Kenmore gives Key to the City to outgoing Bastyr President

Dr. Church, center, Mayor David Baker 2nd from left

At the June 15 Kenmore City Council meeting, Dr. Daniel Church, retiring president of Bastyr University, was honored for his accomplishments and contributions to the University and the City of Kenmore.

Dr. Church led Bastyr University over the past 10 years and in this time became a pillar of the community and a well-regarded leader. Bastyr experienced unprecedented achievement and growth during Dr. Church’s presidency.

The University witnessed increases in student enrollment, core faculty, revenues and cash reserves, the expansion of the Bastyr Center for Natural Health and the amount of degree programs offered. In 2012, Bastyr opened their second campus and clinic in San Diego, CA.

In honor of Dr. Church’s leadership and community partnership, the City of Kenmore bestowed upon him their very first “Key to the City.” Dr. Church embraced many opportunities for the City of Kenmore and the University to partner including the lease for the local ball field that serves Kenmore-area kids, opening up the campus for Kenmore’s annual art show, The Arts of Kenmore, and collaborating on many city and community events and initiatives.

“We have benefited from a longstanding, positive relationship with our City’s largest employer, Bastyr University, and we thank Dr. Church for that. We're grateful for his leadership in shepherding Bastyr through the past decade,” says Mayor David Baker. “We will miss Dr. Church greatly, but know his work has positioned Bastyr for continued success in the years to come.”