Northwestern Health Sciences University Presents 72 Doctor of Chiropractic Degrees at Commencement Ceremony

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The College of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University awarded 72 students with doctor of chiropractic degrees during a commencement ceremony on April 17, 2009. The auditorium was filled with students, family members and friends attending the graduation ceremony. Graduates hailed from 13 different states, two Canadian provinces, and one other foreign country. Bachelor of science degrees were also awarded to 22 of the new graduates. The commencement address was delivered by Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, founder and director of the Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota. Anthony Lawther, a Northwestern student and valedictorian from the graduating class, delivered the student greeting. The presidential greeting was presented by Mark Zeigler, DC, president of Northwestern. Northwestern Health Sciences University offers a wide array of choices in natural health care education including chiropractic, Oriental medicine, acupuncture, therapeutic massage and human biology. The University has nearly 900 students on a 25-acre campus in Bloomington, Minnesota.