http://iconnect.atsu.edu Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_1446" align="alignright" width="150" caption="ATSU President Jack Magruder"][/caption] The Academy of Missouri Squires today welcomed four new members to its ranks. The Academy is a non-profit organization that honors Missourians for their accomplishments on the community, state or national levels and was founded by Gov. James T. Blair in 1960. “I congratulate ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1445 Statistics indicate that 43 percent of Americans do not have dental insurance. In 2000, 224 United States counties had no dental providers. National Public Radio’s program Here and Now recently featured a segment on the growing concern about availability and accessibility of dental care, pointing to ATSU's Arizona School of Dentistry ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1440 ATSU Missouri campus employees have made $45,830 in gifts and/or pledge commitments for the 2010 Unity Campaign (Faculty/Staff and United Way combined). Commitments for the United Way totaled $12,466 - just over the $12,000 goal. If you have not yet made your gift, it's not too late. Contact Cheri Coin, associate director of development, at ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1431 [caption id="attachment_1428" align="alignright" width="150" caption="John Thurman, OMS II"][/caption] John Thurman, OMS II, was selected to received ATSU's Above and Beyond Humanitarian Award for his heart of compassion and service displayed during the time the tornado hit Kirksville. The Above and Beyond Award honors a person who does a deed or an act ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1426 [caption id="attachment_1424" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Randy Rogers, CFP"][/caption] Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement Randy Rogers, CFP®, received ATSU's Above and Beyond Humanitarian Award for his heartfelt relationships with ATSU-KCOM donors. The Above and Beyond Award honors a person who does a deed or an act that demonstrates special caring, compassion, or support ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1420 Powered by Cincopa ATSU-ASHS Audiology Chair Tabitha Parent-Buck, Au.D., was recently installed as president of the board of directors for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) at their convention, held October 29-31, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. She also served as chair of the 2009 convention committee. “Dr. Parent-Buck’s dedication to ADA ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1417 [caption id="attachment_1414" align="alignright" width="300" caption=""ATSU""][/caption] In town for Founder's Day, athletic training alumni, faculty, and students hiked the Flat Iron trail in the Superstition Mountains east of Mesa, Ariz., on November 7 and did their best to spell out "ATSU" on the top. A - Pat McKeon, Ph.D., ATC, ’01 T - Jennifer Medina McKeon, ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1413 Powered by Cincopa The mood was festive and competitive spirit high when a record crowd of more than 500 turned out for the Arizona campus Founder’s Day celebration on November 7. Students, faculty, and staff along with friends and families enjoyed free music, games, snow cones, and cotton candy with a ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1410 [caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kevin Miller, D.O."][/caption] Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO) installed Kevin Miller, D.O., a board certified family practice osteopathic physician from Sisters, Ore., as the 2009-11 OPSO president at a ceremony on September 26. Dr. Miller earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine where ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1404 Powered by Cincopa Military students from KCOM classes of 2012 and 2013 participated in the first-ever LaPlata Veterans Parade on November 7 in LaPlata, Mo. The Army, Navy, and Air Force were all represented by KCOM students. Participating students included John Thurman, David Tillman, Ben Roberts, Christian Jensen, Rebecca Englebretson, Grace Hien Bui, ... http://iconnect.atsu.edu/?p=1397