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LIFE UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Training for Life

A Passion for Leadership

PRESIDENT’S letter

Greetings LIFE Alumni!

The Fall issue of Your Extraordinary LIFE is always one of my favorites – and not just because it features The President’s Report (pgs. 9-16), in which I get to give you the latest update on all Life University’s incredible accomplishments from the past year, and give you a sneak peek at some of the goals we’ve set our sights on for the year ahead.

Maybe I look forward to it because, despite the fact that Life University operates on a year-round quarter system, the onset of September still triggers that “back-to-school” feeling for me; the thrill of summer vacation fading to be replaced by the excitement of seeing friends and favorite teachers again, of packing a book bag with fresh notebooks, pencils and a new lunchbox (or, as is more the case at LIFE these days – with an iPad, smartphone and maybe some organic, gluten-free nutrition bars and a pair of sneakers for hitting the running trails later).

As the air cools and our community finds more and more reasons to linger outside in the beautiful Fall weather between classes and meetings, I am reminded of how grateful I am that, for me, going “back to school” means going back to LIFE. It means going back to the most progressive, socially conscious, vitalistic health sciences university in the world; a place where students are just as excited to start classes again as they were when they were taking the school bus instead of the Campus Shuttle, and where the faculty, staff and the rest of the LIFE community shares in that excitement every day.

We’re particularly excited about this Fall season, because it marked the debut of our brand new, Fall Continuing Education (CE) Program. This program,

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We’re particularly excited about this Fall season, because it marked the debut of our brand new, Fall Continuing Education (CE) Program.

unprecedented in the chiropractic world, combines online credit hours with an on-campus discussion hour and a full menu of supplementary activities to make your visit to Life University complete.

This year, we also chose to offer full CE credit for free to the first 900 Doctors of Chiropractic all across the nation who registered to attend. All in all, we hosted more than 1,100 DCs as they headed “back to school” Sept. 28-Oct. 2. A recap of our 2011 Fall CE Event can be found on pages 6 and 7.

If you haven’t experienced that “back to school” feeling in a few years, I encourage you to consider our Fall CE Program for 2012, scheduled for next Sept. 26-30. If this year’s program was any indication of its future success, you’ll want to register early to ensure your spot on the roster for next year.

As an Alumnus, Life University will always be “your school.” Whether it’s for a CE event; a LIFE Rugby game (our No. 2 and No. 4 in the nation Super League and Premier Division teams just kicked off another world-class season); to reconnect with old friends and favorite professors (many of whom are still teaching right here); or just to take in the excitement of another Quarter starting up, all of us will always welcome all of you “back to school” and “back to LIFE.” I hope to see you soon.

Yours in Chiropractic,

Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. President

2011 Your Extraordinary LIFE The Alumni Magazine of Life University

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FEATURES

4 Back in the Game A career-ending sports injury helped LIFE instructor and D.C. student Ben Cowin discover a new calling.

6 Fall CE Event More than 1,100 doctors converged on LIFE’s campus for four days of learning, fellowship and reconnecting.

9 President’s Report 2011 Serving Lasting Purpose; University Highlights; Donor Profiles; Statement of Financial Position; LIFE Donors List

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17 Leading by Example LIFE student Brett Kubricht brings his passion for leadership to the community.

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Around Campus: What’s New at LIFE? Drs. Sid and Nell Williams honored at Founders Day; NHL player comes to LIFE; LIFE partners with GLAC; LIFE on the lists

Athletics LIFE athletes give back; Ruggers named to 2011 World Cup Team; Celebrating 20 years of LIFE basketball

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Undergraduate News What’s happening in the College of Undergraduate Studies

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Class Notes Alumni Update LIFE on the road; Real World: DCs; Reunion Giving Program launches; Alumni night at the Braves

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What’s New at Drs. Sid and Nell Williams honored at Founders Day Celebration

NHL superstar Sidney Crosby comes to LIFE

On Thursday, July 21, Dr. Sid E. Williams and his wife Dr. Nell K. Williams were honored on campus as part of a day celebrating LIFE’s founders. In attendance were approximately 450 DCs who are members of Dynamic Essentials, along with LIFEforce Doctors, LIFE alumni, students, faculty and staff. The Williamses were honored during these ceremonies for their contributions to Life University and the profession as a whole:

National Hockey League (NHL) megastar Sidney Crosby recently visited Life University to receive care for concussion and concussion-related symptoms, which kept him out of the 2011 NHL playoffs and threaten his long-term career.

Dr. Frederick Carrick, distinguished professor of neurology at Life University, serves as the consultant specialist in the diagnosis and care of Crosby in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ team of doctors. Crosby was referred to Dr. Carrick, who attended him at Life University’s Brain and Vestibular Laboratory. Crosby spent one week in the University lab and reported significant improvement in his status at a recent press conference hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr. Carrick was seated beside Crosby at the press conference and discussed Crosby’s neurological status and the role of Life University in caring for brain injuries through its research and clinical efforts.

The Research Laboratory at LIFE is unique and maintains an ability to measure brain-based, whole body responses with multiple instruments, including computerized dynamic posturography and visual electronystagmography. The

Drs. Sid and Nell Williams were recently honored by the LIFE community.

The student library was re-dedicated as the Drs. Sid E. and Nell K. Williams Library, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the front steps.

The Research Center was renamed the Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research, which included distribution of archived documentation of the Chiropractic Research Journal, a quarterly, peer-reviewed research publication founded by Dr. Williams in 1988.

A plaque was unveiled in Celebration Plaza honoring Dr. Sid Williams’ life and contributions to Chiropractic. Dr. Williams’ plaque resides next to two other pillars of Chiropractic, D.D. and B.J. Palmer.

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ star Sidney Crosby (center) received care at LIFE.

laboratory also has one of the only full body gyroscope rotational devises in the world, called the GyroStim.® Subjects can be placed in an infinite combination of multiple-axis rotations that are specific to activation of the brain and vestibulospinal system. This technology is one of the many tools in the Life University lab used in caring for vestibular-type concussions, such as those suffered by Crosby.

LIFE has more neurology diplomates on staff than any other institution with an accredited Doctor of Chiropractic educational program. These faculty members serve as educators who also comprise an integral clinical team that serves the global community as specialists in neurological syndromes.

They have an expertise in applications that do not include drugs or surgery, and they coordinate testing and care in the University Brain and Vestibular Laboratory. Life University maintains the confidentiality of all patients seen in its clinical facilities. This is especially important when prominent athletes and other celebrities are referred to the Institution and desire privacy during care and recovery.

LIFE partners with the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup Life University partnered with the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup (GLAC) as it returned for its 26th year of conservation, education and preservation benefiting the Lake Allatoona watershed. The 2011 all-volunteer trash cleanup was held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. A postcleanup picnic for all volunteers followed at Lake Allatoona’s Riverside Park, featuring free food (served on eco-friendly diningware donated by LIFE), entertainment, giveaways, informational booths and a DJ.

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One of the oldest conservation cleanups in the U.S., the GLAC draws thousands of volunteers each year to collect and dispose of tons of trash scattered along more than 250 miles of Georgia’s Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth shorelines. The debris, which ranges from bottles and cans to tires and fishing gear (there’s even a yearly contest for the strangest item collected) is exposed when the Army Corps of Engineers lowers water levels by 17 feet in preparation for storm season.

The LIFE Marketing and Communications Department worked closely with GLAC to publicize the event and garner support for the cleanup. “The cleanup is not just a community service event,” says LIFE Communications Coordinator Molly Dickinson. “It’s an event that serves an entire eco-system and an entire watershed literally from the ground up. LIFE is honored to partner with a group and a cause that so clearly aligns with our philosophies of vitalistic living and Lasting Purpose.”

LIFE on the lists Life University has been honored in the past few months by several respected names in educational news. U.S. News & World Report ranked Life University number five in the nation for affordable private school tuition, Diversity Issues in Education listed Life University among the top 40 degree-producing universities for minority students, and The Chronicle of Higher Education named LIFE the sixth fastest-growing private nonprofit master’s program in the U.S. Life University is especially proud of these achievements, as they reflect significant progress toward one of our Strategic Initiatives: To break into the U.S. News & World Report overall rankings for top colleges and universities in the U.S., and otherwise gain recognition as a top educational institution on the national stage.

