SCU News
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Feb. 6, 2012 - Consortium for Oriental Medicine Research & Education
The President and the Senior Administration on behalf of SCU made a strong statement of commitment toward the advancement of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by contributing $10,000 to the Consortium for Oriental Medicine Research & Education, with the largest contribution from any educational institution. The Consortium was established to fund Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine research, to standardize TCM diagnosis codes by the World Health Organization and elevate the standards of TCM education. Once again SCU takes the exemplary role of supporting organizations that promote, secure and establish standard of excellence in the professions that we participate in.
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Feb. 4, 2012 - 2012 Chinese New Year Celebration
Join us in celebration of the Year Of The Dragon and TCM in the United States
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Nov. 14, 2011 - Dr. Gena Kadar will be honored by the UCI Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine
On November 30, 2011, Dr. Gena Kadar will be honored with a teaching award by the University of California Irvine School of Medicine’s Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine. In celebration of the Center’s 10th anniversary, a reception will be held to recognize those that have furthered the Center’s mission to discover, teach and heal over the past ten years. Among a distinguished group of honorees, Dr. Kadar has been selected as a recipient of an award for teaching. For more information or to attend the event visit: http://www.sscim.uci.edu/docs/celebration-invitation.pdf The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, rated one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, is an academic center focused on scientific research and education in complementary and alternative medicine.
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Oct. 4, 2011 - Dr. R. Blaine Establishes the Blaine Labs Scholarship Fund
Heartfelt Thank You, Dr. Blaine from Blaine Labs has done it again. On top of his previous financial support for the past years totaling over $70,000, for this year Dr. Blaine has donated $10,000 to establish the Blaine Labs Scholarship Fund. His generosity to help and to give is so very welcomed and unexpected in these most economically challenging times. Not only does Dr. Blaine “talk the talk” but he “walks the walk”. Thank you Dr. Blaine for your continuous support. On August 27, 2010 at the Centennial Extravaganza Gala Dinner, Dr. Robert Blaine from Blaine Labs presented to SCU a $10,000 check for the Blaine Labs Scholarship Fund. As an industry leader and innovator Dr. Robert Blaine exemplifies his commitment to education and helping others by his community service and his dedication as an active member of the SCU Board of Regents. Thank you Dr. Blaine.
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Oct. 4, 2011 - First Recipient of the Dr. Robert Curry Standard Process Scholarship
Congratulations, Ms. Kate Ngan was selected as the first recipient of the $10,000 Dr. Robert Curry Standard Process Scholarship. We would like to thank the generous support from Standard Process, Mr. Charlie DuBois (President) and Dr. Mary Beth Larsen for continual support to the profession and their commitment to excellence. Thanks to continuous support from Standard Process this scholarship will be available next year for all those that qualify.
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Oct. 4, 2011 - Mrs. Dessa Schroeder From CalPro Donates over $20,000 to SCU
Ms. Dessa Schroeder from the California Professional Insurance Company and Alliance of Healthcare Professionals have donated over $20,000 to SCU towards the Sports Medicine Residency and Diagnostic Imaging Programs including two new DC and AOM Scholarships.
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Sept. 30, 2011 - Senate Panel to Pentagon: Increase Services Provided by Doctors of Chiropractic Among Troops
Musculoskeletal Injuries in Combat Areas Prompts Congressional Response The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) today applauded a Senate proposal calling for greater utilization of the services provided by doctors of chiropractic within the Department of Defense (DoD). The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations recently filed a report to accompany fiscal year 2012 spending legislation for Pentagon operations which included language urging DoD to expand the use of services delivered by doctors of chiropractic to troops in combat settings.
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Sept. 14, 2011 - Two SCU Students Awarded Scholarships From The Chinese Government TCM Program
Ms. Donna Winges and Dr. Jeremy Summer, April 2011 graduate students in the Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program, were recently awarded full scholarships from the Chinese government for the Doctoral Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In September of 2011 they will start their study at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) in China. SCU is the only Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine University in California that is officially recognized by the Chinese Department of Education as a Higher Education Institute. These two graduate students are the only California recipients of Chinese Government TCM Scholarship Program.
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July 22, 2011 - The Chronicle of Higher Education puts SCU in Elite Company
SCU was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results, released today in The Chronicle’s fourth annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of nearly 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities. In all, only 111 of the 310 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with Sample included among the large universities with 10,000 or more students.
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July 8, 2011 - SCU Awarded $77,814 from the Department of Health & Human Services
Whittier, CA – Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is a recipient of a federal grant awarded to support Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students. SCU was one of 37 institutions chosen to receive federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged students representing underserved communities. SCU will begin offering scholarships to assist identified students for the fall 2011 term.
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June 21, 2011 - 2011 Whole Food Nutrition Certificate Course
A new eight weekend session certificate program on whole food nutrition will be offered at SCU starting June 25.
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June 9, 2011 - Ryan Garcia SCU Student & National Vice Chair of SACA
Ryan Garcia an SCU student reported about the WCCS & WFC Conference in Rio de Janeiro this year in the ACA News Journal, June 2011 Edition. Please visit www.acatoday.org/students to read the full article.
