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In This Issue 05 | President’s Message Dr. Joseph Brimhall discusses ways in which UWS creatively adapted to challenges posed by COVID-19 including the transition to a new learning management system.

06 | UWS Happenings News of economic impact UWS has contributed to Oregon, highlighting educational success by impressive Dean’s List numbers, and information about the online learning migration to Canvas.

10 | Feature Story – DEI Update Bola Majekobaje, director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), provides an update on the university’s DEI efforts and university programming.

12 | Publications Discover recent publications by UWS faculty, staff and students.

13 | #UWSLife Get a glance at events throughout summer and fall showcasing the strong and vibrant UWS community.

14 | #UWSGrad Celebrate recent UWS students who have graduated and those who have participated in pinning ceremonies.

16 | Giving at UWS Learn more about how you can create a legacy at UWS through the Bequest Society and a recent generous donation by Standard Process to add onto the student commons space.

18 | Student Experience Jasmine Brewster Piper provides her experience at the American Black Chiropractic Association National Conference and Caitlin Jones recaps volunteering at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon.

21 | Graduate Connections Graduate highlight with Dr. Tamara Lovelace and diving into the benefits of the UWS sports medicine program to medical practitioners.

26 | In Memoriam 27 | Continuing Education Last call for the return of Summer in December at the Wailea Beach Resort in Maui from December 10 – 12, 2021 and a link to the virtual workspace and career alumni showcase.

28 | Alumni Department News Information about the new UWS Alumni Book Club, 2021 vendor fair on November 18, an invitation for an alumni meetup November 3 in San Diego, California, and announcement of the 2021 Alumni Recognition Award recipient.

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President’s Message Society is experiencing historic transitions in both the higher education and health care industries.

Exponential advances in the technology sector initiated much of this disruption, and the world pandemic accelerated the process. As a health sciences university, UWS is positioned at the Joseph Brimhall, DC crossroads of the higher UWS President and CEO learning and integrated health care enterprises, and we are creatively adapting to these challenges.

In creating the priorities and strategies for our future, we are focused on optimizing our teaching and learning environments and exploring how we can best prepare our graduates to provide health care that is “For the Good of the Patient.”

Over the past decade, UWS has developed new academic programs, relocated our physical location to a new and modern facility, and substantially renovated our campus technology. The UWS college of chiropractic is completing a comprehensive curricular revision to meet the needs of future students.

Over the coming months, the UWS digital learning environment is transitioning to Canvas as the university’s Learning Management System (LMS).

Canvas provides high-quality learning experiences for both instructors and students, and supports innovation of educational models, curricula and course offerings to enhance all of our learning environments.

To meet evolving needs of patients, our innovative model of integrated, whole-person health care is embodied in the UWS Connected Whole Health Clinic, under the leadership of Dr. Bill Moreau, where student interns participate in providing world-class health care to patients from all backgrounds. Patients seek health care experiences where they feel listened to and empowered, and where health care teams collaborate with patients to deliver customized care informed by evidence, clinical experience and patient preferences. Connected Whole Health is leading the charge.

These steps are just the beginning. The entire university community is actively engaged in discovering creative ways to advance health, higher education and student learning.

Albert Einstein is credited with observing that, “We can’t solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Tomorrow’s solutions will arise from fresh ideas and creative innovations, not from replicating the strategies of the past.

I invite you to join with us as we continue to design and deliver a brilliant future for UWS!

Sincerely,

Joseph Brimhall, DC President and CEO

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UWS Happenings UWS Economic Impact in Oregon

NCMIC Bucks for Boards Scholarship

UWS is a proud member of the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (OAICU).

According to a recently completed study using FY18 data, OAICU member institutions’ annual economic impact to Oregon’s economy totaled $1.58 billion dollars.

NCMIC, in conjunction with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, launched the Bucks for Boards scholarship program in 2020.

A total of 200 scholarships totaling $100,000 each in the amount of $500 each, will be given

by NCMIC in 2021. Four times during the year, 50 students will be awarded Bucks for Boards scholarships. The names of the winners will be randomly drawn from those who enter each entry period.

The total economic impact of UWS was $72,059,909 with direct spending equaling $43,754,878. Read more about the impact UWS made as well as the other OAICU members. 

AASP Publishes Compensation Report for Mental Performance Work The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) recently released a 2020 compensation report for mental performance work that outlines job details such as median gross annual income, median compensation by work setting, credential statistics and more.

Congratulations to recent scholarship recipients from UWS! Lauren Adamski, Victoria Bensel, Leah Dash, Shayan Hossein, Kailey Koopman, Laura Minkoff and Hannah Spaulding. 

