Friday, August 29, 2008Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad
Thursday, August 28, 2008Thorough Preparation Paved the Way for Successful NCCAM Site VisitNorthwestern Health Sciences University hosted a site visit by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) on July 30. A successful site visit, along with a progress report demonstrating satisfactory achievement of proposed activities, is necessary to receive continued funding for another three years. »MORE Healing Garden Stone Comes from Near and Far Wednesday, August 27, 2008Northwestern Employees Adapt to Climbing Gas Prices
Could Northwestern Bring Home the Gold at This Year’s Chiro Games? Tuesday, August 26, 2008New Data Center Projected to Improve Information Technology at NorthwesternA new data center is being built at Northwestern to alleviate problems caused by lack of space and cooling. According to Andrea Kodner-Wenzel, chief information officer, the new center will provide a higher level of computer system uptime, and reduce system failures. »MORE Make the Move to a Healthier Menu: Organic Eating Can be Easy Monday, August 25, 2008New Student Recruitment is a University-Wide EffortCollege campus visits; high school fairs; newspaper and radio advertisements. All are strategies of student recruitment for Northwestern Health Sciences University, according to Chuck Abbott, new student recruiting coordinator. »MORE Friday, August 22, 2008Asian Honey-Tea Grilled Prawns
Thursday, August 21, 2008Home at Last – Undergraduate Studies Courses are Now On-CampusThe students’ wishes have finally been granted: the undergraduate studies courses for Northwestern Health Sciences University are moving home. »MORE Northwestern Collecting Donations for VEAPOver the next several weeks, Northwestern Health Sciences University, along with 20 other Bloomington businesses,will participate in a food drive for Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP). »MORE For Students and Mentors Alike, Summer Science Academy is a Great Experience MOM’s Does Landscaping the Healthy Way with Organic-Based Gardening Wednesday, August 20, 2008Mediasite Provides a New Way to Learn at Northwestern
Tuesday, August 19, 2008Tips for Parenting Teens: Managing Anger and Conflict
Monday, August 18, 2008One Little Boy - One Strong Will - An Inspiration to All
Friday, August 15, 2008Vegetable Salad
Thursday, August 14, 2008Step-by-Step and Brick-by-Brick, Healing Garden Construction Continues
Employees Take A Break To Eat and Play
Wednesday, August 13, 2008Can Facial Rejuvenation Turn Back the Clock?
Bookstore Inventory: Day Two and Counting Tuesday, August 12, 2008Northwestern Welcomes Summer Science Academy Students
Northwestern Employees Going Above and BeyondThirty-six Northwestern employees were singled out in July for their hard work and for exceeding expectations. »MORE Sand Volleyball: Learn to Play Like an Olympian this Summer
Monday, August 11, 2008The “Dog Days” of August: What’s Open, What’s Closed on CampusSummer break at Northwestern Health Sciences University is officially here, as finals wrapped up last week. School resumes on Sept. 2 with new student orientation. »MORE Why is there a Hallway Where the Study Rooms Used to Be?The current library av/study rooms are turning into the hallway access to the new building. »MORE Friday, August 8, 2008Champion Cherry Bars
Thursday, August 7, 2008Northwestern Associate Dean Bikes 472 Miles Across Iowa Northwestern Chiropractic Dean Featured in Pillsbury House Annual ReportMichael Wiles, DC, Dean of the College of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University, was featured in the 2007 Pillsbury House Annual Report. »MORE Northwestern Helps Employees Build Balance into their Workday
Wednesday, August 6, 2008Northwestern Graduates 22 Students from the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineThe Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University will graduate their students in a commencement ceremony on Aug. 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. »MORE Northwestern Graduates 43 Students from the School of Massage TherapyIn a commencement ceremony on Aug. 9, 2008 at 6 p.m., Northwestern Health Sciences University's School of Massage Therapy will present 43 students with a certificate in massage therapy. »MORE Tuesday, August 5, 2008Student Senate Q & A with President Linda HansonRead what's on the mind of Northwestern's Student Body President. »MORE I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for Ice-cream!!The students are on break...it's 89 degrees outside...it's two in the afternoon and you need a snack – what to do? The University’s Employee Council invites all staff and faculty to stop by the employee lounge on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. for a cool treat. Inline Skating: Summer Fun for Everyone
Monday, August 4, 2008Great Deals on State Fair, Renaissance Festival Tickets
Remembering Edith…And the Gifts Which She BestowedThe second in a series of “Points to Ponder” articles that will run regularly in the Opinion section of Northwestern Today as a means of informing students, faculty, staff and alumni about issues relating to diversity. »MORE Friday, August 1, 2008Broiled Salmon with Pomegranate Seeds
Standard Process Healing Garden Progressing Nicely
Thursday, July 31, 2008Northwestern Graduates 27 Students From College of Chiropractic on Aug. 1The College of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University will graduate 27 students on Aug. 1. The University will present 29 doctor of chiropractic degrees as well as nine bachelor of science degrees. »MORE HR Seeking Employee Feedback Regarding BenefitsThe Human Resources office has extended to Aug. 4, the deadline for University employees to complete the employee benefits survey and the chance to win free gas! »MORE Student Senate Offers End of Trimester Nourishment
Wednesday, July 30, 2008Summer Science Academy Helps Build a Bright Future for Students
Despite the Heat, the Annual President’s Invitational Had A Great Turnout
Tuesday, July 29, 2008Avoiding Ticks This Summer: Safety Tips in the Prevention and Removal of Ticks Monday, July 28, 2008Northwestern Employees Get a Pat on the Back!Employee of the Month prize winners for June were: Claire Legendre, clinical research associate; Kimberly Ross, administrative assistant; Nancy Jambor, admissions representative; and Pam Anderson, secretary. » MORE |
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A delicious meal that will leave you guilt free! 
