Connection Newsletter - Spring, Summer 2009

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Cycling for Surgery

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Student Ambassadors Take First Place & Raise Over $3,500

Dancing the Night Away

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Dear Friends:

Every day I am reminded of the great team we have at the College of Health Sciences. Milestones like our students winning first place in fundraising for DanceBlue, our staff prevailing over all five other medical colleges in blood drive donations, our faculty receiving prestigious grants and our alumni receiving professional and personal awards, renews my spirit.

Recently, the College of Health Sciences graduated another group of outstanding students who will join our alumni and friends in the workforce. Among those graduates were several students who have already impacted the college community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky in major ways.

Rachel Fields, a Lexington native who received her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, was presented with the university-wide Maurice A. Clay Award. This award is given to an outstanding student who has rendered exceptional extracurricular leadership in, and service to, the student’s college while maintaining a strong academic record. Rachel fulfilled both parts of the award criteria very well. She served as vice president for the UK Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a volunteer for Shiner’s Hospital for Children and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky and worked to promote absentee ballot voting for the presidential election all across campus.

Students like Rachel, as well as those who won other college and university awards, will go on to make a difference wherever they choose to practice. In looking at them, I see the future of health care…and it is bright. It is times like this that I’m not only proud to call myself the Dean of this great college, but also to call myself a peer to graduates such as these. Please join me in welcoming them to the allied health care fold of professionals.

Sincerely,

Lori S. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Dean

Charles T. Wethington Jr. Building, rm. 123 900 South Limestone Lexington, KY 40536-0200 general phone: 859-218-0480

www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences

COVER IMAGE: The College of Health Sciences Ambassadors participated in the university of Kentucky DanceBlue 2009 dance marathon charity event. DanceBlue was created to raise support for the golden matrix Fund, which assists children undergoing treatment at the university of Kentucky pediatric Oncology Clinic. read more about our participation in DanceBlue on page 10. Students Left-Right: emily graham, Kai gould Trice, Amanda isaacs, Candace Brown.

Research NewsFighting Cancer with Fenugreek ............................................................................................3

A Stimulus for Research .......................................................................................................4

New Grants .........................................................................................................................4

Academic NewsCycling for Surgery ..............................................................................................................5

New Faculty Faces ...............................................................................................................5

Learning from Each Other .....................................................................................................6

Walking Path Brings Together Design and Physical Therapy Students ......................................7

Alumni NewsGraduation ..........................................................................................................................8

Receptions ...........................................................................................................................8

Reunions .............................................................................................................................8

Class Notes .........................................................................................................................8

Student NewsBalancing Act ......................................................................................................................9

Dancing the Night Away .....................................................................................................10

Development News2008 Donor List ................................................................................................................12

College Fellows .................................................................................................................14

Fellows Society ...................................................................................................................15

PT Pros Gives Endowed Scholarship ....................................................................................15

Table of ContentsMessage from the Dean

Produced by:Allison Horseman, Director of marketing and Development nick Basham, marketing and Design Coordinator gina ehrhard, CHS intern

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Research News

Nearly one third of cancer can be prevented by controlling our diet.

As astonishing as that may sound, research shows that by altering dietary compounds, we can increase the chances of either preventing or controlling the spread of many types of cancer. At the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, I have been focusing research on fenugreek seeds and the health benefits they may present for cancer patients.

Fenugreek is an herbal plant that can be grown in Kentucky in the summer. Its seeds and leaves, which are similar to spinach, can be incorporated into daily diets to produce numerous health benefits, one of which may be preventing or treating certain types of cancer.

Fenugreek is native to Asia, has been used through history in medicine, and has been shown to have numerous health benefits. The leaves of the plant have been known to restore digestion abilities, improve cholesterol, improve milk secretion in nursing mothers and protect against cancer, especially breast and colon.

Fenugreek seeds may not be carried by your local supermarket chain, but should still be easy to find. Seeds and powders can be found in a majority of healthy food stores.

In all three forms – powder, seeds or leaves – fenugreek can be eaten. For example, a spoonful of the powder can be taken with a bit of honey each morning; the seeds, which are bitter in a raw form, can be boiled and altered with spices; and the seeds can be used as an herb for salads.

FenugreekFighting Cancer with

An article about a compound isolated from fenugreek leaves was published in the international Journal of Cancer, march 2009. Chendil Damodaran is an Assistant professor in the Center of excellence in reproductive Sciences, located within the university of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. For more information on Dr. Damodaran’s research, contact the college at 859-218-0563.

By Chendil Damodaran, Ph.D.

Ingredients• About 4-5 medium sized potatoes

(any type of potato other than the baking ones will do)

• A handful of fenugreek greens/leaves

• A few mustard seeds

• Cayeene/chili powder

• A pinch of turmeric

• Salt• A small pinch of sugar

• Your favorite liquid for sautéing

(water or vegetable broth)

Directions• Boil & cube potatoes.• Wash greens, shred into fine strands and set aside.• Heat non-stick pan and add mustard seeds.• Fry for a few seconds. Add cayenne/chili powder & tumeric. Continue sautéing & add a bit of liquid to prevent sticking.• If dried fenugreek leaves are used, crush & add to pan.• Add cubed potatoes, salt & sugar - reduce heat to medium.• Sauté potatoes - do not add more liquid until crust forms.• Slowly add shredded greens.• Continue sautéing until liquid is absorbed & greens are wilted.• Serve with steamed rice.

