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Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Monday October 30, 2017 Right before the annual conference, SNEB Past President Deb Palmer-Keenan contacted the office about a box of photos she had that needed to be scanned. Time to work on the project never materialized so she passed the box along. Very few of the 300 prints and slides were identified. We've posted the images on a private webpage which you can join and comment. Any help in determining where these pictures fit in SNEB's history is much appreciated. To view the photos, join Cluster. If you have (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Wednesday October 11, 2017 The American Frozen Food Institute, an SNEB Organizational Member, has released a new campaign that focuses on the benefits of frozen foods and how it can help those concerned with getting meals on the table, while incorporating the food safety message of reminding consumers to follow the package cooking instructions on frozen food for optimal safety and quality. To learn more, visit www.affi.org. Animated video based on the English infographic (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Tuesday October 3, 2017 Nutrition communication pioneer Beatrice "Bee" Marks passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 95. No funeral service is planned but the family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. We are sharing a tribute prepared by Ketchum and an article released by PR Week. SNEB will post other remembrances as they are published. Watch Ketchum leaders reminisce about Bee and her contributions in this video. (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Monday September 18, 2017 JNEB is announcing a call for papers for a themed issue focused on physical activity to be published in late 2018. All paper types generally accepted at JNEB will be considered. Those with linkages to nutrition or diet will have priority, but all must be of interest to nutrition education and behavior researchers, educators, and practitioners. Manuscripts will be accepted for this issue until December 1, 2017. To learn more and submit, click here. (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Thursday September 14, 2017 Call for Position Paper Topics As part of SNEB’s strategic plan, our extensive engagement in national issues, and the growth of the Journal, we are continuing to solicit topics for position papers. Position papers provide a comprehensive discussion of SNEB’s policy on one or more topics. Containing extensive background information and analysis, position papers provide a more complete understanding of the issues and rationale for the position(s) set forth by the organization. To submit (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Monday September 11, 2017 The policy focus area report started as a survey of the membership which was reviewed by the ACPP committee and the SNEB board. The results of the survey will guide the committee's work. Click here to view the report. (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Tuesday September 5, 2017 The 2017 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award presented by the SNEB Higher Education Division, Dr. Melanie Burns, PhD was featured in the AND NEHP Fall 2017 newsletter for her outstanding achievements. Read the article published in the newsletter below. To learn more about AND NEHP, visit: http://www.nehpdpg.org/ (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Thursday August 3, 2017 When (Sarah) Jane Voichick, PhD, served as president in 2003, the importance of nutrition education and the need to conduct nutrition education research to improve effectiveness of nutrition education was becoming more widely accepted, which is one of the many highlights of her presidency. With a Bachelors in Psychology from Oberlin College and a Masters and Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Voichick said SNE was a very important factor in her professiona (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Tuesday July 18, 2017 Barbara Shannon’s, PhD, current interests include watercolor, oil painting, and participation in local art groups. Prior to retirement, Shannon spent over 20 years in nutrition education and also served as SNEB president in 1991. Membership to SNEB allowed her to grow in her career. “It provided me with valuable colleagues and friends and gave me an out let for research publications and scholarly presentations,” Shannon said. To young professionals, Shannon noted the friendships she (...)

Posted by: Kayla Jenkins on Tuesday July 18, 2017 At the University of North Florida, engaged faculty, broad educational offerings and beautiful natural surroundings provide an ideal environment to engage and inspire our students. The University has grown significantly since opening its doors in 1972, but we remain committed to small class sizes and individualized attention, which are hallmarks of an education at UNF. Study abroad opportunities, research with faculty members and hands-on learning invigorate students in their pursuit of knowl (...)