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Samantha Hutchins

My name is Samantha and I have a passion for writing and creating strategic digital content, with experience producing blogs, social media posts, press releases, infographics and other promotional materials. I hope to use this passion toward a future career in a public relations or communications-related role. 

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Undergraduate Research •

Studying Perceptions of Death Through Art

“The Art of Death” initiative is hosting an art exhibition at the Museum of Art & Archaeology from March 3rd to June 21st. This is the fourth year that the MU Honors College’s ASH (Art, Social Sciences and Humanities) Scholars Program and the Office of Undergraduate Research has collaborated on the project, and the first time the selected artwork will be displayed in the Museum of Art & Archaeology. The goal of this initiative is to normalize conversations about death and dying through public ou

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Belden Inc. •

Helping the Community, One Umbrella at a Time

You can stand under Belden’s new umbrella. Belden India recently debuted handcrafted company umbrellas that support a meaningful cause (other than shielding you from the rain.) These Karthumbi umbrellas come from an organization called Thampu, an NGO that strives to provide social and financial opportunities for the tribes of Kerala. The Karthumbi Project is an initiative based on dignity and choice rather than dependence and charity. Their mission is to tackle poverty in a bold way by providin

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Belden Inc. •

Belden and Shakespeare: Supporting the Arts

"All the world's a stage," and Belden is playing the supporting role. Throughout our history, Belden products have been used by clients for a range of entertainment purposes. Just this month, Belden added digital control wiring to the list of A/V, Lighting, Control, and LAN products donated to the Richmond Shakespeare Festival in Richmond, Indiana. Started in 2014, the Richmond Shakespeare Festival is an annual community-wide event that showcases Shakespearean theatrical performances and educat

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Belden Inc. •

One Small Step for Belden

50 years ago, the world watched in rapture as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon for the first time. The landing of the Apollo 11 was an undeniably historic moment for our country and for the world, effectively ending the Space Race of the 1960’s. Armstrong famously described the experience as “one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” Belden has made its own footprint in aeronautic history. You may be surprised to find out that Belden products were (and continue

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Belden Inc. •

PPC Paves the Way toward a Sustainable Future

PPC Broadband, a Belden brand, is leading the way in developing sustainable operation practices. The company’s Environmental Management System (EMS) was awarded ISO 14001 certification at their headquarters in East Syracuse, New York. This certification is accredited to companies that respond to environmental issues around them by creating innovative solutions – and PPC is a well-deserving recipient. PPC recycles 1.9 million pounds of aluminum, 1.8 million pounds of brass and 100 tons of paper

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Belden Inc. •

GarrettCom Assembles Backpacks for Back-to-School Drive

With August under way, many are beginning to shift from summer into school mode. Things like backpacks, lunch boxes, pencils and notebooks are being added to errand lists as families prepare for the coming schoolyear. In Fremont, California, GarrettCom employees are also gathering these supplies in preparation for their annual Back-to-School Drive. The Belden brand has partnered with the Family Giving Tree since 2011 to provide school essentials to children in grades K-12. This charitable organ

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Resolve •

Physician Wellness Series Part 1: Using Medical Scribes to Combat Burnout

As physician burnout takes center stage in today’s medical news, it has become increasingly important to seek out solutions to this widespread epidemic - not only for the sake of physician performance, but for their mental health and well-being as people. In this three-part series, we will discuss three possible ways a physician can combat burnout and pursue wellness in his or her profession, including: 1. The use of medical scribes Countless reports have cited exhaustive EHR (Electronic Healt

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Physician Wellness Series Part 2: In-house Wellness Programs

In part 2 of our physician wellness series, we will discuss in-house physician wellness programs as a method of reducing physician burnout. Across the nation, hospitals have begun or have already established wellness programs for their staff members. These programs encourage physicians and other health professionals to seek relief from work-related stress and receive personal wellness education through a variety of seminars, classes, and group activities. Stanford Hospital has a renowned in-hou

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Physician Wellness Series Part 3: Boosting Emotional Intelligence

The conclusion of our three-part physician wellness series will focus on the concept of emotional intelligence, and how this can be used to help physicians avoid burnout in their practices. Emotional intelligence is defined as ‘the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others and to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships,’ according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Emotional intelligence has been said to improve stress man

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Burnout Epidemic Affects Physicians Nationwide

If you keep up with news in the world of health care, you may be familiar with the term ‘physician burnout.’ More and more physicians across the nation are reporting having this syndrome, defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality as a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal achievement. Let’s look deeper into the cause of this epidemic. Why are physicians burned out? In an article posted on our social media, p