Want any easy way to jumpstart your culinary experimentation with fenugreek? Give this potato recipe a try:



Research News

A Stimulus for Research

New GrantsSusan K. Effgen, Ph.D.* Jane O. Kleinert, Ph.D. Christine Myers, Ph.D. (EKU)U. S. Department of Education“Special education-personnel preparation to improve Services and results for Children with Disabilities”Rita Patel, Ph.D.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation“High Speed Digital Analysis of Vocal Fold Vibration in Children”

Benjamin BarnesThe American Physiological Society Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship “ApS Summer Fellowship”

Matthew Hoch, ATCSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education“The effect of Talocrural Joint mobilizations on postural Control in those with Chronic Ankle instability”

Tony English, Ph.D.Massachusetts General Hospital“Validation of a new Device to measure neuromuscular Disease progression: part B: Developing a normal Data Bank and Comparison to Self reported Activity”

The UK College of Health Sciences is focused on continuing to grow our college’s research enterprise through new avenues of funding, increased research space and growth in research faculty. Recently, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 presented colleges and universities with new funding initiatives for research.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the new opportunity will “support approximately $200 million in large-scale research projects that have a high likelihood of enabling growth and investment in biomedical research and development, public health and health care delivery.

The purpose of this new program, the Research and Research Infrastructure ‘Grand Opportunities’ (GO), is to support high impact ideas that lend themselves to short-term funding and may lay the foundation for new fields of scientific inquiry.”

The College of Health Sciences has been working hard to capitalize on these new opportunities. Over the past few months, researchers have submitted approximately 12 grants to fund everything from rural health care initiatives to basic science

experiments. Other supplemental applications have been submitted to hire researchers and lab personnel.

“We hope this stimulus package is like a shot in the arm for our research enterprise,” said Dr. Charlotte Peterson, CHS Associate Dean for Research.

The College of Health Sciences will be announcing grant awards as they come in through e-News. If you would like to be added to the e-News mailing list, please send your e-mail address to [email protected].

Dr. Susan Effgen was recently honored as the recipient of the Catherine Worthingham Fellowship Award and as the recipient and namesake of the Susan Effgen Advocacy Award, both given by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

The Catherine Worthingham Fellowship, was established to identify physical therapists who make an impact on the science, education and practice of the profession of physical therapy. It is the highest distinction given by the APTA.

The Susan Effgen Advocacy Award was created by the APTA Section on Pediatrics this year. It honors a member who has made an outstanding contribution to pediatric physical therapy. Effgen was the first recipient of this award and it was named after her because of her efforts on the part of children with disabilities and advancing the practice of physical therapy.



Academic News

New Faculty Faces

To read more about the educational interests and experiences of these new faculty members, please visit us online at www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences.

Peggy Ballard, MSPAS, PA-CAssistant professor, physician Assistant Studies

Scott Livingston, Ph.D.Assistant professor, physical Therapy

Brian Noehren, Ph.D.Assistant professor, physical Therapy

When Dustin Jones and his physical therapy classmates heard about a local organization that provides surgery procedures free of charge for patients in need, they became inspired and decided they could help the cause.

Now, Jones, his classmates and the physical therapy division in the UK College of Health Sciences have formed Cycle4Sunday, a group dedicated to cycling and raising money for Surgery on Sunday. Surgery on Sunday is the local nonprofit organization that provides free surgical procedures to patients in Central Kentucky.

“Two of our classmates – Jeff Musgrave and Stephen Stockhausen – were thinking of doing a cycling tour,” said Jones. “When Surgery on Sunday spoke to our class about the great things they were doing for people in need, we decided we could help.”

Jones, Musgrave, Stockhausen, Casey Morris and Jonathan Harney, all Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students in the College of Health Sciences, then put their heads together and created the Cycle4Sunday group.

“We can’t help them medically, but we can help by raising awareness and money,” Jones said. “Students, faculty, staff, friends and family are all joining together to support this mission and we’re having a lot of fun doing it.”

In order to raise funds, Jones and the team have already participated in several events around Kentucky. – the Horsey Hundred, a 100-mile bike ride through Central Kentucky, and Bike Lexington. They also plan to ride in the BikeMS and 2nd Sunday events.

“Through groups like Cycle4Sunday, we are able to purchase more medical supplies and further our cause in Kentucky,” said Laura Ebert, Surgery on Sunday client community coordinator. “Since beginning in 2005, we have provided much-needed surgery services to more than 3,000 of Kentucky’s working poor who can’t afford health insurance, and we have over 1,000 people currently on our waiting list. We are honored that this student group is committed to help us achieve our mission.”

Surgery on Sunday is the first organization of its kind in the nation. Two other states, Florida and Tennessee, have now used the Kentucky program, founded by Dr. Andrew Moore, as a template for starting their own

Surgery on Sunday program.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Cycle4Sunday team, please visit www.cycle4sunday.com, where secure donations may be made.

Cycling for SurgeryStudents form group to fund surgeries for local people in need

To find out more about Surgery on Sunday, visit www.surgeryonsunday.org. For more about Cycle4Sunday, visit www.cycle4sunday.com.

