News on Campus Alumni Association scholarships available for current LIFE students Know any current students that may want some financial assistance with their tuition at LIFE? LIFE’s Alumni Association offers scholarships for full-time students in the College of Chiropractic, the College of Graduate Studies and Research, and the College of Undergraduate Studies. There are two $3,000 scholarships available for D.C. students and two $1,000 scholarships available for UG/MS students. Submission deadline is Sept. 9. Please click here for the application. LIFE on the road - Florida Chiropractic Association Convention Last weekend, 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. Alumni Relations Manager Leila Tatum and Traveling Recruiter Eryc Barnes-Jones hosted a booth in the vendor hall. Tatum also hosted an Alumni & Friends Reception for more than 150 people where she gave away several prizes, including LIFE gear, SOT adjusting blocks courtesy of Dr. **** of Sunshine Tables and a Nook e-reader. VP for University Advancement Greg Harris, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Scott 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. Make sure to check our event calendar on our website to find out when we’ll be hosting an event near you. Athletics Update Three LIFE ruggers named to 2011 Rugby World Cup Team Congratulations to LIFE's own Pat Danahy, Paul Emerick and Phil Thiel, who have been named to the final roster of 30 players hand-picked by Eddie O'Sullivan (Head Coach of the USA Rugby Men's National Rugby Union Team, the Eagles) to compete in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. No other club team or college has sent that many players to compete for the US on the world stage, and last weekend's "test match" against Japan marked the first time in history that three LIFE rugby players started an international match together. This is one proud moment for these three players, for LIFE Rugby and for its fans! Read more about the World Cup Team and keep up with their bid for world domination at www.RugbyMag.com. Alumni Updates Georgia Council of Chiropractic (GCC) President Dr. Bob Braile announced the establishment of the GCC Chiropractic Hall of Fame at the 30th Annual Awards Banquet during its annual convention last month. He went on to induct its first two members, Drs. Sid and Nell Williams. All GCC past presidents and past "Chiropractors of the Year" were also inducted, including the 2011 recipient, Dr. Brian Lieberman (‘97) from Rome, Ga. Want to share something with your fellow classmates? Send us an email and tell us about it! [email protected] Upcoming Events Alumni & Friends Party and Class Reunions – Mardi Gras Style! – Oct. 1, 2011 Party New Orleans-style with hundreds of your Life University classmates and friends! The Mardi Gras- themed Alumni & Friends Party and Class Reunions will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 during LIFE’s Fall CE weekend. Join us as we celebrate one another in true Mardi Gras fashion with food, drinks, live music, Mardi Gras beads, fortune tellers and even a magician! All alumni and friends are invited to join in on the fun, regardless of where and when you graduated. There will be a special VIP area for those celebrating class reunions: 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006. Tickets are only $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. If you’ve already registered for Fall CE and want to sign up to attend the party, please call 800-543-3406 to register. Please note: you do NOT have to attend Fall CE to attend the party – Just call 800-543-3406 to RSVP. See you there! Alumni & Friends Luncheon during the Michigan Association of Chiropractor’s Fall Convention Who: Life University Alumni & Friends What: Alumni & Friends Luncheon during the MAC convention When: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 from noon-2 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Dearborn – Stanley Steemer Suite To register, please contact MAC at 800-949-1401 and let them know you’d like to attend the LIFE luncheon. Join us at the New York Chiropractic Council’s Annual Convention Oct. 14-16 Stop by and visit us at the Life University booth in the exhibitor’s hall at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y. to learn more about what’s going on at LIFE and to pick up some free LIFE gear. While you’re there, make sure to attend the scheduled group lunch on Saturday afternoon, which we’ll be sponsoring. Alumni & Friends Dinner during the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association’s Fall Convention – Oct. 14 Who: Life University Alumni & Friends What: Alumni & Friends Dinner during the UVCA convention When: Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Kingsmill Resort – Bray Dining Room To register, please click here. Other News Now accepting reservations for alumni campus tours! Come visit us for a tour of the campus of your alma mater and see how much it’s changed! Whether it’s been two years or 20, you’ll be amazed at the transformation that has taken place at LIFE. The tour will take approximately two hours and will conclude with lunch (on us!) at the new on-campus dining facility, the Socrates Café. Tours take place the second Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and are limited to five alumni per tour. To sign up for our next tour, please click here to register. Greening Your Practice Tip 28 – Have a more eco-friendly tailgate party - Football season is upon us. While you’re enjoying the upcoming season here is something you can do to stay loyal to your team and your planet. When preparing your food, make sure you use a propane, gas, or electric grill. These grills burn more efficiently than regular charcoal grills. Also, cut back on the outdoor heaters when it’s cold outside. They may warm you up a little bit, but they’re not very energy efficient. Also, grill better food. Most football fans love hot dogs and hamburgers, but why not grill some fish, seafood, or even produce? “Greening Your Practice,” an ongoing feature of our Alumni & Friends newsletter, focuses on greening your life and your practice. This section offers tips and suggestions on how to reduce your practice’s carbon footprint, save the planet and save money, all at the same time! If you have any green tips, please share them with us. Contact Alumni Relations at 800-543-3203 or [email protected]. Stay Connected! 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