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LIFE athletes give back Over the past several months, Life University’s athletes have been serving on and off the field by donating their time and talents to help give back to their campus community and beyond.

At the start of Summer Quarter, instead of attending their usual strength and conditioning workout, the Running Eagles basketball team assisted new students with moving in and locating various departments on campus. The team worked vigorously throughout the morning unloading cars packed with new students’ must-haves.

In June, Life University’s men’s basketball team volunteered with the Marietta Kiwanis Club’s eighth annual Soap Box Derby at Marietta High School. The team helped load the soap box cars onto trailers at the finish line and cheered for participants during the races.

In August, LIFE basketball, hockey and rugby players, as well as some of the coaches and trainers, spent the day renovating a family center and building a playground for children and mothers involved with the Mothers Making a Change program. This program is for mothers with previous substance abuse problems who have made positive changes in their lives.

“LIFE is such a great community partner and we are blessed to have several of [its community members] in our Kiwanis Club,” says Bobby Tharpe, Kiwanis Club of Marietta board member. “I really enjoyed talking with several of the [studentathletes]. They all had really great attitudes.”

LIFE wishes to thank and to congratulate its players, coaches and trainers for exemplifying Lasting Purpose in the community.

Three LIFE ruggers represent Team USA at the Rugby World Cup Congratulations to LIFE’s own Pat Danahy, Paul Emerick and Phil Thiel, who were given the honor of playing for the U.S. National Team in the Rugby World Cup, held in New Zealand in September and October. Having three LIFE players on the team was quite an accomplishment, as no other club or college had that many players named to the team. Team USA was unable to advance out of “group play” and into the knock-out rounds, as expected. However, we earned a victory over Russia and gave world powerhouse Ireland a scare. The game against Ireland was very emotional for all U.S. players because it took place on Sept. 11. Life University’s Paul Emerick scored a try on the last play of the game, much to the delight of the crowd and his teammates.

LIFE basketball celebrates 20 years Life University Basketball is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season. In that time, we have produced three national championships (1997, 1999 and 2000), nine conference championships and 25 All-Americans. The Running Eagles have also averaged 26 wins per season, and have been invited to the national championship tournament 12 times in 14 years. This sustained excellence started with the 1991-1992 team, which we honored this year on Nov. 12. For a complete schedule of basketball games and to keep up with Life University Athletics, visit www.LIFERunningEagles.com.

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Back in the Game How LIFE instructor and D.C. student Ben Cowin turned a career-ending sports injury into not one, but two careers in sports medicine

BY JEN LESSHAFFT

Ben Cowin was just a junior in high school when he heard the words any aspiring athlete dreads to hear his or her doctor utter after an injury––“Sorry, son. Your days as an athlete are over.”

Having played baseball since he could walk, Cowin spent most of his childhood on the field. In short order, Cowin added wrestling to his athletics resume. He excelled in both sports and was on track to earn college scholarships. But after dislocating his shoulder more than 10 times in a two-week period while wrestling, Cowin tore his rotator cuff. The damage was so severe, his doctor told him surgery was his only option.

Cowin immediately had surgery to repair the shoulder, but the damage had already been done––he could never play his beloved sports competitively again.

Rather than let the inability to play keep him from reaching his ultimate goal of becoming a professional athlete, Cowin chose to be proactive. He became an athletic trainer while he was still in high school.

“I still wanted to be part of the team,” said Cowin. “Since I could no longer play and wanted to be involved in athletics despite my injury, I saw athletic training as a great opportunity to stay involved with my passion.”

Working with his high school teams, he developed a new passion for athletic training. He was able to help his former teammates prevent and recover from their injuries, so that––unlike Cowin–– they would never have to hear those

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dreaded words that signaled the end of a promising athletic career.

During Cowin’s four years as an undergraduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma, he got a job working in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a student athletic trainer for the Texas Rangers AAA team, the Oklahoma Redhawks. His love for athletic training skyrocketed after working with professional athletes.

With plans to become an orthopedist, Cowin enrolled in medical school at Texas Tech University, but eventually dropped out to continue to pursue his true passion of athletic training. He packed his

where he worked as an athletic trainer.

He retired one year after the Cardinals won the World Series in 2006.

“Being able to work in professional baseball with the Rangers and the Cardinals was an incredible experience. Even though I couldn’t play anymore, the thrill was still there every time I stepped onto the field.”

Cowin has been a part of several championship-contending programs. In addition to his work with the Cardinals, he worked with the Big 12 conference and the University of Oklahoma during their championship game in the 2005 Orange Bowl in Miami.

“To me, it’s figuring out what’s that driving passion and figuring out what we need to do to get the job done. I use passion as a motivator.” — BEN COWIN bags and wound up at Indiana State University, where he went on to earn his master’s degree in advanced athletic training with an emphasis on analytical biomechanics. In addition to his coursework, Cowin spent a year as the athletic trainer for the baseball team at the university.

Coming out of his master’s program, Cowin received several job offers from the likes of MLB and the U.S. Olympic Committee. His enduring love for baseball led him to the St. Louis Cardinals,

Although he had enjoyed working as an athletic trainer since his high school days, by 2007 Cowin was ready for something different. He knew about Chiropractic and the benefits of regular care, and after talking with chiropractor and fellow athletic trainer, Chris Fox, D.C. (LIFE ’00), Cowin decided to pursue a second career in Chiropractic.

“The decision to become a chiropractor came easy to me,” says Cowin. “I knew I wanted to help people.”

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Fox referred Cowin to his own alma mater, Life University. With Fox’s help, Cowin set up meetings with LIFE’s Director of International Programs and the Life University Sport Science Institute (LUSSI), John Downes, D.C., to discuss the opportunity of teaching and attending school simultaneously. Soon, Cowin was enrolled in his first class in the D.C. program and teaching classes in the Sport Health Science program at LIFE. Cowin currently teaches Physical Therapy labs and Sport Injury Management classes. He has also taught Kinesiology and Biomechanics, as well as Introduction to Sport Health Science–– all while attending school to become a chiropractor.

Although he had officially retired from being an athletic trainer, Cowin wound up working with LIFE’s rugby team, eventually overseeing sports medicine for the rugby program. He worked two full seasons of rugby here at LIFE, and by the middle of the second season he started working with the U.S. Junior National Rugby Team as their medical coordinator. He no longer works for LIFE rugby, but still trains some of our student athletes representing LIFE on the U.S. National Teams.

Not only is Cowin teaching and attending classes at LIFE, he also works on a sports medicine team that handles high-profile sporting events in the Atlanta area. This team of MDs, DCs, massage therapists and athletic trainers specializes in high-end conservative sports medicine with one goal in mind–– to extend the athletes’ seasons.

“This job gives me the opportunity to be the link between straight homeopathic and straight allopathic care. I got into Chiropractic to be the bridge between the two.”

Working with high-performance athletes can be challenging, yet rewarding.

The drive and determination to win motivates athletes in all that they do. Cowin is able to use this passion to help them

get well off the field in addition to getting faster, stronger and better on the field.

“I have to find what motivates each person and treat them with that in mind,” Cowin said. “To me, it’s figuring out what’s that driving passion and figuring out what we need to do to get the job done. I use passion as a motivator.”

Working directly with sports chiropractor Josh Glass (LIFE ’01) as part of LIFE’s P.E.A.K. externship program, Cowin is continuing to gain valuable experience working and training with elite athletes.

Although Cowin has been offered positions all across the globe after he graduates from the D.C. program in December, he will be making the trek from Marietta to Breckenridge, Colo., where he’ll be working with USA Snowboarding and other professional skiers and snowboarders as a chiropractor and athletic trainer. He’s concurrently seeking a position within USA Track & Field as a chiropractor and athletic trainer as well.

Even though he is excited to start his new role within the professional snowboarding community, he is even more excited to be able to spend more time with his children who already live in Colorado. His two kids, Jake, 4, and Payton, 2, are his motivation for everything he does and he looks forward to being able to spend more time with them.

“First thing on the agenda after arriving in Colorado is a ski trip with the kids,” Cowin says. “I can’t wait!”

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For fiscal year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011

Serving Lasting Purpose It gives me great pleasure to report to you that we have completed Phase I of the 20/20 Vision!