Left-Right: Jeff musgrave, Casey morris, Stephen Stockhousen, Dustin Jones.

Bikers participate in the Horsey Hundred.



Academic News

The allied health care field is built on a solid foundation of interdisciplinary and collaborative practices. At the College of Health Sciences, interdisciplinary learning is not only taking place in the classroom, but also in the clinical practice setting at Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center, Inc.

Students from UK’s physical therapy and speech-language pathology programs and Eastern Kentucky University’s occupational therapy program work together during rotations at the Rockcastle County facility to learn from one another and become better professionals. The first group of students to participate in this program did so in January of 2009. They included Chris Fuson, physical therapy; Allison Meding, speech-language pathology; and Crystal Duckwall, occupational therapy.

“For most students, external rotations are their first experience in a clinical setting,” said Lynn English, DPT, physical therapist and associate professor in the College of Health Sciences.

“The Rockcastle initiative gives them the opportunity to work as a team and learn about the importance of working together in health care.”

To maximize the collaboration between students in all three rehabilitation professions, students are required to observe each other in practice, participate in interactive meetings, establish collaborative care plans for patients and interact with other health care providers.

“The interaction that occurred between the students was inspiring,” said Linda Gregory, director of speech pathology at Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center, Inc. “I enjoyed watching them as they built upon the strengths and ideas of one another and expanded their knowledge about the role each discipline played in the rehabilitation process.”

“The interprofessional aspect at the Rockcastle hospital was a wonderful experience,” Fuson, a student in the physical therapy program through the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, Kentucky, said. “I really enjoyed learning about

the other professions and what their realms and responsibilities entail.”

According to Donna Morris, communication sciences and disorders clinic coordinator, and Leslie Simpson, physical therapist and associate director of clinical education, the overall goal of the program is to provide better outcomes for patients. However, according to Gregory, the partnership has also inspired staff at the Rockcastle hospital.

“The program has been beneficial to us because while we always learn from our students, witnessing their collaboration has motivated our staff to fine tune our program and build on existing interprofessional initiatives that already exist,” she said.

In addition to the clinical rotation partnership, Rockcastle Hospital and Respiratory Care Center, Inc. also supports College of Health Sciences students through a scholarship fund.

The College of Health Sciences hopes to use the Rockcastle County program as a blueprint to expand into other areas of the state, as well as involve other health care disciplines.

“We believe it is important that all of our students understand how the many medical professions work together to better serve patients,” said Simpson. “This program is jumpstarting a new way of training students. We are very happy to work with the Rockcastle staff to provide a positive experience for everyone – the staff, students and patients.”

Learning from Each OtherInterprofessional training promotes better learning, patient care

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Students Crystal Duckwall (occupational therapy), Chris Fuson (physical therapy) and Allison meding (speech-language pathology), all had an interprofessional experience during their rotation at rockcastle Hospital and respiratory Care Center, inc.



Academic News

Walking Path Brings Together Design and Physical Therapy StudentsBy Gina Ehrhard, CHS Intern

Students from two very distinct disciplines – architecture and physical therapy – recently joined forces to promote art and health on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The two groups worked together to create an artistic and functional walking path in the Charles T. Wethington Jr. Building, which houses the College of Health Sciences and research space.

“The walking path project benefited the students because they were able to see how other disciplines work,” said Deborah Kelly, faculty member from the College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Division. “I really feel that we connected the medical campus to the main campus.”

Kelly initiated the project because she wanted to develop an environment on campus that promotes exercise and healthy lifestyles. The Wethington building, which is home to the physical therapy program, housed the perfect space for a walkway in its basement.

“When passing through the hallway, I always felt like it was just a big, boring space,” said Kelly. “I figured there should be a simple way to make the space better.”

She soon enlisted her husband, Dr. Bob Kelly, a faculty member and graduate of the College of Design, and students from both the design and physical therapy programs. Together this group formulated a plan to transform the hallway into an enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing place to walk.

To begin, physical therapy students began researching ways to transform the space into an area students, faculty and employees of the university and medical center could use for short bouts of walking. Next, students from the College of Design were challenged to come up with an art concept for the corridor that found a balance between the abstract and literal.

“I was not sure what was possible,” said Bob Kelly. “At first I conceptualized the project as being very simple because it is such a long hallway and I did not think we could do any more than simply add paint.”

But the design students had a more ambitious idea in mind. By the end of the project, they had created a 250-foot long mural depicting tall grass, insects, stretching silhouettes and abstract shapes. These students were in charge of developing design ideas, streamlining their design process and researching lettering and vinyl silhouette costs.

“I felt that helping to develop the walking path was a great learning experience that helped me appreciate all aspects of design,” said Sarah House, University of Kentucky physical therapy student and member of the walking path team. “I also feel very lucky to have been part of something that encourages an active lifestyle.”

“It is reassuring to know that this walking path has given people a means to incorporate exercise into their busy schedules,” said Anne

Ogundele, a recent physical therapy graduate. “Hopefully this encourages more people to not only exercise, but exercise with others in a stimulating environment.”

Plans to further enhance the path are already underway.

“If we had the funding we would really love to add sound or light,” said Bob Kelly.

