It is with great pleasure that I bring back the Bastyr University Alumni eNews. I sincerely hope you benefit from and enjoy news from the Bastyr community.
In the short time since joining Bastyr University, I have discovered what many of you already know, Bastyr University is a “hidden jewel” in the field of higher education. For an institution that is considered “nontraditional”, the very traditional value of community support of our current students, faculty and staff is alive and well. I seek to extend a helping hand to you, our valued alumni. My goal is for Bastyr University to be part of your life today—and for you to share in the University's growing list of accomplishments.
With that in mind, this newsletter is designed to highlight upcoming events and programs at the University and to update you on the many exciting developments in our alumni community. Along with Alumni eNews, the Bastyr University website is a great tool that provides you with current information about important events, trends and discussions at our University.
I welcome your thoughts and opinions. The alumni program we create will only be as good as the ideas shared and acted upon. I hope you will stay in touch and I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event soon.
I look forward to our continued communications through Bastyr Alumni eNewsletters. Thank you for your support. Be well and, please, do keep in touch.
Sincerely,
Tom Bull
Director, Bastyr Alumni Association
IN THIS ISSUE:
In The News
Message from President Church
New Chief of Staff, Dr. David Odiorne
Board of Trustees Expanded
Events and Activities
Town Hall Series: Future of Health
Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention
Inaugural Bastyr University Research Conference
Continuing Education and Bookstore Speakers Series
Alumni Outreach and Resources
Stay Connected
Alumni Tuition Benefit
Alumni Helping Alumni
Career/Employment Opportunities
IN THE NEWS
Message from our President Read about Bastyr’s many accomplishments during 2007 in President Daniel Church’s recent message posted on our University website. Read President Church's message.
Bastyr University Names David Odiorne, MS, DC, Chief of Staff
We are pleased to welcome David Odiorne, MS, DC as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President. In his new position, Dr. Odiorne aims to develop and execute large-scale planning and growth for Bastyr University, as well as serve as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. Learn more about Dr. Odiorne.
Bastyr University Names King County Executive Ron Sims and Stephen G. Olswang to Board of Trustees
King County Executive Ron Sims and Stephen G. Olswang, PhD, former interim chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell, have been named to the Board of Trustees of Bastyr University. The new trustees are two of eight prominent community members named to the board in the last year and a half. Read the full press release on this exciting addition.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Bastyr University Co-Sponsors Future of Health Series With Town Hall
This series will explore a wide-range of emerging health issues-from global policy to personal health to complementary practices. The next events in the series are February 25 and April 28, 2008. Learn more.
Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Convention,
April 4 – 6, 2008, Vancouver, BC
Save the date for an alumni reception sponsored by the Bastyr Alumni Association Friday, April 4. More information to come soon! Learn more about the 2008 convention.
Save the Date! Inaugural Bastyr University Research Conference, April 25, 2008
An inaugural research conference will be held on the Bastyr University Campus on Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s conference theme is “Collaborative Research in CAM: Making Studies Relevant to Clinical Practice,” and it will feature presentations on collaborative research study results, challenges associated with research in natural medicine, and information on how to get involved in CAM research. If you’ve been wondering what the Bastyr University Research Center has been up to and you are interested in networking with other leading CAM researchers, plan to attend. To be put on a distribution list for more information, email nprep@bastyr.edu. Conference information will also be posted on the Bastyr University website in the coming weeks.
Continuing Education Courses
The Bastyr Continuing Education department offers a number of courses that are of particular interest to our alumni. Upcoming classes include:
Bastyr University Bookstore Speaker Series
Check out BU bookstore 'News and Events' for upcoming guest speakers and book promotions. Visit our online bookstore.
ALUMNI OUTREACH AND RESOURCES
Improving Communication is Top Priority for New Alumni Director From the Desk of Tom Bull:
The University is making a concerted effort to build stronger relationships with our alumni. Since I began my tenure as head of Bastyr University alumni relations during 2007, my focus has been on the updating our alumni database, which is vital to our communication. I have many ideas and much enthusiasm for providing support and resources to assist in practice development and keeping a positive connection to the University, and I look forward to working with you in the months ahead. At this time, I hope you will find the links below useful.
Alumni Helping Alumni
Doctors Gathering: July 18-21, 2008 in Vermont
Attend an informal long weekend with your colleagues this summer.
Recreate, rest, rejuvenate, renew, network, learn, enjoy. Bring some old friends and make new ones. Sit around the campfire beneath the starry sky. Families and friends are welcome. Group activities and events. Or come for the day. Free.
Please visit www.baldmountainretreat.com for more information and/or contact drdavid@baldmountainretreat.com, or call 802-659-4347.
