As we celebrate commencement and white coat ceremonies of 2021, I have been reflecting on the unique, remarkable year it has been. When the pandemic began, we didn’t know what to expect or when our daily activities would look “normal” again.
Around the world, museums capture the attention of millions of people each year. From aquariums and zoos to science centers and historical sites, museums have the unique ability to transport visitors to another time and place and immerse them in an educational experience. These cultural hotspots provide insight on specialized topics while showcasing tangible and […]
Dr. Sandra Lindsay becomes first person in U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19, ushering in a sense of hope after a devastating year. Dec. 14, 2020, was going to be a memorable day for Sandra Lindsay. As COVID-19 vaccines neared availability in the weeks prior, Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, MS, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, ’21, director of […]
In December 2020, ATSU-ASHS celebrated its 25-year anniversary. Faculty, staff, and alumni connected with one another online to learn more about the School, including its history and its plans for the future. The celebration started with Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH, dean of ATSU-ASHS, welcoming and thanking ATSU President Craig Phelps, DO, ’84; Norman […]
2020 tested sports in ways never before imagined. ATSU alumni made certain their teams were up to the challenge. Zeroes filled the scoreboard in Walt Disney World, and the Los Angeles Lakers were 2020 NBA champions. Two weeks later, a 97-mph fastball from Julio Urías blinked past Willy Adames, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won […]
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation, many ATSU programs made adjustments to their clinical rotations, shifting from hands-on, in-person labs to virtual simulations. As time went on, many students and faculty members were feeling burnt out on virtual simulations, which prompted two faculty members from ATSU-ASHS’ Occupational Therapy (OT) department to develop a unique […]
Founder’s Day in Kirksville, Missouri, is an event the University looks forward to every year. This past year, some changes were made to ensure the celebration took place in the safest way possible. Even though it may not have looked the same, it was important for ATSU to continue its annual tradition. Virtual Alumni Recognition […]
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s (ATSU-ASDOH) Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH, professor and assistant dean for research, was recently presented the Education Award by the Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA). “Dr. Ann Spolarich is most deserving of the 2021 Special Care Dentistry Association Education Award,” said Stephanie Munz, DDS, MS, […]
Featuring ATSU-ASHS Dean Ann Lee Burch, PT, EdD, MPH Diversity of ATSU faculty, staff, and students, including diversity of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, religion, gender, and ability, greatly enriches our living and working environments each day. Graduating healthcare professionals who come from vastly different trajectories and backgrounds will serve society at large and […]
Carl Whalen, DO, PhD, ’20, wanted to be just like his grandfather. Growing up, Dr. Whalen often witnessed his grandfather in action as the only physician in the small town of Bruce, Wisconsin. He was on call 24/7 as a general practitioner and surgeon. “I spent a lot of time at my grandparent’s house while […]