Creighton University Magazine Spring 2020
Abstract
JESUIT GARDENSBrother Patrick Douglas, SJ, finds powerlifting gives him opportunities to express his faith in Christ and share it with others. Page 9.THE BIG QUESTIONUniversity researchers studying the causes of occupational burnout have discovered ways that people can fight it. Page 18.WE ARE MORE THAN MOLECULESThe School of Medicine’s new Department of Medical Humanities seeks to foster compassionate care and a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. The premise is that well-rounded health education leads to well-rounded clinicians. Page 20.A CLOUD OF DANGERSchool of Dentistry and other Creighton researchers are sounding the alarm over use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. Users face gum problems and other dental health issues. Page 26TO OBEY AND UPHOLDAn exemplary Creighton law student who joined the FBI was gunned down in the infamous 1933 Kansas City Massacre. Page 32.IMPACTCreighton Phonathon, thanks to tremendous student callers, is having great success when other universities are abandoning similar efforts. Page 40.