Educational Success Across UWS Programs Reflected on Dean’s List Congratulations to the students who earned their spot on the Dean’s List throughout the last year!

To be named to the Dean’s List, students in the college of graduate studies (COGS) must achieve a term grade point average of 3.85 or higher, and doctor of chiropractic (DC) students must achieve a 3.5 or higher.

Read the full report and write-up here. 

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We applaud the commitment and dedication our students exhibit! They reflect the academic integrity and success we strive for at University of Western States. UWS Deans List Summer 2021

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Moreau Elected President of Board of Directors of ACBSP™ Dr. Bill Moreau, chief medical officer of UWS was recently elected president of the Board of Directors of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP™).

“Charting a positive course for the next generation of doctors as the president of

the ACBSP™ is both a great honor and a great responsibility,” said Dr. Moreau. “It is gratifying to serve the profession at any level, especially when there are opportunities to advance the profession to more positively impact the health and wellness of the patients we serve.”

The ACBSP™ represents the largest body of recognized chiropractic specialists representing more than 2,000 certified chiropractic physicians. Since 1980, the ACBSP™ has led the development of sports medicine certification and has managed a world-class credentialing process that ensures certified sports chiropractors meet competency standards to effectively work with and treat athletes and those engaged in athletic activities. In addition, the ACBSP™ offers continuing education and research seminars to facilitate the dissemination of the latest scientific knowledge, treatment trends and best practices for patient care. 

Mathov and Messina Co-Presenters at Society for College and University Planning Conference In July, Dr. Sara Mathov, vice president for innovation and strategic initiatives and Dr. Rosalia Messina, executive vice president/chief strategy and innovation officer co-presented a talk entitled “A University’s Successful Campus Relocation Using Integrated Planning” at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) conference.

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“It was a sincere honor to share with other members of the higher education community our university’s journey to relocate our campus and all that we learned along the way,” said Dr. Messina.

The talk covered the data used in the decision making to sell the old UWS campus and move, as well as the planning process with the design, construction and relocation to the new campus.

“I enjoyed being able to highlight UWS and the success of this historic move,” said Dr. Mathov. “The positive response from attendees across the country demonstrates that the information shared was valuable to those at other institutions.” 

Online Learning Migration to Canvas from webCampus This summer, the UWS center for teaching and learning announced that UWS will be transitioning to a new learning management system, Canvas. The new digital campus will serve as a launch pad to explore innovative education models, curricula and course offerings that enhance face-to-face,

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hybrid and online teaching environments. UWS Canvas launched with the new doctor of clinical nutrition program in fall 2021.

Beginning winter 2022, the college of graduate studies courses will make the transition followed by the doctor of chiropractic and sports medicine programs in spring 2022.

“Canvas will provide significant improvements to our faculty and student experience and is considered a best-in-class learning management system (LMS),” said Denise Dallmann, ND, dean of the center for teaching and learning.

“Canvas will not only uplift our current courses but will also give us an opportunity to reimagine our teaching strategies and program offerings. Moreover, we’ve purchased 24/7 phone, email and chat support so our faculty, staff and students can get help with Canvas any time of day, any day of the year which will be a great resource for our community!” 

LGBTQ+ DC Panel Convenes to Celebrate National Coming Out Day In honor of National Coming Out Day, October 11, UWS hosted an online panel discussion with a group of talented chiropractic physicians and community members who identify with the LGBTQ+

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population. During this forum, these community members volunteered honest and meaningful dialogue with our audience.

Topics discussed included: • Ways to create an LGBTQ+ friendly-practice and inclusive/welcoming space for all people.

• Bias from patients or within the profession in general.

• Panelists experiences as LGBTQ+ patients.

• Publicizing your identity/or not for fear of losing patients and business.

• How the chiropractic community can we work together toward making the profession more inclusive.

Online Panel Discussion Participants: • Suzanne Lady, DC, (UWS Class of 1997) UWS Associate Professor, Clinical Education • Carina Staab, DC, M.Ed (UWS Class of 2019) Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Washington and UWS Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Sciences • Ryan Lofland, DC, (UWS Class of 2019) CCSP, Owner/Chiropractor Spectrum Health and Wellness & AMPLife Chiropractic and Sports • Beckett Cohen, DC, (UWS Class of 2015) Owner/Chiropractor of Q Chiropractic LLC • Kara Burnham, PhD, UWS Associate Professor, Basic Sciences • Beau Foshee, DC, American Chiropractic Association – Chairperson for the ACA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee 

UWS Podcasts Available for Download on Apple Podcasts Did you know that UWS hosts two podcasts? Check out all the episodes and descriptions on the UWS podcast webpage or download and subscribe on Apple podcasts.