For the Standard Process Healing Garden construction, 700 tons of base rock was brought in just to prepare the courtyard site for landscaping! In addition, MOM’s will use 150-200 tons of stone for the patios and planting beds. 
With just a few weeks of summer left, temperatures are up and so are gas prices. It’s hard to believe that just 10 years ago gas cost less than $1 per gallon. Now, with prices bouncing between $3.60 and $4 per gallon, some are looking for ways to conserve gas use. 
Many Northwestern students look forward to the Chiro Games each year. The event provides a fun and social arena for natural health care students to meet and network with their colleagues – and of course the chance to compete in their favorite events. 
Seventy-five years ago, all of the food produced in the United States was organic. However, since World War II, changes in modern farming methods have resulted in food that could be dangerous to your health. 
Try this twist on grilled shrimp. 
For the fourth year in a row, the Summer Science Academy at Northwestern Health Sciences University earned praise from students, staff and mentors alike. 
MOM’s Landscaping and Design uses organic-based gardening in their projects, such as the Standard Process Healing Garden. 
Mediasite is a presentation capture system that provides an easy, reliable way to record presentations or class lectures, which can then be viewed by students on demand via computer or iPod. 
Do you find yourself in situations with your teen when anger gets out of control; your teen’s and yours? Anger is a way teens assert their independence as they prepare for adulthood; but the struggle can be trying for parents. 
How far would
you go to help a child in need? Northwestern donates services to boy in need. 
A fresh salad makes it easy to eat your vegetables. 
Have you ever wondered how such a magnificent project comes together? 
Many University employees took advantage of today’s Get Up and Go! activity, and made their way to the courtyard to enjoy a potluck picnic and yard games. 
Facial rejuvenation
is a pain-free way to shave years off of your face and revitalize your entire body. 
The Northwestern Bookstore is closed this week for inventory. For some, this means no snack stop at 2 p.m. For the bookstore staff, it’s another story. 
Summer Science Academy students make good use of the pool. 
Sand volleyball has become one of the most popular summer sports around the globe. And Northwestern maintains two sand volleyball courts, located on the southwest corner of campus, near the soccer fields. 
A summer favorite that's sure to be a hit! 
Imagine… you, your bike, and the open road, ready to conquer the largest and oldest annual bike ride in the country. 
Many employees at Northwestern Health Sciences University are taking advantage of a built-in break in their workday by participating in the Get Up & Go! activities. 
Inline skating not only allows you to enjoy the warm sunny weather of summer, but also provides added health benefits. Not to mention, inline skating has its roots in the Twin Cities! 
Northwestern Health Sciences University has Minnesota State Fair and Renaissance Festival tickets available at a discounted price. 
Standard Process Healing Garden construction is moving right along in week four! 
Students enjoyed assorted treats from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the foyer on July 29 and July 30, provided by Student Senate Education Committee.
If you had asked these kids four years ago if they were going to college, not a single one of them would have said yes. Talking to those students now, you would never have guessed it. 
The President’s Invitational raised an estimated $150,000 for Northwestern Health Sciences University on July 29, 2008. 
Enjoy the outdoors, but remember to protect yourself against tick bites.