University of Illinois Dietetics Program

U of I, FSHN Featured Dietetics Alumna
Stephanie Kulczycki, RDN, LDN
Clinical Dietitian at Advocate Christ Medical Center

“As a Clinical Dietitian at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center in Oak Lawn, IL, I am responsible for patients on the progressive step-down, medical surgical, non-ICU COVID, and rehabilitation units. From calculating tube feedings/TPN's, to providing educations, I collaborate with nurses, doctors, and therapists daily to ensure my patients are getting the nutrition they need.

“I am extremely proud to be a FSHN alumna, I could not imagine another program preparing me as well as this one did for a future of opportunity. The variety of courses and knowledgeable professors really assisted me on my path to becoming a well-rounded Registered Dietitian. My program director, Dr. Karduck, was there each step of the way to make sure we were on a path to success instead of burnout. When I graduated, I had a diverse resume of work, volunteer, and leadership experiences that landed me my dream Dietetic Internship. I still keep in touch with my classmates three years later and I am thankful to UIUC's FSHN Department for my life-long friends and the beginning of a wonderful career in healthcare.”

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Keep making us proud Susannah Scaroni!

After brief time on top, car accident puts Paralympic gold medalist Scaroni's career on hold After never finishing higher than seventh at the Paralympics, Susannah Scaroni dominated in the T54 5000 meters at this year's Tokyo Games. A car accident, though, put the 30-year-old's career

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Way to go Brooke! Welcome to the Dietetics Illini family, we can’t wait to meet you in August!

Meet Brooke Covas and her brownie bacon bites!

Covas’ creative take on healthy brownies won her a scholarship in the University of Illinois Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Food Challenge for incoming freshmen. “This food challenge definitely reassured me FSHN was where I am meant to be,” Covas says. Read more: aces.illinois.edu/news/winning-power-bacon-brownie-bites-are-creative-take-healthy-dessert

Congrats Dietetics Illini! We are so proud of you and your hard work and dedication!

FSHN dietetics seniors: 100% matched again for 5th year in a row! Seniors in dietetics from the ACES Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) have done it again! Nationally, an average of only 65% of dietetic students matches with a dietetic internship. However, the FSHN dietetics class of 2021 achieved a match rate of 100%, meaning that every senior....

Way to go Bryn!

Healthy habits during a pandemic: Dietetics students teach kids about nutrition This past month, I was lucky enough to participate in a virtual presentation with the sixth graders at the Holy Cross Middle School in Champaign for FSHN 329. Due to COVID, this was the first time ever that this event was through Zoom!

We are proud of you Suren!

U of I, FSHN Featured Dietetics Alumna
Suren Chiu, RD
Clinical Dietitian at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

“I work in an outpatient clinic helping patients with weight management, irritable bowel syndrome/disease, pediatric obesity, and cardiovascular disease. I also supervise and manage a medical weight loss program overseeing 65 patients helping people to achieve their weight loss goals.

The Didactic program at UIUC is a phenomenal program. The coursework has given me references, outlines, and tools to become successful as a dietitian. I am very proud of being a FSHN alumni.

Facebook: Eat Innovatively with Suren.

Way to go Dawn Jackson Blatner, you did it again!

FSHN alumna Dawn Jackson Blatner’s Flexitarian Diet was ranked as the #1 Weight Loss Diet and the #2 Best Diet Overall for 2021 by US News and World Report. https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-weight-loss-diets https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall

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Help support food security for students!

The new Food Assistance and Well-Being Program provides students with access to nutritious food and necessities in a welcoming, supportive environment. Operating out of the ARC Instructional Kitchen, this food pantry strives to meet the needs of University of Illinois students. Donations are needed to continue meeting these needs and ensuring the health and well-being of our students.

Donate by going to giving.illinois.edu and selecting 'University of Illinois Student Food Pantry Support Fund' or 336768.

You can also donate food using this link.
https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1852379373

For more information about the Food Assistance and Well-Being Program, visit our website.
https://campusrec.illinois.edu/food-assistance-and-well-being-program/

Way to go dietetics students and Campus Rec!