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LUCAS–A free grant writing workshop will be held Thu., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lucas Community Theater, 116 S. Main.

The class will focus on the basics of grant writing as well as specifics for the process in applying to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Logan.

There is no fee to attend the class. Lunch cost is $10.

Pre-register by noon Tue., Nov. 15, by calling (785) 483-4000 or email [email protected]. Please come with a project in mind.

The workshop is a collaboration of Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce and Russell County Economic Development and CVB.

Eagle TV’s Mike Koerner sits down with Ellis County Clerk Donna Maskus for a look at what to expect on your ballot on Election Day, which is Tuesday.

FHSU University Relations and Marketing

Registration is open for Kansas Startup Weekend, which provides the opportunity for people interested in starting a business, nonprofit or cause-related organization to share their ideas with others and create a viable organization over a weekend.

The weekend begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in McCartney Hall on the FHSU campus. The cost is $45 for early registration through Monday, Oct. 31. After that, registration is $75.

On Friday night, participants meet each other, pitch ideas and then form teams around the best ideas. The teams work on their concepts over a 48-hour period, receiving valuable input and guidance from coaches with professional and industry experience. The event concludes with team presentations to a panel of distinguished judges on Sunday evening.

Activities begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, concluding at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Kansas Startup is the largest startup event in Kansas and this year marks its fourth anniversary. Kansas Startup is a fast-paced, high-energy activity that brings entrepreneurs together to launch new business ideas. Anyone who is interested in starting a business – or about learning the process of forming a startup – is welcome, regardless of background or experience.

For more information, visit kansasstartup.com or contact Henry Schwaller, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, at [email protected].

PsychologyDegree411.com

SEATTLE — PsychologyDegree411.com, a leading career and education website focused on the field of psychology, has released its ranking of the 2016 Top Schools with Undergraduate Online Psychology Degree Programs.

To be considered for inclusion, schools were screened for having an online undergraduate psychology program, not-for-profit status, and regional accreditation from one of the six regional accreditation agencies in the U.S. recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The rankings were based on a broad set of data points measuring academic quality and the overall student experience.

The ranking uses a unique methodology that takes into account multiple factors, including the average tuition cost per online credit hour, the percentage of students enrolled only in distance education courses, the overall graduation rate of enrolled students, and school rankings according to U.S. News & World Report in the regional, national, and online categories.

Graduate program accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the percentage of tenured faculty at each school were also factors included in the ranking methodology. In addition, the online degrees from the regionally accredited schools on this list are the same degrees granted to traditional, on-campus students.

“As technology advances and more students and schools embrace distance education, the number of online degree programs in psychology available in the U.S. has increased at a rapid pace,” said Rob Voce, founder of PsychologyDegree411.com. “We designed and released our rankings to help prospective students learn about online degree options and quickly find and compare programs based on markers of quality as well as value.”

In total, 29 schools with online psychology programs met the screening criteria and ranked on this year’s list. As well as providing schools’ results on ranking factors, the 2016 Top Schools with Online Psychology Degree Programs ranking includes in-depth information on schools’ admissions statistics and requirements; tuition comparisons for in-state, out-of-state, and online students; and the services and support available to online students. Users can also view:

-In-depth profiles of select online undergraduate psychology degree programs
-Online faculty experience, including the percentage of faculty with terminal degrees
-Foundational psychology courses for profiled programs
-Financial aid statistics for undergraduates

The top schools on this year’s list are:

