The Buzz

Married

Debbie Lucas, Academic Coordinator and Interim Dean of Student Affairs, was married to Tom Busby on December 21, 2005.

Expecting

Jessica Strasser, Front Desk Enrollment Specialist, is expecting a baby girl in May, 2006.

Outstanding Staff Member Award

Nicole Kodis-Mercier, SCNM’s Clinical Records Coordinator, was honored with the “Outstanding Staff Member Award” by the Graduating Class of Winter 2005.

The Department of Nutrition Welcomes
Dr. Amy Whittington as Adjunct Professor

The Department of Nutrition welcomes Dr. Amy Whittington as Adjunct Professor. She will be teaching “Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle” in the Spring Quarter.

A Citrus Picking Fundraiser for NPAC

A citrus picking fundraiser for NPAC will take place on Saturday, February 25, from 9am-3pm at Cotton Lane Citrus in Surprise, AZ. Enjoy locally grown organic citrus and support efforts to spread the word about Naturopathic Medicine! Directions: I-10 West to Exit 124, Take Cotton Lane North to Waddell Rd. Head West on Waddell to 172nd Ave. You will see the grove and white fence and horses. 14014 N. 172nd Ave. For more info, email: M.Coats@scnm.edu.

New Employees

As of October 1, 2005

• Jessica Tran - Resident
• Jessica Mitchell - Resident
• Anesia Groves - Resident
• Melissa Dengler - Resident
• Nick Tkacenko – Medicinary Assistant
• Joshua Willets - Medicinary Assistant
• Jessica Rizo – Patient Services Representative
• Tajana Stojakovic – Patient Services Representative
• Chephtsybah Yisrael – Patient Services Representative
• Patti Bannon – Marketing & PR Specialist
• Warren Christensen – Network Administrator
• Ian Dawson – System Support Specialist
• Nancy Norman – Registrar
• Dawn Durga - Financial Aid/Front Desk Coordinator

Promotions

Dr. Patricia Gaines

Dr. Patricia Gaines has been promoted from a Temporary Assistant Professor to an Assistant Professor in the Division of Naturopathic Therapeutics. She will also serve as the Chair of the Department of Botanical Medicine. In the past year, Dr. Gaines has done wonderful work as an instructor and as a coordinator in the Department of Botanical Medicine as well as making many important contributions to the Medical Center.

Dr. Chris Spooner

Dr. Chris Spooner has been promoted from Second Year Post Doctoral Fellow in Environmental Medicine to Temporary Assistant Professor in the Division of Clinical Sciences, Department of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Spooner has put in great effort as an instructor and clinical faculty. He has worked diligently in research projects, even spearheading some of them.

Dr. Eric Udell

Dr. Eric Udell has been promoted from Second Year Homeopathy Fellow to an Assistant Professor in the Division of Naturopathic Therapeutics, Department of Homeopathy. Dr. Udell has completed his Fellowship in an exemplary manner and this promotion recognizes his accomplishments and contribution to the Homeopathy Department.

Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them all the very best in their new challenges.