ATSU Student Government Association-Missouri provides donations to local school districts
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Student Government Association-Missouri campus (SGA-MO), recently donated $1,000 to both the Kirksville and Novinger school districts to address unpaid meal debts, reflecting ATSU’s commitment to making a positive impact in local communities.
“As medical and dental students, we are deeply aware that our growth and success are made possible by the unwavering support of those around us. The Kirksville and Novinger communities have consistently provided that foundation for ATSU students, offering encouragement, generosity, and a true sense of belonging,” said Meghan Ott, OMS II, SGA-MO chair. “It was both an honor and a privilege to give back to these communities as a small expression of our gratitude and to help inspire future generations to continue this tradition of service.”
The highly anticipated Guidance for Authors, Editors, and Publishers on the Use of Generative AI from the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ), presents 17 evidence-based consensus statements developed by a multidisciplinary stakeholder panel, including Dr. Frantsve-Hawley. The paper provides critical context on how generative AI tools function and examines the technical, legal, and ethical risks their use may introduce.
Dr. Frantsve-Hawley received her PhD in genetics from Harvard University in 2002. She serves on the American Dental Association Foundation Board of Directors and previously served as executive director of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry.
AADEJ, founded in 1931, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing communication within the dental profession and raising the standards of dental journalism.
February’s staff profile highlight is Kaelinn Christman, our part-time library assistant in Kirksville. Read on to get to know more about Kaelinn!
Position title: Library Assistant
How long have you worked for the library: I have worked at the library since the end of October 2025.
What made you want to work in libraries? There are several things that drew me to working in libraries! I love being around academia and I’ve always found a lot of comfort in just being in libraries. They’re places of learning and study while also serving as a support for the community.
Last summer I decided that I want to get my master’s in library and information science for archival studies, so applying for this job was a natural first step. If I don’t end up in archives, I would also like cataloging, metadata, or records management. In undergrad, I majored in computer science with a concentration in data science and math with a minor in statistics, so library school might seem like a bit of a deviation from that, but the organization of information and data has always appealed to me. I finally accepted that I really do not want to work in the tech field, but the library sciences provide an avenue for me to work with data while actually enjoying my job and working environment.
What do you like most about your job and about working for ATSU? Working at a medical school has been a super interesting and unique experience. I never took anatomy so I feel like I’m learning a lot. Getting to work with the 3D printing is super fun, and I love getting to talk and work with the med students.
What is a fun job you had before ATSU? While I was at college I worked as an RA in the dorms for one year and then in the apartments for two. It could be very exciting and unpredictable. Anything could happen at any time and while this was definitely stressful at times, it was also a lot of fun.
What is a fun/unique/exciting tidbit to know about you, or how do you spend your free time? I have 55 decimals of pi memorized. I did this during math class instead of paying attention. I spend most of my free time reading. I’ve always read a lot of fantasy and am currently on the ninth Wheel of Time book.
Spring is officially looking like a whirlwind of activity across all our campuses! The library has got a packed schedule, so grab your calendar—here is what’s headed your way:
February: Data, Love, and Brains
International Love Data Week (Feb. 9-13): We’re dropping daily tips all week to help you master your research data and learn more about the data life cycle. Stick around until Friday for our “famous” trivia contest—bragging rights (and prizes) are on the line!
Show Us Some Love: It is Valentine’s week, after all. Whether you’re on campus or online, take a moment to fill out a “Love Your Library” card. We’d love to hear what you think of us.
Virtual Book Talk (Feb. 17 @ 12 PM CST): Don’t miss author Dr. Pria Anand as she discusses her book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains. It’s going to be a fascinating deep dive into how our heads actually work—perfect for students and faculty alike.
March & April: Celebrating Our Faculty
We’re teaming up with Research Support for Faculty Appreciation Week. We’ll be hosting receptions across our campuses to celebrate the incredible work our educators do. Faculty, keep an eye out for your “Save the Date” invites!
Mesa: March 2 (Dental building 5835) & March 5 (Library)
Kirksville: March 3
St. Louis: April 2
We’ll be wrapping up the season by celebrating National Library Week from April 19–25. It’s the perfect way to head into the home stretch of the semester.
In January, library staff from Arizona and California attended the joint meeting of the Southern California and Arizona and Northern California and Nevada chapters of the Medical Library Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to attending a well-put together conference on health sciences librarianship, Hal Bright and Laura Barkema also presented on resources for physician assistant education.
Exhibition Announcement: AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health
The Mesa campus library is honored to host the upcoming National Library of Medicine traveling exhibition, “AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic,” running from Feb. 9-March 21. Guest curated by Theodore Kerr, a writer, organizer, and founding member of What Would an HIV Doula Do?, this compelling exhibit explores the National Library of Medicine’s extensive archive of public health posters.