While you are there, consider leaving a 5-star review to help boost the content!

The UWS Life podcast features esteemed members of the UWS community. From students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and friends, our community is comprised of unique personalities who support the UWS mission of advancing the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care.

The UWS Mindfulness + Mental Health podcast features Ami Brimhall and Dr. Michelle Cox, clinical mental health counseling program director. From topics ranging from time management, self-care, and, of course, mindfulness, tune in to gain insights into living a more balanced life. 

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UWS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update

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ola Majekobaje, director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), started at UWS in April 2021. Since her hire, she has been working diligently to build university programming and DEI efforts.

The UWS DEI committee is making great strides under her leadership toward creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable UWS institution.

The DEI committee became an official UWS committee this year. Several new and returning members were also welcomed. The current roster includes Bola Majekobaje (chair), Alisa Fairweather, Dr. Dana Sims, Elena Howells, Erin Cochran, Dr. Kara Burnham, Laura Burbano-Bayuelo, Dr. Rosalia Messina, Dr. Chris Browne, Dr. Patrick Davis, Dr. Peter Vuky and Solome Mekbib.

Subgroups of this committee have been busy working on four key actions from the DEI action plan. This includes finalizing the campus equity statement, creating shared inclusive language for the campus community, exploring the opportunity to create a DEI syllabus statement used across the university, and creating a DEI decision making framework. 

“The DEI Action Plan was created with input and feedback from university stakeholders and its implementation will have opportunities for many members of our community to get involved. At its core, this work is about strengthening the ability of UWS to educate current and future health care professionals and provide high quality health care.”

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– Bola Majekobaje

The five priorities of the DEI Action Plan are reflected by the above image. They include building a foundation, a focus on diversifying and creating more opportunities for students and employees, and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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Publications University of Western States Publications AUTHOR

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Teacher Observations Using Telepresence Robots: Benefits Burbank, M. D, Goldsmith, M. M., and Challenges for Strengthening Evaluations. Journal of Bates, A. J., Spikner, J., & Park, K. Educational Supervision, 4 (1).

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Making a case for genomics in chiropractic education.

J Chiropr Educ. 2021 Jun 25. doi: 10.7899/JCE-2017. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34170312.

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Comparing student perceptions of peer assessment in online and on-campus learning environments. Oral Presentation, Chiropractic Educators Research Forum Conference.

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Lady, S., Kaeser, M., & Martin, C.

Formative and Summative Assessment of History Taking and Communication Skills Through Online Virtual Encounters. Oral Presentation, Chiropractic Educators Research Forum Conference.

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Williams, C., Nordeen, J., Browne, C., & Marshall, B.

Exploring Student Learning Adaptations During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster Presentation, International Association of Medical Science Educators Conference.

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TBLC:Intedashboard Fundamentals Certification Workshop Series.

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1-2. The UWS Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter hosted a successful golf tournament at the Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland this summer. SACA raised $4,021 thanks to the supporters’ help! 3. Bola Majekobaje, director of diversity, equity and inclusion traveled to Florida and was able to meetup with Dr. Patrick Davis, assistant professor in the clinical mental health counseling program. We love seeing UWS community members connecting! 4-5. Members of the UWS Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) and IMPACT clubs hosted an all-campus food drive for local non-profit organization Portland Backpack. The event was a huge success with six large bins of food collected.

6-7. The UWS Adjusting Club was able to reconvene for in-person club meetings over the summer. 8. Dr. Bill Moreau hosted a talk on campus to discuss the importance of chiropractic care in relation to sports performance outcomes in the Olympic Games. 9. The UWS Entrepreneurs Club welcomed representatives from Chiro One Wellness to discuss business strategies for future practice success. 10. UWS community members gathered to participate in a SOLVE Oregon Clean-up event on 82nd Avenue in Portland.

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Giving at UWS Create a Legacy at UWS by Joining Bequest Society The future of University of Western States is strengthened with the generosity of alumni and friends who choose to become members of our esteemed UWS Bequest Society by contributing to the university as part of their will. Their names and contributions will be honored on our campus indefinitely.

Any gift made in a will, retirement plan, trust or life insurance policy is part of our UWS Bequest Society. For any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Lodholz, director of donor relations at 503-847-2574 or giving@uws.edu. 2021 New Bequest Society Members Seth Alley (DC class of 2006)

Joyce McClure (Board of Trustees 2014-present)

Beatrice Schaer (DC class of 1998, current sport and performance psychology student)

Summer Fundraising Campaign A special thank you to all of the donors who supported UWS during the summer fundraising season!

