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Cleveland Chiropractic College – Kansas City
Dr. Hugo Gibson, professor of clinical sciences at CCCKC, was honored with the
inaugural Fred H. Barge Scholarship Award at the 2nd Annual International Chiropractors
Association Philosophy Conference held in Minneapolis. Attended by approximately
100 people, the conference was an educational forum for the discussion of chiropractic
philosophy and its application in chiropractic.
The selection of Gibson was based upon the board’s desire to recognize
someone who exemplifies the ideals of a philosophically based chiropractic practice,
and offers valued service to the profession. Gibson was found to meet the core
criteria, and his work in education enhanced his status, as he now passes those
ideals on to the next generation of healers in the classroom.
“The award was a stunning surprise,” Gibson said. “I had no
idea whatsoever that there was to be an award, much less that I was to be the
recipient.”
The scholarship recipient utilizes the award to attend the LCP post doctorate
degree program. It is named for the late Fred H. Barge D.C., Ph.C., who passed
away in 2003. In his more than 40 years as a clinician, Barge was known as a
pioneer in the field of chiropractic. He was a strong advocate of chiropractic
philosophy and was an internationally known lecturer, inventor, teacher and
writer.
He is revered by many in chiropractic as the consummate professional, representing
the epitome of what a forward-thinking healer should be. His numerous contributions
to the field are surpassed only by the number of people, like Gibson, who called
him friend.
“Dr. Barge was my dear friend and an admired and treasured colleague for
many years,” Gibson said. “The stature and principled history which
Dr. Barge has in this chiropractic profession which I hold so dear, along with
the cherished memory of our friendship, make this award by far the most special
of all the professional awards of which I have been the privileged recipient.”
Life University, School of Chiropractic
This year, Life University will share its “Lights of Life” display
with two area organizations—Centennial Olympic Park’s “Holiday
in Lights” and the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home for Children. The Carrie Steele-Pitts
Home for Children is a private, non-profit, and non-discriminatory child caring
agency that provides 24-hour state approved residency for neglected, abandoned,
abused or orphaned children in metro-Atlanta. Portions of the school’s
light display will be loaned to the home to help create a warm, holiday atmosphere
for the children living there.
Life University invites alumni and supporters to attend a reception held in conjunction
with Parker’s Las Vegas seminar this January. The reception will be held
at the Las Vegas Hilton on Friday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please check the
seminar schedule for the location.
The upcoming Life Source seminar, scheduled for Jan. 20-23, 2005, will celebrate
the many accomplishments of Life University’s faculty, staff, students,
alumni and supporters. Join Drs. Chuck Ribley and Guy Riekeman for an emotional
and energizing opening session Thursday night. General sessions acknowledging
each group’s contribution to the university will be held on Friday with
sessions teaching practical information to enhance your practice held on Saturday
and Sunday.
Seminar speakers include Drs. Gerry Clum, Hank Cousineau, Karen Ferguson, Shawn
Ferguson, Sharon Gorman, Jim Gregg, John Hofmann, Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, Tom
Klapp, Cheryl Langley, Joe Lupo, Randy O’Dell, Jennifer Peet, Palmer Peet,
Shawn Powers, Linda Rassel, Gary Wanamaker, Stu Warner and Teri Warner and Kim
Klapp.
Complete event information can be found at www.lifesourceseminars.com
or by calling toll-free (800) 543-3406.
Life Chiropractic College West
Acknowledged for her longtime and numerous contributions to chiropractic education
and the chiropractic profession, Gloria Niles, D.C., Port Orange, Fla., was named
the 2004 Alumna of the Year by the LCCW Alumni Association. The prestigious award
was presented at the Oktoberfest Celebration in October.
Dr. Niles’ impressive work in chiropractic education started when she graduated
magna cum laude, and became an esteemed faculty member from 1992 through 2001.
During her years at Life West, she also served as director of multicultural affairs,
director of clinical competency, chair of the department of clinical education,
chair of the research committee, coordinator of the Breakthrough Scholarship committee,
and was a test writing committee member of the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners.
