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University of Western States (UWS), located in Portland, Oregon, offers a world-class, integrated education to students and provides the community with an unsurpassed, natural approach to health and wellness.
Campus store hours and student commons area hours are changing for the rest of the quarter Library hours for pre-finals and finals week are extended Register for the AASP webinar with Dr. Robert Owens on Wednesday Congratulations to the winners of the community service scholarship Dr. Jan Neal Scholarship application deadline extended until Friday…
Jan Neal Scholarship due March 2 Congratulations to the UWS SACA Chapter who was awarded 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year Dr. Robert Owens is moderating a discussion titled "Consulting with Law Enforcement Populations: Practical Considerations for Applied Practitioners" on March 3 WellConnect services are available to UWS students…
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Halloran, 2020 Alumna of the Year Black History Month engagement list ideas in the Vitals Reminder about UWS Virtual Yoga Class on Wednesdays at 12:40pm Check out the student employment webpage for open positions
UWS Virtual Yoga Class on Wednesdays Congrats to the HNFM program alumni who took the most recent Certified Nutritionist Specialist exam SACA elections are on Tuesday, tune in to vote Reminder that myUWS has been upgraded and there is a new URL
myUWS has been upgraded and is now more user friendly Reminder that application fee for the Sports Medicine Master's program is waived through Friday Applications for the UWS community service and leadership scholarship are due Friday The tutoring schedule for winter quarter is now available. Check the full list of courses in the Vitals…
First ASB Advisory group meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Application fees for the Sports Medicine Masters program are waived through Feb. 5th. There is a link to the recording of the info session from last week. Call for additional blogs about at-home workout motivation tips and tricks Featured student position: student ana…
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Sports medicine info session on Tuesday – register via the link in Vitals VA Residency application closes January 29 The club meetings section in the Vitals has been updated. If you’re interested in joining a UWS club check out who is meeting regularly or connect with student services to learn about m…
Community service and leadership scholarship information Utilize the new Student Navigator Reminder to those students coming to campus – UWS is an allergy aware campus Upcoming info sessions for the UWS sports med, human nutrition and functional medicine, clinical mental health counseling and sport and performance psychology programs coming this we…
Library finals week has extended hours If you are wondering about campus hours during the quarter break check them out in the Vitals or on the UWS webpage Happy commencement week to the Class of 2020! Be sure to join in with us on Friday, December 18 for the Virtual Commencement ceremony.
Mindful eating space featured in scholarly journal Winter 2020 virtual commencement is on December 18th Foot levelers quarterly drawing is due by the end of the month Two featured student jobs: library student worker and student ambassador
Don’t forget to share a note on the UWS Wall of Gratitude Student Wellness Activity Reimbursement form is due on Friday Student Ambassador Job highlight There are two fellowship opportunities to keep an eye out on – the Chiropractic Research Fellowship Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Innovations in Musculoskeletal Pain Administration, Ana…
Campus closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday Library will close early on Wednesday – online services will be available again on Sunday UWS SACA Presents: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Quarter Boards trivia night on Monday the 23rd UWS Wall of Gratitude created by Student Services
Take a look at the new edition of the InTouch alumni and friends magazine! Connected Whole Health with Dr. Moreau currently has openings for 2 new interns next quarter Wellness activity fee reimbursement by Week 9 Join the ASB advisory group
WellConnect free resource is now available for students Please complete the student survey by November 13 Dr. Moreau is now accepting new patients in the clinic Students, be sure to enter the quarterly Foot Levelers drawing
Freedom of Speech resource page – take care of yourself this week and remember to be respectful if/when posting about the election Student Survey are going to be sent out on Monday, please make sure to complete it! Reminder that Alumni Recognition Award nominations are due Nov 8 SACA virtual membership drive this week…
New deadline for nominations for the Alumni of the Year Award is November 8 Be sure to check out the new Student Navigator webpage NBCE exam timing Library survey and treats Be sure to check out the fall 2020 doctor of chiropractic tutoring through student services
NBCE funding from Grad PLUS Peer-to-peer tutoring is available Alumni of the Year nominations due Nov. 2 World Congress of Women Chiropractors scholarship due October 31
Sports Med Masters Program info session on Tuesday Friday is the deadline for 2020 graduates to have their diploma and commencement information forms in Nominations for the Alumni Recognition Award are now open New study space on the campus located on the second floor on the south side
Welcome to fall term! Reminder about the COVID-19 exposure form – if you think you may have been exposed during break, please ensure you fill out the form Visit the business office webpage for all things tuition and business relations Free speech resource page MS in Sports Med info session Attention new clinic interns – submit pinning photos to com…
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UWS Mindfulness and Mental Health Podcast Ep 2: Whole Patient Care feat Dr. Joseph Brimhall
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Join Dr. Michelle Cox, Ami Brimhall, Erin Kunesh, and President of UWS Dr. Joseph Brimhall as they discuss what it means to treat the whole patient as well as how to approach all the various facets of health-care.By University of Western States
Library is open for extended hours NBCE scholarship essays due October 1 Federal work-study opportunity available in the business office Foot Levelers drawing – don’t forget to apply by the end of the month Good luck on finals!
