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Vol. 26, Issue 4 | July/August 2014 Page 4 Cleveland University quick quiz Wanna win big? inVol. 26, Issue 4 | July/August 2014touch It’s fun and easy to play. And you really A newsletter for the students, faculty & staff of Cleveland University-Kansas City don’t need a big brain to win. Just do a little research, either on the Interns volunteer at TMC health fair leveland Chiropractic College Linda Gerdes, community outreach Internet or otherwise, Pe ter Conce again answered the call manager, worked with Moore and Dr. to serve others as a large contingent Debra Robertson-Moore to prepare for and you’ll be well of Clevelanders participated in the 4th the health fair. Although the commit- on your way! Annual Touchdown Family Fest, July 19 ment of time and energy were substan- at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. tial, the results were worth the effort. Sponsored by Truman Medical Center “There is a lot of time and work in- To enter the “Quick Quiz” (TMC), the day-long event offered free, volved in organizing such a large event,” basic health care services to those in need, Gerdes said. “But when you see all the trivia contest, submit your That’s so totally random. including dental and vision screenings for people you are helping, it makes all the answer either via email to children and adults, as well as adult phys- hard work worth it, and hopefully teaches [email protected] A little more than nine years ago, we launched the first in a series of “totally random” trivia questions icals and youth sports physicals. This is the interns to have a servant heart when in this small, but popular, section of In Touch. Our means of identifying these random tidbits varies. the second year Cleveland has partnered they go into practice.” or by calling extension 1714 with TMC for this community event. Angie Conway (VIII) was one of the for more options. The winner Sometimes we flip open our big book of trivia and point a finger. This time, we employed the “Trivia Café” website. After a prescribed number of clicks, seven to be exact, we landed on this More than 75 student interns from Cleveland student interns who worked at the College were on-site, as well as 16 the health fair. She was pleased to be a will be announced in the next random offering. Enjoy! What are the last names of the following four men named Peter? (1) He issue. The deadline for all clinicians, and four staff members. The Cleveland interns (l-r) Mikaela Alt (IX) and Regan Boyer (IX) perform part of this important event. starred in “Dr. Strangelove.” (2) He sang “Sledgehammer.” (3) He directed the “Lord of the Cleveland team stayed busy throughout a sports physical during the Touchdown Family Fest health fair July 19. “Some kids were there to be cleared to entries is October 15. Rings.” (4) He was a Cosmic 60s artist. For extra credit, name three other famous Peters. the day conducting more than 300 physicals. It was an excellent opportu- play sports, and some people were there just to be examined because we nity to give back to people from around the city, while allowing the interns were the only doctors they could afford to see,” Conway said. “It meant a Last issue’s winner to gain additional experience. lot to be able to give back to the community and everybody was so grateful Quick Quiz gives readers a chance to Dr. Robert Moore, clinic director of the Cleveland Chiropractic Col- that we were there.” Dr. Kim Hamilton test their knowledge of pop culture, won last issue’s “Quick Quiz” contest. She correctly answered the question: lege Health Center, was extremely pleased with those who took part, and In addition to health screenings, there was live entertainment and an current events and other fun trivia What German physicist discovered a form of electromagnetic radiation, most commonly called the offered high praise for the entire Cleveland team. appearance by six-time Olympic medalist and track star, Jackie Joyner- tidbits. Every correct entry is eligible X-ray, but in some parts of the world referred to by his name? The answer answer was: Wilhelm “All of the clinicians were awesome and the interns were incredible,” Kersee. Others special guests were Kansas City Royals Hall-of-Famer, Conrad Röntgen. She also got the extra credit right, naming radiography, computed tomography (CT) Moore said. “It is community service outings like this that elevate our pro- Frank White, as well as Kansas City Chiefs players and cheerleaders. Visit for the drawing conducted on fession in the eyes of the public as well as the medical profession.” cleveland.edu for an expanded version of this story and more photos. it the quiz deadline. and fluoroscopy as three types of X-ray images. Good job, Dr. Hamilton! Stop by the Office of Communications to claim your prize, courtesy of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III. Clevelanders