Alumni and friends: • Don Bonney, DC • • • • • •

Bruce Chaser, DC Cara Olsen, DC Marshall Lubin, DC Priscilla Shea, DC Chuck Simpson, DC Eddie Hansen, DC – Thank you for your $100 matching gift for each new donor!

NEW employee donors: • Monika Hernandez • Bola Majekobaje NEW alumni donors: • John Bauman (DC class of 1994) • Roy Evans (DC class of 1992) • Ben Jones (DC class of 1999) • Kathleen Lavis (DC class of 1987) Gifts from alumni and employees supported SynDaver model purchases and Student Emergency Relief. Want to help? You can sign up as a monthly or one-time donor at uws.edu/give 

Many thanks for caring about our future in such a generous and thoughtful way.

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Standard Process, Inc. Gift to Student Commons Space Thanks to a new additional building improvement donation by Standard Process, Inc., the patio space outside of the Standard Process Commons will be getting enhancements in 2022. Enhancing this outdoor space has been a central piece of the vision since moving into the new campus in 2020.

at Standard Process,” said Amy Lodholz, director of development and engagement. “It’s with their continued support each year that are able to not only offer state of the art facilities for learning but also spaces for community building and friendships on campus.”

This gift allows for access and usage of the Standard Process Student Commons outdoor area all year round – through rain and hot sun, our students and campus community can enjoy the commons. In addition, outside engagement has become so much more important during this pandemic.

“We’re truly grateful for the generous philanthropic partnership from our colleagues

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Student Experience 2021 American Black Chiropractic Association Conference Student Experience By: Jasmine Brewster Piper, UWS SABCA Chapter President, SABCA Western Region Student Representative, Doctor of Chiropractic Candidate The 21st American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) National Conference came at the perfect time.

The past year has been devastating for the entire world. In addition to experiencing a global pandemic, us students of color have had to maneuver through our schoolwork and patient care with grace while we witnessed murder and injustice around us. We have been angry, we have been filled with grief and trauma, but more than anything we have felt isolated and alone throughout our campuses. The ABCA National Conference provided the two things

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we all needed, community and healing.

Every year the national conference leaves us with a burning fire and motivation to continue on, because that is what it will take for us to become doctors and make real change in our communities. This year we received lectures from Dr. Terry Yochum and Dr. Elise Hewitt, UWS alumna (DC class of 1988). We had breakout sessions with the student members where we discussed and brainstormed different opportunities to bring diversity to our campuses and the profession as a whole.

During the Harvey-Lillard Scholarship I was nominated and announced as the new Western Region Student Representative, making it the second year a member from the UWS chapter held this position.

We danced, we ate, we learned from amazing doctors – we left with our spirits lifted and focused on our purpose. Collectively, we were

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all seen and heard. I left feeling proud of our UWS SABCA members and the organization as a whole for their continued efforts and resilience. I am a proud member of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association and will continue to stand up for those who are not heard.

ABCA Mission Statement: Integrating and improving outcomes for persons of color entering the profession of doctor of chiropractic.

Constitution Purpose: 1. To recruit, encourage and support black persons to study chiropractic.

2. To encourage research in the development of the science, philosophy and the art of chiropractic.

3. To assist chiropractic colleges in recruiting qualified

2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials Student Experience Hands-on training is emphasized in the UWS sports medicine program, along with current evidence and trends in sports medicine and research. An essential part of the program includes field experience working with local sports teams, multi-level athletes and at rehab clinics during labs and practicum. This summer, UWS sports medicine students had the opportunity to volunteer at the Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Oregon and made a positive impression on medical directors at the event.

“I am going to keep UWS students in mind for future events,” said Dr. Chris Van Wagner, director of providence sports medicine and medical services admin captain at the trials.”

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4. To generally advance in the science, philosophy, and art of chiropractic, and to improve the standards in the profession’s professional knowledge.

5. To facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience, and research among doctors of chiropractic.

6. To perform community education.

7. To establish the Harvey Lillard scholarship fund for members of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association.

Learn more about the ABCA history.

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By: Caitlin Jones, Doctor of Chiropractic Candidate Volunteering at the Olympic trials was an incredible experience. Even though I was working as an admin, I interacted with the athletes and health care professionals constantly. It was wonderful to see what kinds of treatment the athletes wanted (lots and lots of massage) and how interactive all of the health care professionals were with each other. When it was slower, it was great talking to the athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractic physicians and massage therapists about their experience and how they got involved with USATF (USA Track and Field).

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Even with the crazy temperatures, I still had a great time and learned so much.