“Creating the Livable Campus” was a lofty goal and we surpassed $70 million in fundraising in the last fiscal year, and completed all the projects this fiscal year. This phase transformed the physical plant at LIFE, and we have two Gold Level LEED buildings

• Establish new undergraduate and graduate degree programs • Renovate classrooms with new IT equipment, lighting and furniture • Hire a WOW Director and establish a student concierge service

and the beautiful Lyceum Park to show for our efforts.

Building physical structures is a tremendous step in

The main capital project in this phase is the

changing the outward appearance of the campus. In

renovation and transformation of the Administration

Phase II, we will be turning our efforts inward and

Building into a center for chiropractic clinical

launching an effort to create “The Exceptional

education. This project has been named the William

Experience” for our students, faculty and staff. Once

M. Harris Center for Clinical Education to honor

complete, these changes may not be as obvious as a

LIFE’s past friend, trustee and benefactor. Dr. Harris’

new building, but they are no less important. The

legacy, the Harris Family Foundation, pledged $3

mission statement of Life University includes the

million toward the $7 million project in FY10. To

words “…offer a vision and the promise for a

date, more than $5.3 million has been raised.

meaningful life, the proficiencies necessary to achieve

None of this would be possible without your

optimum personal performance, and the wisdom to

generous support. The following pages provide a

become transformational leaders in an increasingly

snapshot of the work we have all accomplished this

diverse, global and dynamic world.” Phase II, “The

past year. I would like to thank you for your

Exceptional Experience” is focused on this portion of

continued support as an alumnus/a or friend of Life

our mission.

University, as we move even closer to our 20/20 Vision. I hope to see you on campus soon.

The non-capital improvements in Phase II include: • Create and implement a new curriculum for the

Sincerely,

College of Chiropractic • Increase enrollment to 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 2,000 chiropractic students • Institute on campus a Ritz-Carlton service model called Serving Lasting Purpose

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University Highlights (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011) • LIFE raised $5.3 million of our $7 million goal for the Dr. William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education • Foot Levelers pledged $1.25 million in a partnership for clinical and continuing education. This gift may reach the $1.5 million range.

• The College of Undergraduate Studies opened two new honor society chapters: Sigma Beta Delta for business students and Kappa Omicron Nu for nutrition students • Socrates Café was awarded Gold-Level Certification by LEED for green construction

• Standard Process, Inc. pledged $500,000 in a partnership for clinical education • Dr. Tex Rayburn’s estate donated $333,000 • Life University was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 Least Expensive Private College in the U.S.

• LIFE facilitated the third edition of the Octagon conference • Dr. Gerry Clum, former president of Life West, joined Life University to lead the LIFE Movement worldwide • LIFE hosted the ICA’s annual conference, the ACA’s annual summit and a Small Business Association workshop on campus • A service model (Serving Lasting Purpose) was implemented on campus to enhance the Student Experience • Both LIFE rugby teams finished their seasons ranked in the top four nationally

• Life University’s Alumni Approval Rating reached 80 percent, up from 67 percent the previous year

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Dr. Darcy Andersen: 30 Years of Giving Darcy Andersen, D.C., graduated from Life University (LIFE) in 1989. She attended her first Dynamic Essentials (DE) meeting in the early 1980s while working as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Dennis Messina from Miami, Fla. During a luncheon at one of the DE meetings, Dr. Sid Williams asked chiropractors for their financial support in expanding Life College. “I was just a CA at that time,” says Andersen, “but I believed in Dr. Sid and his vision to bring Chiropractic to the world.” From that moment on, Andersen has given generously to LIFE. Andersen opened her practice in York, Pa., in 1990. She has attended the DE meetings on a regular basis ever since she was a CA. She attributes her success to the principles put forward by Dr. Sid Williams and other DE team speakers. Andersen

is also a close friend of the Sigafoose family, and says that Dr. Jim Sigafoose has been a great inspiration to her. He actually helped to find her office Dr. Darcy Andersen location in York.

Says Andersen, “I believe we all have an unlimited capacity for living and loving, and this includes giving out of our own abundance just for the sake of it. By giving back to the University and supporting its vision, I hope to see principled chiropractors continue to graduate from LIFE. I look forward to seeing Dr. Riekeman continue on with the dream of bringing Chiropractic to the world. So by giving back to LIFE, I feel we can create a Lasting Purpose for pure, principled chiropractors.”

Dr. Bradley Rauch: Giving for LIFE Dr. Bradley Rauch made a generous $100,000 commitment to Life University’s Realizing the Vision Campaign to support Phase II of LIFE’s 20/20 Vision—The Exceptional Experience—and its cornerstone project, the Dr. William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education.

Rauch has an undying love for and commitment to subluxation-based Chiropractic. Says Rauch, “Few Chiropractic schools are as committed as Life University is to the core principles of Chiropractic.

LIFE has shown consistently through its curriculum, speakers on campus and core values that it is serious about Chiropractic being a separate and distinct profession based on chiropractic principles.”

With the Harris Center, LIFE students will have at their disposal a state-of-the-art facility to enhance their clinical skills. This, combined with excellent professors, is a formula for unprecedented success.

This endeavor is very important to Rauch. “Future graduates will have greater skills than I did upon graduation to educate their patients and the public

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about the wonderful benefits of chiropractic care. At a time when there is so much uncertainty in healthcare and a weak economy, I believe this will help LIFE Dr. Bradley Rauch students become the most successful field practitioners in our profession.”

Dr. Rauch has been a supporter of LIFE for over 25 years, and he is stepping up his commitment.

In addition to his financial contributions, Rauch has recently joined LIFEforce 1000 to send more students to LIFE, and is also helping to establish Chiropractic in other parts of the world.

Rauch’s growing commitment is due in major part to Life University President Guy Riekeman, D.C. Says Rauch, “When Dr. Riekeman came to LIFE at a pivotal point in its history, I knew—based on my experience with Dr. Riekeman—that if anyone could lead this University to fulfill the vision of its founders, it was he.”

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the Period Ending June 30, 2011

Total Assets

$114,879,948

Total Liabilities

$74,019,141

Total Net Assets $25M

$40,860,807 $50M

$75M

$100M

$125M

LIFE UNIVERSITY, INC. REVENUE BY SOURCE June 30, 2011

Auxiliary Enterprise

6% 16% 75%

Undergraduate Interest and Dividend Income (1%) Private Contributions (2%) College of Chiropractic

Auxiliary Enterprise LIFE UNIVERSITY, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES June 30, 2011

5% 6% 9%

34%

11%

Instructional and Research

35%

Academic Support Ops and Maintenance of Plant Student Services

Institutional Support

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List of Donors A recognition of those who made gifts during the July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 fiscal year.

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Great Eight

1974 Founders

($300 - 499)

($800 - 1,199)

($1,974 - 4,999)

Dr. Joel A. Beane Dr. Brett A. Caminez Dr. James W. Cassillo Dr. Sudhanva V. Char Drs. Adam and Sandra Elbaum Dr. Catherine E. Franklin Dr. Kathryn Haag Dr. Leslie M. King Dr. Douglas Leon Dr. Brian Long Dr. Dean W. Mammales Dr. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr. Dr. Michael B. Pryor Mr. Albert Rajotte Drs. Larry and Patty Ribley Dr. Corey B. Rodnick Dr. Kirk Skinner

Dr. Richard J. Bogdanski Dr. Philip A. Day Dr. Philip B. Delport Dr. Troy D. Doxey Dr. and Mrs. John A. Hofmann Dr. D. D. Humber, Sr. Dr. Stuart E. Katzen Dr. William C. Keenan Dr. Christopher B. Kent Dr. Eric T. Markson Mr. Jeffery Reiss Drs. Mary Scotto-DiMinico and Brian E. Shapiro Dr. Robert D. Shire Dr. Roy W. Sweat Dr. Keith Q. Warde

Gold

($1,200 - 1,973)