help ‘stuff the bus’ for fundraiser To have information considered for inclusion in the next issue of he Cleveland campus community recently answered the United right,” Marjorie Bradshaw, assistant to the president and Cleveland’s United in touch, submit items via e-mail to [email protected] TWay’s call to “Stuff the Bus” as part of the organization’s annual Way campus coordinator, said. “I’m thrilled with the generosity of our fel- CLEVELAND or call campus extension 1714 for more options. The submission effort to collect school supplies for families in need. The campus drive, held low Clevelanders with folks from all across campus participating, buying July/August 2014 deadline for the next issue is October 15. Aug. 1-14, marked Cleveland’s ninth consecutive year of and donating school supplies for kids in our community. UNIVERSITY Volume 26, Issue 4 participation as part of the institution’s service mission. It’s always a joy to see our service mission in action.” Kansas City The Office of Communications reserves the right Collection bins were placed at the south entrance, Bradshaw said a fun aspect of this year’s drive was that to select and edit submitted material for content, in the health center and in the third floor kitchen area those who donated were encouraged to post “selfies” to clarity and length. and Clevelanders were encouraged to donate a variety of Facebook and Twitter. Many Clevelanders joined in the school supplies to the cause. In all, students, faculty and action and the United Way shared some of them on its The University is not responsible for statements, facts or opinions staff members filled the bins with boxes of Crayons, pack- Facebook page. Jeff Karp | Interim Director of Communications expressed by any contributor. Submitted articles do not necessarily ages of pens, pencils, markers and highlighters, construction paper, filler This year’s campaign benefitted the United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Scott Albright | Associate Publications Editor represent the views of the institution. in touch is published by the paper, folders, scissors, glue and glue sticks, notebooks, erasers, pencil boxes 65 Quality Matters after-school learning sites, which serve more than 5,000 Scott Vater | Marketing & Advertising Associate Office of Communications for the students, faculty and staff of and loose-leaf binders. children throughout the region. The program is focused on strengthening Amelia Trollinger | Associate Projects Manager Cleveland University-Kansas City. “Back-to-school season is an exciting time, but it can be really stressful out-of-school programming by training and coaching youth program staff for families who can’t afford the basic school supplies to start the year off members on ways to better engage children. it www.cleveland.edu in touch (800) 467-CCKC Adjust your thinking.™ Vol. 26, Issue 4 | July/August 2014 Page 2 Vol. 26, Issue 4 | July/August 2014 Page 3 SACA golf tourney held in the spotlight Campus Happenings unny skies and a near-record turnout set Legislative Conference (NCLC), which is held Sthe stage for a highly successful event as in Washington, D.C., each February. NCLC is Dr. Erin Stubblefield What’s News? the Student American Chiropractic Association the primary conference for SACA. Instructor/Clinician (Clockwise, from top): (SACA) at Cleveland Chiropractic College spon- “We encourage as many students as possible Cleveland student interns (l-r) Jessica Stensland (VIII), Casey Gubbels (VIII), sored its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on June to attend,” Loveless said. “All proceeds from the Vital Stats Curt Welter (VIII) and Kaitlin LaVigne 28. Held at Deer golf tournament, (IX) take a break for a photo with Creek Golf Club in as well as any other Jackie Joyner-Kersee during the TMC Time @ CCC: Touchdown Family Fest health fair July Overland Park, the related fundraisers, 19. Showing enthusiasm in donating to tournament had 15 provide scholar- 4.5 Years the United Way school supplies drive are teams and 60 golf- ships for Cleve- (l-r) Jeff Karp, COO; Steve Chrisman, Hometown: IT; Stirling Howell, IT; and Calvin ers participating. land’s chiropractic Daniels, IT. MSHP graduate student SACA member students to help Garden City, Kan. Jessica Mango presents one of two August Jessica Loveless (II) subsidize their trip “Lunch & Learn” sessions on nutrition H.S. Mascot: offered at Dugans Paint & Flooring helped coordinate to NCLC.” in Warrensburg, Mo. Volunteering at the event. She said Taking first in Buffalos the Ronald McDonald House during all the hard work the golf tourna- the 6th Annual Christian Ashworth Question & Answer Cleveland Memorial Week of Service SACA put into it ment was a team in July are University staff and faculty paid off in more comprised of Ka- Who’s your all-time favorite Bob? (l-r) Trevor Jones, Amy Strathman, Kelly ways than one.