My favorite part was seeing how everyone came together to help out when needed. When we had a 40-minute wait for massage, the chiropractic physician and physical therapists volunteered to help out so that the athletes were able to be treated in a timely manner. When it was 116 degrees out, everyone was folding towels, putting them in ice coolers and handing them out to all of the athletes. It was great to see everyone working as a team. Another great moment was when an athlete came in after just placing 4th and missing out on going to the Olympics.

She walked in upset and was getting a massage when her friend ran in to tell her that she made one of the other events and would be going!

All of the tears and celebration was infectious throughout the tent and it was amazing to be part of that.

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Though some professionals think they can treat and diagnose it all, they can’t as efficiently and precisely as a team of experts. It’s important for elite athletes to have a variety of providers that can utilize their speciality as part of a team of providers to truly help the athlete with what they need. Just looking at distance runners, they benefit from massage, chiropractic manipulation, rehab, strength training, gait analysis, taping and so much more. One provider may be able to provide all of that, but as an elite athlete, they need providers that specialize in it so they can perform at their highest potential.

My biggest takeaway was to volunteer and be part of as much as I possibly can as a student and in the future as a sports chiropractor. I made some great connections, saw how an integrative team pulls together when needed, and had so much fun! 

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Graduate Connections Graduate Highlight: Dr. Tamara Lovelace, DC, DACBSP, ICCSP, CKTP

Bio: Dr. Tamara Lovelace is passionate about the profession of sports chiropractic. She successfully combines her chiropractic and sports medicine training along with her athletic experiences and biomechanical knowledge of the human body to aid her patients in reaching their full athletic potential. Dr. Lovelace began her career in chiropractic shortly after graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Western States in 2001.

Following her graduation, she was selected by the school for participation in an intensive three-year residency program in radiology and diagnostic imaging, and in 2011 she completed the diplomate program for the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.

as one of the team doctors for the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Teams and the U.S. Cycling Team, caring for these athletes through multiple World Cup and Olympic medals. Dr. Lovelace provided care to the U.S. Olympic athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs and Lake Placid, as these athletes prepared for their Olympic Games. Dr. Lovelace’s experience led her to be selected as one of the team doctors serving the U.S. Cycling Team members at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and as the chiropractic physician for the Beijing Olympic Village for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s medical delegation to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. She has worked as the medical director and as part of the medical staff for the Dew Tour, a professional action sports tour, as well as for the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cups, UCI BMX Supercross World Cups, and the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cups. Dr. Lovelace has volunteered her expertise at sporting events, including the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Nationwide PGA Tour, the U.S. Fencing Championships, and the Nike Pre-National Cross Country meets. She has assisted several high school teams, working as a team physician for Aloha High School from 2004 to 2012, Tigard High School from 2009 to 2012, and most recently Prospect Mountain and Kingswood High Schools since 2012.

Dr. Lovelace has worked extensively with athletes of all genres, from the high school to the professional level. Since 2014, she has worked

Dr. Lovelace has been awarded service awards for her dedication to the profession by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports

Doctor of Chiropractic and Diagnostic Imaging Residency Alumna Hometown: Langley, British Columbia, Canada Graduation Year(s): 2001, 2004 Listen to Dr. Lovelace speak with Dr. Bill Moreau on a recent episode of the UWS Life Podcast!

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Physicians as well as her local organizations, and in 2021, Dr. Lovelace was honored to be named the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year. Dr. Lovelace serves as the chairperson for the New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners and sits on the board of the New Hampshire Chiropractic Association. She also serves on several committees for both the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and the American Chiropractic Association’s Sports Council, and she is the only chiropractic physician to serve, or have served, on the medical advisory committee for USA Cycling.

Most of all, Dr. Lovelace enjoys supporting the local community and volunteering her time and expertise with athletes and community members of all ability levels.

Where does your passion for chiropractic care stem from?

From an early age I had always known I would grow up to be a health care provider. My grandmother tells stories of me bandaging the arms and legs of my stuffed animals and telling her that they had a broken leg or arm and that I was making them better. During my childhood years and into college I danced ballet at an elite level and then professionally and throughout this time I used the services of a chiropractic physician to allow me to continue to perform at my optimum level. As a result, I knew the value of chiropractic care in helping the body work to its greatest ability. When it came time to decide

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what I wanted to be when I “grew up” it seemed obvious that a career in chiropractic was the ideal path for me. I knew that by following this path I could help people not only live healthier and happier lives, but also help them perform whatever activities brought them joy to the best of their abilities. I knew that every day I would be helping to improve the quality of the lives of those that came to me. I couldn’t imagine a more rewarding career choice!

What initially drove you to choose to work with populations such as elite athletes?

