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College Tour for Students of Color
High school and com m unity
col lege students of color, or from
under-represented populations,
will have an opportunity to ex ­
plore the potential o f college
when Oregon State University
hosts the Kaleidoscope of C ol­
leges and Cultures on Saturday,
Nov. 11.
Kaleidoscope is an opportu­
nity for students to get a glimpse
o f university life, and learn about
admission standards, costs, fi­
nancial aid and student housing.
Participating students can also
learn about O S U ’s academ ic
programs, social opportunities
and support services.
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C am pus tours also will be
available.
"O ne o f the highlights o f the
Kaleidoscope program is the
chance for prospective students
to meet with current OSU stu­
dents. as well as with faculty
and staff, to discuss their expe­
riences and learn more about
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what life on campus is all about,"
said Marcus R. Langford, ori­
entation coordinator for O S U 's
Student Orientation and Reten­
tion (SOAR) program.
Pre-registration for the pro­
gram which begins at 9:30 a.m.is
required. Registration can be done
online at oregonstate.edu/soar.
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with only two accredited schools in the
state there is a need for growth, according
to board director Jim Heider.
Those schools are Pacific University in
Forest Grove, which offers a three-year
accredited physical therapy degree.
Mt. Hood Community Col lege in Gresham
offers a tw o-year accredited assistance
program.
At Therapeutic Associates clients are
mainly treated with manual, hands-on exer­
cises. Therapists use everyday props like
exercise balls, balance boards, free weights
and resistance tubing to aid strengthening
and recovery.
The clinic works with athletic programs
at Portland State University, Oregon State
U niversity and Portland high schools.
McHenry and staff also treat dancers with
Oregon Ballet Theatre.
"W hat they are doing is hard,” McHenry
said. "Their bodies are always in some state
o f dysfunction.”
But injury prevention and early identifi­
cation are key, he says. T hat’s the future of
the occupation - modifying athletic pro­
grams to keep athletes healthier before
they get hurt.
Physical therapist David McHenry
works with a patient at his
Northeast Portland clinic, which
offers an alternative to surgery and
medicine by working on simple jo in t
manipulation, massage and
strengthening exercises.
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