue University. See Events on the CIASSE website for additional information.

Safety Faculty Contact Information: