Associate Professor | Exercise Sciences and Recreation | Lehman College CUNY | Former Campus Rec Aquatics Pro | American Red Cross LGIT, WSIT, FA/CPR/AED-IT
CAS is excited to announce Jason Vlastaras, Director of Campus Recreation at Texas State, as our new President-Elect, effective Sept. 1, 2025! Heβll also continue as Member at Large for Standards.
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This year's @usdagov Research Group meeting that focuses on improving the health span of aging adults was particularly special as I was awarded the 2025 Award for Excellence in Research and selected to serve as Chair-Elect! #healthspan#USDA#NE2439@cunyedu @lehmancuny
Just wrapped up our 3rd Annual Department of Exercise Sciences and Recreation Department Picnic at @LehmanCollege@CUNY to celebrate the end of the academic year. The weather cooperated, making it a perfect day for everyone to enjoy! π
#LehmanCollege#CUNY#HigherEducation
Faculty from the Department of Exercise Sciences and Recreation at @LehmanCollege, part of @CUNY, had a fantastic time at the annual @RUNTHEBRONX event at @BCCcuny! The team joined in for the 5K/10K/2-mile walk, promoting health and wellness through community engagement!
It was a great week at the NIRSA Annual Conference representing @LehmanCollege@CUNY and it was a privilege to have co-facilitated a great panel of experts who shared their thoughts on collaborative approaches to well-being strategies in higher education.
#wellbeing#campusrec
π’ New study from @USDA and @LehmanCollege@CUNY finds a strong sense of belonging boosts health & well-being for NYCβs older adults! π
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β Linked to better physical & mental health
Informal Recreational Swimming = Stronger Sense of Belonging; Improved Well-Being; Enhanced Academic Success
πCheck out our B.S. in Recreation Education (Fully Online) and B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation programs at @LehmanCollege at @CUNY@NRPA_news@NIRSAlive@nysrps
See our latest collaboration with colleagues from @LehmanCollege , @NYU_NFS , and the @udc_edu , with NE2439: Improving the Health Span of Aging Adults through Diet and Physical Activity Multi-state Research Project.
#healthyaging#diet#foodsecurity
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The Association owes a huge debt of gratitude to the members who served these past two years on the NIRSA Health and Wellbeing Task Force; meet these extraordinary volunteers. https://t.co/FfqhDGioeD
Proud to have been part of the @NIRSAlive Health & Well-being Taskforce 2.0, showcasing numerous achievements in such a short timeframe. It was a privilege to represent @CUNYLehman within this impactful initiative. Learn more about our contributions: https://t.co/6WvK8Rbnpx
Our latest article through @SACSAtweets where we show the impact of informal recreation on college student life satisfaction through the lens of the Inter-association Definition of Well-being, developed by @NIRSAlive, @NASPAtweets, and @ACHA_Tweets@CUNY@CUNYLehman
π π #LehmanCollege is one of the country's 3 most accessible institutions for Latino undergraduates, according to @EdTrust. Learn more about the recognition here: https://t.co/yjx5QASRyh