However, both Deborah and Bob are proud of the present state of the walking path.

“I’m thrilled. It is exactly what I imagined,” said Deborah Kelly.

The walking path features a 250-foot long mural created by a College of Health Sciences and College of Design partnership.

pT Associate professor Deborah Kelly and her husband, College of Design faculty member Dr. Bob Kelly, led the walkway project.

inspirational quotes span overhangs throughout the walkway.

Silhouette figures prompt walkers to stretch before beginning on the path.

To find out more about the physical Therapy program, visit: www.mc.uky.edu/pt



Alumni News

Reunions

Receptions

Graduation

PT Class of 1999

Louisville - March 26, 2009

May 9, 2009

Lexington - April 17, 2009

Amber (Leslie) Cullum, (Physical Therapy, 2003) married Sam Cullum on May 3, 2008. They reside in Lexington.

Scott D. Tomcheck, Ph.D., OTR/L (Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D., 2005) was recently named to the Roster of Fellows for the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Janella Spencer, RDH, MSEd, Professor of Dental Hygiene at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (Dental Hygiene, 1978) has been appointed as a consultant to the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. She is the coordinator of the Dental Hygiene program at BCTC.

Don’t forget to submit your personal & professional news to [email protected].

Class Notes

Left-Right: Jeff Keen, Allison Walters Smith, Laura Kute Lubert, michelle Harr Brinker, paula Deaton Werner, Dana Deel Lykins, patrick Kitzman, Laura Whitney Hoaglund, gregory Duncan, Sharon noll.

Amanda Stevens, a Bardstown, Kentucky native and physician Assistant Studies class president, proudly displays her achievement on her graduation cap.

musical entertainment for the ceremony was provided by Louise Kelly, physician Assistant Studies graduating student (left) and Ann-Hagan michel.

Chris Kemker, Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student from elizabethtown, Kentucky, helps pin a ribbon on classmate Shamekia mason, of Bolton, mississippi. CSD graduate students wore a red ribbon in remembrance of classmate Scarlett parsley Hooker, who was killed in the Comair Flight 5191 crash.



Student News

“All my ducks are in a row,” said

Justin Kinder, Clinical Leadership

and Management (CLM) student

at the College of Health Sciences.

“I’d say the biggest key to my

success is organization.”

Most students who balance both school and work have a difficultly doing so, however, for Kinder, his life is under control.

Kinder is a part-time student, a newlywed, a radiology technical manager at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, a member of the CHS Dean’s Advisory Board and an advisor to the CHS Student Ambassador Program. To put it frankly, Kinder is one busy guy.

“Justin is actively engaged in the classroom, in service to the college and university and in his personal life. I really believe that he gets satisfaction from the fullness of it all,” said Dr. Karen O. Skaff, Department Chair and Clinical Leadership and Management professor.

While Justin claims his accomplishments are because of his organizational abilities, others say he is true management material.

“Justin’s enthusiasm is contagious,” said Skaff, stating that Kinder possesses many of the

qualities of a manager. “He demonstrates the ability to be resourceful, earn respect from his peers and make the best out of any situation. He especially enjoys his role as an advisor to the college ambassador program, using his capacity to influence new members and promote active participation in that student organization.”

Shortly after his entrance to the CLM program in 2007, Kinder was promoted from a radiology technologist to a radiology technical manager for UK HealthCare.

“Justin’s supervisor was his classmate,” said Skaff. “He was always actively engaged in the classroom and when the radiology technical manager position became open, Justin stood out.”

Kinder’s leadership is evident in his transition from the classroom to the workplace. Sheryl Abercrombie, one of the first graduates of the CLM program and radiology service director in UK HealthCare’s department of radiology, describes Justin as “extraordinary!”

“He is a caring young manager who is committed to his career,” said Abercrombie. “He provides 110 percent every day and meets the needs of his staff with a great maturity; keeping the interest of all in mind.”

Martha Beckham, Financial Counselor for the department of radiology, is another person proud to comment on Kinder’s performance as a manager.

“He is like a son to me,” said Beckham. “Justin is a wonderful person both in and outside of work. He’s my angel!”

Before attending the College of Health Sciences, Kinder graduated from Bluegrass Community and Technical College with an associate’s degree in Radiography. Kinder’s associate’s degree allowed him to easily enroll in the CLM program.

“I believe CLM was a great choice because the program is excellent for those with a medical background looking to advance their career,” said Kinder.

In fact, the CLM program is designed to benefit any health care professional because it teaches students how to become leaders and develop the skills necessary to help a health care organization run efficiently and effectively.

“The Clinical Leadership and Management classes have exposed Justin to concepts that a new manager might take years to become aware of and reflect on,” said Abercrombie.

Kinder expects to graduate from the CLM program in 2010.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what doors open after I finish my degree,” he said. “I have a passion for helping others and I am excited about my future in health care.”

By Gina Ehrhard, CHS InternJustin Kinder, right, is a student in the Clinical Leadership and management program, a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, a sponsor of the College’s Ambassador program and the radiology technical manager at Chandler Hospital.



