Bob Stephenson, PhD, Associate Professor of Physiology, Connie Osborn, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology, and Geraud Plantegenest, Human Medicine Dean Information Technician, received a first-place SBC award in the blended course category (combination in-person/on-line course) for PSL 534/535 (Physiology).  The award, presented by MSU Libraries, Computing, and Technology, recognizes best practices in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning..


Dale Carlson, MM, Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, was the 49^th inductee into the Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators (AODME) Collegium of Fellows.  This honor is given in recognition of long and meritorious service to AODME and the osteopathic profession, primarily for supporting AODME  by attendance, with committee service, and in program participation; and secondarily through support of the osteopathic profession while active in a medical specialty area or a professional career related to osteopathic medicine and medical education outside of the AODME.


Sandy Kilbourn, Executive Director of External Programs, was honored by the university with an Excellence in Diversity Award on April 13.


Congratulations to the newly elected MSUCOM Student Council officers for the 2006-2007 school year:  President – Jennifer Louissa, Vice-President – Rob Baumstark, Secretary – Joanna Lee, Treasurer – Cay Guido.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, May 1, 2006, Oakland County Alumni/Development dinner at Loving Spoonful, Farmington Hills, hosted by Gary Willyerd, DO, Class of 1978, and Mitzi Amelon, DO, Class of 1989.
Thursday, May 4, 2006, 11:00 am, 2006 Hooding and Commencement, Wharton Center.
May 10-13, 2006, Michigan Osteopathic Association Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar, Dearborn Hyatt.
Thursday, May 11, 2006, MSUCOM poolside reception, Dearborn Hyatt.
Saturday, May 20, 2006, Las Vegas Alumni/Development dinner at Canyon Gate Country Club.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 5:00 pm, Walter F. Patenge Medal Ceremony, University Club.
June 21-24, 2006, AACOM Annual Meeting, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore.
Friday, June 30, 2006, Convocation Ceremony, Wharton Center.
July 28, 2006, MSUCOM reception in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians symposium at the Hagerty Center, Traverse City.
Friday, September 15, 2006, 8^th Annual Osteopathic Open golf outing, Eagle Eye Golf Course.

September 22-23, 2006, Silverfest Weekend – reunion reception, CME, pre-game tailgate, and MSU vs. Notre Dame football game.