($500 - 799) Dr. Bruce L. Allen Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Baker Mr. John P. Barrett Dr. Jennifer Brandon Ms. Daisy Buckner Dr. Adam R. Church Council of New Jersey Chiropractors, Inc. Dr. Nicholas DiGerolamo, Sr. Dr. John A. Fenn Dr. Mary Flannery Dr. Robert S. Gise Dr. Christopher Green Dr. Dennis Hawk Dr. Jonathan R. Holtzman Dr. Lee Lausch, Jr. Drs. Michael, Devin and Douglas Long Dr. Adam McBride Dr. James H. Oppenheim Mr. Jesse Panuccio Dr. Dennis Peyroux Dr. Deborah A. Pogrelis Ms. Karen Preston Dr. Ruth Ross Drs. Patrick and Geraldine Ryan Dr. Jerry Schar Dr. Marc P. Schneider Dr. Frank Schwitz Dr. Michael D. Smith Dr. Atlee T. Wampler, IV

Supporters Dr. Adam J. Apfelblat Dr. Brian O. Burns Drs. Anthony and Patricia Colasurdo Dr. Christopher J. Colloca Dr. Vincent Erario Dr. Tim Gross Dr. and Mrs. Jay Handt Mr. Greg R. Harris Dr. Stuart E. Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. David Koch Dr. Ernie F. Landi Dr. Kevin L. Lenahan Dr. Brian McAulay Mr. Thomas McCleskey Dr. Craig Miladin Dr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan Dr. Meg Pickering Dr. David M. Purdy Dr. Jeffrey Raheb Dr. Denise A. Rassel Drs. Drew and Lisa Rubin Dr. Gregory J. Schor-Haskin Drs. Gary and Kim Stetzel Dr. Mark J. Tobias Dr. Aura L. Tovar Dr. Robin W. Welch Dr. Jeffrey P. Zaika

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Advocates

Gifts In-Kind

($5,000 - 9,999) Dr. Pasquale Calcagno, III Georgia Tennis Foundation Dr. Gregory D. Loman Dr. and Mrs. Bradley S. Rauch

Leaders ($10,000 - 24,999) Drs. Irene and Reggie Gold Drs. Jeremy and Amanda Hess

Entrepreneurs ($25,000 - 49,999) The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.

Stewards ($100,000 - 249,999) William M. Harris Family Foundation

($250,000 - 499,999) Dr. Tex R. Rabourn, Estate

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($300 - 499) GEICO

Dr. Amanda L. Apfelblat Dr. Michael C. Calcagno Mr. Van N. Carrigan Dr. Justin Coop Dr. Ralph D. Davis Drs. Dean and Jen DePice Dr. Jean-Claude Doornick Dr. David Eugster Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Fogarty Drs. Daniel and Kimberly Gambino Dr. Jerry L. Hardee Dr. B. J. Hardick Dr. and Mrs. J. Peter Heffernan Dr. Kreg D. Huffer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jarr Dr. Ronald O. Kirk Dr. Michael T. LaRocca Dr. Gary R. Pennebaker Dr. Charles E. Ribley Dr. Guy F. Riekeman Dr. Bradbury Robinson Dr. Gary Stewart Drs. Gary and Susan Walsemann Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Willis

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SPONSORS ($500 - 799) ProMassagers, LLC ($1,200 - 1,973) Blue Ridge X-Ray Chiro Touch Isagenix The Pettibon System ($1,974 - 4,999) AC Grace Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Foot Levelers, Inc. ($5,000 - 9,999) Multi Radiance Medical Standard Process ($25,000 - 49,999)

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PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Dr. Amanda L. Apfelblat Dr. Adam J. Apfelblat Mr. John P. Barrett Dr. Randall Boutwell Ms. Daisy Buckner Dr. Brian O. Burns Mr. Van N. Carrigan Dr. Christopher J. Colloca Dr. Hank Cousineau Dr. Ralph D. Davis Dr. Philip A. Day Drs. Adam and Sandra Elbaum Dr. Vincent Erario Dr. David Eugster Dr. Mary Flannery Dr. Brian Flannery Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Fogarty Dr. Catherine E. Franklin Drs. Patti Giuliano and Peter Kevorkian Drs. Irene and Reggie Gold Dr. Sharon Gorman Dr. Tim Gross Dr. and Mrs. Jay Handt Dr. Jerry L. Hardee Dr. B. J. Hardick Mr. Greg R. Harris Dr. Stuart E. Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. John A. Hofmann Dr. Kreg D. Huffer Drs. Kevin and Selina Jackson Dr. Stuart E. Katzen Dr. Christopher B. Kent Dr. Ronald O. Kirk Dr. Thomas M. Klapp Dr. and Mrs. David Koch Dr. Ernie F. Landi Dr. Douglas Leon Drs. Michael, Devin and Douglas Long Dr. Brian Long Ms. Cynthia J. Lund Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lupo Dr. Dean W. Mammales Dr. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr. Dr. Eric T. Markson Dr. Brian McAulay Mr. Thomas McCleskey Dr. Craig Miladin Ms. Chris Nadine Dr. Randolph C. O’Dell Drs. Tom and Jeanne Ohm Dr. James H. Oppenheim Dr. Gary R. Pennebaker Dr. Meg Pickering Dr. Jeffrey Raheb Dr. Denise A. Rassel Dr. Charles E. Ribley Drs. Larry and Patty Ribley Drs. Daniel and Kristin Ribley Dr. Guy F. Riekeman Dr. Corey B. Rodnick Drs. Drew and Lisa Rubin

Dr. Marc P. Schneider Drs. Brian E. Shapiro and Mary Scotto-DiMinico Dr. Michael D. Smith Dr. Gary Stewart Dr. Mark J. Tobias Dr. Robin W. Welch Dr. Jeffrey P. Zaika

Realizing The Vision Capital Campaign Ms. Caroline Anderson Dr. Cynthia A. Boyd Dr. Jennifer Brandon Dr. Morris Braum Dr. Adam R. Church Drs. Anthony and Patricia Colasurdo Mr. Guy D’Alema Drs. Dean and Jen DePice Dr. Jean-Claude Doornick DrNatura Dr. Jim Dubel Dr. Vincent Erario Dr. John A. Fenn Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Fogarty Foot Levelers, Inc. Drs. Daniel and Kimberly Gambino Dr. Kathryn Haag Dr. Roohieh Hamrang Ms. Monyetta Joshua Dr. William C. Keenan Dr. Leslie M. King Mrs. Rebecca Koch Dr. Michael T. LaRocca Dr. Bernadette Lavender Dr. Gregory D. Loman Dr. James M. Lynch Dr. Mark R. Maiyer Dr. John F. Markham Mr. Thomas McCleskey Dr. Leo McCormick Drs. Mike and Patricia McLean Dr. Daniel L. Michel Dr. Steven Mirtschink Mrs. Bridgette Morris Ms. Karen Preston Dr. Michael B. Pryor Dr. Tex R. Rabourn, Estate Dr. and Mrs. Bradley S. Rauch Dr. Bradbury Robinson Dr. Frank Schwitz Dr. Robert D. Shire Standard Process Drs. Gary and Kim Stetzel Dr. Eric M. Stofman Dr. Aura L. Tovar Dr. Gwendolyn Tutt Drs. Gary and Susan Walsemann Ms. Camille West William M. Harris Family Foundation

$100,000 Academy This list represents donors whose cumulative giving is $100,000 or more.

Dr. Darcy A. Andersen Dr. Hank Cousineau Dr. David Eugster Foot Levelers, Inc. Dr. William M. Harris * Dr. and Mrs. J. Peter Heffernan Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Klapp Ladies for Life Life Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lupo Dr. and Mrs. Randolph C. O’Dell Dr. Tex R. Rabourn, Estate Dr. Thomas W. Retherford * Standard Process Dr. I. N. Toftness, Estate Mrs. Pam Wanamaker and Dr. Gary C. Wanamaker * William M. Harris Family Foundation

Legacy Society The LIFE Legacy Society recognizes alumni and friends who support Life University through their estate plans, deferred gifts and endowed scholarships valued at $25,000 or more.