Student News

I am sitting here as a post-DanceBlue dancer and I just wanted you guys to know how AMAZING it was! The total amount raised was $600,888.82 for the kids! The night was great as a whole. Although all four of us dancers – Amanda Isaacs (PT), Kai Gould Trice (PA), Emily Graham (PT), and I – had intermittent times of tiredness and feet pain, we made it through the entire 24 hours without sitting or sleeping. We also had a couple of great supporters stop by, from

parents, boyfriends and friends, to a couple of our own Ambassadors Rachel Bullock and Carly Donnelly, who brought us support as well as Starbucks! There was a live band (with one of the PA professors singing, Kevin Schuer), the dance team, messages from the UK basketball team, and business owners who presented checks for up to $10,000. More than that, there were the UK Oncology Clinic kids with their families. Some of these kids stayed most of the event, dancing

and playing with their team sponsors, and others came to visit for the talent show to sing and dance and yet others came for the costume event (talk about cute hippos and Ninja Turtles). Seeing these kids there with their families was one of the most inspiring parts, because we were able to see what true motivation and determination meant. We may have been tired and our feet may have hurt, but these young kids have been fighting a good majority of their lives through chemo and radiation

Dancing the Night AwayStudent Ambassadors Take First Place & Raise Over $3,500

members of the College of Health Sciences Student Ambassadors hold their award after winning first place in fundraising for small groups. Left-Right: rachel Bullock, Kai gould Trice, Candace Brown, Carly Donnelly.

The College of Health Sciences Ambassadors participated in the university’s DanceBlue fundraising event

in 2009. Although this was the first year the college was represented by a team, the challenge of raising

money for children with cancer was not taken lightly. The group raised more than $3,500 for the event,

winning them the first place prize in fundraising among small groups.

At the end of the 24-hour, no sitting, no sleeping event, Candace Brown, CHS Ambassador, Physician

Assistant Studies student and team captain, wrote the following note to her fellow Ambassadors:



Student News

just to live the lives we all take for granted. To be able to visualize who our money was supporting and to know that by just devoting 24 hours of our time meant that they may receive better treatment made it that much easier to stay on our feet and keep shaking our booties (oh yes we did shake them!). From the multiple hours spent hula-hooping to the every hour-on-the-hour nine-minute long line dance we did, we kept moving, kept our energy up and made a difference in someone’s life.

What I am trying to say is thank you. To all of you. For those of you who provided support by just knowing what we were doing to those of you who helped us raised the money, bought a t-shirt and participated in some way, it did not go unnoticed. I saw you. I know what part YOU played in making up some portion of this marathon, I know that the extra 3 cents some of you gave (you know who you are) made the total $.82 instead of $.79. I know you gave me addresses to send out for money. I know you talked to your class about sponsoring the worthiest of causes. I know you came to the meetings. I know you talked to your families. I know you bought the t-shirts. I know you wore the t-shirts. I know you helped us, the University of Kentucky, to be a better campus who knows the importance and the power we have when individuals come together to say we can do more.

Because of our combined efforts as a CHS Ambassador team, we were able to win the 1st place DanceBlue Fundraising Award for a Small Team. Our group came in FIRST for having a dancer team between the size of 5-20 dancers out of all 100+ teams, and that says something about you ALL! Some of you raised amazing money from many individuals and some received a fat check that made all the difference. Once again, thank you. I can now say from experience how moving this whole experience has been. And I am proud to say that I was able to dance for you, for our Ambassadors, with my fellow dancers, with Rachel’s t-shirt, and for our college. It was always for the kids.

FTK (for the kids),

Candace Brown PA student 2010

Students danced for 24 hrs straight.

The DanceBlue contest raised over $600,000 for charity.

Student Ambassadors Kai gould Trice, Candace Brown, emily graham and Amanda isaacs.

The 2008-2009 Student Ambassadors. Top row: Candace Brown, Sarah groppo, Laura Camplin, Shelby reynolds, Koree Fugate. Middle row: Carly Donnelly, rachel Bullock, Kai gould Trice, mackenzie gathof, Jennifer gary, Susan pell, rachael reams, Lauren rhodes. Bottom row: mary Jane Cowherd, Casey morris, emily graham, Amanda isaacs.

Dean Lori gonzalez speaks to the Ambassadors at an appreciation banquet held at the Hilary J. Boone Center in may.

Dean Lori gonzalez presents Candace Brown with the 2008-2009 Ambassador of the Year award.

To find out more about DanceBlue, visit: www.uky.edu/VolunteerCenter/DanceBlue/what.htm



