Logan College Receives $100,000 Donation from Alumnus

William Purser, DC, a 1953 graduate from Logan College of Chiropractic, recently donated $100,000 to the school. Dr. Purser and his wife, Virginia, were honored Feb. 4 during an on-campus reception attended by numerous administrators, board members and alumni.

"We're very happy to have been able to make a major gift to Logan College," Dr. Purser said. "I feel that everything that I've had in life... came as a result of my education at Logan. I gained so much from the college, and it's very satisfying to be able to give something back."

At its most recent meeting, the Washington State Chiropractic Association elected a new president and three new board members. The WSCA's president-elect is Dr. Clay Bartness, a 1973 graduate of Palmer College and the Washington state delegate to the American Chiropractic Association.

"This is an exciting time for chiropractic," said Dr. Bartness. "We see more and more research validating the science of chiropractic. During my term as president of the WSCA, it will be my goal to continue to promote patient access to chiropractic care through the varied insurance systems. Patient choice is a top priority."

Also elected to serve on the board were: David Gilbertson, DC; Jay Goodwin, DC, DACS, CCST; Eric Hansen,DC; and Francis Corbin,DC. Dr. Doug Long was re-elected to his second term on the board.

Ralph Filson, DC, associate professor of chiropractic science at Logan College, particularly enjoyed this year's Super Bowl - and not just because he's a football fan. Last August he became the team chiropractor for the St. Louis Rams, who went on to defeat the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. Filson arrived in the host city of Atlanta several days before the championship game to treat players, and he was on the sidelines treating and congratulating members of the Rams during the contest. Look for a feature article on Dr. Filson and his exploits with the Rams in an upcoming issue of Dynamic Chiropractic.

Palmer College of Chiropractic is seeking donations for the establishment of the Steven T. Hernandez Endowment Scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Hernandez, who passed away last June. His friends and colleagues have established this scholarship to award a student who demonstrates promise of living with great energy and moral courage, and who exemplifies the qualities they admired in Dr. Hernandez.

The establishment of this perpetual scholarship requires $10,000. Interested parties can contact Karla Johnson at the Palmer development office at (800) 722-2586, or they can send donations to:

Palmer College of Chiropractic
Steven T. Hernandez Endowment Scholarship
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, IA 52803-5287

Dr. Larry Stemp of Lakewood, Washington has been named the West Coast commissioner for the Council of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA). A 1971 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Stemp was elected to the position during COCSA's annual conference in San Diego, California.

Dr. Stemp is a founding member and three-time president of the Washington State Chiropractic Association, earning the WSCA's "Chiropractor of the Year" award in 1992 and 1997. As West Coast commissioner, he will be responsible for disseminating information to state chiropractic associations, improving communication between associations, and facilitating legislative efforts for chiropractic.

Chris Alberts, 19, an undergraduate student at Life University, has been selected to play for the United States Rugby Team. A renowned fielder, Alberts plays wing for Life's rugby team and tried out for the U.S. team last December in Tampa, Florida. Though interest in rugby is growing in the United States, it is immensely popular in South Africa, where Alberts hails from.

"Chris is a young man with a bright future. A position on the U.S. team will only increase his experience as a player," remarked Life rugby coach Mel Smith. "Life University will surely benefit from this man's ability."