Month in Review

February 2008

* The 2008 MOCF Ball was held on Saturday, February 23, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn.  More than 720 guests enjoyed an evening of conversation, elegant dining, and dancing.  The event was endorsed by 54 organizational sponsors and generated net proceeds of approximately $195,000 for the MOCF Endowment, which provides funds for student scholarships, community outreach, and educational programs at MSUCOM.

* Gary Visner, DO, MSUCOM Class of 1981, has been named the “Mary Ellen Beck Wohl Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology” at Children’s Hospital, Boston, Harvard School of Medicine.

* The college celebrated Black History month with its annual “Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey” programs held each Thursday.  Program speakers included The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Rev. Charles Sherrod, The Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III, and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie.  Each guest spent the day teaching MSU classes and making public presentations where the attendance averaged well over 300 people.  We wish to thank our many sponsors:  Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, MSU Physical Plant, Office of the Provost, Office of Associate Provost for Academic Services, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services & The Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Student Services and Multicultural Issues, The Graduate School, College of Arts & Letters, Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Vice Provost for Libraries, Computing and Technology, MSU HealthTeam, The Honors College, College of Human Medicine, Mr. Cliff Thompson, Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology, The College of Engineering, MSUCOM Special Request, College of Social Science, J.R. & Molly Haywood, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, Lyman Briggs College, College of Communication Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Botsford Hospital, MSU Alumni Association, Olin Health Center, POH Regional Medical Center, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, International Studies & Programs, Undergraduate University Division, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Directors & Medical Educators, and Women’s Resource Center.

* On Feb. 13 MSUCOM students, through Community Integrated Medicine, provided health screens for legislators at the Capitol.  Helping to supervise were Dean Strampel and Dr. Margaret Aguwa.  The event was co-sponsored by the Michigan Osteopathic Association.

* Renewal applications have been sent to clinical faculty members with appointments due to expire on 6/30/08.  The renewal application must be completed and returned prior to March 28 in order to be reappointed as a clinical faculty member of MSUCOM.  Please contact 517-355-9616 if you have questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

* March 12-16, 2008, ACOFP in Denver, college reception on March 14 at the Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant.

* Monday, March 17, 5:00 pm, E109 Fee Hall, Spring Semester Faculty Assembly.

* March 14-15, 2008, “What’s New Doc?  A CME Mosaic”.  Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City, 7 hours of Category 1A credit.  Contact the CME office at 517-353-9714 for further information.

* Friday, April 18, 2008, 1:00-4:30 pm, MSUCOM Open House, Fee Hall.

* Thursday, May 1, 2008, 11:00 am, 2008 Hooding and Commencement Ceremony, Wharton Center.