College of Education and Human Development

Student Focus: Nicholas Allevato, Kinesiology

A total of 37 graduating students will be recognized this weekend for outstanding academic achievement by the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. 

One of the award recipients is Nicholas Allevato, a graduating senior in the Kinesiology program, part of the college's School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism.

A member of the Army ROTC program at George Mason University, Nicholas has traveled to Ukraine and Germany for cultural and medical operations. He also graduated from the U.S. Army Air Assault School as well as the US. Army Basic Airborne Course.

Following graduation, he will commission as an officer into active duty with the United States Army Medical Services Corps. Then he will pursue the Army-Baylor Physical Therapy program in order to specialize as an Army Physical Therapist.

Nicholas Allevato looks back with appreciation at the experiences and knowledge he gained as a Kinesiology major at George Mason University:

"I am beyond honored and humbled to receive this award. Since KINE 100 my freshman year, I was provided opportunities which students in other universities weren't even considering until their senior year — I was exposed to a cardiac rehabilitation clinic, a physical therapy department, and a professional fitness club my first year in school.

"Now I find myself spending my entire final semester interning at the world's hub of prosthetics research and amputee care, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

"These experiences provided by my professors have opened my eyes to the true meaning of being passionate in your trade. After spending a vast amount of time interacting with those servicemen and women at Walter Reed, I solidified my desire to serve those who serve.

"I hope that I have a meaningful impact on all the individuals I work with through a passion similar to that of the Kinesiology staff. What could be more rewarding than aiding those people who have given up their choice of a self-serving life in order to ensure others may preserve that right?"

 

Our very best wishes to Nicholas Allevato and all the graduates in the Class of 2015 who carry with them a passion to serve.

 

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For additional information:

• CEHD Communications: cehdnews@gmu.edu
• School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism: rht.gmu.edu
• Kinesiology program

About the college:

George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) includes two schools: the Graduate School of Education, one of the most comprehensive education schools in Virginia, and the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. CEHD offers a full range of courses, certificates, and degree programs on campus, online, and on site to more than 4,000 students each year. CEHD is fully accredited by NCATE, and all licensure programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education. George Mason University, located just outside of Washington, D.C., is Virginia's largest public research university.

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