In 2001, Dr. Niles continued her work in chiropractic education when she became
the coordinator of clinical academics at Palmer Chiropractic College. Soon after,
in 2002, she was named dean of academic affairs for the start-up Palmer College
of Chiropractic, Fla.
“I am truly honored and proud to have been selected as Alumna of the Year,”
said Niles. “The support I received during my education at Life West is
the foundation upon which my accomplishments have been achieved. Additionally,
the encouragement and leadership mentoring I continue to received from Dr. Clum,
has been an instrumental factor in the successes I have achieved thus far. The
Life West community will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Logan College of Chiropractic
LCC Vice President of Academic Affairs William Ramsey, Ph.D., has announced the
appointments of six new full-time faculty members. They are:
Edwin S. Purcell, Ph.D., associate professor of basic sciences, who joins LCC
from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. He was
an associate professor of basic medical science and coordinator of medical neuroscience
at the medical school.
Katharine M. Conable, D.C., assistant professor of chiropractic sciences, was
in private chiropractic practice in the St. Louis area since she graduated from
LCC in 1975 and has nearly 20 years of experience in teaching applied kinesiology
and nutrition seminars for the Logan Postgraduate Department.
Janine Marie Camp, D.C., instructor of chiropractic sciences, previously taught
spinal analysis and diversified technique classes and was director of LCC’s
former Health Center in south St. Louis.
John J. Coniglio, Ph.D., instructor of basic sciences, has taught chemistry lab
and lecture courses at Lindenwood University in St. Charles and at McKendree College
in Lebanon, Ill. David Lenihan, D.C., Ph.D., instructor of basic sciences,
he has conducted research on new methods for repair and assessment of peripheral
nerve injury and on spinal cord injury and how activity-based therapies improve
recovery of function.
David Nafar, Ph.D., instructor in the accelerated science program, worked in analysis
and evaluation of computerized and electrical systems of automobiles, and in quality
control and operational consulting positions in manufacturing.
New York Chiropractic College
Beginning Oct. 11, interns at the Depew Health Center will be providing chiropractic
services to students at the State University of New York at Buffalo. This affiliation
is the culmination of a two-year undertaking originally born as a result of a
presentation on chiropractic made to the doctors and staff of the UB Student Health
Center. Dr. Frank Carnevale, the director of the center, is excited about the
new program and expects it will quickly become a success.
The UB Student Health Center satellite clinic will expose NYCC student interns
to additional patient population that will enhance their clinical education. Integrating
chiropractic services with the UB Student Health Center’s medical and social
services will be yet another example of NYCC’s multidisciplinary efforts
aimed at benefiting patients. The University of Buffalo is the largest and most
comprehensive university in the SUNY system with a student body exceeding over
27,000.
Northwestern Health Sciences University
NHSU’s third annual “Mittens and More” campaign has raised $378
in its first week, along with two scarves, six gloves and mittens, four pairs
of socks, 11 hats, two headbands and four blankets.
“The campaign is off to a terrific start!” says Christine Kelly, admissions
staff and co-president of Community Service Committee. “Our goal to exceed
last year’s total of $1,000 is looking more and more promising.”
Dedicated to helping the students of Phalen Lake Elementary School in St. Paul,
Minn., this winter’s campaign involves an ornament fund-raiser, a jeans-for-a-buck
fundraiser, cash donations and a winter clothing drive. Proceeds will help fund
a family field trip for Phalen Lake parents and students to the Minnesota Science
Museum.
“The ornament fundraiser and the collection jars placed around campus have
collected $278,” says Kelly. The ornament fundraiser sells blue ornaments
for $5, silver ornaments for $10 and gold ornaments for $25. “This week,
an anonymous donor gave $100 and purchased the angel that sits atop the tree,”
says Kelly.
The “Jeans for a Buck” event, in which a $1 dollar donation entitles
the bearer to wear jeans for a day, has raised $100. “Volunteers have done
a great job selling tickets around campus,” says Kelly.
Northwestern’s partnership with Phalen Lake Elementary spans a period of
two years. This fall’s Save Our Schools campaign, organized by the Community
Service Committee and the Student Senate Volunteer Committee, and raised $675
along with 1,972 school supplies. Over the past two years, Northwestern Health
Sciences University has organized three charity events for Phalen Lake Elementary.
