Dec. 16,
6:30-7:30pm
Geezer Gallery Exhibit: "Hopes, Dreams & Passion," artist reception,
Artist Repertory Theatre, 1515 SW Morrison, Portland. Free gallery show with art by Bill Stevens, Samuel Doney, and Jean Thomas, runs until Jan. 31, in conjunction with ART play "The Miracle Worker," about Helen Keller and her teacher.
Gallery info; Play tickets
Weds, Jan. 6-Mar. 23 or Thurs, Jan. 7-Mar. 24,
Food as Medicine Everyday Winter series. Charlee's Kitchen, Helfgott, NCNM.
Twelve weekly workshops that demonstrate simple techniques for selecting and cooking tasty, nutritious whole foods that can improve health.
More info, registration
Jan. 23-24, Age Wise Conference
Learn about innovative science and research demonstrating how to prolong the healthy lifespan in humans and enjoy a better quality of life.
More info, registration
Jan. 21,
Feb. 18 & March 24,
Herbal Mixology 101 Winter Series
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NATURAL SUMMIT - Dr. Charles "Mac" Powell, (left) president of Bastyr University and NCNM President David Schleich met with senior staff last week in the Ken Harmon Room. The pair then met later to discuss the two schools.
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Got a Job? 89% of 2014 NCNM Graduates Did
Good news for current students: nearly the entire NCNM Class of 2014, 89 percent of all class graduates are working in positions that utilize their degree training.
In addition, according to a report compiled by NCNM's Career Development & Alumni Services office, 90 percent of 2014's Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine graduates are employed in the healthcare industry, a figure that rises to 93 percent when added to ND grads who report they're engaged in "meaningful endeavors of choice."
The report, titled "Employment Outcomes for Spring 2014 Graduates-One Year Post Graduation," is also good news for Chinese medicine, research and certificate graduates. Eighty-eight percent of Masters of Oriental Medicine graduates and 83 percent of the Masters of Acupuncture graduates are working in health care.
Meanwhile, all four 2014 Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research graduates are working in the field, while 100 percent of the Certificate of Natural Childbirth and Certificate of Shiatsu graduates (six and one respectively) are employed in the field.
Tafflyn Williams-Thomas
, NCNM's career services manager, said the study was compiled from student self-reporting, faculty and staff updates, LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as online searches. Employment in the industry was defined as paid work that involved utilizing skills and credentials directly attributable to NCNM education. "
I am thrilled to see that our programs provide our graduates with the skills they need to start their careers," said Williams-Thomas.
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Neighborhood Supports Hooker Street Plans
And a garden shall bloom...NCNM's plans to transform the campus portion of SW Hooker Street into extensive green space got a boost from the
South Portland Neighborhood Association
recently. The association voted Dec. 2 to support NCNM's plans, an important step in the city's review process. Their vote was submitted to the city of Portland, which required 100 percent approval from SPNA for the request to remain in consideration.
"Vacating" the street means the city would cede jurisdiction to NCNM for the roughly two- block space between the Administration and Academic buildings.
Bob's Red Mill Scholarships:
Jan. 1 is the deadline for students participating in the Bob's Red Mill Integrative Medicine Panel Scholarship Contest. Competitors need to create a three-minute video speech about a Bob's product. Finalists each earn a $4,000 scholarship. More info, contact Ester Tak.
Shop and Support NCNM:
Now you can help your favorite medical school all year when shopping with Fred Meyer and Amazon. If you have a Fred's reward card, simply go to your account and type in "National College of Natural Medicine" as your community organization of choice. Each quarter the store will make a donation to the school based on the accumulated spending of NCNM-linked reward card holders.
Details on the Fred Meyer website.
Similarly, when you start your Amazon shopping at
smile.amazon.com
and designate NCNM, a portion comes back to the college.
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CCM Faculty member Karin Parramore, MSOM ('12), and alumna Azure Karli, ND ('03), talk about the use of essential oils in medical treatment with "
Essential oil users debate medicinal use
" in The Bend Bulletin.
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Midyear Graduation: Friday, Dec. 11, 12:30 p.m., Mitchell Hall.
Come cheer on our 14 new graduates!
White Elephant Party Returns Dec. 16
The famous (or is it infamous?) Staff Association White Elephant Party will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 8:45 a.m. in Mitchell Hall. Hot beverages and eating implements will be provided, please bring a breakfast item to share.
RSVP by Dec. 14 to
Teale Niles And, of course, wrap up a "tasteful" gift to get rid of, er, share.
Holiday Closures
NCNM will be closed on two upcoming Sundays: Dec. 13 and 20.
In addition, Winter Break and New Year's Closures are:
CLOSED: Wed., Dec. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 27
OPEN:
Monday, Dec. 28 & Tuesday, Dec. 29
CLOSED: Wed., Dec. 30 to Sunday, Jan. 3
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Bon voyage to Catherine Downey, ND ('79),
who is retiring Jan. 4. Dr. Downey has been NCNM's associate dean of academic progress since 2011. She is looking forward to consulting and some downtime, including a sailing adventure here or there. Also, hail and farewell to Steve Dehner, who has served as the college's audio visual and instructional technology coordinator for the past 12 years. He's looking forward to pursuing several activities closer to home in Forest Grove.
Congratulations to Sara Monaghan
(née Callahan) who has been promoted to clinic operations assistant manager and Prudence Dickenson on her promotion to medical records coordinator from medical records assistant. Medical Records also welcomes
Jessica Kostman in her new position as medical records assistant.
Welcome also to Kriya Krisnabai-Gitanjali,
volunteer and outreach coordinator, Community Clinics;
Ilana Khin
and
Wilderness Cowan,
customer service representatives, NCNM Clinic;
Anne-Marie Benjamin
adjunct faculty, Helfgott Research Institute;
Bethany Tennant (ND '15),
research fellow, Helfgott Research Institute;
Amanda Miller,
administrative coordinator and
Ivana Staiti,
student activities and events coordinator, Student Life.
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