Dr. Daniel A. Abeckjerr Dr. Joseph W. Accurso, Jr. Mr. William Adams Dr. Medhat M. Alattar Dr. Darcy A. Andersen Dr. Sol M. Aordkian Dr. Robert Argoe Mr. John P. Barrett Dr. John S. Barrett Dr. Larry A. Bartell, Jr. Dr. Michael J. Bartell Batson-Cook Company Dr. Daun Battersby Drs. Dexter and Lisa A. Beck Dr. Richard L. Bend, Jr. Dr. Craig Berko Ms. Doris Blair Dr. Gilbert Bohemier Dr. John T. Boutwell Dr. Donald W. Boylston Dr. Robert Braile Dr. Jennifer Brandon Dr. Jean Yvan Breton Drs. Louis and Laurie Briegel Dr. James R. Brown * Dr. Deloss Brubaker Dr. Leonard Budsock * Dr. Brian O. Burns Dr. John A. Cadieux Dr. Thomas E. Calhoun, Jr. Dr. George Camacho, Jr. Dr. David L. Camhi Dr. Robert Champagne Dr. Patricia L. Chelenyak Dr. James Chestnut Mrs. Edna Clark

Drs. Joseph and Carolyn Clauss Dr. Art Coffman Dr. Eddy Cohen * Mrs. Bobbie Combee Dr. Timothy Conroy Dr. William Cooke Dr. Francis Corbin * Dr. Henry J. Cousineau Dr. Kenneth Csillag Dr. David A. Czerminski Dr. Gregory R. Daniels Dr. David Davis Dr. Alan Davis Dr. Christophe Dean Dr. Steven Deehl Dr. Paul Delaney Drs. Dean and Jen DePice Dr. Michael P. DeRosa Drs. Michel and Louise Desaulniers Dr. Richard Desira Dr. William E. Dillman Dr. Bruce J. Dorais Dr. Ann Drake Dr. Douglas Drobbin Dr. James W. Dubel Dr. Alan H. Dubin Dr. James W. Eaton Mr. Bruce Emery * Dr. Steven D. Erde Ms. Sandy Everage Ms. Melanie Ezzel-Nelson Dr. Daniel Fenster Dr. David C. Fields Mr. William Firnbach Drs. Gary and Carolyn Fish Dr. Jane Fish and Dr. Harvey J. Fish * Flynn-Finderup Architects Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Fogarty Dr. Alan K. Foster Dr. Richard L. Franks Dr. Murray C. Galbraith Dr. William S. Gandee Dr. Frank Gilbert Dr. Robert S. Gise Drs. Patti Giuliano and Peter Kevorkian Dr. Wayne Goforth Dr. Steven Goldfarb Dr. Steven Goldman Dr. Sharon Gorman Dr. Robert Graham Mrs. Janet Grassam and Dr. Ian Grassam * Dr. James Gregg Dr. Joseph Gregory Dr. John Grone Dr. John Grostic * Dr. Lee Gruber Drs. Jett and Cathy Gurman Dr. Samuel S. Haley Dr. Randall J. Hammett Dr. Rod Handly Dr. and Mrs. Jay Handt Dr. Bruce J. Harman Mr. Mackel Harris Dr. Ronald Hash Mrs. Marian Hatch and Dr. Robert Hatch * Mr. David Haygood Drs. Kenneth and Deborah Heairlston Dr. Mark Heffron

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Mr. Robert Henry Dr. Dennis L. Heskett Ms. Nancy Hill * Dr. Raymond J. Hillenbrand Dr. Hubert Hitchcock * Dr. Jerry I. Hochman Dr. Richard L. Hodish Dr. Stephen A. Hoffman Dr. Stuart E. Hoffman Dr. Bob Hoffman Dr. John A. Hofmann Dr. Stephen Hoody Dr. John Hopkins * Dr. Lasca Hospers Dr. D. D. Humber, Sr. Dr. Ken Humber Dr. Steven M. Humber Mr. Phil Johnson Ms. JoAnn Jones Mr. Roger Kaiser Dr. Eric S. Kaplan Dr. John I. Kelly, Jr. Dr. Mildred Kimbrough * Mr. Monroe M. King Dr. Ronald O. Kirk Dr. David Kirsch Drs. Josef Kish and Mary Ellen Moore Dr. Thomas M. Klapp Dr. Mark Klingert Dr. Ellis Kooby Dr. Thomas Kopinski Dr. Andrew Krantz Dr. Daniel J. Kribs Dr. Elizabeth Krupar Dr. Cecil Laney Dr. Michael G. Law Dr. Scott Lawrence Dr. Peter Lawrence Dr. Alan Levine Drs. David and Debra Levinson

Dr. David B. Linden Dr. Ken Lipke * Dr. Kenneth O. Logan Dr. Richard Lord Dr. Joseph Lupo Dr. Peter Marascia Dr. Douglas L. March Dr. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr. Dr. Carl Mashike Dr. David C. Mason Mr. Eddie McAshan, III Dr. Rod McCanse Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McLemore * Dr. Robert S. Mellette * Dr. Robert C. Melnik Dr. Timothy Merrick Dr. Daniel L. Michel Dr. Joel S. Miller Dr. Steven Mirtschink Dr. Ronald M. Mitchell Dr. Roy D. Mitchell Dr. Dennis Mizel Dr. Wilson A. Morgan * Mr. Harold J. Mulkey Dr. Mike Nathanson Dr. Nada Nenadovic Dr. Meredith L. Oudt Dr. Thomas D. Palmer Dr. Romayne R. Palmer Dr. Thomas L. Pamer Dr. Don N. Parkerson, Sr. Dr. Palmer M. Peet Dr. Jerald Pfister Dr. Bradford J. Pizza Dr. Deborah A. Pogrelis Dr. Robert Rabin Dr. Neil Rabin Dr. Tex R. Rabourn, Estate Dr. Michael Rappaport * Dr. Linda Rassel

Life University Board of Trustees (Fiscal year ending June 30, 2011) Shawn Ferguson, D.C., Chair Thomas M. Klapp, D.C., Vice Chair Henry Cousineau, D.C. Kevin Fogarty, D.C. Sharon Gorman, D.C. R. James Gregg, D.C. Jay Handt, D.C. J. Peter Heffernan, D.C. Marc Hudson, D.C. Joseph Lupo, D.C. Rhonda Newton Kenneth O. Nix, J.D. Randolph O’Dell, D.C. Jesse Panuccio, J.D. Deborah Pogrelis, D.C. Betty L. Siegel, Ph.D.

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Dr. Donald E. Ray Dr. Rebecca A. Ray Dr. Thomas W. Retherford * Dr. Charles E. Ribley Mrs. Rowena Rich and Dr. Clark Rich * Mrs. Jean Riley Dr. and Mrs. Corey B. Rodnick Dr. Ronald Roland Dr. Paul J. Roses Dr. Suzan Rossi Dr. Armand M. Rossi Dr. Henry M. Rubinstein Dr. Diana Salzmann Ms. Joyce Sample Dr. Walter Sanchez Mrs. Chris Scanlan and Dr. William Scanlan * Dr. Daniel A. Schaeffer Dr. Jerry Schar Dr. Robert R. Schiffman Drs. Ron and Alyson Schmeltzer Dr. Robert R. Schultz Dr. Robert Schumacher Dr. William L. Sesco Dr. Brian Sheres Dr. Michael W. Shreeve Dr. Thomas J. Sidoti Dr. Tina A. Sigafoose Dr. Chriss J. Sigafoose * Dr. Kenneth Sistino Drs. Michael and Lori Smatt Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Smith Mr. Robert L. Snelson Society of Chiro. Orthospinology Mrs. Lucy Spurgeon and Dr. Andra Spurgeon * Dr. Gary Stewart Dr. Mark Studin Dr. Roy W. Sweat Dr. Michael Swenson

Dr. William H. Tarlton * Dr. Tim Tarry Dr. Jim Taylor Drs. Jan Teitelbaum and Siri Smith Dr. Jonathan Tepper Dr. Thomas Thornton Ms. Amanda Timberlake Dr. and Mrs I. N. Toftness * Mr. Roger Tripp Dr. Ralph Ungerank * Dr. Gregory A. Ungerank Dr. Clarence Ungerank Dr. Michael L. Ungerank Dr. Robert Van Note Dr. Louis Vastola Dr. Besty Vingle Mr. Bernard S. Vinick Dr. David E. Wade Drs. Gary and Susan Walsemann Mr. W. W. Wannamaker, III * Dr. Mary J. Ward Dr. Mamie B. Ware Drs. Stuart and Theresa Warner Dr. Micheal Warner Dr. Neal Watkins Drs. Stephen and Claire Welsh Dr. Eric Whitehouse Dr. Gary L. Wickiser Dr. Janice Willhite and Dr. Frank Willhite * William M. Harris Family Foundation Drs. Sid and Nell Williams Mr. Benjamin H. Williams Drs. William N. and Kay Willis Dr. Peter Wilson Dr. Michael M. Wolff Dr. Steven Zimmerman Dr. Timothy L. Zook * Denotes deceased

The Mission of Life University The mission of Life University is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalistic philosophy. The university’s undergraduate, graduate and professional programs––each one committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and the overall student experience—offer a vision and the promise for a meaningful life, the proficiencies necessary to achieve optimum personal performance and the wisdom to become transformational leaders in an increasingly diverse, global and dynamic world.

