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December 2005 |
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Dear Penn Dental Medicine Alumni: Welcome to the inaugural issue of Alumni Connections, the e-newsletter for Penn Dental Medicine alumni. You will receive this periodically to keep you connected to the institution and each other. Best wishes to you and your family for a happy holiday season and the New Year! Joshua E. Liss |
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| » Honors for Dean Marjorie Jeffcoat The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences to honor professional achievement in the health sciences and to serve as a national resource for independent analysis and recommendations on issues related to medicine, biomedical sciences, and health. According to IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg, "Election recognizes those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. It is considered one of the highest honors in these fields." The International College of Dentists is a worldwide honorary dental association dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement, service, and the continued progress of the profession of dentistry. It was formed to advance the science and art of dentistry and to bring together the outstanding members of the dental profession to promote the exchange of dental knowledge and the growth of the profession worldwide. |
» View Photos from Recent Alumni Events Photos from the following alumni events are now posted in the Alumni News section of the School's web site. Please click the links to view them: |
| » Invest in the Future of Dental Medicine at Penn Your participation in the Dental Annual Giving Fund makes a difference to the people who count on it the most – students. Your support sustains Penn's preeminence in dental medicine, and advances the School's mission of preparing its graduates to become dentistry's leading clinicians, educators, and researchers. Your generosity and commitment ensures that Penn remains at the forefront of dental education. Make your gift today, and invest in the future of dental medicine at Penn. For your convenience, gifts to the Dental Annual Giving Fund can be made in several ways: • Through a secure online transaction with a credit card at Online Giving. • By sending your check, made payable to the "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania," to: • Owners of appreciated securities can obtain substantial tax benefits by transferring those assets directly to Penn. First, you will receive an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock on the effective date of the gift. In addition, you avoid capital gains tax on the transfer. For transfer instructions, please contact the Office of the Treasurer at 215-898-7254 or via email at gifts@pobox.upenn.edu. This will help to ensure both timely receipt and appropriate allocation of the gift. |
| » Yankee Dental Congress Alumni Reception |
» Senior Farewell 2006 |
| » Alumni Weekend 2006/Reunions for Classes Ending in "1" or "6" |
| » 25% Discount on Continuing Dental Education Courses Penn Dental Medicine offers a range of continuing dental education programs built around quality, access, and relevance for practicing dentists and dental hygienists. As a courtesy to our alumni, a 25% alumni discount is being offered for all 2005-06 Penn Dental Medicine CDE courses. We are pleased to offer you these opportunities for lifelong learning, and appreciate your continued participation in our courses. For a list of upcoming courses, visit Lifelong Learning. |
| » Ben's 300th Birthday Celebration Visit the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary web site to see what exciting programs Penn |
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