Development News 2008 Donor List

gina n. Adams

Delinda L. Adkins

Jane Alberico

nancy C. Alton

Susan m. Ament

Beth V. Aschman

Association of Fundraising professionals

Victoria L. Auchenbach

Bank of America Foundation

Carrie L. Barlage

Jennifer W. Barlow

patricia A. Becker

Karen e. Benson

Trisha T. Bernard

Beatrice gazda Blewett

peggy Block

Bonnie e. Boggs

Sylvia gale Boggs

gilbert A. Boissonneault

Lori A. Bolgla

Jane S. Brantley

ernestine C. Brashear

Dustin Briggs

Kathleen A. Brindle

nakiesha C. Brooks

Brandy L. Brown

Laura T. Brown

Linda J. Brown

genevieve Bruce

mike Van Bruggen

mary J. Burton

melissa A. Buseck

Christi m. Butler

Anne T. Campbell

Andrew James Carlson

Jennifer Triplett Carter

Lawrence r. Catlett

rob Caturano

rosanna C. Chan

pamela m. Chaney

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Chick-fil-A at Turfland FSu

Karen Waters Clancy

glenda g. Clark

meredith C. Clark

Deborah A. Compton

edward W. Conklin

Beth B. Cooper

Vicki Cooper

Susan e. Craft

Linda p. Creevy

Lance T. Croghan

Scott S. Crook

Deborah A. Crowe

Leslie m. Crutcher

Theresa A. Curtis

Susan m. Cutshall

Joan C. Darbee

Sarah e. Davidson

Linda J. DeSanto

mario Anthony Dimattia

marilyn m. Doerr

David Dome

Diane C. Dossett

Luke D. Dubois

Debra S. Dunn

eugene Wayne Dupas

regina A. Durbin

Sheila A. eakin

Susan C. eisenback

Ann K. elder

Suzanne H. elliott

Jarrett T. embry

Carolyn C. everidge

Karen C. Farthing

Sherri L. Felts

Tanya K. Fields

philip D. Fitzgerald

Bonny Y. Folz

Ann S. Fontaine

Kimberly Foster

Debbie Ann Franzen

Dianne r. Frazer

Brenda J. Fritz

robert g. gandy

gwendolynne p. gant

rene e. gillim

phyllis J. goodrich

Larry W. gray

Debbie S. greene

Susan e. gullickson

Joanne K. Hadley

george S. Hagan, iV

mary p. Hankla

Theresa L. Han-markey

mary F. Harbour

Brandice r. Harrison

Deborah B. Hatherill

e. Charles Healey

Terry A. Herman

Julia W. Hicks

paul S. Hii

Benjamin H. Hill

Karen L. Hill

nancy J. Hinds

Jennifer L. Hitch

Shannon m. Hoard

Deborah D. Hocker

David W. Hodges

Katherine Howe

Cecelia Hromyak

mary H. Hughes

Sharon O’Cull isaacs

mary L. Jackson

michelle L. Jenkins

molly mcCoulf Johnson

Christopher T. Jones

patricia L. Jones

Thomas W. Jones

Laura L. Justice

Jeffrey m. Kagan

Sheila Kennedy-guess

Stacy L. Kirn-Barker

Janet Lee Klein

rita g. Klein

Thomas D. Kmetz

Karen K. Knapp

David m. Kraft

Sharon L. Krystofiak

Cynthia A. Kurowski

Jennifer marie LaFalce

mary e. Lair

mary H. Lamb

Celeste K. Lamping

Crystal L. Lanning

Terry A. Lawson

martha J. Layne

Sherryn g. LeCompte

Ann T. Lee

Stephanie e. Logan

Kristi W. Lunceford

Kelly K. Lynch

Amanda Beth makii

Carolyn D. malik

D’Ann B. markert

Karen J. marks

megan C. O’Connor marriott

Flavious B. martin iii

patricia A. mason

paula r. may

nadine maynard

J. Brent mays

rebecca irene mcClelland

Helen F. mcgill

Frances J. mcgowan

Anne W. mcLaughlin

mary J. mcLaughlin

raymond mcLaughlin

Kelley A. mcmurry

Becky r. medley

paula g. melson

Lorraine J. moodie

Tania L. motschman

Karen A. mulder

Traci H. mullins

Linda F. mulloy

Susan A. nalepa

Sharon T. nesmith

Debra F. nickell

gail A. Olson

Barbara A. Osborn

Laura W. Osborn

Shane A. peffer

roy m. penix

Cathy g. pollei

Connie e. proudfoot

Deborah puckett

Deborah g. Qualls

Whitney Lush Quiambao

Traci m. Quinn

r. L. roberts, inc.

Tina g. redmon

maureen J. reynolds

Anne S. rice

Allan r. riggs

patricia H. ring

Christy elizabeth roberts

Dorothy A. robison

Susan roehrig

William Temple-newing rogers

Kathy H. rorer

Carol J. rowe

Cynthia m. Salamanca

Teresa B. Salyers

Suzanne C. Scarpulla

margaret L. Schakel

mabel T. Scherzer

Denise Schlaak

Kevin m. Schuer

Debra F. Schulte

Kathleen m. Schweikart

Lorah W. Shackelford

Joseph T. Shelton

patricia W. Shipp

gwendolyn Simons

Leslie S. Simpson

michele r. Smiley

Christa C. Smith

Karen g. Smith

rhonda K. Smith

Lisa m. Snyder

merri p. Sterry

Berry L. Stewart

Joyce p. Strick

Jan e. Sullivan

rebecca K. Swoyer

Stacy m. Taluskie

Kathryn C. Thompson

Virginia K. Tucker

Bette K. Ward

Amy L. Warren

Sally r. Watkins

Sherry L. Watson

Leigh A. Weinfurtner

rita g. Wheeler

Celia m. Wilke

Lisa S. Wilson

Derek L. Winebrenner

Thelma J. Wiseman

Samuel C. Woolwine iii

Anne rae m. Wright

martha J. Young

ralph D. Young

Leslie L. Young-richerson

Kathleen m. Zandona

gregory A. Zoll

$1-$99

gifts recorded Jan. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2008

$100-$499John Agnew

martha e. Alexander

ginger g. Aulick

Dale L. Avers

Jonathan m. Beiser

Loretta p. Belhasen

Joseph A. Brosky Jr.