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LeadingbyExample Life University student Brett Kubricht thrives on being a leader.

Now he brings his passion to the LIFE community.

BY GWYN HERBEIN Chicago native Brett Kubricht is a natural born leader. He graduated in 2003 from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in biology and for the next three years, taught high school physics and biology in his adopted state of Colorado. For the following three years, he traveled extensively through the eastern U.S. while working with his family’s jewelry importing and distribution business. It was only after injuring his back on the job that Kubricht found himself floundering a little bit. His injury prevented him from running, so he started going to a chiropractor. Within six months, not only did his back feel better, but he was able to check something off his bucket list: he competed in the 2008 Chicago Marathon.

Kubricht’s speedy recovery got him thinking about a career in Chiropractic.

In the summer of 2009, he moved across the country to start his studies at Life University. Not one to sit idly by, Kubricht immediately jumped headfirst into the many extracurricular activities that LIFE has to offer.

The first organization on his list was the LIFE student council. “I just started going to meetings because I wanted to know what was going on,” he says. The council serves as the main line of communication between the LIFE student body and administration.

Naturally, Kubricht fell into a leadership position with the council, and now serves as vice president. One of the initiatives he helped orchestrate was the

Clinic Gateway Ceremony. This “minigraduation” marks the point at which students move from the classroom to the clinic, and Kubricht serves as emcee for the ceremony. In his introductory speech, Kubricht shares his personal experience with the healing practice of Chiropractic, and also imparts to his fellow students some practical advice. “I tell them to keep their eye on the goal and have fun,” he says. “We are lucky to have the opportunities that we have, and we should appreciate and take advantage of these opportunities.”

In addition to his passion for leadership and learning, Kubricht loves all things outdoors, especially fishing, running, skiing and biking. During his sophomore year in college, he spent a year studying abroad in Australia and fell in love with the Land Down Under.

Kubricht’s travels have taken him to the world’s six habitable continents, and to both developed and developing nations.

When he graduates in 2012, he wants to open his own practice in either Colorado or Australia. He loves Atlanta’s temperate weather (“It’s nice not shoveling snow,” he says with a laugh), but his heart belongs to more exotic locales.

At LIFE, Kubricht was able to find an outlet for the outdoor activities on which he thrives by joining the LIFE Cycling Club.

“I started road riding in Colorado,” he explains, “and I joined the club as a way to meet other cyclists.” Now the club’s president, he helps organize events like the annual Cyclocross Race. “The race will be five laps around campus, on pavement, dirt and grass,” Kubricht says. The club also has several local sponsors, like Smyrna Bicycles, and maintains an active presence in the community through participation in various charity races.

Being a leader in these two organizations at LIFE has only strengthened Kubricht’s commitment to Chiropractic as a whole, and to his goal of opening his own practice. “It has helped me grow as a person,” he says. His experiences at LIFE thus far have also taught him a valuable lesson: “Chiropractic isn’t just about helping people,” he says. “It’s not just adjusting them and sending them on their way.

It’s about teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle.”

In Chiropractic, as in life, Kubricht believes in leading those he serves.

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BY MOLLY DICKINSON

Dr. Sudhanva Char: Born to Teach “Teaching has been my family’s profession for several generations, as long as we can remember,” says Dr. Sudhanva Char, professor of Business at Life University.

“My family name, ‘Char,’ is an abbreviation of the Sanskrit word ‘Acharya,’ which means ‘a noble teacher.’ And so I took to teaching like a fish to water.” Having earned an accounting degree from Bombay University, a Ph.D. in Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Economics at Poona University and served in executive and leadership positions for organizations like the Indian Merchant’s Chamber, Mahindra Ugine Steel Co. Ltd. and the J.B. Institute of Management Sciences––all in his native India––Char was well-suited to his calling. He was also eager to join a quality school where he could grow and advance that calling alongside his students and colleagues. Lured by the “expanding and welcoming” business department, the “scenic campus” and, admittedly, “a relatively larger remuneration,” Char says, he left his position as a business professor and public policy researcher at Clark Atlanta University and accepted an offer to teach Dr. Sudhanva Char accounting, economics, statistics, finance and business in the then-emerging Life University Business Department. “I landed up at LIFE in January 1997,” he says, “and never looked back.”

Char has taught at Life University ever since––nearly 15 years in total. During that time, he has served and continues to serve on several committees including the Rank and Promotion Committee, the Admissions Committee of the College of Undergraduate Studies, and the LIFE Academic Master Plan committee; and contributed to a host of noteworthy peer-reviewed research journals on topics ranging from economics to Chiropractic and yoga (Char also holds a diploma from the Kaivalyadama Yoga Institute in Bombay and is a certified

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yoga teacher). Despite all these accomplishments, it is his role as a professor, teacher and mentor to his students that feeds Char’s ultimate source of pride and purpose.

He also speaks reverently of his Indian home, where he works, teaches and travels during his annual summer visitations. Char’s deep connections to his country, his religion, his culture and his life’s work are both palpable and inseparable. “For those that are of Indian origin like me [Char and his family are dual citizens], India is an energizer physically, intellectually and spiritually,” he says. “India is in the throes of all-around development and there are serious challenges at every turn. I wish to do my best to help solve some of them.” Among Char’s goals for his most recent time in India, presented with his trademark friendly, yet business-like efficiency, were to: “A) Write papers from my home in Bangalore; B) Travel over the length and breadth of India; C) Teach yoga to teachers and kids at a school in Melkote, a small town in South India where my wife is the president of the charity that runs the school; D) Attend weddings, birthday parties, engagements and other religious ceremonies; E) Give guest lectures to MBA students at local universities; F) Go deeper into scriptures; and G) Try to revive our Temple in Gubbi, another small town in South India.”

After returning to America and to Life University in September, the consummate teacher showed no signs of slowing down. He wants to see an MBA program for LIFE’s Business Department become a reality, and dreams of a future “Handbook for the Chiropractic Professional,” a comprehensive guide that would cover accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing and other critical business topics from the perspective of the practicing chiropractor. Char’s recent paper on why chiropractors should learn accounting and finance was published by The American Chiropractor, which he takes as a positive sign of the increasing demand for this type of research at the intersection of business and Chiropractic, and the opportunity for Life University to take the lead in meeting that demand. “LIFE has been very fortunate in its current academic and professional leadership. It has great vision, the 20/20 goal, and abilities to match it. Vigorous and concentrated efforts would, without a doubt, help us get there. I am willing to bet my bottom dollar on that!”

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LIFE’s a Beach Undergrad Student and Alumni Cookout

College of Undergraduate Studies The Alumni Association helped ring in the summer season with undergraduate alumni and students at the inaugural “LIFE’s a Beach Undergrad Student and Alumni Cookout” on June 4. The front lawn of LIFE’s Village Retreat on-campus housing community was transformed into an island oasis. With help from University Advancement team members manning the grill, more than 50 guests enjoyed the cookout food and festivities. To help cool off in the Georgia heat, party-goers took advantage of provided water balloons, a Slip ‘n Slide and squirt guns.

To continue to support the alumni and students of the College of Undergraduate Studies, Debbie Lancaster, alumni association representative, created a committee geared toward engaging undergraduate alumni and students. The Undergraduate Alumni and Student Event Planning and Engagement committee is comprised of seven members and meets regularly to discuss opportunities to increase engagement within LIFE’s Undergraduate community. Always working on planning new and exciting events to reach out to our Undergraduate alumni and students, the committee is

looking for energetic individuals eager to help plan events and programs, and to create awareness of the Alumni Association and the Undergraduate committee. For more information, please contact the Department of Alumni Relations at (800) 543-3203.

