Finals Countdown successful

The Finals Countdown event this year, held on Monday, April 18 in the John Esch Library, was a big success, with more than 100 students attending, and thanks to the tutors and Resource Center for the tutoring that was a huge part of the evening. Staff who were available for help included Lucretia Crawford, Charlie Krebs, Mallory Kreutz, Joshua Kutney, Jodie Liedke, Alex Liosatos and John Wallbaum.

Committee members who worked to put the event together included: Whitney Diedrich, Teresa Grimm, Mary Jo Jetzer, Ryan Opahle and Tony Prestby.

Dining services, IT and facilities also contributed to the night, as did donations from Lakeshore Chinooks, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Campus Shop, John Esch Library, Lakeland Athletics, Daily Grind and “Anonymous.”

Conference welcomes Ebben

William Ebben, associate professor of exercise science, presented at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Wisconsin State Conference at Carroll University.

Ebben co-authored the research presentations, “Kinetic Analysis of Segmental Inertia During Vertical Jump Performance,” and “Correctional Analysis of Ground Reaction Forces and Decibel Meter in the Determination of Plyometric Exercise Intensity,” which were given by Lakeland College exercise science students Trista Barron, Alyssa Ciepley and Samantha Williams. He also presented the study, “Profile of Women Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches.”