1. University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Gainesville, FL)
2. Oregon State University School of Psychological Science (Corvallis, OR)
3. Fort Hays State University College of Arts and Sciences (Hays, KS)
4. Northeastern University College of Professional Studies (Boston, MA)
5. Pennsylvania State University World Campus and Penn State College of the Liberal Arts (State College, PA)
6. Colorado State University Division of Continuing Education (Fort Collins, CO)
7. University of Central Florida College of Sciences (Orlando, FL)
8. Eastern Oregon University Psychology Department (La Grande, OR)
9. Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Tempe, AZ)
10. Washington State University College of Arts and Sciences (Pullman, WA)
11. University of Massachusetts – Lowell Division of Online and Continuing Education (Lowell, MA)
12. Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon Tech Online (Klamath Falls, OR)
13. University of North Dakota College of Arts and Sciences (Grand Forks, ND)
14. Old Dominion University College of Sciences (Norfolk, VA)
15. Southern New Hampshire University School of Arts and Sciences (Hooksett, NH)
16. Eastern Kentucky University College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (Richmond, KY)
17. Fayetteville State University College of Arts and Sciences (Fayetteville, NC)
18. University of Maine – Presque Isle College of Arts and Sciences (Presque Isle, ME)
19. McKendree University College of Arts and Sciences (Lebanon, IL)
20. University of Minnesota – Duluth College of Education and Human Service Professions (Duluth, MN)
21. University of Memphis College of Arts and Sciences (Memphis, TN)
22. University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (Houston, TX)
23. Brescia University Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Owensboro, KY)
24. DePaul University College of Science and Health (Chicago, IL)
25. Wilmington University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (New Castle, DE)
26. Central Washington University College of the Sciences (Ellensburg, WA)
27. University of Maryland University College Undergraduate School (College Park, MD)
28. Notre Dame College Division of Science and Mathematics (South Euclid, OH)
29. Indiana University East School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Richmond, IN)

*See the full rankings and program details here: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/

November is Diabetes Awareness month. It is a time where healthcare organizations focus attention on the disease and the tens of millions of people affected by it. Over 29 million Americans have diabetes and the numbers are growing.

HaysMed’s Diabetes Solutions and Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center are joining forces to help promote awareness of the diseases, wound complications from the disease and services available for diabetics at HaysMed.
Diabetes causes more deaths than AIDS and breast cancer combined and it is the 7th leading cause of death in the US. There are 86 million Americans who are at risk for diabetes due to lifestyle choices and/or genetic predispositions. One in every 111 Americans has diabetes today. Every 23 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with diabetes.

Maintaining a healthy weight, eating well and staying active all help to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. With these steps you can stay healthier longer and lower your risk of diabetes.

Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease.

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. The body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which it uses for energy. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children can learn to manage their condition and live long, healthy lives.

If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance. At first, your pancreas makes extra insulin to make up for it. But, over time it isn’t able to keep up and can’t make enough insulin to keep your blood glucose at normal levels.

The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.

Common symptoms of diabetes:
Urinating often
Feeling very thirsty
Feeling very hungry – even though you are eating
Extreme fatigue
Blurry vision
Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
Weight loss – even though you are eating more (type 1)
Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)

Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease and can cause a number of complications, including some that make it harder for wounds to heal.

These include:
Nerve damage (neuropathy). When you have neuropathy, you may not feel the pain of a cut or blister until it has grown worse or become infected.
Weakened immune system. When the body’s natural defenses are down, even a minor wound may become infected.
Narrow arteries. People with clogged arteries in their legs are more likely to develop wounds, have severe wound infections, and have problems healing. Narrowed arteries make it harder for blood to get to the wound. Blood flow promotes healing, so anything that blocks it can make wounds more likely to become infected.

HaysMed provides a monthly program, Diabetes Solutions, to provide patients with quality, comprehensive diabetes self-management education. If you are interested in enrolling please contact your physician and have them fill out a referral form.

The HaysMed Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center also provides services for people who have wound complications from diabetes. They use a multidisciplinary approach to wound management. For more information or to make an appointment, call 785-623-5602.

The monthly Hays Community Acoustic Jam session will be held today, November 5th, from 2-3:30 p.m at the Hays Arts Center Annex, 1010 Main in Downtown Hays. The sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month.

The local acoustic jam is a fun place for people of all skill levels to play acoustical instruments (guitars, banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, bass guitars, etc.). It’s also a great place to invite friends to enjoy music, either playing, singing or listening.

There is no skill level required and you can play and/or sing as little or much as you please.

All you have to bring is yourself, your acoustical instruments, your music and a stand if you need one. People are also welcome to bring paper copies of songs they would like to share with the group if they would like.

All are welcome to attend to either listen or to participate.