What's Happening

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New Tables in every class room! Incase you haven’t noticed Student Council has now equipped every class room with a Pelvic Bench. Teachers no longer have to remove tables from the ALS rooms to demonstrate in class. We have now purchased a total of 20 tables for you the students, with the purchase of 12 tables at the start of this quarter.

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Student council has gotten the chairs in the smaller classrooms in building two replaced per the request of the student body. This is yet again another time student council has come through for the needs of the student body.

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You are cordially invited to attend an All-campus Assembly by U.S. Army Brigadier General Becky Halstead (Ret.), Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 1:30 p.m. This assembly will be held in Room 1207; overflow simulcast will be in Room 1209.

Gen. Halstad is the first female graduate of West Point promoted to the position of Brigadier General and the first female in U.S. history to command in combat at the strategic level as part of the Combat Theater of Iraq. She has served 27 years in the U.S. Army, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Gen. Halstead is the spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and is an advocate for inclusion of chiropractic care in the military. 

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SABCA is having a Barbecue Fundraiser this Wednesday, July 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. between buildings 1 and 2. Enjoy hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs, chips, side and a drink for only $5. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Clinic Abroad.

Chirogames 2010 General Info Meeting. Will be held July 28th 1:30 & 4:30 pm in Room 1207. If you plan on participating in Chirogames make sure you get to this meeting!

Another Student Council Chapter Closed. If you see any of our previous Executive Council (EC) men and women roaming the halls, make sure you thank them for the year they served on behalf your wants and needs. But as always with every closed chapter a new one begins, the new EC has a big year a head of them give them your support and as always we are hear to represent you.

The remodeling will address feedback from students and employees and allow for more streamlined Clinic operations. The work will accommodate growth and position the Clinic to better meet the educational needs of students and the increasing demand for chiropractic health care, bringing the Clinic facilities in line with standards for all Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. With the completion of this project the Clinic will have a more efficient design, which will enhance Palmer's dedication to providing the best in chiropractic care to its patients.  

General Information 

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Summer 2010 Tutoring Schedule

Biochemistry—Mondays and Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m., Room 2173, and Thursdays, 4:30-6:20 p.m., Room 2173

Care 2—Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 2223

Neuroanatomy—Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Room 2245

Q4 Chest & Abdomen—Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Room 2271, and Wednesdays from
8:30-11:20 a.m., Room 2255

The tutoring schedule is also posted on WebCT on the Student Union Tutoring Learning Module.

Java City hours are now Monday through Thursday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and Fridays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.  Java Express hours are now Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

To conveniently serve you around the clock, Palmer College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status. You can obtain an official Enrollment Verification Certificate at any time via:  www.studentclearinghouse.org

Click on the “Students” tab.

Click on “Enrollment Verify,” and then click “Credit Card Purchase.” There is a $2.50 fee per certificate, which you can charge to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card.

Print your Enrollment Verification Certificate.

This Enrollment Verification Certificate can be presented to health insurance agencies, housing authorities, consumer product companies, banks, etc., when asked to provide official evidence of enrollment at Palmer College.

Direct Deposit reminder: Students receiving refund checks may sign up to have their money deposited directly into a checking or savings account of their choice. By completing and returning the Direct Deposit Authorization Agreement to the “Student Administrative Services Office,” refunds will be automatically credited to the specified checking or savings account. Confirmation of the deposit will be sent to the student’s Palmer e-mail address. Students may also access the form on WebCT by going to https://cms.palmer.edu and choosing “Student Union,” “Learning Modules” and “Registrar/forms.”

The Electrodiagnosis Certificate Program is now offered on campus. For further information or to register, call (800) 452-5032 or Ext. 5715.

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Scholarships

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Scholarships 

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The Dr. James A Glisson Gift Scholarship Fund (one will be awarded in the Fall Quarter)
To apply, you must be a full-time student in good standing and be enrolled in 2nd quarter or higher. Please submit with your application an essay that demonstrates your involvement in the political process and public relations for chiropractic through college or community activities while enrolled at Palmer College, Florida Campus, or during undergraduate education and also why it is important to be involved. This is a one-time scholarship; previous recipients are ineligible. The deadline date is Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, on or before 1 p.m.--no exceptions.

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Edgar Cloud Research Scholarship (one will be awarded in the Fall Quarter)
To apply, you must be a full-time student in good standing and a Master’s student who has recently completed or working on a research project. The deadline date is Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, on or before 1 p.m.--no exceptions.

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Miracles for Military Scholarship (multiple scholarships will be awarded in the FallQuarter)
To apply, you must be a full time student in good standing with U.S. Veteran status and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Financial need will be the primary consideration in the selection process. You must provide a copy of your DD214 with your application as well as prepare a brief statement: “In a few sentences, describe what this award will mean to you, how it will benefit you, as well as when and where you served in the military.” The deadline date is Friday, Sept. 3, on or before 1 p.m.--no exceptions.

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Dr. Frank Farkas Gift Scholarship is now available.
To apply, you must be a full-time student in good standing and enrolled in the 2nd quarter or higher. A short essay is to be submitted with the application demonstrating your involvement in the political process and public relations for chiropractic through college or community activities while enrolled at Palmer College’s Florida Campus, or during undergraduate education, and also why it is important to be involved. This is a one-time scholarship;, previous recipients are ineligible. The deadline is 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010; no exceptions.  

Downloadable scholarship applications can be found at http://www.palmer.edu/media/cms/files/Pages/Admissions/Financial_Aid_and_Scholarships/ScholarshipApplicationForm.pdf

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Other scholarships available

The State of Alabama Chiropractic Scholarship Program

The Chippewa Valley Chiropractic Alliance 2010

NCMIC Scholarship

Please stop by the Financial Planning Office for more information and applications.  

Employment Opportunities

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Workstudy position available in the Registrar’s Office.  Applicants must be available to work a minimum of five hours per week. Please contact Jenny Walsh at Jennifer.walsh@palmer.edu or stop by the front desk in Building One, Suite 1103.

A tutor is needed for Neuro Anatomy. The position pays $15 hour. For further details, see Student Services.   

Immediate openings for Workstudy positions for the Off Site program
Duties include assisting the field clinician with transporting of records and equipment. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. This position is ideal for those Q11-Q13 interns who will be available all day. Contact clinic administration. 

Workstudy positions for lab assistants in the Anatomy Lab are available for this quarter. The position requires a commitment of twice a week. Please contact Sadie McConner, D.P.M., at Ext. 2788 or sadie.mcconner@palmer.edu. 

Tutoring Schedule for Spring 102:   

Care 2: Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 2223 and Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 1107

Biochemistry: Mondays and Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Room 2173

The tutoring schedule is also posted on WebCT; see “Student Unions, Learning Modules, Tutoring.”