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Dr. Guy Riekeman now President at LIFE Chiropractic College

Riekeman became the Palmers eighth president in the fall of 1998 after the death of then-president Virgil Strang shortly before his retirement. A motivational speaker and creator of several professional development seminar programs, Riekeman is a 1972 graduate of Palmer. He had been an X-ray instructor, dean of philosophy and vice president of Sherman Chiropractic College in Spartanburg, S.C.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Fred Barge

Media Relations; Palmer Chiropractic University System (Davenport, Iowa) Fred H. Barge, D.C., Ph.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, in La Crosse, Wis. A renowned chiropractic philosopher, lecturer, inventor and prolific writer, he was 70 years old. He was one of 19 chiropractors in his extended family. He was founder and president of Barge

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New Beginnings Commitment Toward Students (English & French)

Why do students need chiropractic philosophy? In most chiropractic colleges, students are overwhelmed by chiropractic science and technique, leaving philosophy as an afterthought. Oftentimes, that results in young DCs who are unsure about their purpose, unsure about the results of chiropractic care or who are simply not passionate about their profession. Chiropractic philosophy helps to create certainty and a sense of purpose. Chiropractic philosophy helps the student keep the enthusiasm and the drive necessary to go through 4 or 5 years of studying, tests, boards and practice building! Chiropractic philosophy is essential. Why? Because philosophy is the soul of any profession. It is what defines the way of thinking and acting of its members. We owe it to the founders of chiropractic to keep the flame alive and unsoiled.

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Life University Accreditation – a Message from Palmer

FROM: Guy F. Riekeman, D.C., President As you have heard by now, Life University has lost its accredited status with CCE. The Palmer Chiropractic University System is saddened by this news. We are especially aware of and sympathize with the disruption this will cause in the lives of Life University’s students, faculty, staff and administrators.

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The News on Life University

Updated on 6/13/2002 3:54PM Below are all the news links we have seen as of today regarding Life University and their accreditation status. Rather than re-report the news here we felt it would be better for you to visit the various news websites. Links are posted in chronological order so that you can get an

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Dr. Guy Riekeman now President at LIFE Chiropractic College

Riekeman became the Palmers eighth president in the fall of 1998 after the death of then-president Virgil Strang shortly before his retirement. A motivational speaker and creator of several professional development seminar programs, Riekeman is a 1972 graduate of Palmer. He had been an X-ray instructor, dean of philosophy and vice president of Sherman Chiropractic College in Spartanburg, S.C.

Read More »

In Memoriam: Dr. Fred Barge

Media Relations; Palmer Chiropractic University System (Davenport, Iowa) Fred H. Barge, D.C., Ph.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, in La Crosse, Wis. A renowned chiropractic philosopher, lecturer, inventor and prolific writer, he was 70 years old. He was one of 19 chiropractors in his extended family. He was founder and president of Barge

Read More »

New Beginnings Commitment Toward Students (English & French)

Why do students need chiropractic philosophy? In most chiropractic colleges, students are overwhelmed by chiropractic science and technique, leaving philosophy as an afterthought. Oftentimes, that results in young DCs who are unsure about their purpose, unsure about the results of chiropractic care or who are simply not passionate about their profession. Chiropractic philosophy helps to create certainty and a sense of purpose. Chiropractic philosophy helps the student keep the enthusiasm and the drive necessary to go through 4 or 5 years of studying, tests, boards and practice building! Chiropractic philosophy is essential. Why? Because philosophy is the soul of any profession. It is what defines the way of thinking and acting of its members. We owe it to the founders of chiropractic to keep the flame alive and unsoiled.

Read More »

Life University Accreditation – a Message from Palmer

FROM: Guy F. Riekeman, D.C., President As you have heard by now, Life University has lost its accredited status with CCE. The Palmer Chiropractic University System is saddened by this news. We are especially aware of and sympathize with the disruption this will cause in the lives of Life University’s students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Read More »

The News on Life University

Updated on 6/13/2002 3:54PM Below are all the news links we have seen as of today regarding Life University and their accreditation status. Rather than re-report the news here we felt it would be better for you to visit the various news websites. Links are posted in chronological order so that you can get an

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