Life University Staff Council Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 4

Around Campus: Chiropractic Sciences

By Dr. Lydia Dever

Chiropractic Sciences is one of three divisions within the
College of Chiropractic (CoC). Their offices are located
in CCE 161, near CCE 1 and 2. There are 57 faculty
members in Chiropractic Sciences. We proudly support
instructors from the Research, Business, Technique,
Analysis and Philosophy
portions of the curriculum.
We have a wonderful
administrative assistant,
Deidre DeLoach, who has
been with this division since
May 2001. She is there to
greet the students with a
kind smile and an attitude of
helpfulness no matter how
hectic things get. She also
is the backbone (pardon the pun) of the division and
provides support to ALL faculty who hold classes in the
CCE building.
We strive for excellence in teaching in the individual
classes, as well as holistically across all areas within
our division, integrating the skills and knowledge

necessary for patient care. We have internal testing
for all instructors involved in the technique portion of
the curriculum, and we coordinate with the analysis
folks to give the students a more consistent learning
experience. Most of the “Chiro Sci” faculty have been
cross-trained in at least three distinct areas, so each is
well aware of students’ current and future needs. We
strive to work closely with
the clinic doctors as well to
create a seamless transition
to the clinical phase of our
students’ education.
There is an abundance
of camaraderie, support
and creativity within Chiro
Sci. Positive attitude and
anticipation of needs are the
norm. This quarter we had
our first meet and greet for first quarter students. The
students were introduced to the faculty and learned
some of the nuances of navigating LIFE that are not
covered in Orientation or the Student Handbook.
We want our “kids” to be better than we are, so we
challenge them to demonstrate their maximum potential.

Thoughts on the FSDP Vitalism Program
with Dr. LaMarche

We (the Staff Newsletter team)
thoroughly enjoyed the Vitalism
presentation given by Dr. Gilles
LaMarche, VP for Professional
Relations, during the staff
development portion of the
Week 0 FSDP. We learned a
lot, and it was very pleasant
to listen to. Many of us shared
our feelings with the group and
interacted with Dr. LaMarche, but not everyone had the
chance to. We decided to seek out other staff members
who were positively impacted by his Vitalism program to
share with all of you. Here is what they had to say:

SHANNON LEE:

“I really enjoyed the FSDP Vitalism presentation. I
learned a lot, and the presentation confirmed my
previous knowledge about how important it is to
take care of your body. His testimony about his near
death experience and how he overcame his health
problems by undergoing regular chiropractic care
was enlightening. The presentation made me realize
that medical doctors and chiropractors need to work
together when treating patients.”

KARAYSA FRANZ:

“There was so many things I got out of the presentati on
from Dr. LaMarche when he spoke, almost like one on
one, about Vitalism. It was very motivating and to the
heart how he came from a personal aspect of his own
life to open our eyes to see what it means to have a
Vitalistic lifestyle. Although I understand more than the
average person about this topic having been born into a

chiropractic family, I still enjoy hearing and learning more
and more about it with a bigger variety of people who
have come into the lifestyle that this century is starting
to throw out when it is needed the most!”

DR. GENELLE HANEY:

“As a DC and a staff member, it was nice to be able to
hear the message of Vitalism again. Too often, I get
so caught up in what I am trying to teach my patients
that I forget to just sit back and listen to the message
myself. I enjoyed Dr. LaMarche’s presentation, and it
definitely reminded me of areas in which I can live a
more Vitalistic life.”

SYLVIA MARTIN:

“I must first start by saying that this speaker was
dynamic. I enjoyed every minute. The Vitalism
presentation that was given by Dr. LaMarche was very
inspiring. His personal stories about himself and his son
really moved me. It moved me in such a way that I have
changed my whole way of thinking about my own health
and the health of my daughter. I have such an influence
on her life. She will know everything that I know about
living a Vitalistic life. Chiropractic will always be a vital
part of my everyday existence. It is a way of life.”

BRIDGETTE MORRIS:

Dr. LaMarche’s Vitalism presentation was inspiring for
me because of the heartfelt personal testimony he
shared. His pure energy and joy was so rich to watch
and listen. Although living a Vitalistic lifestyle can be
an uphill climb, his message reminds me of its worth.
I once ran into him very early one morning, and he
stopped me in my tracks to introduce himself to me and
bid me to have a wonderful day. It was an example of
exactly what he is about. Thanks, Dr. LaMarche.

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July 12

Reptile Day

Image ID: 80818729
Copyright: Rob Hainer

Time: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Location: Fernbank Museum of
Natural History, Atlanta

Information: Come face-to-face
with live pythons, king snakes,
geckos, tortoises, monitors
and iguanas in presentations
about them on reptile day at
Fernbank. Interact with and learn
more about these unique and
ecologically important creatures.
Cost is included with admission
to the museum.
Website: http://www.
fernbankmuseum.org/calendarof-events/reptile-day-2014/

July 18 – 19

Scrapbook Expo
Time: TBA

Location: Gwinnett Center,
Duluth

Information: Scrapbookers
will find classes, vendors and
crop parties at the Scrapbook
Expo. Get creative and make
scrapbook archives of your
family pictures for long lasting
memories!
Website: http://www.
scrapbookexpo.com/AT-14/
Landing.asp

Tidbits: Things
you probably didn’t
know until now

The screw has been in use since
antiquity. The first wooden screws
were used for wine and oil presses.
The use of metal screws as
fasteners did not begin until the
1400s.
The Romans used pine wood tar
and beeswax as a waterproof
adhesive for shipbuilding.
The world’s first web server and
browser were both invented in 1990.

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