WHITTIER -- Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), formerly Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), celebrated a year's worth of accomplishments in March. The theme of the celebration was "Salud - A Toast to Good Health and Quality Health Education."
"We had so much to celebrate," explained SCU President Dr. Reed Phillips. "There were so many people to honor for their dedication to the university, we decided to roll it up into one large party so our entire campus and the community could share in this success."
The day started with a 5K run and walk, plus a health fair, hosted on campus by the associated student body. Proceeds from the activities went to a local charity for brain-injured children.
In the afternoon, administration sponsored the jubilee at the campus Performing Arts Center, where over 200 staff, faculty, students and guests were entertained by a pre-event demonstration of Tai-Chi and traditional Chinese music - presented by the university's new College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Highlights of the hour and a half program included:
HAYWARD -- Nearly 300 people were on hand to attend the "Grand Premiere" for Life Chiropractic College West. The event, with an Academy Awards theme, celebrated the completion of the campus and welcomed its homecoming alumni. The college also expressed its gratitude for its president, Dr. Gerard Clum, for 20 years of service, and those contributing to the new campus.
Among the special guests were Dr. Sid Williams, president and founder of Life University, and his wife, Dr. Nell Williams. They and the other guests, dressed in formal wear, dined while black and white movies played on background screens, and danced to the Starduster Orchestra afterward. Beacons in the sky announced the premiere, complete with a red carpet, overhead marquee and limousine service.
Dr. Clum thanked the attendees for their roles in making the college a success.
"Your kindness, support, fellowship and friendship, over the years, means more to me and Cathy (Dr. Clum's wife) than you'll ever know," he said.
In an after-dinner speech Dr. Williams addressed the guests: "This evening is testament to Dr. Clum's commitment to chiropractic and to his family and friends."
Life West recently elected its new student council to serve their spring-thru-fall quarters. The electees are:
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