Reunion 2007: Milestone for Many
Reunion 2007 marked a milestone for many of its attendees. Some celebrated their fifth year anniversary while others were recognized for fifty years of dedicated medical service. Many blissful memories remain for those who attended Reunion 2007. It was a time of renewing old friendships, sharing fond memories and making new ones. Alumni dating from the class of 1942 to the class of 2007 attended the variety of celebrations. For specific information regarding your graduating class, please check the individual class pages. |
| Fridayıs festivities began with an appetizing breakfast, followed by an informative update on the exhilarating renovation of the Medical Sciences Building and the construction of the Center for Academic Research Excellence/Crawley Building. Alumni were subsequently led on tours by first-year medical students to see the exciting transformation of areas discussed in the update. Alumni and guests then attended an enticing lunch buffet in the Caminetto Restaurant while mingling with members of other classes. |
| Academic sessions are important to showcase the vital work of UC medical staff. This yearıs Scientific Session, "Ophthalmology Update for Non-Ophthalmologist Physicians", was hosted by the talented professors of the Department of Ophthalmology headed by Dr. James Augsburger. Friday evening, alumni celebrated at individual parties hosted by local class representatives. This private gathering of each class allowed its members to truly enjoy each other and catch up on old times. |
| Early Saturday morning at the Kingsgate Conference Center alumni enjoyed a delectable breakfast buffet before embarking on a bus tour--highlighting the many changes that have taken place on east and west campuses. The tour was completed with a guided walking tour of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Following the tour, alumni and friends attended an informative financial and estate planning seminar. Afterwards, alumni were treated to an exciting luncheon of Cincinnati favorites-hot Skyline Chili and cool Graeter's ice cream! |
| Reunion weekend came to a luxurious close with an elegant all-class banquet and dance Saturday evening at the Kingsgate Conference Center. The Golden Class of 1957 and the Silver Class of 1982 were specially honored. Although all of our alumni were celebrated, the Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented to James J. James '67, Frederick F. Samaha '87 and Parker A. Small, Jr. '57. Graduating senior, Amy R. Best, received the Medical Alumni Association Student Award for her diplomatic contributions to the class of 2007. |
2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
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James J. James, MD, DrPH, MHA '67
Retired Brigadier General, United States Army
Director, Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response,
American Medical Association
Editor-in-Chief, Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness,
A Journal of the American Medical Association |
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Frederick F. Samaha, MD '87
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine,
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of
the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Director, Cardiology Fellows Clinic, Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Chief of Cardiovascular Section, Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Director, Philadelphia VA Cardiac Catheterization Lab |
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Parker A. Small, Jr., MD '57
Professor Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida
Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory
Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida |
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| The program was brought to a heart felt and emotional close as Arden Wander '67 (President, Alumni Executive Council) and John Keefe '75 (Ex-President, Alumni Executive Council) presented Mary Sue Cheeseman with a token of appreciation for all her hard work for the Academic Health Center. After 29 years of dedicated service, Mary Sue retired, leaving a lasting legacy of excellent customer service and hospitality. Mary Sue graciously thanked her family, friends, and staff for their support throughout the years. |
| After all was said and done, attendees listened and danced to the smooth sounds of "Soulution" while some enjoyed an impromptu karaoke session! |
| A special thanks to the Academic Health Center Communications Services staff that provided great photography services and even managed to have the class photos ready and available for attendees to take home that night! |
| Reunion 2007 was a complete success and we look forward to Reunion 2008! |
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