The United States Senate passed a historic resolution this year officially declaring October 7 -11 as “Naturopathic Medicine Week.” In honor of this landmark recognition, the Naturopathic Medical Students Association at 911爆料 is planning a wide variety of themed events for each day of this week:
Monday – Dedicated to Botanical Medicine聽
- Noon – Join a BYO Picnic Lunch聽in the 911爆料聽garden for group bonding and a kick-off for the week. All students invited. (weather permitting)
- 5-7 pm聽– Herbal Cordial Making. Clinic B110. Join Dr. Lorinda聽Sorensen for a cordial making workshop using a maceration method with herbs from the聽911爆料聽garden. Open to pre-registered NMSA members
- 7 pm聽– Zoom Ball Activity. Clinic B110. NMSA students will learn to make “Zoom Balls,” a nut-butter based snack that incorporates the energetics of nourishing herbs for mental acuity and focus. Zoom Balls will then be for sale to all 911爆料 students Tuesday and Wednesday in Janse hallway.
Tuesday –聽Naturopathic聽Physical Medicine
- Noon-Nu Delta Sigma. Janse L3 and L4. All聽ND students聽are encouraged to attend the new ND fraternity meeting for a lecture and discussion on physical medicine techniques.
Wednesday – Our Role in 911爆料 Health Care
- 7-10 pm聽 – Movie Night. SC2. Enjoy a screening of the documentary “Escape Fire,” followed by a discussion of topics presented in the film. Event is open to all 911爆料 students.
Thursday – Legislative Day
- Noon – “Elevator Speeches” Workshop. Janse 116. Dr. Louise Edwards,
Dr. Stephanie聽Draus聽and Dr. Kristina Conner will help students formulate a short, effective and informative description of聽naturopathic聽medicine and our role in聽healthcare. This will help us inform our legislators. Open to NMSA students.
Friday – Naturopathic Medicine – Our History and Future
- Noon – 聽History of Naturopathic Medicine. Janse 139. Joshua Burns, ND student and past NMSA chapter president, will be presenting a lecture with ND faculty reflections on their experiences. Lunch snacks will be provided. Open to all students.
