Monthly College Update
for
November 2004

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MSUCOM!!!!

• Lisa A. Vredevoogd, D.O., MSUCOM Class of 1993 and Assistant Professor, has been named Chairperson of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

• Jed G. Magen, D.O., M.S., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, has been named Chairperson of the Department of Psychiatry.

• Faculty and staff from MSUCOM represented the college at the annual American Osteopathic Association Convention in San Francisco, November 7-11. The Alumni Luncheon was attended by over 200 alumni and friends, with Robert Snyder, D.O., Class of 1979, awarded the Dean’s Award for Meritorious Service, and Robert Schilz, D.O., Class of 1988, was presented with the Alumni Award.

• MSUCOM and MOA hosted a joint reception for alumni, faculty, and friends, on Monday, November 8, as part of the AOA Convention.

• Steven J. Karageanes, D.O., FAOASM, MSUCOM Class of 1995, authored a book entitled “Principles of Manual Sports Medicine”, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, October 2004.

• On Wednesday, November 17, the college hosted a dinner for alumni and friends of Oakland County at the It’s a Matter of Taste restaurant in Commerce Township. Approximately 40 people attended and received an update on the college from Dean Strampel.

• William Anderson, D.O., Clinical Professor of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties, authored a book entitled “Autobiographies of a Black Couple of the Greatest Generation”, November 2004.

  UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Wednesday, December 15, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, MSUCOM Holiday Open House, C102 East Fee – Patenge Room.
• Friday, December 17, 2004, 4:00-6:00 pm, Reception for Jed Magen, D.O., Chairperson of Psychiatry, Kellogg Center.
• Saturday, January 22, 2005, MSUCOM Reception at MAOFP meetings in Shanty Creek.
• Wednesday, January 26, 2005, 5:00 pm, UAAO Auction, Fee Hall.
• Saturday, February 12, 2005, Michigan Osteopathic College Foundation Annual Fundraiser Ball, Dearborn Inn.