The collection highlights the cultural impact of artists, activists, and community workers who used personal narratives, visual art, and collective action to communicate critical health information. By showcasing these powerful historical artifacts, the exhibition serves as a poignant reminder that, 40 years after the crisis began, the global battle against AIDS is not over. In addition to the physical display, the project includes an educational resource for college-level study and a digital gallery featuring fully digitized items from the NLM historical collections.*
*The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and companion website.
Student Art is Now on Display in the Library!
Back in September, we issued a call to our students to help us transform the Mesa campus library. We are thrilled to announce that those submissions are now up on the walls! Thank you to Elise Rivera, Iqra Hashmi, Natalie Beyfuss, Noah Brounstein, and Samantha Bryant for their contributions.
The goal of this initiative is to add warmth to our shared space and support student mental health through creativity. The library covers the cost of printing, and the artists get to keep their high-quality prints once the exhibit concludes.
California Campus Library Updates
The California branch of A.T. Still Memorial library is excited to be working on the proposed furniture layout of the San Luis Obispo campus library. Existing furniture from the current space will be combined with donated furniture from the old MindBody workplace to create a new feel and flow to the library. The new library will also have outdoor study space which will bring a new element for students to enjoy.
Dot Winslow, solo library assistant for ATSU’s Campus for Healthy Communities, presented at the joint meeting of the Southern California and Arizona and Northern California and Nevada chapters of the Medical Library Association. They presented a lightning talk on how Google Gemini Gems can be used to expedite the data extraction process of systematic and scoping reviews. In addition, they presented a paper talk on preliminary research results from their team’s scoping review on how artificial intelligence is affecting medical libraries.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About the ATSU Library
1. We’re Here To Help You: We Meet You Where You Are! The Library supports your learning, research, and clinical education with 24/7 access to trusted academic and medical resources through the library website. Get started quickly withLibGuides, Subject/discipline-specific guides designed to support your course work and research needs.
2. 24/7 Online Resources Access medical and research databases, point-of-care apps, eBooks, journals, videos, anatomy tools, case studies, exam prep resources, and more—anytime, anywhere. Use your ATSU credentials to access full-text articles and databases off campus by logging in through the ATSU portal, my.atsu.edu.
***UptoDate: To maintain your access to UpToDate you will need to confirm your affiliation with A.T. Still University of Health Sciences every 90 days. To do this simply login to UpToDate from within the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences network.
3. Full Text at your fingertips with LibKey Nomad: Searching Google Scholar or PubMed?Download the free LibKey Nomad browser extension to instantly access ATSU full text to ATSU’s subscribed full text across the web.
4. Expert Help When You Need It! Get personalized support through Ask a Librarian. You can also send emails to the following library addresses:
5. Your Library Liaisons Each program is supported by a library liaison who offers personalized research consultations, citation support, and resource guidance—individually or for groups, via email, Zoom, phone, or in person. Please click here to find your library liaison.
6. Interlibrary Loan (It’s Free!) Can’t find what you need? Request articles, books, or chapters through Interlibrary Loan at no cost. Articles typically arrive within two business days, but can be longer.
7. Free Open Access Publishing The Library supports free Open Access publishing through selected transformative agreements with publishers. Eligible students and researchers may publish open access without author processing charges (APCs).
8. Library As a Spaces & Tools Enjoy collaborative and quiet study spaces, group study rooms, standing desks, bike desks, and more on each campus. The Library also supports Whole Person Collection and Leisure reading through our leisure reading collection that promotes wellness, reflection, and personal enrichment.
9. Course Textbooks & Mobile Apps Required and recommended textbooks for each program are available through your Program Library Toolkit. The Library also provides access to essential mobile and point-of-care apps to support learning and clinical decision-making.
10. 3D Printing Support Students across all campuses can use free 3D printing services for academic projects. Check out the 3D Printing LibGuide for more information.
We are happy to help! Just reach out or stop by the libraries for assistance.
Sincerely, Your Library Team
Starting the semester strong? Your librarians are here to help. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to schedule one-on-one research consultations for personalized support with:
Finding scholarly and evidence-based resources
Refining research topics and search strategies
Navigating databases and citation tools, and more
Appointments are available throughout the semester.
Valentine Card Making Event – Share Your Love, Feb. 6-11
Sponsors: The A.T. Still Memorial Library and the Missouri Student Government Association (MoSGA) When: Feb. 6-11, 2026 Location: Missouri campus library
The library will provide supplies for creating handmade Valentine’s cards, which will be gathered at the library’s front desk and then delivered to local nursing homes to help spread kindness and brighten residents’ days during the Valentine’s season. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty, and no crafting experience is required. Stop by, get creative, and join us in sharing a little extra care and compassion with our community.
