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Bastyr News |
Issue # 35 |
April 2009 |
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Welcome to Bastyr News!
Bastyr University can help you lead "the good life" this spring and beyond. Our on-campus community education courses in May teach you to create a wildlife habitat in your backyard, mix essential oils for stress relief and understand the secrets of a rejuvenating massage. Appropriately, we're also hosting a conversation series with accomplished Bastyr faculty discussing what it means to live well. In our alumni spotlight, meet a recent exercise science and wellness grad who's using her degree to live out her passion as a triathlon coach. Be it through our new oncology clinic, our unique health psychology program, or an on-campus herb fair, Bastyr is committed to helping others live happily, healthfully and well. Join us.
In health,
Jordan Lindstrom, Editor
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FEATURES
New Oncology Center Offers Complementary Cancer Treatments
Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC) provides comprehensive outpatient support and care to those with cancer. For a deeper look into how BIORC functions, what patients can expect when they visit and the types of therapies offered, meet three of the clinic's primary practitioners.
Alumni Spotlight: Triathlete Turning Passion into Coaching Career
As a teen, Michelle Ohlson was a top endurance athlete. Now, as a recent graduate of Bastyr's Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness program, she's translating that passion into a career as a coach to other top endurance athletes. Learn more about Ohlson and her budding career as a triathlon coach and trainer.
Program Spotlight: Health Psychology Program Delves Into Mind-Body Connections
An active lifestyle is important for many reasons, but did you know it has been shown to stave off dementia in older, at-risk adults? Bastyr University's health psychology bachelor's degree completion program teaches students to understand such mind-body connections. The program's innovative curriculum is designed to blend the study of psychology with health and the healing arts. The degree also provides a solid foundation for pursuing both professional studies and graduate degrees in psychology and medicine. Learn more about Bastyr's health psychology program.
Recipe: Braised Fennel Pleases Even the Most Discerning Palates
Fennel, a native Mediterranean plant used widely in culinary traditions around the world, has shown a knack for calming even the most inconsolable of infants. That it would please the palates of adults, therefore, is no great surprise. Check out this recipe for braised fennel from one of our alumni's cookbooks, Charles Rosenberg's Kitchen to Yours. Fennel is readily available at most grocery stores on the West Coast and, when cooked, becomes sweet and has a meaty texture. Try this side dish with whole-wheat pasta and salmon and bring smiles to the faces of everyone at your table — children and adults alike.
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UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Bastyr Breaking Ground on New Student Housing Project
Bastyr is pleased to announce it will soon break ground on new eco-friendly, on-campus student housing. The 11 cottage-style residences will accommodate up to 132 students and be ready for occupancy in the summer of 2010. Designed to fit into the campus' natural environment, the LEED-certified housing will help Bastyr minimize the number of commutes to campus, reduce pollution and traffic on local roads, and enhance the sense of community at the University. We are holding a special groundbreaking ceremony on May 8 to mark the start of construction.
Secure Your Future at Upcoming Admissions Events
One way to create a good life: be passionate about your career. Get started on a rewarding career by attending one of our upcoming Bastyr University admissions events. On Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. learn more about becoming a sought-after practitioner in today's integrative medical environment at our Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Information Session. On Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. receive first-hand information about our wide range of undergraduate programs, the application process, financial aid and more at our Undergraduate Programs Information Session. Planning to apply for one of our master's-level nutrition programs? On May 28, we will walk you through the application process at an application tutorial for our graduate nutrition programs. If you've considered becoming a naturopathic doctor, find out more about this field and Bastyr's exceptional program at "Bastyr Experience" on Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You'll have a chance to sit in on classes, tour the campus and get all your questions answered.
Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts
Join us for "Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts" — a free, informal lecture series with Bastyr University's accomplished faculty. Each interactive conversation is hosted at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle and features a question and answer period. Come learn and discuss what it means to live in health and happiness. Events are:
- May 9 from 1-2 p.m. with Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD, discussing "Motivating Children to Eat Healthy"
- May 30 from 1-2 p.m. with Dan Rosen, PhD, discussing "Living with Purpose: The Role of Attention in Creating Optimal Health"
- June 13 from 1-2 p.m. with Cristen Harris, PhD, RD, discussing "Tips for Mindful Eating"
The lecture series is a complement to "The Good Life: Books for Better Living" series, a year-long succession of moderated conversations with notable authors about what it means to live well. Upcoming events in the series are May 7 with Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life author Winifred Gallagher, May 21 with Mariel Hemingway , and June 25 with Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer author Novella Carpenter.
A Family (af)Fair: Bastyr's 11th Annual Herb and Food Fair
Bastyr's annual Herb and Food Fair typically draws more than 3,000 visitors to the University's 51-acre campus for free garden tours, talks by a variety of herb and nutrition experts, cooking demonstrations, workshops, arts and crafts activities for children, and live musical entertainment. True to its theme of "Sustainable Nutrition and Healing," this year's event on June 6 is keynoted by two nationally known herb and food speakers. Learn more about Bastyr's 11th annual Herb and Food Fair.
Save the Date: Spring Community and Continuing Ed Classes
Spring is a time for new beginnings and a return to outdoor activities. To that end, Bastyr University's Certificate, Community and Continuing Education Department is offering several opportunities to learn a new skill, get outdoors or deepen your understanding of health. Get up, out and involved with the help of Bastyr's courses, including:
Bastyr also offers a variety of courses for professionals to expand their knowledge and skills. Upcoming continuing education courses include:
Take Advantage of Bastyr's Wedding Chapel and Conference Spaces
Did you know Bastyr offers a variety of campus spaces — meeting rooms, overnight guest rooms and a University chapel — for rental? The chapel is known worldwide for its fine acoustics and is available for musical recording and weddings. Bastyr also offers a catering service that dishes up superb vegetarian buffet-style meals. Learn more about the many resources Bastyr's Department of Conference Services has to offer. |
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NATURAL HEALTH NEWS
Be Heard on the Nation's New Health Care Plan
"This time, there is no debate about whether all Americans should have quality, affordable health care — the only question is, how?" President Barack Obama said recently of the biggest hurdle his administration faces in overhauling America's health care system. Encouragingly, Obama has said disease prevention and management will be one of the cornerstones of the plan. One option being discussed is requiring employers to cover preventive services. Even more promising, his administration wants to know what Americans think should be done. Don't miss your opportunity to be heard on the importance of including natural medicine in the plan. Learn more about the new administration's proposals and the role natural medicine can play in reforming health care.
Featured Book: Mindfulness Centered Therapies: An Integrated Approach
Mindfulness Centered Therapies: An Integrated Approach is a practical guide to learning to cultivate "mindfulness" for counseling, healing and personal growth. The book also instructs practitioners on how to combine "mindfulness centered therapies" with other cognitive, narrative and experiential counseling methods. Notably, the book's authors, Carol Ladas-Gaskin and David Cole, will present a free talk and mini-workshop on understanding and using mindfulness for counseling, healing and personal growth on Thursday, May 7, at the Bastyr University auditorium. Find this book
at the Bastyr Bookstore or learn more about this on-campus event.
Smart Strategies to Eat Well and Spend Less
Do rising food prices and shrinking household finances have you feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Local food expert Judith Dern offers advice on developing a new approach to food shopping. A few of the tactics she encourages: prepare more meals from scratch, shop the perimeter, buy "bone-in" chicken and buy fresh fruit in bulk. Read more about smart strategies for enjoying a healthy diet while maintaining a healthy bank balance.
New Source of Pain Relief Found in Pesky Plant
Kudzu root, commonly known as an invasive Asian weed that incurs millions in lost cropland and control costs in the U.S. annually, is reinventing itself as a pain reliever. The vine-like plant is now giving hope to people suffering from a debilitating type of headache known as a "cluster" headache. A recent survey found 69 percent of cluster headache sufferers experienced a decrease in the intensity of the attacks while taking kudzu. Learn more about this study and the pain-relieving properties of kudzu.
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