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Swain named new director of annual giving Sarah Swain, a Campbell University alumnus and native of Washington, N.C., is the new director of annual giving for Campbell’s office for advancement. Swain earned a degree in mass communications from Campbell in 2005, and for seven years worked with the American Cancer Society in Greenville. There she was a senior community manager who worked closely with the organization’s many volunteers and was heavily involved in the group’s fundraising efforts. “My time with ACS taught me the value of great relationships and the importance of fundraising,” said Swain, who joined the Campbell team last week. “When our family decided to relocate tothe Traingle, I knew I wanted to get back to the Creek. The annual fund director position will allow me to use the skills I’ve learned over the years to serve the school I love.” Swain and her husband Jayson have a 2-year-old son, Truett.
Aug. 2013
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In it together ... Health care programs get to know each other at interprofessional event In a perfect world, doctors respect their physician assistants or nurses, and they have close-working relationships with local pharmacists or physical therapists. Familiarity with their health care colleagues makes for a more well-oiled health care machine, right? Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. There are roughly 85,000 physician assistants working in the United States (a number expected to jump by 40 percent over the next 10 years), yet a recent survey showed that only half of all practicing physicians have worked alongside a PA. FULL STORY
Summer 2013 | Special School of Medicine Edition
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• Law, Divinity schools announce dual-degree program • Round-up of media coverage of Campbell’s med school • Lady Camels soccer opens regular season tonight • Barker-Lane Stadium construction continues
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Obama sets controversial college aid reform plan UC-Boulder offers concealed-carry dorms; no takers
Sept. is ‘boom time’ for donors, Google says College students say ‘no’ to costly textbooks U. of Idaho’s new ‘academic’ approach to student drinking
Southern Ill. limits hours for graduate students
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Once again, Campbell University’s Welcome Week Street Fair drew a big crowd on a perfect Tuesday night, weather-wise. Among some of the first-time participants were Campbell University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine and a few Greek organizations (Campbell approved Greek life this past spring). qqq Did something interesting happen in your office this week? Did you notice something unusual, funny or beautiful around campus- tell us about it! To submit a picture of the week, send it to liggettb@campbell.edu
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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Dr. William Morris
A hands-on approach for med school’s OMM director The following story appears in the Summer 2013 edition of Campbell Magazine | By Billy Liggett William Morris didn’t enter medical school until he was 47. He describes his career before then as, well … erratic. Paratrooper in the military. Construction worker. Photographer. Rescue squad. Motorcycle safety instructor for the Department of Motor Vehicles. To name a few. But each job and each experience uniquely prepared Morris for that new chapter in his life when he was accepted into the University of New England School of Osteopathic Medicine in the late 1980s. There was serendipity involved as well — lifelong back problems were the result of “several collisions with Mother Earth” during his days as a paratrooper, and they got worse during his days in construction. This led to a visit with an osteopathic physician … a life-changing visit in more ways than one. “His name was Dr. Wakefield, and I remember not seeing the ‘MD’ after his name and almost walking away,” Morris recalls. “He had this really weirdlooking table in his exam room, too. He did all the regular ‘doctor stuff’ with my eyes and nose, but then when he examined my back, I remember thinking, ‘This is a very thorough exam.’” Wakefield told Morris where his pain was after minutes feeling around his spine, and after several minutes of
“crunching sounds” and Morris literally fearing for his life, Wakefield was finished. “He said, ‘You can sit up now,’ and A) I was amazed that I could actually sit up so easily and B) about three seconds later, it hit me that my pain was gone,” Morris says with a smile. “This pain I’d suffered for decades … it wasn’t just less. It was gone. Holy cow.” Morris had applied to med schools before and once worked toward a doctorate in endocrinology, but with his interest in medicine again piqued —
specifically osteopathic medicine and the “mind, body and spirit” approach — Morris applied for med school at New England. Scared out of his wits entering his first interview, Morris knew questions would arise about why he’d waited so long to do this … why he dropped out of school in the past … other questions he knew would make him doubt his decision. But the first question was, “Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician? FULL STORY
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Faculty-Staff Weekly Newsletter Wells named dean of College of Arts & Sciences
Back to School: Fall 2013 semester begins with 1,077 new undergraduates Campbell University will open classes for the fall 2013 semester on Wednesday with an expected 1,077 new undergraduate students, including 877 freshmen. Pre-professional, health-related and business fields, such as pre-pharmacy, pre-law, biology and business administration, are the most popular academic majors and tracks for the entering students, who comprise one of the most diverse and academically sound incoming groups in Campbell’s history.
