ATSU celebrates Dr. Still during annual Founders Day festivities
Posted: November 1, 2014
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) annual Founder’s Day festivities kicked off to a great start this year on the Missouri campus through a three-day celebration starting Thursday, Oct. 16. The party continued to Arizona where Wellness Week sparked a week of activities for students and employees.
On the Missouri campus, alumni, students, employees and friends of the University, participated in events including the George Blue Spruce Hero Healer speaker series, Founder’s Day Osteopathy Lecture and the ATSU Honorary Ceremony. On Friday, Oct. 17, the Missouri campus and community members attended Day of Compassion, a day remembering those lost on Flight 5966.
Other events during Founder’s Day included the first-year versus second-year Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine women’s flag football game; a First in Whole Person Healthcare exhibit dedication at the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine; and the annual Still-A-Bration – a community barbeque and bonfire. Festivities concluded with the Founder’s Day 5K run and half mile walk.
The Arizona campus honored Dr. Still through a week of healthy activities including tai chi, yoga, guest speakers and a healthy breakfast for the entire campus. Friday, Oct. 24 marked the culmination of Founder’s Day with games and family activities, a barbeque and live music on the campus’ front lawn.
More photos of 2014 Founder’s Day events may be viewed on ATSU’s Facebook page.