More than $2,190 has been donated along with thousands of goods ranging from school
supplies to winter scarves.
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Recently PCC participated in the workplace fund-drive for United Way. This year,
the PCC community raised $6,781 through a special United Way walk event, cash
donations and payroll deduction pledges.
According to Stacey Till, development officer, “We experienced a dramatic
increase in participation in on-campus fund-raising this year over last year.
It’s clear that our faculty and staff know the good work the United Way
does in the Quad Cities. I was overwhelmed at the Palmer community’s generous
outpouring of support for the United Way efforts.”
The United Way invests in local programs and initiatives that improve people’s
lives, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Quad Cities, Marriage and Family
Counseling Service, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., and Rock Island County
Council on Addictions. They focus their efforts on four priorities: helping our
children achieve success, strengthening our families, improving our health and
self reliance, and working to build a caring community.
The fundraising goal for this year’s local campaign is $8.7 million. The
money raised in this campaign will fund more than 100 programs and services that
will touch the lives of one of every three people in the Quad-City community.
Said Till, “Our volunteer contact from United Way said that the Quad Cities
are well on the way to meeting or possibly exceeding that goal!”
Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
Construction of PCCF’s new building is proceeding as planned, making good
on the college’s promise of providing expanded classroom space for the winter
quarter, according to Gloria Niles, D.C., academic dean and interim senior campus
administrator.
The new building, which is projected to open in January, will include three classrooms
and an expanded admissions suite.
Architectural plans for the first floor are under development, with construction
expected to begin in spring 2005 and completion scheduled for next summer. Plans
call for the first floor to house a Student Administrative Services, Student Services,
the Campus Bookstore, Human Resources, Institutional Planning & Research,
Marketing and Communications, a computer assessment lab, student lockers and mailboxes,
a food-service area and vending machines.
Palmer College of Chiropractic – West
For the second year in a row, PCCW students and alumni contributed chiropractic
services at the Bay Area stop of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walkathon. They were
part of a multidisciplinary team that provided care for the 1,067 participants
in the $4.7 million fundraiser for breast cancer research.
“Serving the Bay Area community through the three-Day event once again reaped
tremendous rewards for our team of volunteers,” said PCCW Dean of Clinics
Greg Snow, D.C.
The three-Day course began at Bay Meadows racetrack in San Mateo and concluded
in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The support team joined the walkers at two
overnight camps, providing chiropractic care and soft-tissue therapy to help the
participants, who bring varying degrees of physical fitness, work through their
aches and pains and achieve their goal of reaching the finish line.
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic
The SCSC alumni directory is now available on line through this website. In the
directory are the names and addresses of all SCSC alumni and also Pennsylvania
College of Straight Chiropractic alumni whose records we hold.
Non-alumni may log on as a GUEST to the directory site and search for alumni by
last name, state, country, zip code, zip code range (if you are trying to make
a patient referral) graduation date or graduation year. Office addresses are accompanied
by office phone numbers and email addresses if we have them. Residential listings
do not include telephone numbers.
Sherman College and Penn Straight graduates may register on the site (with a valid
email address and a password that you select) and gain access to more capabilities
such as sending messages to former classmates and other alumni, compiling an contacts
folder and reading news bulletins for alumni.
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Terry R. Yochum, D.C., has developed an exclusive fellowship for diagnostic imaging
residents at SCUHS’s College of Chiropractic. The fellowship is a month-long
educational experience open to third-year residents at LACC.
“It’s designed for those who have passed Part I of their American
Chiropractic Board of Radiology Diplomat examination, the written part, and prior
to taking Part II—the OSCE part,” explained SCUHS Diagnostic Imaging
Department Chairman Dr. Todd Knudsen.
Selected students will be guests in the Yochum family home and will have access
to his imaging pathology files, participation in educational imaging rounds at
the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and other hospitals and imaging
facilities. The Yochum fellowship is expected to be presented next summer.
“[Dr. Yochum’s] generosity through this fellowship will impact an
important group of practitioners who will subsequently enter the marketplace better
prepared to serve their patients and other chiropractic practitioners,”
said SCUHS President Dr. Reed Phillips.
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