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It’s not surprising that Roger Kalisiak can relate to his students. As a teacher, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame member and Huskie alumnus, he understands what his students need to be successful. “Having gone through what students are going through and taking those classes, you know what the expectation is,” said Kalisiak, who...
William Pitney
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has named William Pitney, a professor in NIU’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, as the winner of its Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award for 2015. The prestigious award recognizes professionals and educators in the field for their exceptional and unique contributions to the athletic training profession. It reflects...
Three alumni of the NIU College of Education will lead a discussion Tuesday, Oct. 23, on “Athletic Training – It’s Not Just for Pro Athletes.” Presented in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association, the College of Education Community Learning Series event begins at 5 p.m. reception in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center with heavy...
Bill Tessendorf and Roger Kalisiak
Two Northern Illinois alumni, William Tessendorf and Roger Kalisiak, will be inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. Tessendorf and Kalisiak will be inducted Thursday, June 28, at the NATA 63rd annual meeting in St. Louis. Honorees are recognized for their work in advancing the athletic training profession, including scholarly research,...