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May 27, 2011 - SCU Centennial Extravaganza
Come Join Us in Celebrating 100 years of Excellence in Healthcare Education. From August 26th through the 28th at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel (next to Disneyland) we have put together an exciting, practical and fun filled Continuing Education Program in conjunction with our Centennial Celebration. For one low price attendees will be able to mix-n-match over 30 CEU approved topics presented by over 35 dynamic speakers while enjoying all the festivities of the Centennial Celebration.
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Feb. 28, 2011 - Hall of Honor Ceremony
On Thursday, February 24, 2011, as part of our Centennial Year Celebration, SCU recognized the new inductees into the SCU Hall of Honor with a luncheon in the Standard Process Pavilion and an unveiling of their individual giving plaques on the Hall of Honor wall in the PAC.
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Feb. 22, 2011 - 32nd Annual World Congress of Chiropractic Students in Rio de Janeiro
It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Southern California University of Health Sciences World Congress of Chiropractic Students announce the host location for the 32nd Annual World Congress of Chiropractic Students as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
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Feb. 18, 2011 - Centennial Hall of Honor Thursday Feb 24
The Centennial Hall of Honor Recognition will be held on the SCU campus on Thursday, February 24, 2001 at noon. This event will honor alumni and friends of the University who have made significant financial contributions to the University. Following the special luncheon, donor names will be unveiled in the Hall of Honor of the Performing Arts Complex at 1:30 pm.
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Jan. 24, 2011 - It is with great sadness to report the passing of health and fitness legend Jack LaLanne.
Dr LaLanne died yesterday afternoon at the age of 96. SCU has a special connection with the LaLanne family as his daughter Dr Yvonne LaLanne is a 1984 graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and Jack received an honorary doctorate from the Southern California University of Health Sciences when he was the keynote speaker at the 2008 Extravaganza. Our heartfelt condolences to his wife Elaine and the rest of the family.
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Jan. 14, 2011 - Research Study Awarded to SCU
Congratulations! The Anton B. Burg Foundation, awarded $70,110 to fund a 2-year study on The effect of Chiropractic Treatment for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The principal investigator is Dr. Kevin Rose and the Co-Investigators are Dr Mark Losack, Dr. Gena Kadar and Dr. Anupama KizhakkeVeettil with Dr. Eric Hurwitz is the Collaborator.
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Dec. 27, 2010 - Anupama Kizhakkeveettil recently awarded as “Ayurveda vachaspathi”
for the recognition of her outstanding presentation at second Ayurvedic international conference in Ayurveda Organized by AAPNA in Miami Florida. The mission of the AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America) is to bring the healing science of Ayurveda and its modalities to the forefront of integrative medicine in the West.
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Nov. 15, 2010 - Dr. Michael Sackett Featured in Pathways to Healing
Dr. Sackett discusses SCUHS's long-standing and pioneering approach to CAM education in a recent article by Elaine Zablocki about the "Clinicians' and Educators' Desk Reference" produced by the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care.
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Aug. 5, 2010 - SCU Faculty Awarded Grant for Integrative Healthcare Study
SCU has been awarded a research grant for $4,000 from Parker College of Chiropractic. The grant is in support of a study entitled “Effect of an integrative approach of Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine care on low back pain: A randomized controlled trial”
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Aug. 3, 2010 - SCU Featured on Discovery Network's The Profile Series
The Discovery Network featured Southern California University of Health Sciences on “The Profile Series”. Take a moment to watch the video segment now to learn more about SCU's educational programs and integrative healthcare approach.
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July 7, 2010 - SCU Student Presents at Sports Conference
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June 25, 2010 - SCU Appoints Todd Knudsen Vice President for Academic Affairs
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May 13, 2010 - Board of Regents Appoints John Scaringe as President
SCU Events
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Feb. 29, 2012
Blood Sugar Adrenals
Clinical Nutrition Sponsored by Standard Process
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March 7, 2012
Calcium Metabolism
Clinical Nutrition Sponosored by Standard Process
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March 10, 2012
9am - 1:30pm
Campus Preview Day - On Campus
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March 14, 2012
Hormone Balance
Clinical Nutrition Sponsored by Standard Process
SCU Spotlight
Centennial Extravaganza Presentation Notes
For everyone registered for the Centennial Extravaganza, Presentation notes are available.
SCU Named one of “2011 Great Colleges to Work For”
SCU was recognized as one of the great colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results, released today in The Chronicle’s fourth annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of nearly 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities.
SCU Awarded $77,814 Grant From HRSA
Southern California University of Health Sciences Awarded $77,814.00 from the US Department of Health and Human Services Whittier, CA – Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is a recipient of a federal grant awarded to support Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students. SCU was one of 37 institutions chosen to receive federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged students representing underserved communities. SCU will begin offering scholarships to assist identified students for the fall 2011 term.
Presidential Inauguration
Speeches and Images from the events honoring John G. Scaringe, D.C., Ed.D. as the 14th President of Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Integrated Science Program
Did you know you can finish your science classes in months, not years? SCU has launched the Integrated Science Program, an innovative weekend science curriculum enabling you to finish your lower division prerequisite science classes in an accelerated format.
SAMRA University Transcripts
Effective November 19, 2010 Southern California University of Health Sciences was appointed custodian of records for Samra University of Oriental Medicine.
