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ATSU president is Missouri Squire

atstilluniversity — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:25 +0000

ATSU President Jack Magruder

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 these newest members of the Academy of Missouri Squires for this recognition of their many achievements on behalf of their communities and their state,” Gov. Jay Nixon said. The Governor and First Lady Georganne Wheeler Nixon hosted a luncheon of the Squires at the Governor’s Mansion today to announce the newest members.

The new members of the Academy of Missouri Squires are Frankie Freeman, Peter Herschend, Dr. Jack Magruder, and Mike Shannon.

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Dentistry in the United States – is it now a crisis?

atstilluniversity — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:35 +0000

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 & Oral Health as one of the few dental schools directly addressing this issue by teaching a community-based education model that emphasizes public health dentistry.

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2010 Unity Campaign is a success

atstilluniversity — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:16:08 +0000

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 660.626.2498 or ccoin@atsu.edu for more information. You may also make your credit card or payroll deduction gift to the University online at www.atsu.edu/facultystaff.

Thurman receives Above and Beyond Award

atstilluniversity — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:35 +0000

John Thurman, OMS II

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 that demonstrates special caring, compassion, or support for another person or group.

Thurman was nominated by Heather Martin, OMS I.

Randy Rogers goes ‘Above and Beyond’

atstilluniversity — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:07 +0000

Randy Rogers, CFP

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 for another person or group.

Rogers was nominated by Vice President for Institutional Advancement Robert L. Basham, CFRE.

Au.D. chair plays important role at ADA convention

atstilluniversity — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:40 +0000

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 and to the profession of audiology has been exemplified in her service to the organization over the past several years,” said Stephanie Czuhajewski, ADA executive director. “Her exemplary leadership and attention to detail were instrumental to the success of ADA’s 2009 convention – and her independent spirit and keen vision make her the perfect person to lead ADA and its members into the future.”

Dr. Parent-Buck was installed as president during the ADA’s annual business meeting, after serving one year as president-elect. She will serve as president until November 2010, after which she will serve her third and final year on the board as past-president.

AT tackles Superstition Mountains

atstilluniversity — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:13:48 +0000

"ATSU"

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, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS, ’02,
S – John Parsons, Ph.D., AT/L, athletic training program director
U – Kenneth Lam, M.Ed., ATC, post-doctoral fellow with the ATSU Center for Clinical Outcomes Research

On the ground from left to right are Alison Snyder, Ph.D., ATC, athletic training associate professor; Terricka Stewart, AT ‘11; and Samantha Campbell, AT ‘11.

Arizona campus Founder’s Day draws biggest crowd ever

atstilluniversity — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:35:49 +0000

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 barbecue lunch.

The day’s featured event was a dodgeball tournament, with brackets for students and for staff. Winning the staff bracket was the ITS team Lambda Lambda Lambda, including Scott Levy, Ryan Yontanza, Philip Williams, Adam Ruiz, Kelly Richardson, and Nick Phrasavath. Student champions were the Stanky Leggers, made up of ASHS class of 2012 physical therapy students Aurora Fry, Saeed Monterrey, Fred Aboulhosn, Andrew Jarzabek, Zach Hall, and Atif Ahmed.

Children enjoyed a game area with inflatable obstacle courses and jump houses, face painting, and scavenger hunt. Fry bread, Indian tacos, and jewelry were available for sale from the National Center for American Indian Health Professions (NCAIHP). The Audiology Club sold ear molds for their annual fundraiser, and the ASDOH chapter of the American Student Dental Association sold T-shirts and sweatshirts.

In conjunction with Founder’s Day, the ASHS and ASDOH alumni boards both held meetings. ASHS also held its inaugural Student Research Symposium on November 6, featuring keynote speaker Pat McKeon, Ph.D., ATC, ’01, assistant professor in the department of rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, and closing remarks from ATSU President Jack Magruder.

OPSO installs KCOM alumnus as president

atstilluniversity — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:08 +0000

Kevin Miller, D.O.

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 he completed an additional year fellowship in osteopathic manipulative medicine. He completed a residency in family medicine at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at Ohio University.

In addition to his involvement with OPSO, Dr. Miller is the president and founder of Diabetes Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing diabetes care and awareness in the public and private sector. Through this work, Dr. Miller has co-authored the Diabetes Intervention and Management with Excellence Program® (DIME) a chronic disease treatment algorithm designed to improve primary care performance in diabetes patient care. Dr. Miller believes disease prevention is critical for improving the health of our nation.

Dr. Miller resides in Sisters with wife, Eden Miller, D.O., and their children, Michaela and Lexie.

Military students march in parade

atstilluniversity — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:04:01 +0000

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, Lauren Mitchell, Ian McInnis, Cara Lucas, and Elise Mikaloff.