The School of Business & Entrepreneurship During the Summer Quarter, the School of Business instituted a Toastmasters International chapter under the leadership of adjunct business instructor, Lallie Hayes.

Four School of Business interns landed great “summer jobs” in their fields: Vietmy Nguyen interned at OverbySeawell Company, a technology firm serving the financial industry; Aggrey Simposya contributed to website creation and management for the American Cancer Society; Tahisha Reid worked (for pay!) at a local technology security firm; and Sangib Paudel served as a programming intern with iQuadra Information Services, LLC.

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics The Masters in Clinical Nutrition Prospectus has been approved by SACS, and the Department of Nutrition will offer a few courses in the Winter 2012 Quarter.

The 2010-2011 Dietetic Interns completed their program on June 24; as of Summer Quarter, eight of the interns have taken and passed the National Registered Dietitian Exam on their first attempt.

The 2011-2012 Dietetic Internship Program started on Aug. 22 with 16 new interns. They began their rotations on Sept. 19.

Dr. Kathleen Rourke, Ph.D, R.N., R.D., joined the department as a new faculty member on Sept. 19. The department is also advertising for a second faculty position.

On June 3, the department faculty, staff and students prepared and served food for 120 people at MUST Ministries; two of the dietetic students conducted a presentation as well.

The Department of General & Transitional Studies The Night LIFE Program (an Evening Studies Program) began in Fall Quarter.

Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:30-9:50 p.m. and one online course is offered as well.

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CLASS NOTES

Keep in Touch with Dr. Austin Cohen (’09) was honored as one of Atlanta’s Power 30 under 30. The Power 30 Under 30 Awards honors 30 outstanding individuals under the age of 30 who have achieved extraordinary success in Atlanta. Young leaders are recognized from the following categories: Arts, Entertainment & Media; Business; Community Service; Politics; Science & Technology; and Sports. Other nominees included Atlanta Falcons football players Matt Ryan, Roddy White and Michael Turner.

We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Darryl Van Arsdale (’81) who passed away on April 19, 2011.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Van Arsdale family.

Dr. Bruce Salzinger (’93) finished seventh in Best Self Atlanta magazine’s “Over 40 & Fabulous Atlantans” contest. A profile about him was featured in the June 2011 issue.

Dr. Dan Batchelor (’80), of Roswell, Ga., recently filmed a documentary of his treatment of a patient’s obesity problem for the television network A&E. The patient, 49, who had previously run the New York City Marathon three times during his 20s, now weighs 350 pounds and has a body fat index of 46 percent. Dr. Batchelor will be helping him by providing chiropractic care for his body pain, monitoring his diet and body fat and exercising with him using weights, biking and hiking. The first part of the documentary will air on A&E sometime this year. Next year, producers from the

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channel will return to Roswell and follow up on the man’s progress with Batchelor.

We’d like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Joseph Rapetti (’92) who passed away on June 1, 2011. Dr. Rapetti was a former professor at Life University. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rapetti family.

We’d like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Gregory Curtis (’82) who passed away on June 5, 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Curtis family.

Dr. Jean-Marc Slak (’84) was elected Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Registration. He also serves on the board of the Bedford Chamber of Commerce as well as on the Bedford Capital Expenditure Committee. He currently is the lead investigator of a study on Chiropractic and lung function in asthmatics in cooperation with researchers at UMASS Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. He is a co-investigator in a research project on the benefits to brain function of chiropractic and neurointegration for autistic children.

Dr. Sheridan Brady-Kay (’96) practiced in Australia from 1996-2003 with her father, Dr. Alan Brady. She moved to Auckland, New Zealand in 2003 where she currently runs a family wellness practice with her husband, a New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC) grad, and an associate. She is also a Thompson terminal point technique lecturer at NZCC. Dr. Kenneth R. Shaw (’10) joined the office of Beel Chiropractic Center in Smyrna, Tenn. Dr. Shaw graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2006 with his bachelor’s degree and then went on to attend LIFE. Promoting health

Graduates and wellness are Dr. Shaw’s top priorities when caring for patients. He has always enjoyed taking care of others.

We’d like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Perry Dellanno (’80), who passed away June 21, 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dellanno family.

Dr. Corey Mote (’08) finished third in the MuscleMania Universe & Expo competition in Miami. It was the professional bodybuilding debut for Mote, who earned his status after winning the MuscleMania 2010 Fitness Britain National Championships as an amateur. Mote competed alongside 20 professionals, with international judges critiquing each contestant’s build based on symmetry, definition, size and presentation.

Tyneashia (Ty) Woods (’10) is a finalist for the Young Nonprofit Leader of the Year award in the 3rd Annual CLASSY Awards. The CLASSY Awards is the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country, recognizing the most outstanding philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses and individuals nationwide. The awards are hosted by StayClassy, a leader in social fundraising for nonprofits.

We’d like to extend our condolences to the family of Dr. Eric Widen (’91) who passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2011. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Widen family.

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awarded this honor for the second time.

She is the current vice president of the ASCA and the president of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology. She is also an active volunteer in ProSport Chiropractic, an organization dedicated to providing care to athletes.

Dr. Howard Wasdin (’09) is not only a chiropractor and LIFE alum, but also a former Navy SEAL. He has written a book called “SEAL Team Six” which was released shortly after SEAL Team Six led the successful raid on Osama bin Laden’s camp.

You may have seen him on TV shows such as “Good Morning America” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” to name a few.

Dr. Anthony Hardnett (’07) just celebrated hitting 302 patient visits in a week. He has also recently renovated and expanded his practice to 3,500 square feet, added an associate chiropractor, and added massage and rehab.

Dr. Wendy J. Jacobs (’94) has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in chiropractic care. Previously serving in the U.S. Army, she established Jacobs Chiropractic in 2005 and has since had the opportunity to work with professional athletes in women’s football, soccer, volleyball and basketball leagues, as well as with members of her community.

Dr. William Brady (’90) was featured as the cover story for AMSNews, a magazine for a martial arts billing and management company. His feature story discussed his life as a chiropractor and Tae Kwon Do Master. His daughter, Cortney, is currently an eighth quarter DC student at LIFE, as well as a Black Belt.

His son, Tyler, also a Black Belt, is an

instructor at his Tae Kwon Do school and may be thinking about becoming a chiropractor like his father and sister.

Julieth (Julie) Raphael Thomas (’03) is a graduate of LIFE’s Computer Information Management program. She is married to Reginald Thomas, a former Life University student. She has two beautiful kids, Brian and Alan. Currently, she is working as a software developer for Wireless Generation. After LIFE, she attended Kennesaw State University and earned a master’s degree in Applied Computer Science.

Dr. Judy Lipka (’82), owner of West Bay Chiropractic Center in Mobile, Ala., has been named 2011 Chiropractor of the Year by the Alabama State Chiropractic Association (ASCA).

The announcement was made at the organization’s annual meeting held in Auburn, Ala. Dr. Lipka, who was also named 2007 Chiropractor of the Year, said that it was especially meaningful to have been

Dr. Joseph Juliano has been appointed Commissioner of the Orange Housing Authority in Orange, N.J. In addition to his career in Chiropractic and his position as Commissioner, Dr. Juliano is also a firefighter. He produces a chiropractic publication that reaches approximately 5,000 firefighters regularly. His dream is to continue to reach more firefighters in the world with the wonders of Chiropractic. In 2008, he was promoted to Captain of the Orange Fire Department.

Dr. Valerie Lowe Hoffman (’82) has been elected vice president of the Virginia Board of Medicine. She is the first LIFE graduate to be appointed to the Virginia Board of Medicine and is now the first chiropractor to hold the position of vice president.

Dr. Leo Kormanik (’11) qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials after finishing a qualifying marathon in Duluth, Minn. He completed the marathon (26.2 miles) in 2:18:12, averaging a pace of more than 11 miles per hour. To read more about Dr. Kormanik, please see the Spring 2011 edition of Your Extraordinary LIFE.

DON’T BE SHY! We’d like to include your personal and professional news and photos in upcoming editions of Class Notes. Send your information to Alumni@LIFE.edu.