3D Printing Updates: This past year marked significant growth in the library-led 3D printing program across the University, highlighted by the addition of a Stratasys F170 printer on the Arizona campus and increased research-driven use of the J55 Prime resin printer on the Missouri campus. Building on a program that began in 2015, the library has now produced more than 53,300 3D-printed models to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.
In 2025, the service supported a wide range of high-impact projects—from anatomical and dental training models, museum reproductions, and grant-supported research to classroom demonstrations, community outreach, and professional development events—while printing 10,787 models for students and faculty. Collectively, these activities reflect the program’s continued expansion in scale, complexity, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reinforcing the library’s role as a critical partner in applied learning and innovation.
Spring into Wellness and More! Your well-being matters to us! Stop by the Library’s Relaxation Center—a welcoming space with fidgets, puzzles, board games, and leisure reading to help you unwind and recharge. Whether you need a quiet break between classes or a moment to reset, we’ve got you covered.
Please remember the library offers more than just books. Available for checkout:
SAD lamps to help brighten your study space
OMT tables for comfortable positioning and practice
Visit the information desk to learn what’s available and how to check items out!
Throughout his presentation, “The White Coat in Birmingham Jail: The Perils of Waiting,” Dr. Andrion reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through the lens of healthcare, equity, and service, sharing how his upbringing in the Philippines and professional journey have shaped his commitment to social justice.
Dr. Andrion completed a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Capitol University in the Philippines, his Canadian equivalency studies in physical therapy at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and both his master’s in critical disability studies and PhD at York University in Toronto. Additionally, he earned a certificate in global health delivery from Harvard University in 2023.
Dr. Andrion has served as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto since 2007. His primary research interests include critical physical therapy labor-migration studies, decolonization of education, global health, and critical disability studies. His teaching interests are in the fields of sociology of health, sociological theories, ethics, professionalism, determinants of health, and qualitative research.
From left to right: O.T. Wendel, PhD, president, ATSU Arizona & California campuses, Jeffrey Andrion, PhD, PT, MA, and Clinton Normore, EdD, MBA, chief diversity officer.
Zarin Mehta, PhD, CCC-A, FAAA, a tenured associate professor in the Departments of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (DFAAA), one of the profession’s highest honors.
Individuals selected for this fellowship are recognized as innovators who are redefining leadership in audiology, and whose extraordinary work has advanced the profession in meaningful and lasting ways.
In addition to her role at ATSU, Dr. Mehta previously served as an assistant professor at Wichita State University and a clinical associate professor at Arizona State University, where she also chaired the audiology admissions and program committee.
She serves as a reviewer for two professional journals and on convention committees for the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association and the American Academy of Audiology. She has presented at the national and state levels consistently since 1999 and received the ATSU-ASHS Educator of the Year award in 2020.
We are excited to announce that UpToDate AI Expert (also referred to as UpToDate AI) officially launched on Monday, Jan. 5. AI Expert is a new GenAI-powered tool grounded strictly in UpToDate’s trusted, evidence-based content. Designed by clinicians for clinicians, this innovation allows you to tap into the expertise of over 7,600 contributors in real time, answering complex questions with clear rationales and source citations. This new era of clinical support is designed to help you make faster, more confident decisions at the point of care. Alongside this launch, we are introducing (and reintroducing) several powerful UpToDate features.
Kidney Dosing Tool: Prescribing for patients with renal impairment is now safer and more efficient with the Kidney Dosing Tool. It provides quick, expert-reviewed guidance across multiple medications and complex dialysis modalities, including intermittent hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, PIRRT, and SLED. It is developed by a global panel of nephrology-focused PharmDs and clinicians and even includes augmented renal clearance data for critically ill patients.
Rx Transitions for Mental Health: Switching antidepressants can be a delicate process. This tool provides step-by-step, personalized guidance to help clinicians safely transition medications while minimizing the risk of adverse reactions or loss of symptom control. Clinicians can select specific medications, doses, and transition speeds to tailor the plan to your patient’s unique needs.
Lab Interpretations: When abnormal results raise questions, the Lab Interpretation monographs enable you to interpret findings more quickly and accurately, helping you decide on the next clinical steps with confidence.
UpToDate Pathways: These are interactive guides designed to help you navigate specific clinical questions. They provide evidence-based recommendations synthesized exclusively from UpToDate content, society guidelines, and the latest medical literature.
We hope you enjoy exploring these new tools and testing out the UpToDate Expert AI. Please contact your liaison librarian or libaz@atsu.edu for any further questions or assistance.