Samuel m. Brown

Barbara J. Bruening

gilson J. Capilouto

Catherine B. Chamberlain

Tamara S. Cranfill

Cheryl A. Crouch

rebecca S. Dausman

David W. Apts

pangela Dawson

Dorothy r. Deleon

mary A. Denham

Carolyn L. Dennis

elizabeth L. Douthitt

Stacy Jean Downar

robin S. Downing

Susan effgen

robert A. english

exxonmobil Foundation

melisa Ann Fazio

Colleen A. Fleck

Ann reed gaines

Steven g. gaskins

geno’s Formal Affair, inc.

Kittie H. george

Sara r. gilliam

glaxoSmithKline

irene gooding

michael m. goodpastor

Brenda B. gosney

Debby F. gray

per H. Halvorsen

nancy m. Hanna

Stacey Higgins

Lois J. Hill

Anthony S. Hill

ronald A. Hosterman

marsha r. irwin

paula K. Jackson

Carey-Beth James

Kyle m. Johnston

Andrew O. Jones



Development News2008 Donor List

Jaclyn e. Kaylor

Janet K. King

patrick Harvey Kitzman

Jane O’regan Kleinert

Kimberly A. Kluemper

Janice m. Kuperstein

Beth L. Ladd

Todd W. Lester

matthew D. Lewis

Lexmark international, inc.

rusty macSwords

r. mack major

Terry r. malone

elizabeth m. mather

Carla J. matteucci

Kelly D. mcCook

patrick mcKeon

Sheila A. mcKinney

michael g. meadors

elizabeth K. miller

Kathy g. mitchell

John A. and Jennifer L. Ostrowski

Kathy m. panther

Tom A. pennington

Charlotte A. peterson

natalie pinerola

mary S. porter

rehab innovations, inc.

mary m. reid

mary e. reynolds

Cheryl r. robertson

Betsy J. rodenbush

Tyler Drew Schlosser

rita Schmid

Aaron David Sciascia

Jack m. Sherley

Wayne Sizemore and Andrus Douthitt-Sizemore

Deborah B. Snavely

Janella Spencer

Owen preston Stanley

Sharon r. Stewart

Kathy Stilz

William r. Stopher

Kimberly B. Stroth

ellen W. Sutherland

Kimberly p. Taylor

Amy L. Trolley

Tadd nathan Turnquist

Jennifer Ann Tymkew

uK Chapter, national Student Speech & Language Hearing

Association

patricia m. Waggener

gerald A. White, Jr

Clara Yates Wieland

Barbara Williams

Jerry L. Wise

Katherine Wolnitzek

Donna K. Wong

eric matthew Yochem

marileen K. Zankich

Jeananne m. Zink

$100-$499

$1,000-$4,999American Association of physicists in medicine

Laurence n. Benz

margaret J. Blain

Janice B. Blythe

Terrence C. and Debbie S. Brown

michael T. Funk

Daniel J. gatins

Lori S. gonzalez

Donna g. Horn

mark F. Hunt

Holly L. Johnson

Karen r. Kendrick

Jeffrey W. and Sandy J. Lytle

paul F. nett

Arthur J. nitz

ray m. patterson

pT prOS, inc.

Barbara r. Sanders

gregory A. and Anna L. Smith

Target Foundation

$500-$999Lois A. Downing

DpT Class of 2009

Benjamin David gecewich

grogan’s Healthcare Supply

iBm Corporation

Sandra g. Jones

Linda S. Langley

H. Johnnie and robert C. miller

margaret Simmons

michael S. Stanley

Joseph C. Stemple

Tim K. Thurston

$5000+Cardinal Hill

rehabilitation Hospitalpremier Therapy & Health Centers, inc.

Jackie resinger

rockcastle Hospital & respiratory Care

Center, inc.

TC motions, inc.

michael p. Thornton

Donation Distribution in 2008

Student Financial Aid

50%

Academic Fund for Excellence21%

Current Operations Funds18%

Faculty/Staff Compensation7%

Endowment4%

Total Donations $188,904.83

Total Donors 395

every effort was made to ensure this list is accurate and complete. if you have been omitted or listed incorrectly, please let us know by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 859-218-0563.

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Development News College Fellows

David W. and Valerie Apts

evelyn Crawford and Jeffery J. Bacia, Jr.

