About D.K. Stanley Day
UF HHP holds an annual D.K. Stanley Day, established in 1986 as a memorial to Dennis Keith “Dutch” Stanley, the first dean of the college. We recognize his many contributions to the professions of physical education, health education and recreation. The generous support of the Frederick Family Endowment makes this event possible.
The day’s events take place on the historic “Alligator Alley” basketball court (Florida Gym, Room 105).
2026 D.K. Stanley Day
Thank you to Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D., for presenting at the 2025 D.K. Stanley Day! This past spring, Witkiewitz spoke on the “The Dynamic Behavioral Ecological Model & Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder,” followed by a student poster symposium.
A date has not yet been selected for the March 2026 D.K. Stanley Day. Please check back for updates.
Our 2025 Speaker
“The Dynamic Behavioral Ecological Model & Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder“
Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Director of the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions, University of New Mexico
Professor Katie Witkiewitz is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions at the University of New Mexico. Her research examines treatment of substance use disorder, with an emphasis on reducing human suffering, harm reduction, precision medicine and supporting recovery.
Professor Witkiewitz is also a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked extensively on the development, evaluation and implementation of mindfulness-based treatments for substance use disorder. Professor Witkiewitz is currently Editor of Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, and serves on the editorial boards of Substance Use and Misuse, Alcohol and Alcoholism, Annual Reviews: Clinical Psychology, and Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
Her research has been supported by multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health, totaling over $90 million in research funding since 2004. She has authored 7 books and over 350 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and has given over 100 presentations and invited talks.
Student Poster Symposium
Learn about student research projects in the College of Health and Human Performance spanning all disciplines: applied physiology and kinesiology; health education and behavior; sport management; tourism, hospitality and event management. Prizes will be awarded to the best posters from each department, as well as the runner up.
The symposium is open to the public. We are not yet accepting registrations for the March 2026 symposium.
Participant Registration
Students and postdocs in the College of Health & Human Performance are invited to participate in the D.K. Stanley Day Research Symposium.