“We could not be more thrilled and proud of the entering Class of 2017,” said Britt Davis, Campbell’s vice president for institutional advancement, marketing and enrollment. “Not only are they one of the strongest classes to matriculate at Campbell, but they’re also highly diverse racially, in their backgrounds with athletics and community service, and academic interests at Campbell.” FULL STORY
Freshmen experience old, new traditions Campbell University’s new undergraduate students continued a 10-year tradition and started a new one Sunday. After moving in to their residence halls on Saturday, Campbell’s freshman and transfer students spent Sunday afternoon participating in the university’s inaugural Love Thy Neighbor service project and the 10th New Student Convocation -- both of which spoke to the importance of tradition at Campbell
and the university’s core values, said the Rev. Faithe Beam ’03 MDiv, Campbell’s campus minister. “New Student Convocation is an important tradition that says to our students: ‘You’re beginning your higher education here. We support you, you’re part of our community, and we’re committed to educating and preparing you for your vocation,’” Beam said. FULL STORY
Michael Wells, the Edna Queener Proffit Chair of Chemistry at Campbell University, has been named dean of Campbell’s College of Arts & Sciences, effective Sept. 1, the university announced Friday. “Dr. Michael Wells has worked tirelessly to advance arts and sciences at Campbell University,” Campbell President Jerry Wallace said. “As chair of Campbell’s chemistry department, Dr. Wells added impressive academic credentials and an ability to mentor and develop our student body. His years of experience as an academic and administrator will transfer well to his new role as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He will be an outstanding addition to our team of highly qualified academic leaders.” Wells said: “It’s a huge honor to serve as dean. I would not be telling the truth if I said that I was not a little scared right now. However, as September draws near, I have begun to embrace the post and look forward to the challenges ahead.” Wells will succeed Mark Hammond, who will become the provost and vice president of academic affairs at Campbell on Sept. 1. Hammond will replace Dwaine Greene, who begins his tenure as president of Georgetown College on Oct. 21. FULL STORY
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NEW: New charlotte alumni chapter forms The Campbell University Alumni Association will establish a new formal alumni chapter — the Metro Charlotte Alumni Chapter — at a dinner in Charlotte at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, the night before Campbell’s football opener at UNC-Charlotte. The dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn located at 8520 University Executive Park in Charlotte. Campbell football coach Mike Minter is the scheduled speaker for the event. NEW: MyLab webinar set for Oct. 11 Professor Shahriar Mostashari will host a webinar, “Measuring MyLab’s Impact on Your Course (MyEconLab) on Friday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. To add this Webinar to your Outlook calendar, click the link below: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/ synchOutlook?wid=885309673&u id=105124513 NEW: FIVE law alums recognized by NCLW Five Campbell Law graduates will be recognized as “Leaders in the Law” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. R. Steve Bowden (L’ 79), Todd A. Jones (L’ 98), Christopher H. Roberts (L’ 93), Gary K. Shipman (L’ 80), and Ashley H. Story (L’ 82) will be formally recognized and honored during a luncheon at the Raleigh Marriott City Center on Sept. 18. Bowden is the founding partner of R. Steven Bowden & Associates in Greensboro. Jones is a founding member of Anderson Jones, PLLC in Raleigh. Roberts is the CEO and President of Crumley Roberts, LLP in Greensboro. Shipman is a partner at Shipman and Wright, LLP in Wilmington. And Story is the Managing Partner of the Raleigh office of Troutman Sanders.
RUNNING OF THE CAMELS RESULTS University’s Student Life office hosted the inaugural 5K Running of the Camels Run & Walk on Tuesday morning as part of the university’s Welcome Week activities. The winners are listed below (photo by Bennett Scarborough): * Chris Schulist (Top overall, male) * Ashley Matthews (Top overall, female) * Eric Sperger (1st student, non-student-athlete, male) * Audrey Zopp (1st student, non-student-athlete, female) * Kevin McGeehan, men’s basketball coach (1st staff, male) * Lindsey McDonald, assistant lacrosse coach (1st staff, female) * Adam English, associate professor of philosophy and theology (1st faculty, male) * Sherry Truffin, associate professor of english (1st faculty, female)
Camel kids’ club accepting new members The Camel Kids’ Club is now accepting memberships for the 2013-2014 year. We are excited to announce that Campbell University faculty and staff will now receive a discount of $10 per membership for all children eighth-grade and under. Membership: $25 per child, each additional sibling $20 Faculty/Staff Membership: $15 Visit http://gocamels.com/camel_club/
kids_club/kids_club_home to register! Camel Kids’ Club Membership includes: • New! Campbell Replica Jersey • Official Camel Kids’ Club Membership Card • Free General Admission to All Regular Season Home Events • Ball-Boy/Ball-Girl Opportunities • Exclusive Camel Kids’ Club Events • Kids Club Newsletter
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LEONARD’S TENURE BEGINS
J. Rich Leonard was ceremonially installed as the dean of Campbell Law School before an audience of nearly 500 on Aug. 13, at First Baptist Church. Representatives from Campbell University, federal, state, and local government and judicial officials, members of numerous state and local bar organizations, and law school students attended and participated in the service.
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CONDOLENCES Francis Giesbrecht Condolences are extended to former dean of the School of Education, Dr. Margaret “Peg” Giesbrecht, who lost her husband Dr. Francis Giesbrecht on Aug. 3, 2013 following a long battle with cancer. Condolences may be sent to: Dr. Peg Giesbrecht 200 Summer Winds Dr. Cary, NC 27511 Mable Luethy Joyce Mashtare’s mother, Mrs. Mabel Luethy, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in Oldsmar, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Keystone Baptist Church in Florida, and
Mrs. Luethy will be interred in Riverton, N.J. Memorials may be made to the Paul and Mabel Luethy Scholarship at Clearwater Christian college in Clearwater, Fla. Richard Cratch It is with sadness that we announce the death of the father in law of Sheila Cratch, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Mr. Richard A. Cratch, III passed away Friday evening after a brief illness. Condolences may be sent to: Rick and Sheila Cratch 12 Brookneal Circle Angier, NC 27501
Campbell Athletics will compete in the following games this week (home games in bold): Aug. 23: Women’s Soccer at Marshall in Huntington, W.Va., 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24: Football Fan Appreciation Day at Barker-Lane Stadium, 10 a.m. Aug. 24: Men’s Soccer at George Mason (pre-season) in Fairfax, Va., 2 p.m. Call ext.1459 or email tompkinsg@campbell.edu with any questions about ticketing for faculty and staff.