Spring is always an intense time on campus. It amazes me how much apprehension everyone feels – students, faculty and administrators all feel the pressure. The march toward the end of the academic year and graduation is a tradition that all academic institutions experience; the excitement and anticipation are especially evident among members of the graduating class.
Many students don’t realize when they choose Bastyr University they are choosing to be part of a community that will extend throughout their lifetime. Many have a difficult time envisioning the transition to alumni. They know they are no longer students, but the next classification is always hard to grasp.
It is our responsibility to make the transition from student to alumnus a positive and welcoming one. One of our new goals is to begin and build strong connections to students while they are on campus – simultaneously with the school as well as with alums. This model allows us to grow and retain the relationships as they make the transition from student to graduate. With that in mind, I am happy to introduce Ms. Laura Stevens who recently joined our team as a work-study student for the Alumni Association. Please spend some moments reading her letter below.
Sincerely,
Tom Bull
Director, Bastyr Alumni Association
IN THIS ISSUE:
Message from Future Alum
In The News
Make a lasting impression on Bastyr University
New Core Faculty Members Selected
Bastyr Alumni in the News
Events and Activities
Carey Gunn, ND, on setting up your practice
Herb and Food Fair
2008 BU Spring Luncheon
PCC Cooks on Bastyr Campus
Continuing Education and Bookstore Speakers Series
Alumni Outreach and Resources
Stay Connected
Alumni Tuition Benefit
Career/Employment Opportunities
MESSAGE FROM LAURA STEVENS, FUTURE ALUM
Dear Bastyr Alumni Community,
I am a second year ND student having made my way out to the Seattle area from New England. As long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a doctor, but because of my limited exposure to naturopathic medicine, I set my sights on allopathic medical school.
My own health struggles in high school and college led me to seek out naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, and drastically different nutrition and exercise regiments. Thanks to the support of many nurturing practitioners, I am not only the healthiest I have felt in my adult life (so far), but I also changed my life’s path and I am now enrolled in Bastyr’s dual track (ND/AOM) program. I couldn’t be happier.
Having come from a competitive pre-med undergraduate program at Brown University followed by a few years in academic research at Harvard’s Osher Institute for research in CAM, I never imagined that medical school could be so physically, emotionally, and spiritually supportive.
I am currently a member of Bastyr’s Student Council and I am also working in the Alumni Relations office with the new Alumni Director, Tom Bull. Having come from institutions with strong alumni networks, I would like to see Bastyr’s alumni network grow and change into one that is more supportive for both the alumni themselves, as well as the current students. You are a tremendous resource of experience and knowledge that can benefit the entire alumni community as well as future graduates like me and my classmates. Please be in touch, and let us know what we can do to develop greater resources and connections.
Sincerely,
Laura Stevens
Future Bastyr Alum ‘11
IN THE NEWS
Make a lasting impression on Bastyr University
When you buy a personalized brick for the Legacy Walk or a plant marker in our Medicinal Herb Garden, you support the future of the University while becoming a part of Bastyr University history.
Not only will your brick mark your place in the history of Bastyr University, your donation will also help future generations of students studying at Bastyr. More...
New Core Faculty Members Selected
Bastyr University selects seven new core faculty members to head departments, teach academic classes, and supervise clinical training. More...
Bastyr Alumni in the News...
Bastyr Alumnus elected to NCCAM: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine welcomes 6 new members, including Bastyr Alumnus Timothy C. Birdsall, ND, FABSO. More...
Bastyr nutrition alumni develop popular new nutrition bar. More...
Bastyr alumnus Peter D'Adamo discusses the GenoType Diet with Dr. Mehmet Oz on the XM radio show 'Oprah and Friends'. Listen...
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Carey Gunn, ND, talks on how to set up a small health care practice – Thursday, May 29. More...
Bastyr University 10th Annual Herb and Food Fair – Saturday May 31. More...
Stephen Sinatra, MD, to speak at 2008 Spring Luncheon – Wednesday, June 4. More...
PCC Cooks on Bastyr Campus with Katherine Oldfield: Bite of Baja – Saturday June 14. More...
PCC Cooks on Bastyr Campus with Carlie Bockelman: Elegant Northwest Salmon Dinner – Saturday, June 21. More...
Continuing Education Courses
The Bastyr Continuing Education department offers a number of courses that are of particular interest to our alumni. Upcoming classes include:
JUNE 2008
CranioSacral Therapy Seminar III (F8), June 6-8 More...
A variety of courses for professionals to expand their knowledge and skills are offered at Bastyr University. For additional information on the programs offered by the Continuing Education please select the following link: Course Calendar. Course Calendar...
Bastyr University Bookstore Speaker Series
Check out BU bookstore 'News and Events' for upcoming guest speakers and book promotions. Visit our online bookstore.
