HDFS News & Impact
CDL Block Party
Posted: Feb. 5, 2015
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Child Development Lab's Green Door classroom now has a new set of blocks and a cart for storage! When children build with blocks, they are engaged in carrying out a plan, taking risks, solving problems and learning to cooperate with their peers. In addition, block play supports language development and fosters scientific and mathematical exploration. These blocks will facilitate valuable learning experiences for children today and for years to come.
New Online Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
Posted: Dec. 8, 2014
We are now offering a new online bachelor of science degree in early childhood education (BS HES).This online program prepares students to work in the field of early childhood education. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to work in various early education and care settings serving children from birth through eight years in a wide variety of community and military settings, including early education centers and preschools, family and home care settings, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and before/after school programs, to name a few.
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National Council on Family Relations Conference
Posted: Dec. 5, 2014
HDFS had so many students, faculty, and alumni presenting at the NCFR conference in Baltimore, that it was too easy to lose track of all of our activities. The pictures below were taken at the Relationships After Marriage Session. "Stepgrandparents' Relationships with Stepgrandchildren" was presented by Dr. Ganong, Ashton Chapman, Luke Russell, Youngjin Kang, Caroline Sanner and Dr. Coleman.
Andrea Roach, Sarah Mitchell, Ashley Ermer, and Caroline Sanner
Relationships After Marriage Session
Relationships After Marriage Session
Relationships After Marriage Session
New Undergraduate Degree Program
Posted: Nov. 13, 2014
We are part of the new Great Plains IDEA BS degree, Early Childhood Education in a Mobile Society. The group had a booth at the National Association for the Education for Young Children annual conference last week. Can you spot the best looking t-shirt in the picture (hint: it is black and gold)?
Graduate Students' First Publication
Posted: Nov. 13, 2014
This is what is looks like when you see your name in print for the first time. Luis Diego Conejo and Sarah Pierotti check their entries out in "The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia," which was edited by Curators’ Professor Emerita Marilyn Coleman and Professor Larry Ganong.
Yakov Smirnoff’s Visits Dr. Jacqui Benson’s Intimate Relationships and Marriage Class
Posted: Nov. 13, 2014
Yakov Smirnoff, comedian and owner of a Branson Theatre, spoke to Dr. Jacqui Benson’s Intimate Relationships and Marriage class on the role of laughter in romantic relationships. He was filmed by a cameraman who was recording the experience as part of a pilot project Mr. Smirnoff is presenting to Hollywood producers for a television sitcom about a college professor. Yakov has been consulting for this pilot for several months with Dr. Chris Proulx, who met with him on his day-long visit to Mizzou.
Mr. Smirnoff lectures about laughter and intimate relationships
Dr. Benson and Mr. Smirnoff
Dr. Chris Proulx, briefly serving as part of the tech crew for Mr. Smirnoff’s cameraman.
An Evening Under the Stars
Posted: Sep. 10, 2014
The MU Child Development Lab was pleased to present "An Evening Under the Stars: Celebrating MU’s Children’s Learning Garden" on Saturday, September 6, 2014. CDL Parents, Teachers, HDFS and HES Faculty, and friends of the garden shared garden-inspired appetizers, wine, great company, and perfect weather. Donations will go toward seeds, soil, and gardening tools for next year’s growing season.
New Course: Technology and Young Children
Posted: Aug. 8, 2014
If you are looking for an interesting interactive online supporting course in the HDFS area, consider HDFS 3550: Technology and Young Children. Students will learn how electronic technology impacts the development of young children in educational, home, and community environments, and how technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Students will be critical thinkers and informed consumers of technology related to young children. You will be studying with students from several universities, and that should make for a great learning experience. You can see the course on MyZou.
Graduate School Awards for HDFS
Posted: May 8, 2014
The HDFS graduate students selected Adam Galovan as the outstanding graduate student this year. A Graduate School committee then reviewed materials from the outstanding graduate students from each department and selected three superior graduate students at Mizzou. Adam was selected as one of these three superior graduate students. He was honored at the annual Graduate School Awards reception and the annual Graduate Student Association awards banquet. Congratulations, Adam! This past year Adam taught HDFS 2400, Principles of Human Development, in the Fall and Spring semesters, and published several journal articles while passing his doctoral comprehensives examination. In his spare time, Adam and his wife rear four children.
MU Children's Learning Garden Dedication
Posted: May 7, 2014
The dedication of the MU Children's Learning Garden included an acknowledgment of the garden benefactors, Marlese and Robert Gourley, who were also present with some wonderful gifts from the children of the Child Development Lab (CDL). The children of the CDL, along with garden manager, Chris Murakami, and the Gourleys, had a "first harvest" in lieu of a ribbon cutting where they harvested bok choy, spinach and lettuce.
2014 Issue of Vanguard
Posted: April 2014
HDFS features in the newest issue of Vanguard include Dr. Coleman's retirement and the celebration of her groundbreaking research in re-marriage and stepfamilies and Dr. Carlo's work on finding the good samaritan gene.
Marilyn Coleman Alumni Graduate Scholarship
Posted: Mar. 24, 2014
As Director of Graduate Studies in HDFS for 18 years, and as Department Chair for 18 years, Dr. Marilyn Coleman has mentored hundreds of students. During the National Council on Family Relations annual conference held November 2013, Dr. Coleman received the Felix Berardo Mentoring Award, which is given to an NCFR member whose work has been noted for excellence in mentoring one or more junior colleagues.
In addition to the honor of receiving the award, a monetary gift was presented. Typical of Dr. Coleman's generosity, she is donating her cash award to the Marilyn Coleman Alumni Graduate Scholarship in HDFS and has offered to match all contributions up to $5,000. We invite you to rise to this challenge and honor Dr. Coleman by contributing to the alumni graduate scholarship.
