We are working on offering on-going meditation and yoga classes and group acupuncture sessions. We will update you on these projects soon.
Save the Date!
April 3rd, 2009 (Saturday evening) | Dr. James Gordon of the Center for Mind Body Medicine will be here to talk about Mind Body Medicine.
[We are in the process of creating a committee to help with the event. Please constact Jolene (jolenej@pdx.edu) or stop by during our office hours if interested.]
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November
On Fri. Nov. 20th | Fifth Ave. Cinema | 7:30 | We will be showing a free movie [The Living Matrix]at 5th Ave. Cinema. Please take part in our survey to help us choose which movie to enjoy! View Flyer
Cancelled On Thurs. Nov. 12th | SMSU 329 | 12- 2pm | The National College of Natural Medicine will be here! Learn about the life of a naturopathic student and practitioner, and get answers about naturopathic medicine. *** we will be rescheduling this****
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December Tuesday Dec. 1st, 2009 | Meditation | SMSU | 6 – 8:30 pm Brought to you in partnership with MBMPSU and PSU Art of Living. | Learn about medition and make a space for it in your life (will be offered weekly beginning Winter Term)
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October
Oct. 16th 7:30 am- 4:15 pm | 2009 Archimedes Movement Conference | (scholarships available) Putting the health back into health reform |. Former Governor Kitzhbaber will be presenting the keynote. This is a great way to get involved with health policy! http://www.wecandobetter.org/2009-conference
Wens. Oct. 14th 12- 1:05 pm | Integrative Medicine Lecture: Swine Flu- Prevention and Treatment | Free and Food is provided | Hear from a panel of experts from the allopathic field, Mind/Body Medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.http://www.o-cim.org/
Oct. 22nd |SMSU 329 | 12- 2 pm | The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine will be coming to PSU to present an admissions seminar.Anyone interested in this school, or this field of study is strongly encouraged to attend!
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November
On Thurs. Nov. 12th | SMSU 329 | 12- 2pm | The National College of Natural Medicine will be here! Learn about the life of a naturopathic student and practitioner, and get answers about naturopathic medicine.
On Fri. Nov. 20th | Fifth Ave. Cinema | 7:30 | We will be showing a free movie at 5th Ave. Cinema. If all goes well with our budget this year snacks will be provided. Please take part in our survey to help us choose which movie to enjoy!
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December
TBA
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January | Location TBA | 11:30- 1pm | We will be having a hula hoop workshop. Make your own big, bright hula hoops. Meet other members, get some exercise, and just be silly with us! Cost is $15, registration necessary (tickets will be available at the box office)
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Past events (Prior to fall 2009)
Friday September 11, 2009 the College of Oriental Medicine is holding a RESEARCH GRAND ROUNDS |This is a free presentation, open to the community| Click here for Flier
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September 1st, 2009 at 01:00 PM – September 1st, 2009 at 02:00 PM | Health Begins on the Plate: Eating Right for the Fall
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) is partnering with the Portland Classical Chinese Garden to offer ongoing public seminars about traditional Chinese medicine. These events take place at the Garden, located at 239 NW Everett in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. Seminars are open to the public and included in the price of admission to the Garden.
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August 29: Holistic Health Career Fair
Career Fair at the American College of Health Sciences: Meet holistic health professionals and learn more about the exciting career opportunities in holistic health.
Open to the public. To RSVP, call (503) 244-0726 or email admissions@achs.edu. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ACHS Campus, 5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland.
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June 6th, 2009 at 10:00 AM – June 7th, 2009 at 06:00 PM | 2009 Dragon Moon Festival |
Experience Asian culture in Portland’s historic Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. Located at NW Third and Davis, hours are Saturday, noon – 10:00 PM and Sunday, noon – 6:00 PM. The Dragon Moon Festival is FREE to the public.
- Main Stage will feature cultural acts and bands.
- Culinary Stage presents cooking demonstrations showcasing Asian cuisine.
- The child-friendly Family Stage transforms into the Karaoke Stage on Saturday afternoons, where audience members can become “the star” attraction.
- InnovAsian & Technology Plaza (Sundays only) features anime, car audio, break dancing, technology, Olympic-level table tennis and more.
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Monday, June 8: 6-7 pm | Community Wellness Lecture: Children and Natural Medicine with Dr. Arianna Staruch, ND | ACHS Campus in John’s Landing | 5940 SW Hood Avenue |Portland, Oregon 97239 USA
In this lecture we will discuss how to deal with the common childhood problems at home, such as the common cold, ear infections, digestive upset and bumps and bruises. Natural support options such as hydrotherapy, herbs and homeopathy for children will be introduced. Diet and Lifestyle choices will be touched upon.
Space is limited so call to reserve your place. Free for ACHS students and graduates. Just $10 for the public. Bring a friend and learn more about holistic health and wellness!
For more information and to register, please call 503.244.0726, toll free 800.487.8839 or Register online here.
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June 11th | 6 pm- 8:30 am| An Evening with the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM): Bringing Healing to the Heart of the City |Portland Classical Chinese Gardens |
OCOM will be bringing the various therapies of traditional Chinese medicine to the beautiful Portland Classical Chinese Garden in Old Town/Chinatown. Participants will have opportunities to experience acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage and qigong. OCOM’s resident medicinal food expert will cook up samples of her favorite summer dish. Representatives of the research department, Office of Admissions and college administration will also be available to answer questions.
This event it free and open to the public. We hope you can join us!
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Friday, July 17, All day (8:30 am to 5:30 pm)| A Day of Lavender | ACHS Campus in John’s Landing | 5940 SW Hood Avenue |Portland, Oregon 97239 USA
Come enjoy u-pick lavender in the city (just $6 per bunch or 2 bunches for $10) and tour the ACHS Botanical Teaching Garden and Shop in the Apothecary Shoppe. Sherwood Lavender Farm.
This event is the highlight of ACHS’s on-campus events. We’ll study essential oil distillation, making lavender wands, lavender recipes, and other ways to use lavender in your daily life.
Look for the full schedule to be announced shortly.
This event is open to the public, so bring a friend and join us for the afternoon!
Space is limited so be sure to register early. For more information and to RSVP, please call 503.244.0726, toll free 800.487.8839 or email admissions@achs.edu.
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July 24, 2009 (Friday) |August 21, 2009 (Friday)| NCNM Exploration Day | click here | check out resources page for all upcoming Exploration Day dates