Janice Orienda Burdette Blythe

paul Douglas and mary Sue Borders

Terrence C. and Debbie S. Brown

gregory g. and Jacquline r. Carter

Walter K. and Lisa S. Cleary

robert Joseph Coll

Jean C. Cooper

Charles H. and Denise H. elliott

michael T. Funk

Joseph e. gerhardstein

Bradley K. gonyer

Lori and randall gonzalez

george S. Hagan, iV

Connie and patrick Hauser

Jeffrey L. and pamela C. Howard

mark F. Hunt

Holly L. and David r. Johnson

Karen r. Kendrick

Linda Carol Langley

Stuart and Donna Lowenthal

Jeffrey W. and Sandy J. Lytle

Terry r. and Becky A. malone

gary r. and rita L. marsh

David L. and edith W. mathews

H. Johnnie and robert C. miller

paul F. nett

Alan and Jo newberry

Arthur John and Jane elizabeth nitz

Charlotte A. peterson and Kurt Heinonen

John S. and Sandra petrey

Thomas C. robinson

Scott B. and Bunny Scutchfield

Karen O. and David m. Skaff

gregory A. and Anna L. Smith

marlin K. and Vicki V. Sparks

Joseph C. and Terri L. Stemple

John underwood

patricia m. Waggener

robert W. and Charlotte W. White

University Fellows

James Kennedy Patterson Fellows

Appalachian regional HealthCare

Jennie Stuart medical Center

Saint Joseph Hospital

Presidential Fellowsnorton Healthcare

regional medical Center

W. K. Kellogg Foundation

Henry Stites Barker Fellows

Baptist Hospital east

Alan L. and Susan A. grogan

James W., Jr. and Barbara Craig Holsinger

Jacqueline K. resinger

St. elizabeth medical Center

Jerry Stricker

John Bryan Bowman Fellows

Central Baptist Hospital

The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Steve D. Thornton

2009 New Fellows

Allison and Kelly Horseman University Fellow

Linda gorman University Fellow

Denise and Brendan mcCarthy University Fellow

Vicki riddell-peavler and Joe peavler Henry Stites Barker Fellow

There are five membership levels within the Fellows Society. Membership is accorded all donors who fulfill the following:

University Fellows are donors to the University of $10,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent, or those individuals who signify by appropriate means a bequest or permanent life insurance with the intention to give $50,000 or more to the University. University Fellows membership is limited to alumni and friends.

Henry Stites Barker Fellows contribute $50,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent, or put in place a deferred gift of $250,000 or more. Corporations, foundations, trusts and organizations recognition begins at the Henry Stites Barker Fellows level.

John Bryan Bowman Fellows contribute $250,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent or put in place a deferred gift of $1,250,000 or more.

James Kennedy Patterson Fellows contribute $500,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent, or put in place a deferred gift of $2,500,000 or more.

Presidential Fellows contribute $1,000,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent, or put in place a deferred gift of $5,000,000 or more.

Young Fellows are current UK students and recent graduates that contribute $10,000 or more in cash or cash equivalent gifts. The Young Fellows program allows alumni to join the UK Fellows Society with a monthly pledge commitment at a level much more manageable for recent graduates. Young Fellows can designate their gift to benefit any college or program throughout the University. They receive all the benefits bestowed upon other Fellows, but have five extra years to complete their pledge.

Membership Levels

Past gifts may be applied toward membership in the Fellows Society.

Fellows listed below have pledged their financial support to the College of Health Sciences



Development News

Denise mcCarthy, a staff member of the College of Health Sciences, and her husband Brendan recently made the commitment to become fellows of the college.

College Fellows

From its early days as an agricultural and mechanical college to its prominent place today as one of the nation’s leading research universities, the University of Kentucky has enhanced the lives of countless individuals within and far beyond the state’s borders.

To achieve its reputation for educational excellence, the university has supplemented state support with private gifts since its founding more than 130 years ago.

The University of Kentucky Fellows Society was created to encourage ever-greater private support for the university and to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to advancing the institution’s mission of education, research and service. The Fellows Society honors those alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and organizations that provide enduring and generous support for the university.

The commitment of these special benefactors has made the difference between adequacy and excellence for the institution.

Become a CHS Fellow today. Contact Allison Horseman at (859) 218-0563 or [email protected] to become a Fellow at any level.

–Denise McCarthyPersonnel & Finance Administrator

College of Health Sciences

Brendan and I received our undergraduate degrees from UK and are now both employed by the university. We are so grateful for the opportunities we have been given thus far in life and decided we wanted to give back. Although becoming a Fellow was a big commitment for us, we knew it was a gift that would make a difference for the College of Health Sciences. We designated our gift to the CHS Academic Fund for Excellence to be used for student scholarships and we know our gift will make a real difference in someone’s life.

Fellows Society

PT Pros Gives Endowed ScholarshipPT Pros, a multi-state physical therapy practice headquartered in Corbin, Kentucky, recently partnered with the College of Health Sciences to offer PT students financial aid. The company set up an endowed scholarship that will impact students’ lives both immediately and in the future. PT Pros is owned and operated by Connie D. Hauser, a member of the CHS Philanthropy Board. We thank Connie and her entire team for their dedication to the college and the future of the PT profession.

Charles T. Wethington Jr. Building, rm. 123900 South LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0200

www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences

October 8-9, 2009

Alumni Golf Tournament Hall of Fame Induction & Scholarship Dinner

College of Health Sciences’ 2009

To receive information about the 2009 Alumni golf Tournament and Hall of Fame induction & Scholarship Dinner, visit www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences, or e-mail [email protected] to be added to the e-newsletter mailing list.

Oct. 8: Hall of Fame Induction & Scholarship Dinner Oct. 9: Scholarship Golf Tournament (8 a.m.) Oct. 9: Keeneland Fall Meet Begins

Documents

Connection Newsletter - Spring, Summer 2009