LOGAN NEWS
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• Logan College of Chiropractic/ University Programs held its 169th commencement Dec. 22 at the William D. Purser, DC Center on the Logan campus. Former Logan President Dr. George A. Goodman presented 96 students with the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Twenty students received their Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilitation degrees and four students received their Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance degrees. The commencement speaker was Dr. Louis Sportelli, president of National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company, the nation’s largest provider of chiropractic malpractice insurance.
John Gutweiler, PhD, professor in Logan’s Basic Science division, served as master of ceremonies. • The Student Doctors Council hosted a Winter Formal on Feb. 22 at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis. • Dr. Martha Kaeser, director of the Logan Assessment Center, and Logan’s References and Electronic Resources Librarian Sheryl Walters hosted the college’s first “Appy Hour” at the Assessment Center on Feb. 22. The event was created to encourage students to learn about and share mobile applications, which helps them navigate their chiropractic coursework. • Students, faculty and staff donated to the Red Cross Blood Drive, which was held March 5 in the Purser Center lobby. • Several events were hosted at the Purser Center this season, including concerts featuring the United States Air Force Jazz Band and the St. Louis Civic Orchestra.
LOGAN in the
Community • This past winter, Logan Health Centers’ interns and practitioners were active throughout the community. They provided free health screenings, participated in health fairs and presented informative lectures at more than 10 locations. Event highlights included the Westridge Elementary Science Night, the Smart Living Expo and the Annual Working Women’s Survival Show. • Logan students and faculty participated in the Missouri State Chiropractors Association’s Legislative Day held March 5. The group met with legislators at the Missouri State Capitol Building to discuss health care issues important to chiropractic services and the people of Missouri.
Save the Date Logan is hosting the St. Louis Arthritis Walk on Friday, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Logan campus. The Arthritis Walk is an annual event held by the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds to fight arthritis and spread the message that regular movement can limit the impact of arthritis. Join us in the fight against the nation’s leading cause of disability. To register for the walk, go to www.arthritiswalkstl.org or contact Jan Bignall at (314) 991-9333 or jbignall@arthritis.org.
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FACULTY & STAFF
in the News Dr. Kenneth Reckelhoff, Dr. Rodger Tepe, Dr. Aaron Welk, Dr. Martha Kaeser and Dr. Dan Haun presented research findings to Logan faculty, staff and students on Feb. 28 on the Logan campus. The team represented the college at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference March 14-16 in Washington D.C. Dr. Cheryl Hawk, Logan’s director of research, has co-authored a textbook, “Health Promotion and Wellness,” with Dr. Will Evans, an April 1986 Logan graduate. The book was published March 15.
Logan Counselor Retires Dr. Christine Schutz retired as counselor from Logan in February. Dr. Schutz’s career at Logan began in May 2005 and included serving as a clinical science instructor and dean of student services. Dr. James Paine, Logan’s dean of student services, said Dr. Schutz acted as an integral part of Logan for several years and contributed to the betterment of the learning community.
student news Congratulations to recent Logan graduate Dr. Jeff Wieringa and his wife, Lauren, on the birth of their daughter, Clara Joanne Wieringa, who was born Dec. 13. 2013 Student Doctors Council Members President. . . . . . . . . Brad Moffit Vice President . . . . . Delia Hobbins Secretary. . . . . . . . . Raquel Grogan-Webb Treasurer. . . . . . . . . Jillian Porter Parliamentarian . . . . Andrew Rackovan Student Services. . . . Lauren Stemle Student Services. . . . Jeff Pammer Student Activities . . . Nic Kampfer Student Activities . . . Jake Vanhooser