This Tuesday join Dr. Mia Crupper for the Faculty Senate Presents Summer Botanicals Pre-finals extended library hours Tuesday through Friday September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month I-5 Bridge is closed September 12-20
Administrative support position open for students Reminder to save the date for the Faculty Senate Presents with Dr. Mia Crupper on September 8th National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Your Vote, Your Voice campaign Foot Levelers drawing and orthotics
Pre-finals and finals week extended library hours NBCE scholarly essay scholarship information – due October 1 Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Faculty Senate Presents talk on September 8 with Dr. Mia Crupper
SACA bingo this Wednesday Standard Process Scholarship NBCE scholarly essay scholarship
DC student focus groups results I-5 bridge closures around Portland/Vancouver SACA virtual BINGO fundraiser on August 19 Save the date for the next Faculty Senate Presents with Dr. Mia Crupper Spinal Tap special
Don't forget to register to vote! Election day is less than 100 days away Respect my 6 feet buttons available at the front desk Drop-in financial aid appointments available Be sure to check out the August diversity and inclusion events section of Vitals for links in ways to support Black-owned restaurant week and Women’s Equality Day Spinal Tap's C…
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UWS Mindfulness and Mental Health Podcast Ep 1: Seeking, Giving, and Receiving Help
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Welcome to the new UWS Mindfulness & Mental Health Podcast feat. Ami Brimhall and Dr. Michelle Cox. This episode dives deep into the role of mindfulness when it comes to seeking, giving, and receiving help in the world.By University of Western States
Friendly reminder that the summer 2020 term tuition is due on Friday, July 31 I-5 bridge closure Summer tutoring calendar is now live Spinal tap special is Raspberry Mint Tea
Please continue to read UWS emails, the facilities safety newsletter and the coronavirus resource page for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 August 15-16 Part I Boards August 19 SACA BINGO Fundraiser New chargers in the library Spinal tap special
Welcome to the new UWS campus! Hours are from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Clinic is open for the UWS community and outside patients. Open M-F 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Call 503-255-6771 to make an appointment Spinal Tap special: Irish Cream Rocky Butte Au Lait
Be sure to check out the UWS Facilities Safety emails each week to check out stay up-to-date about safety protocols, updated clinic information and summer term and spring lab completion information Don’t forget to change your password Information about Juneteenth Official UWS mascot unveiling Library hours Good luck on finals!…
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MMP Ep 8: How to find mindfulness within the currently shifting state of the world feat Dr. Michelle Cox
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Library service for pre-finals week The application for the students first emergency relief fund is now open – deadline to apply is June 12 Commuter declaration opens on June 8 Foot Levelers quarterly drawing open through the end of June
The Students First Emergency Relief Fund application is now open! There is a UWS employee community meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Congrats to two of our students who won the Foot Levelers drawing last quarter! Check out the UWS Mindfulness Podcast with Ami Brimhall. The last two episodes have featured Dr. Michelle Cox, Director of the UWS Clinical Me…
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MMP Ep 7: The Science of Memory and its Relationship to Social Media and Mindfulness feat Dr. Michelle Cox
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Faculty Senate Presents talk has been postponed. This Thursday and Friday will be the Students First Emergency Relief Fund Yard Sale. Updates regarding to the library opening up for summer term. The campus store still has free shipping for online orders during the month of May with the discount code “wemissyou0520” Mindful.org is offering 30 days f…
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MMP Ep 6: Instant Calming Sequence feat Dr. Michelle Cox
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Cox who is the director of clinical mental health counseling at UWS (https://www.uws.edu/profiles/michelle-j-cox). To help us through these unique and trying times during quarantine as well as for life in general, Dr. Cox shares with us a powerful tool to add to our mindfulness toolbox called the insta…
Reminder that the annual student feedback survey closes Friday, May 22. We encourage all students to participate in this survey, as it helps shape the UWS experience in meaningful ways. To all of our Canadian students, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit website is now live and accepting applications. Please follow the link in the Vitals to fill o…
Link to the recording of the doctor of chiropractic program Q&A is in Vitals – questions that went unanswered due to time running out have been added to the Coronavirus resource page. Please review and if you have any remaining questions, please contact the Office of the President. NBCE testing schedule and deadlines have been updated on their webs…
New facilities safety newsletter will include Coronavirus and facilities updates Deadline to complete mandatory diploma confirmation information is May 8th Zoom Q&A session for DC students is on May 5th Reminder that the campus store is offering free shipping this month with the code “wemissyou0520”
UWS Yoga club is hosting a virtual Zoom Yoga session Monday at 12:30! Open to all UWS students and staff Visitors to the campus are limited until June 14 to comply with the Oregon governors most recent executive order. Please complete the online request form for an in-person visit. The campus store is offering free domestic shipping on orders over …
The Portland Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods has put together a COVID-19 resources guide. Check it out and share with your neighbors to help our communities stay strong and connected during these times. We are disappointed to share that the June 2020 Commencement will be postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. Resources for both the library and…
Campus hours of operation have changed and student need to request for in-person services For updates, check-out the coronavirus resource page and connect with your ASB rep with questions DC students have access to an online resource guide to help with the transition to online learning SACA trivia on Wednesday! Follow UWS SACA on FaceBook for detai…
Welcome back to the Spring term! For all updates about the UWS response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Coronavirus resource page and keep an eye on updates via email If you need to request in-person service at the new UWS campus, you must contact the department you need to get in touch with and schedule an appointment. A link to the hom…
In this episode, Ami, Joe, and Caitlin (our new host of the weekly vitals) discuss mindfulness in regards to journaling: what the science says, different ways to journal, and other great nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy!By University of Western States
Lots of updates on UWS precautions as it pertains to COVID-19 The library will be open during finals week There will be no Breakfast Club food provided during finals Friday, March 20, more departments will be moving to the new campus Good luck with finals this week! Please be aware of your health and take care of yourselves! If there are further de…
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