I love to see the amazing feats that the human body can accomplish when it is functioning at its peak level of performance. Working with athletes allows me to help them reach their optimum function and performance levels and lets me be a part of their journey as they strive for excellence. I find it incredibly rewarding to watch an athlete that I have been working with set a new personal best, win their race or event, or even just get back to doing the sport that they love when they thought it might no longer be possible. Seeing the joy on their face as they accomplish their goal and knowing that I played a small part in helping them get there makes me feel that I am a part of something bigger than just myself and is one of the most rewarding feelings I can imagine.

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What is your favorite memory from your time as a UWS student?

When I was a student at UWS we had a dragon boat team that participated in the annual Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races. While competing with this team I convinced a colleague from UWS to join us even though they were extremely hesitant to do so. This colleague had developed a health condition in the previous years that left them partially disabled and made them feel that they could not do many of the things in life that they had previously been able to do. After the Rose Festival Dragon Boat races, I introduced this colleague to a dragon boat team of similarly abled individuals who trained and competed year-round. He joined this team and trained and competed with them for years following this rookie year, and the change in my colleague’s demeanor and general attitude towards life was remarkable. Having the opportunity to witness this transformation further ingrained in me the belief that sport has the ability to change our lives immeasurably, giving us purpose and goals, whether it is simply recreational or on when it is on the Olympic stage. A life without purpose is a life that is difficult to endure, and sometimes when we lose parts of our life that we thought were irreplaceable it might feel like we can’t go on.

Athletic involvement has the ability to give us back a purpose and a goal, sometimes in a modified form, and can have the power to bring us the fulfillment we once thought was lost.

What motivates your participation in professional organizations such as the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians?

I feel that it is very important to not simply join, but actively participate, in trade organizations such as the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the American Chiropractic Association’s Sports Council (ACASC), as well as our state organizations. These are the organizations that fight to defend our right to do what we do on the state and national levels and without our membership dues and most importantly our ideas and manpower, they cannot accomplish this goal. In the 20 years since I graduated from UWS I have seen each of these organizations fight to protect our right diagnose and manage concussions, perform pre-participation sports physicals, and even stand on the sidelines of a local high school football game as the team doctor, among other aspects of scope of practice that so many of us take for granted, and all things that we have been educated to do in the course of our chiropractic studies. Without these organizations, we stand to lose these rights, and others, and there are always other professional trade organizations who feel that allowing us to operate within our current scope of practice somehow takes away from them and possibly threatens their livelihood, and therefore they will always work to limit our ability to do what we are so ideally suited to do. These organizations are not run by an endless stream of “other people” who will fight these fights for us. They Continued on next page

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are run by people just like us who have busy practices and families and really don’t have an abundance of free time, but they do it because someone has to. This is what motivates my participation in these organizations, and what motivates me to encourage everyone who will listen to do the same.

What is a piece of advice you’d offer to current UWS doctor of chiropractic students?

Always look for how you can learn more and do more. As a student you have an abundance of resources available to you, and often for significantly discounted costs. Take advantage of everything that you can. Always be looking for how you can enrich your knowledge and skill base as this will make you infinitely more valuable to the patients that you look to help as you move forward in your career. Getting into the habit of always trying to do better and learn more today than the day and week prior will set you up to be a provider who is always striving to be better today than they were yesterday... and isn’t that what every patient deserves? We should never stop learning; we can always be better than we were yesterday.

What about to those students interested in sports medicine?

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best sports chiropractors are always looking for how they can help others to be great. Sometimes helping means adjusting or treating an athlete or a team, and sometimes it means carrying gear and helping to keep the team treatment space clean and free from trash and leftover water bottles. Every little bit matters when an athlete is pushing themselves to their limit to reach their goal and it takes an entire team of people to help that athlete get there... and in the best support teams each member of that team is willing and eager to do everything and anything they can to help the entire team, and therefore the athlete, excel. There is no room for egos on an elite sports medicine team, and “that’s not my job” is a phrase that is never uttered. When you focus on serving others and always looking for how you can help, that’s when the best sports medicine teams and athletes will seek you out.

What is your favorite way to relieve stress?

I exercise to relieve stress. Running in quiet settings, such as mountain trails, rail trails and along the river are my favorite, but any quiet street or park works for me too. When the New England seasons permit, rowing is my exercise of choice as the rhythmic cadence of the stroke on a quiet body of water can have a meditative quality that allows me to come off. 

