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by David Neff, D.O.
President, MSUCOM Alumni Association

Fall is here and the newest batch of students – the Class of 2007 – has arrived on campus. The new school year is under way and MSUCOM wants to make this our biggest year yet.

For the college to be at its best, it needs the help of our thousands of talented alumni. I want to take this opportunity to remind you about some of the ways that you can volunteer your time or your services to your alma mater. Of particular interest is an exciting new development for MSUCOM, the new Alumni Endowed Chair. Look for more details in the near future as Dean Strampel will kick

off this initiative at the Alumni Luncheon at this year’s AOA Convention in October.

In addition, the college is taking donations to fund the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship, one of the many important scholarships that provide assistance to our students. Remember — when you support a student, you aren’t just helping one person to realize a dream; you are promoting the future of the osteopathic profession. If you would like to make a contribution to either of these funds, contact Sharon Snyder at the MSUCOM development office either at (517) 355-8355 or snydersw@msu.edu.

You can also volunteer your time at events like the Legislative Health Fair in February. This is a great chance for the profession to make its voice heard in Lansing, by interacting directly with senators and representatives whose policies affect our everyday work. You can also support the admissions office by interviewing prospective MSUCOM students. The alumni office can tell you more about these and other opportunities to pitch in.

Finally, if you haven’t already done so, consider becoming a volunteer faculty member. Our community and clinical faculty are the backbone of the college, and your time and expertise may be the most valuable asset you can offer. If you are interested in this role, contact Colleen Kniffen in the dean’s office at kniffen@msu.edu.

There are plenty of other ways for alumni to stay close to the college – from Silverfest Weekend to Seminar in the Sun. Don’t forget the Alumni Tailgate and Luncheon at this year’s AOA convention, which will include the presentation of the annual Alumni Awards. I hope to see you there!