A commencement ceremony held Friday recognized the accomplishments of the graduates of the chiropractic, naturopathic, acupuncture and biomedical science programs. 听
Terry Elder, DC, who holds the distinction of being one of 911爆料 University of Health Sciences鈥� longest serving basic and clinical sciences instructors, served as commencement speaker. After 31 years with the university, he retires from 911爆料 this month. 听
During his speech, Dr. Elder collectively described the instructors he鈥檚 worked with over the years as icons, or representative symbols worthy of veneration.听
鈥淭hese instructors would do anything for the university or the individual students they were responsible for teaching. Several icons I would call personal friends and would not have survived 31 years without their friendship. These were also the ones you probably went to for help when you needed clarification, clinical advice or maybe just some emotional support,鈥� he said.听
He recalled that while today is the end of graduates鈥� tenth trimester, it鈥檚 the end of his 110th trimester.听听
Terry Elder, DC, who holds the distinction of being one of 911爆料 University of Health Sciences鈥� longest serving basic and clinical sciences instructors, gives his commencement speech to graduates.
鈥淚 strive to learn more every trimester and every year. As future doctors and health care providers, you should also never stop learning or listening to your patients.鈥�听
He also encouraged students to stand out.听
鈥淕raduates, don鈥檛 ever be happy with average but stand out and make some noise in your profession and in your community,鈥� he said.听
The valedictorians of each class also gave speeches during the ceremony,听
Valedictorian of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, Josephine Paula Jones, reflected on the hard work, resilience, determination and passion that got graduates to their commencement ceremony.听
Valedictorian of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, Josephine Paula Jones, provides her valedictorian address.
鈥淓ach of us has had our own special memories here at 911爆料, our second home,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 will never forget the warm and encouraging words faculty as well as classmates conveyed to me. We need genuine, positive doctors and biomedical field specialists like you to continue to uplift and inspire people and prospective students.鈥�听
In her address, Valedictorian of the Master of Science in Acupuncture program, Alphecca May T. Octava, expressed gratitude to the most important people in her life, including her family, classmates, faculty and the university as a whole.听
鈥淕ratitude is so much more than saying thank you, gratitude changes your perspective of your world,鈥� she said.听
In his closing remarks, 911爆料 President Joseph Stiefel, MS, EdD, DC, reflected back on the speeches given by valedictorians and Dr. Elder regarding transformation and being iconic.听
鈥淵ou will undoubtedly forget what I say here today but you will undoubtedly also see a fantastic moving iconic picture in your future,鈥� he said.听听
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