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Benefit to the UWS Sports Medicine Program to Medical Practitioners By: Brent Marshall, EdD, MS, LAT, ATC, CES, UWS sports medicine program assistant professor What is the sports medicine degree at UWS? The sports medicine program at UWS is a two-year degree program, which is made up of a clinically focused and evidence-informed curriculum. The program is for students who are concurrently enrolled in a first professional health care degree or practicing clinicians who have already earned a first-professional degree (AT, DO, PT, DC, for example). The main hallmark of the program is to learn in an evidence-informed program which emphasizes knowledge and skills specific to sports medicine and work to enhance the individual’s knowledge of injuries and illnesses that affect active persons.

How does this degree set people apart?

Our sports medicine program sets clinicians apart by taking their existing knowledge and skills of assessment, treatment, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and other clinical skills and enhances them by focusing knowledge to an athletic and sport focused mindset. This allows for a more diverse, relevant and clinically

appropriate care to athletes and people engaged in physical activity.

Why should providers pursue this additional degree?

Earning a master’s in sports medicine through UWS provides the practicing clinician, or dually-enrolled student more knowledge and skills to assist athletes of all ages and abilities.

These skills are invaluable for a clinician who works with athletes of any level regardless if they are youth, collegiate, professional or amateur. The hands-on skills learned through lab courses and hands-on practicums help clinicians reinforce content learned in the virtual classroom. This format allows direct application of knowledge in courses and permits students the ability to refine and enhance their skills throughout the program.

Upon graduation students will have been exposed to a broad range of courses on whole person health care. This includes aspects of general health, orthopedic conditions, nutrition, performance, and sport psychology. As a result, graduates can work in a variety of sports settings from clinic to venue-side care.

Read this story on the UWS website. 

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In Memoriam sports-focused care. Jun was beloved by the entire UWS community, and everyone who had the good fortune to interact with him in any capacity will miss him greatly.

His legacy of kindness, dedication and devotion to his students and patients leaves a lasting impression.

Jun Kawaguchi – DC Class of 2008 The University of Western States community is saddened by the unexpected passing of Dr. Jun Kawaguchi, assistant professor in the college of graduate studies. He passed peacefully while under care for a medical condition in September.

Dr. Kawaguchi first came to University of Western States as a student in the college of chiropractic in 2005. In 2010, he became a faculty member in the sports medicine program where he was known as a thoughtful, conscientious, and highly respected teacher and clinical professional for

“The loss of Dr. Kawaguchi is a significant shock and impacts every member of our UWS our community. Please keep Dr. Kawaguchi’s family in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

- Joseph Brimhall, DC, President and CEO 

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Irving Givot DC Class of 1980

Theresa Tucker DC Class of 1980

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Continuing Education William Moreau, DC, DACBSP, FACSM

Beverly Harger, DC, DACBR

Chief Jerry Holt, MA, CFO, EFO

Lori Holt, RN-BC

Bill Borman, PhD

Last Call for Summer in December Friday, December 10 – Sunday, December 12 at the Wailea Beach Resort in Maui REGISTER HERE! This year’s program brings you 20 hours of continuing education over four diverse courses.

Dr. Moreau and Dr. Harger return live and in person for a grand rounds learning format that provides interactive sessions with presenters and colleagues. This year’s program will be a hybrid format with five hours of asynchronous online learning you can do before you travel, on your own schedule, to give you more time to enjoy Hawaii outside the classroom. The program also brings you two esteemed guests, Lori and Jerry Holt, to present of topics from Cultural Competency and Documentation to Emergency Management. 

Career and Professional Development Resources The office of career and professional development at UWS offers resources to students and alumni related to business success in their chosen field.

We have refined these services over the years and continue to solicit feedback to meet the needs of both current students and alumni. We provide structured assistance to empower students and alumni to reach their professional goals.

Check out the recently launched webpage with everything you need to be successful in the field. 

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Alumni Department News UWS Alumni Book Club

Update your contact information!

The UWS Alumni Book Club is an online community where UWS alumni, friends, faculty and staff connect with each other to read and discuss books on a wide range of health and professional topics, as well as membersubmitted recommendations. Learn more and join today!

If your contact information has recenlty changed, please update your contact information today to continue to receive information from UWS. 

The current book, A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves by Jason DeParle began on October 14.

Along with this new book, the university has added some fun, engaging opportunities for members to enjoy. Opportunities include: • Book Club Platform Training Session – Our PBC Guru moderator, Lisa Welsien provided a brief, recorded session about how to use the book club platform! Members will learn how to navigate the platform to engage with other members and comment on discussion topics for each book selection – view the session here.

• Live Video Discussion – A live video discussion session will take place at the end of the book on December 20 where club members can connect and share their insights. Members may register here.

• Engagement Prizes – Log into the online platform, comment, answer questions and join us for the live video discussion. Any of these engagement activities could win you prizes!