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BY LEILA TATUM

LIFE on the road On the weekend of Aug. 12-14, several members from the LIFE community were in Palm Beach, Fla., representing the University at the Florida Chiropractic Society’s convention. More than 300 people attended the convention, which was held at The Breakers Resort. Alumni Relations Manager Leila Tatum and Traveling Recruiter Eryc Barnes-Jones hosted a booth in the vendor hall. Tatum hosted an Alumni & Friends Reception for more than 50 people where VP for University Advancement Greg Harris and Board of Trustee member Dr. Kevin Fogarty gave a presentation, sharing updates and pictures of the campus as well as updating the group on what LIFE is doing to advance the profession. Dr. Dan Abeckjerr (’82) talked about the Dr. Kevin Fogarty Founders Day celebration at LIFE, which was held on July 21.

Also on Saturday, Barnes-Jones hosted a successful Student Recruitment Event (SRE) at the hotel where recent grad Dr. Ian Shtulman (’11) spoke about his time at LIFE and why anyone considering a career in Chiropractic should choose Life University.

On Aug. 20, LIFE Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Brian McAulay presented to more than 100 people at the Georgia Council of Dr. Brian McAulay Chiropractic (GCC) Convention and Expo, where LIFE was a platinum sponsor. McAulay thanked everyone for their continued support of the University throughout the years. LIFE also hosted a booth at the event which was staffed by Alumni Relations Coordinator Jen Lesshafft and Barnes-Jones.

On Aug. 26-28, several members from the LIFE community were in Orlando, Fla., representing the University at the Florida Chiropractic Association’s annual convention at the Peabody Hotel. Tatum and Barnes-Jones hosted a booth in the vendor

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hall. Tatum also hosted an Alumni & Friends Lunch for more than 150 people, where she gave away several prizes, including LIFE gear, SOT adjusting blocks courtesy of Dr. Dennis Ostrowski (’92) of Sunshine Tables and a Nook e-reader provided by DrNatura. Greg Harris, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Scott and Fogarty also gave a presentation. Make sure to check our Event Calendar on our website to find out when we’ll be hosting an event near you.

Real World: DCs series a continued success More than 30 students signed up to attend our second Real World: DCs event on July 14, held at the office of Drs. Shawn and Karen Ferguson. Dr. Shawn (’00), chairman of LIFE’s Board of Trustees, hosted current LIFE students in his Acworth, Ga. practice. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, take an office tour and even sit in on a mock new patient exam.

Life University launches Reunion Giving Program with class of 1981 Every reunion awakens memories of old friends, special occasions and fun times, as well as OSCEs and Boards. But reunions also remind alumni about how valuable their Life University degrees were in launching their careers. At each benchmark reunion, LIFE alumni join together to celebrate their past, stay connected to the University in the present and help to shape its future.

It is also a time for alumni to renew their commitment to LIFE’s quality academic programs by participating in the Reunion Giving Program. This year, the class of 1981 was the first class to make an official reunion gift––a gift that honors their class, their alma mater and future generations at LIFE who will continue their legacy, your legacy.

LIFE alumni enjoy an Atlanta Braves baseball game Several local alumni enjoyed a night out together at Turner Field to cheer on the Atlanta Braves as they took on the Florida Marlins on July 30.

The third event in the Real World:DCs series took place on Sept. 1 with more than 20 students in attendance. Dr. April Warhola (’07) invited current LIFE students into her Grant Park practice. She spoke about her decision to become a chiropractor and encouraged the students to continue to pursue their passion. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and take an office tour.

Our most recent Real World event was held Thursday, Oct. 6 at the offices of LIFE Board of Trustees member Dr. Sharon Gorman. Dr. Gorman hosted students in her Roswell practice, Gorman Chiropractic Life Centers (she also owns and operates a practice in East Stroudsburg, Pa.).

The group even made an appearance on the stadium’s jumbotron! Alumni Association Representative Dr. Austin Cohen (’09) said, “We had a great time at the game! It was really nice to be able to catch up with fellow alumni and cheer on the Braves together. I can’t wait for the next alumni event!” The Braves went on to win 5-1.

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Mark Your Alumni Events For more information or to register please contact the Life University Department of Alumni Relations at Alumni@LIFE.edu or 800-543-3203.

DATE

EVENT/VENUE

LOCATION

JANUARY 19-21

LIFEforce Weekend

Life University Campus

FEBRUARY 11 24-26 TBD

Chiropractic Philosophy at Peter & Patti's California Jam Ruggerfest

Massachusetts Costa Mesa, CA TBD

TBD TBD TBD

MARCH 23-25 24-25

North Carolina Chiropractic Association Florida Chiropractic Society

Asheville, NC Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton

Friday Reception Saturday Lunch

Ocean Plaza Resort, Long Branch, NJ

TBD

27-29 TBD

New Beginnings for a New Future Chiropractic– Philosophy Weekend Michigan Association of Chiropractic LIFEforce Weekend

Traverse City, MI Life University Campus

Saturday Lunch

MAY 4-6

Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association

Richmond, VA

TBD

APRIL 20-22

ALUMNI EVENT TIME

For more information or to register, please visit RaisersEdge.LIFE.edu or contact the Department of Alumni Relations at Alumni@LIFE.edu or (800) 543-3203.

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LASTING PURPOSE

Wills and Bequests Benefitting you, your family and Life University Willing a charitable gift to your alma mater is a wonderful way to establish or extend your legacy at Life University. A gift made as part of your final wishes costs you nothing during your lifetime, may reduce your estate taxes and is relatively easy to arrange.

There are several ways to make such a gift (referred to as a “bequest”) in your Will: A specific bequest is probably the most popular type of charitable bequest. With such a bequest, you designate that a charitable organization is to receive a specific dollar amount or a specific piece of property. For example, your will might read: “I give, devise and bequeath to Life University [written amount or description of property] for its general charitable and educational purposes.”

A residuary bequest is used to give a charitable organization all (or a percentage) of an estate owner’s property, after all debts, taxes, expenses and any other bequests have been paid. Typical language reflecting this intent would read as follows: “I give, devise and bequeath to Life University my entire residuary estate [or X percent of my residuary estate] for its general charitable and educational purposes”).

Finally, it is possible to make a specific or residuary restricted bequest to charity. For example, you may require that your bequest be held as part of a permanent endowment, or restrict it for a specific purpose (e.g., for the support of a particular academic program, a scholarship or faculty chair fund, etc.). An example would read something like this: “I give and bequeath to Life University $[Amount]. This bequest shall be held as a permanent endowment to be known as the ‘[Name] Fund.’ Distributions from this fund will be determined using Life University’s endowment spending policies as established by the Life University Board of Trustees. It is my intention that the proceeds from this fund be used to support the [list exempt purpose(s) for which the gift is to be used].”

This is intended as a brief introduction for those considering including Life University in their last will and testaments. If you have made such a bequest or other form of deferred gift to Life University already, please let us know, so we can invite you to join the Legacy Society. This group of alumni and friends has made deferred or endowed gifts to benefit LIFE. If you would like to talk further about how you can make a bequest to LIFE, or other ways you can include the University in your estate planning, please contact Greg Harris, VP for university advancement, at (770) 426-2836.

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LIFE ESTATE RESERVED Did you know that you can deed a home or farm to Life University and continue to keep the right to use the home or farm for your remaining lifetime? The gift-planning tool is called “Life Estate Reserved.” Here’s how it works: The donor executes a deed transferring a home or farm to Life University. On the deed, the donor retains a “life estate” that grants the donor the right to use the home for life. At the time of the gift, the donor and charity enter into a Maintenance, Insurance and Taxes (MIT) agreement that obligates the donor to be responsible for paying those items on the property until his or her death. The Life Estate typically lasts for the life of the donor, and the deed must not have any restrictions attached to it. The donor can receive a current federal income tax deduction for the present value of the home or farm. Though there may be a mortgage on the property, it is possible for a donor to make a gift of the remainder interest. For more information, please contact Greg Harris, Life University vice president for advancement, at (770) 426-2836.

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Important Contacts Update Your Information: Office of Alumni Relations 800-543-3203 Make a Gift: Office of Development 800-543-3436 Order a Transcript: Office of the Registrar 888-423-5547 Volunteer with Student Recruiting: Office of Recruitment 800-543-3202 Place an Ad on the Website: 770-426-2700 or email careers@LIFE.edu