College Monthly Update
for
April 2003
Update Archive

• MSUCOM has been ranked 4th in the country for primary care by U.S.News & World Report. In addition, the college continues to be ranked 1st among osteopathic medical colleges for primary care.

• Mary Anderson, MSUCOM Office of Student Services, has been selected by MSU as a recipient of the 2003 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award.

• Congratulations to the new Student Council E-Board members: President Mike Brennan; Vice-President Kelly Condon; Treasurer Jorrie Bodogne; Secretary Angela Lim.

• The college completed its yearlong Self Study in preparation for the AOA seven-year accreditation site visit. The accreditation site visit is scheduled for September 15-18, 2003.

• MSUCOM extends a special thank you to those Silverfest sponsors who have already committed their support to the 2003 Silverfest alumni weekend. Fifth Third Bank (Tailgate Sponsor), Metropolitan Hospital (Osteopathic Open Sponsor), MSU Federal Credit Union (Registration Sponsor).

• The Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Human Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine co-sponsored a presentation on April 11 by Rosa Guerrero titled, "Our Multicultural Tapestry". Ms. Guerrero spoke on the Hispanic/Latino culture in commemoration of Cinco De Mayo. This presentation was part of the COM Diversity Education series.

• The 2003 Graduation Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held April 30 at the Sheraton. Students, families, faculty, and staff attended the event to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2003 and the special award recipients.

• Dean Strampel, college donors, and alumni attended the MSU Automotive Event The Campaign for MSU at the Detroit Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint. CEOs from all three major automakers attended the fundraising event in support of MSU.

• Congratulations to Margaret Knapp, M.D., on her appointment as Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Human Medicine. Dr. Knapp also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the MSU HealthTeam.

• Special appreciation is expressed by MSUCOM to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids for their sponsorship support of the 2004 Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series Slavery to Freedom.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• May 14-17, Michigan Osteopathic Association Annual Convention, Dearborn Hyatt

• Wednesday, June 11, 3:30 p.m., MSUCOM Awards Ceremony, E105 Fee Hall

• Friday, August 22, Patenge Medal Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, Kellogg Center

• Friday, August 22, MSUCOM Convocation, Wharton Center

• September 15-18, AOA Accreditation Site Visit

• Friday, September 26, 9:00 a.m., Osteopathic Open golf outing, Hawk Hollow

• September 26-27, Silverfest alumni weekend