We will announce winners at our live video discussion on December 20. 

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Virtual Workspace and Career Alumni Showcase We invited a select group of University of Western States alumni to serve as hosts for a unique video series. Alumni hosts from all programs talk about their career journey, the type of practice they run or the organization they work for. They also share a brief tour of their office or work space. Check out the series here!

With this series, we hope to inspire alumni and students by showing them just a few of the unique career paths, office environments and positions their fellow UWS colleagues have created for themselves. The opportunities to specialize and find your niche in health care are endless! 

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2021 UWS Vendor Fair

Cornerstone Society

Thursday, November 18 from 12 – 3 p.m.

A Student Referrer Community Student referrals are one of the most important ways our alumni and friends can give back.

Because of that we consider our student referrers to be the cornerstone of our university.

Our newly launched Cornerstone Society is a community network that is a critical part of how talented professionals find their way to UWS programs.

Business partners help University of Western States thrive. Join students and staff in our new campus foyer for this unique tabling event to showcase your products, brand and values. All proceeds received by partnering vendors support the university’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.

More information and registration here.

Interested in this or future vendor fairs?

Contact Amy Lodholz, director of donor relations by emailing giving@uws.edu or calling 503-847-2574.

Special thanks to event sponsors: US Bank, Gatti Law and Oregon Chiropractic Association.

Space is limited! Only a few vendor spaces remain available. 

UWS Meetup Opportunities Wednesday, November 3 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Barleymash - San Diego, California UWS alumni relations team is visiting San Diego. This trip is an ideal time for us to also connect with our alumni and friends in the area from all programs and backgrounds. Please join us! We’ll chat informally in a small gathering where we can learn career updates from each other and share UWS-related news.

RSVPs are helpful as larger group sizes require reservations. Contact Amy Lodholz via email alodholz@uws.edu or text 541-968-3530. 

We are truly grateful for your student recommendations and to show our appreciation, all members of the Cornerstone Society are showcased in our campus foyer as well as at events like commencement ceremonies. Referrers will also be entered into a bonus appreciation prize drawing (awarded each February and August) for a $500 getaway gift card (choices include Airbnb.com, Expedia or Travelocity.com gift card). In addition, all referred students will receive a $50 gift card to the UWS store when they start classes.

The UWS Alumni Relations department recently held the first Cornerstone Society drawing, naming Ryan Hatch, 2009 UWS Doctor of Chiropractic alumni, as the first Cornerstone Society winner! Congratulations Ryan, thank you for supporting the university by connecting talented professionals to UWS programs.

Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about a UWS program? Simply submit their information here. To learn more about the Cornerstone Society and how to refer students, contact alumnirelations@uws.edu for more information. 

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Daniel Murphy, DC, DABCO, Named 2021 UWS Alumnus of the Year Daniel Murphy, DC, DABCO, has been named the 2021 University of Western States Alumnus of the Year. This distinction recognizes and honors the accomplishments of outstanding UWS graduates as they advance the science and art of integrated health care. Dr. Murphy’s professional and scholarly work has demonstrated exemplary leadership for the chiropractic profession, and reflects the core values of UWS – student focus, best practices, curiosity, inclusiveness, professionalism and whole-person health.

“Dr. Dan Murphy has been a leader in chiropractic practice and clinical education for more than four decades. He stays abreast of the rapidly-evolving developments in the sciences of chiropractic and nutrition, and teaches how to apply these advancements to help patients achieve their optimal potential.”

Dr. Murphy graduated magna cum laude from UWS. He has more than 40 years of clinical experience and earned his diplomat in

“It is truly an honor to be named the 2021 UWS Alumnus of the Year. My education at Western States opened my eyes to a world of never-ending possibilities for both academic and clinical

– Dr. Brimhall

chiropractic orthopedics. Dr. Murphy’s career exemplifies the UWS motto, “for the good of the patient.”

Dr. Murphy has been a part-time professor at Life Chiropractic College West for more than 30 years and has led more than 1,400 postgraduate continuing education seminars. From 2003-09 he served as the vice president of the International Chiropractic Association and was chosen by the organization as Chiropractor of the Year in 2009.

excellence, allowing me to create a career and life that has helped me to make a difference.”

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Dr. Murphy will be honored at the UWS Open House Reception on Saturday, April 23, 2022 on the UWS campus in Portland. An extended profile of Dr. Murphy will be featured in the 2021-22 UWS Annual Report coming this spring. 

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UWS is proud to introduce a new university overview video featuring our beautiful new campus! The marketing and communications team worked with Three Dog Films to produce the video this spring. Be on the lookout for the new video on the UWS social media channels and feel free to share.

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