June 12: White Coat Ceremony
for incoming ND secondary interns, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mitchell Hall, Room 310. All welcome.
June 19: Pinning Ceremony
for incoming ND primary interns, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mitchell Hall, Room 310. All welcome.
July 30: Herbal Mixology Series
with Glen Nagel, ND ('93). Continues August 13 and August 27. A blending of the ancient world of botanical medicine with the modern bar mixologist, emphasizing how to create flavorful, healthy drinks. Classes include lectures and hands-on projects that result in recipes and samples to take home. More info and registration.
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| APPLAUSE PLEASE - The annual Clap Out celebrating the home stretch for the Class of 2015, is Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. The ceremony begins in Bill Mitchell Hall and wraps up with a celebratory toast in the Min Zidell Garden. (Staff photo, 2014) |
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It's That Time of Year:
Commencement Events Abound
| John Weeks and 2015 Student Speakers Ashley Grimmel and Casey Carpenter |
John Weeks, a leading advocate and resource on integrative health care, the executive director of the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care and the publisher/editor of the Integrator Blog, is the keynote speaker at commencement. The event takes place Sunday, June 28, at the Oregon Convention Center, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Highlights-in addition to the parade of smiling, relieved graduates-will also include the presentation of Presidential Medallions to the family of naturopathic pioneer Benedict Lüst, DO, and the late Brent "Chris" Green, a prominent Iowa lawyer, naturopathic medicine advocate, and father of NCNM alumna Casey Green, ND ('07).
This year's student speakers include Rachel Neuendorf, School of Naturopathic Medicine; Ashley Grimmel, School of Research & Graduate Studies; and Casey Carpenter, representing the School of Classical Chinese Medicine.
 Before things "commence" at the Convention Center, though, the fifth annual Min Zidell Garden Gala, this year entitled "Celebrating Unsung Heroes," is Friday, June 26, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Keynote speaker is NCNM Board Member Mohan Nair, chief innovation officer at Cambia Health Solutions. Details and ticket info here.Proud Family and Friends Day follows on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 6 p.m. Included are tours, an "NCNM Palooza" of food delights, Chalk Talks by NCNM faculty, and a reception with the president and Board of Directors from 5 to 6 p.m. More info and RSVP.
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| Faculty Members Receive Awards
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Rihui Long, Heather Zwickey, Angela Senders, Michael McMahon, Nat Bingham
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The Faculty Development Committee has chosen five faculty members for annual faculty awards, given for exceptional service to NCNM. Each will receive a $1,000 honorarium and a plaque to be presented at the September faculty meeting. Some 27 faculty members were nominated, with many receiving multiple nominations. This year's winners: Rihui Long, Honored Veteran; Heather Zwickey, Teaching Excellence; Angela Senders, Research Excellence; Michael McMahon, Innovation in Classroom Teaching; Nat Bingham, Rookie of the Year. Congratulations! Art for All: The NCNM Art Contest has concluded with ND and nutrition student Katie DeGroot taking first place with her photo "Mirror, Mirror on the Lake." Steve Dehner, staff, nabbed second place with a photo titled "Barcelona Sunset," and Crane Holmes, ND student, won third place with a photo called "Seaside Cows." Honorable mention went to Pauline Hoang, ND student, for her photo "Coastal Waters." All winning pieces are expected to be displayed in the Admin lobby this summer. Winners also received gift certificates from Dick Blick Art Materials. New Student Leaders: ND and MSiMR student Josh Corn has been re-elected for another term as president of the Student Government Association. Other officers include ND student Paul Miszczyszyn, vice president; ND student Erin Carner, treasurer; ND and CCM student Sarah Kashdan, secretary; ND student Dan Reed, judiciary liaison. ND student Brook Ahnemann is the senior board of directors' liaison, and ND and CCM student Dylan Shanahan is the junior board of directors' liaison. Way to go! Speaking of Elections: The staff has elected new Staff Association officers, including Sandra Brydson, Human Resources, president; Teale Niles, community clinics coordinator, vice president; Bob Jackson, accounts receivable/student transactions, treasurer; Shantelly Miles, clinic services representative, secretary; Sarah Hammer, clinic TB coordinator, board liaison. Congrats! BTW, the association welcomes all to its monthly meetings. |
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Dohn Kruschwitz with
wife Clarice |
Congratulations to NCNM community members honored at the recent Making a Difference awards event! Of special note: Associate Professor Dohn Kruschwitz, from the School of Naturopathic medicine, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. Congrats, Dohn!
Leadership: Student: Joshua Corn; Faculty /Staff: Brenda Sodowsky; Tender Heart for caring, wonderful people: Student: Julie Aguiar; Faculty: Bracey Dangerfield "Dr. D;" Metamorphosis for those who have changed themselves or the school/community: Student: Kate Hampilos; Faculty/Staff: Laurie Regan; Helping Hand for our dedicated helpers: Student: Kelly Philiba; Faculty/Staff: Chris Ballard; Inspiration Award: Student: Amanda Watters; Faculty: Paul Kalnins; Boudreaux Award for humor: Student: Alex Speers; Faculty/Staff: Steve Gardner; Limelight for being prominent in community and speaking on behalf of the school: Student: Desta Golden; Faculty/Staff: Megan Golani.
Zhang Zhong Jing award for Chinese medicine scholarship: Student: Ryan Gallagher; Faculty/Staff: Brandt Stickley; Benedict Lust Award for naturopathic philosophy: Student: Terrance Manning; Faculty/Staff: Pamela Jeanne; Hua Tuo Award for embodying Chinese medical philosophy: Student: Rob Neilson; Faculty/Staff: Jim Cleaver; Doctor as Teacher: Durr Elmore; Alumni Award: Turtle Farahat; Lifetime Achievement Award: Dohn Kruschwitz; Outside the Box: Student: Rodney Billington; School of Research & Graduate Studies awards: Student: Maggie Mills; Faculty/Staff: Maria Valdez.
Ross Island Bridge Painting:
ODOT now says the blue paint will be going on the bridge sometime in July, with work proceeding through the summer. No traffic impacts are anticipated, but some noise, dust, etc., could occur.
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Rachel Neuendorf was chosen by her fellow ND students to speak at commencement on behalf of the class. She is scheduled to receive Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (with honors) and Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research degrees (with honors). Her ND studies focused on family medicine. On the research side, she was the primary investigator for a study on mood and anxiety disorders in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients, and a study investigating the use of mind-body interventions for sleep disturbances, the latter to be published in an alternative medicine journal. She also assisted on a review of the use of CAM for PTSD and was the co-author of an article on the study. After graduation, she will be a resident at NCNM's teaching clinics.
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| Congratulations to Brenda Sodowsky, who has been promoted from clinic services supervisor to director of clinic services & information center, a new position at NCNM. Brenda and her staff will soon be launching NCNM's new Information Center, which will provide campus telephone reception, and responsibility for medical reception, patient appointments, and cashiering and customer service for the NCNM Clinic. Welcome to Alice Franke, who has joined Admissions as the events and activities manager, and Ayasha Shamsud-Din, Student Life, the new intercultural engagement and support manager. Also welcome to Leslie Bottomly, adjunct faculty in the ND program, and Brian Landever, Advancement's new Galen's Way Garden curator and campus beekeeper! |
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