TEXAS A&M NEWS
* SangNam Ahn, a post-doctoral research scientist at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, has been named the winner of the 2010 Retirement Research Foundation Laurence G. Branch Doctoral Student Research Award.
Ahn will receive the award during the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, set for Nov. 7 in Denver.
Ahn was selected on the basis of his research publication, Psychotropic Medication Discussions in Older Adults' Primary Care Office Visits: So Much To Do, So Little Time.
The publication was co-authored by Ming Tai-Seale, Chuck Huber, Matthew Smith, and Marcia Ory.
Ahn also received honorable mention in the association's International Research Award category.
Ahn received a doctorate degree in health services research from the HSC-School of Rural Public Health, a master's in public service and administration from Texas A&M, and a bachelor's degree in English from Sejong University in South Korea.
* The Center for Community Health Development at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health is making new strides in supporting prevention research and training to improve the Rio Grande population health status.
As a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded Prevention Research Center, the program recently received approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide certified continuing education credit hours for community health workers (promotores). Julie St. John, South Texas regional director for the Center for Community Health Development, will provide the training.
"Many promotores do so much more than outreach, and through these trainings, we can equip them with everything they need to be effective in helping their neighbors become and stay healthy and safe," St. John said. "It is a privilege to work with them in this capacity."
"This is an exciting opportunity for us to formalize work we have been doing with promotores in the Rio Grande Valley for several years," said Monica Wendel, the center's director.
Working with local organizations in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, St. John will offer classes in communication skills, interpersonal skills, service coordination, capacity-building, advocacy, teaching, organization, safe drinking water and solid waste disposal.
She is currently developing additional training in topics that include secondhand smoke, heart health, mental health, qualitative data collection, assessment of dietary intake and healthy food choices.
* Aggieland Credit Union has awarded Bryan High School graduate Brenda Guillen with a $1,000 scholarship to attend Texas A&M University this fall.
Guillen was chosen as the scholarship winner by a panel of judges and credit union representatives.
The credit union awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to a Bryan High graduate who chooses to attend Texas A&M.
* Stephanie Wilson, a graduate student in chemistry at Texas A&M University, has been recognized with a U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship in Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Wilson, who studies inorganic/ organometallic chemistry, is among 150 students selected nationwide and one of four from Texas universities.
Each fellow will be provided $50,500 per year for up to three years for living expenses, research materials and travel.
Support comes in part from $12.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
BRIDGE CLUB
* Aug. 13 winners for Star Duplicate Bridge were: N/S -- 1. Sheryl Pace and Richard Duble; 2. Jane and W. Turner. E/W -- 1. Freddye Thompson and Joyce England; 2. Louise Goswick and Margaret Shelton.
* Aug. 16 winners for Star Duplicate Bridge were: N/S -- 1. Alan and Karen Bachman; 2. Barbara Petty and Kathy Baldwin. E/W -- 1. Pace and Elizabeth Booker; 2. Joyce Gorzycki and Jane Murphy.
* Aug. 20 winners for Star Duplicate Bridge were: N/S -- 1. Phyllis Maness and Jane Turner; 2. England and Nell Page. E/W -- 1. Lucy Nelson and Peggy Ross; 2. Richard Miller and Marcia Geppert.
* Aug. 23 winners for Star Duplicate Bridge were: N/S -- 1. England and Page; 2. Maness and Baldwin. E/W -- 1. Mary Evelyn White and Lunette Stacy; 2. Carol Laughlin and Nelson.
HIGHER EDUCATION
* Suzanne Saylak, Bryan High School class of 2008, graduated in June with an associate's degree in occupational studies and baking and pastry arts from The Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, N.Y.
Saylak returned this month to complete her bachelor's degree in management from the school.
* Two area residents were recently named to the Dean's List at The University of Texas at Tyler, and two were named to the President's Honor Roll.
Jessica Raphael and Kevin Wright, both of College Station, were named to the Dean's List. Gavin Ian Midgley of College Station was named to the President's Honor Roll, as was Jacob Charles Burnett of Bremond.
To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or above. The President's Honor Roll requires a 4.0 gpa.
* Veronica Ann Stephens of College Station has earned an Associate of Science in Nursing from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y.
* Jeremy Dale Gengenbach of North Zulch recently graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Louisiana Tech in Ruston.
BRAZOS COUNTY 4-H
Members of Brazos County Share the Fun Celebrate 4-H competed against 14 other teams in the Celebrate 4-H category to emerge as state champions. They performed their skit "Alice in Cloverland" at the State 4-H Round Up held at Texas A&M University in June. They were coached by Lisa Whittlesey. Members included Alexis Roach, Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Carlton Smith, Macy Hicks, Amy Locke, Garret Carstens, Ellen Nemec, Kallie Schuler and Nicole Zwenemann.
COMMUNITY
Watercrest at Bryan, a gated community for active adults, recently made a donation to Brazos Valley Food Bank. Shannon Avila, program manager for Brazos Valley Food Bank, received the donation on behalf of the organization.
"The Brazos Valley Food Bank is an asset to our community and we are proud to assist an organization that provides such a basic need to many people," said Janice McAlister, manager of Watercrest at Bryan. "We hope our efforts can help a family in need."
Brazos Valley Food Bank is at 1514 Shiloh Ave. in Bryan. For information about how to donate, visit brazosfoodbank.org or call 799-3663.
MILITARY
Army 2nd Lt. Matt Hester of Bryan recently received the Expert Field Medic Badge at Fort Hood in Killeen after two weeks of training and testing.
Hester is the platoon leader for a medical services platoon within the 1st Batallion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade stationed at Fort Hood.
The Army recognized only one participant for each honor during the awards ceremony. Hester tied for the highest overall score for the event and had the highest score on the written exam (54 out of 60 points). He also came in second in the 12-mile rucksack march, eight minutes ahead of the cutoff time.
Army officials said the extreme heat made the physical challenges even more difficult. The Killeen Daily Herald reported that of the 241 who tried to earn the elite badge, just 18 sucessfully completed the written and physical tests.
Hester is a 2005 graduate of Bryan High School, a 2009 graduate of Texas A&M University, and the son of Connie and George Hester of Bryan.
PET ADOPTION
Fred and Lucy are 8- to 10-week-old Lab mix puppies who love everybody!
These little guys will do well with families who are active and enjoy a bunch of goofy puppy shenanigans.
They are neutered and ready to go home.
Meet Fred and Lucy and other animals awaiting adoption at the Brazos Animal Shelter (www.brazosanimalshelter.org) at 2207 Finfeather Road in Bryan. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
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