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Silva Santellano receives award at August commencement
Silvia Santellano ’21 received the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) Award for Achievement in Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health from the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies.
Jose Alcantara Ruiz receives award
Jose Alcantara Ruiz ’21 received the Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society Award from the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies.
Javier Barron receives award at August commencement
Javier Barron ’21 received the Colgate STAR Award from the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies.
Jing Ting “Tina” Gan receives award at August commencement
Jing Ting “Tina” Gan ’21 received the Pacific University Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Award in the School of Dental Hygiene Studies. 
Maria Guerrero receives award at August commencement
Maria Guerrero ’21 received the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) Award for Achievement in Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health from the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies.
Mindfulness
Students registered with the College of Health Professions, plus CHP faculty and staff, are invited to a free eight-week program incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction, resilience, and mindful communication techniques geared towards health care professionals and students. Register for a Sept. 22 orientation. Classes begin Sept. 30. 
Amy Coplen
Amy Coplen has been promoted to full professor in the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies.
Pacific University students, instructors, and practitioners in healthcare profession programs are invited to take part in Toward a Health Presence — a free eight-week online training designed to support stress reduction and resilience.
Rachel Thompson DHS '17 joined the Dentists at Orenco team in Hillsboro, Ore. 
E-course flier
SpeakOut’s Race, Power, and Privilege E-Course offers video lessons, readings, activities, reflections, check-ins, and resources that help foster a more equitable and inclusive campus culture. Free enrollment being offered to a limited number of undergraduate and graduate students.

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