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Mary Ann Erickson, associate professor in the Department of Gerontology, describes her enriching experience with meditation and how its positively influenced her. She encourages students to participate at the Noon Hour Meditation.

Commentary: The importance of the Noon Hour Meditation

By Mary Ann Erickson September 8, 2021
We are all living in a time of great uncertainty. Students are at a life stage that is full of transitions and I hope that our meditation sessions can help.
Leigh Ann Vaughn, professor in the Department of Psychology, recently presented her research on how creating different kinds of goals relates to peoples perceptions of them and their overall well-being.

Newsmaker: Professor researches goals’ impact on well-being

March 5, 2019
Opinion Editor Meredith Burke spoke with Vaughn about the difference between different types of goals, how each affects an individual and why this line of research is important to her.
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