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March 2007
Medical School and MCAS Host Scholarship Dinners in Conjunction with University’s Michigan Difference Seminars
On February 6 and 8, the University of Michigan hosted seminars in Palm Beach and Naples, Florida, featuring presentations by distinguished faculty from throughout the University. Following each seminar, Interim Dean James O. Woolliscroft, M.D. (Residency 1980), along with the Medical Center Alumni Society (MCAS), hosted scholarship dinners designed to provide alumni with a chance to connect with others in their local areas, as well as with the dean. In addition to dinner, guests had an opportunity to learn more about the latest Medical School developments, as well as about the ongoing need for additional scholarship funds to support our talented and hard-working medical students.
During the dinners in Palm Beach and Naples, guests also enjoyed the opportunity to witness the awarding of the 50 Years in Medicine Medallion to several outstanding alumni, including Michael M. Gilbert (M.D. 1948), Ph.D.; Russell V. Howard (M.D. 1955); Richard W. Prior (M.D. 1951); Ethon L. Stone (M.D. 1939); and Seymour Taffet (M.D. 1943). The medallion recognizes graduates, residents and fellows who completed their medical education or training at the University of Michigan 50 or more years ago for their service to medicine and their contributions to the University through volunteer service and gifts supporting the U-M Health System.
Interim Dean Woolliscroft with guests at the Medical School’s scholarship dinner in Naples, Florida
Celebrate Your Medical School Memories at Michigan!
October 26-27, 2007It’s time once again to plan for Reunion! This fall, the emeritus class of 1957, all previous emeriti classes, and all classes whose graduation year ends in either “2” or “7” are invited to Ann Arbor for Reunion ’07.
The weekend will be filled with memories relived and friendships rekindled. A variety of events is being planned for you, from faculty presentations to class dinners to an exciting afternoon of Michigan football as the Wolverines take on the Minnesota Gophers. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!
We look forward to seeing you at Reunion ’07! An invitation and registration information will be sent to eligible participants in early May. Until then, you may visit our Reunion ’07 Web site for more information. If you have questions regarding registration or hotel accommodations, please contact Gina Jennings at medevents@umich.edu or by phone at (734) 998-7597. For general information, please contact Julie Antis at antisj@umich.edu or by phone at (734) 998-7703.
U-M Cardiovascular Center: Building for ProgressThe new U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) clinical building will soon open its doors to a new and better way of treating and studying cardiovascular disease by uniting many of the U-M’s people, services and programs dedicated to heart and vascular care.
A public grand opening event is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at which U-M President Mary Sue Coleman, U-M Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Health System CEO Robert Kelch (M.D. 1967, Residency 1970), CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta (M.D. 1993), and VIPs from around the state and nation will gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by public tours and entertainment. For more information, contact Sharron Michos at (734) 647-1158 or smichos@umich.edu.
Ways of Giving: IRA Legislation Offers U-M Donors Golden Giving Opportunity
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 provides, for a limited time, the opportunity to make charitable contributions directly from Individual Retirement Accounts to qualified charitable organizations. Until December 31, 2007, you may take advantage of this unique opportunity to support the U-M Medical School scholarship program.
- Individuals 70 ½ and older may transfer up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to a qualified charity;
- Because a qualified charitable contribution generates neither taxable income nor an itemized tax deduction, even non-itemizers can benefit;
- The charitable distribution may be applied toward your Required Minimum Distribution;
- Even if you plan other charitable gifts that will fully utilize your allowable federal income tax charitable deduction (50 percent of your adjusted gross income for cash gifts to public charities), you can take advantage of this new legislation.
For more information, call B.J. Bess at (734) 998-6044 or visit the U-M Office of Planned Giving Web site.
MCAS Provides First AidOn February 2, members of the Medical Center Alumni Society (MCAS) board handed out copies of First Aid for USMLE Step 1 to our second-year medical students during a recent student seminar. This is the third year MCAS has sponsored and distributed the study guide to second-year students. Thomas Varbedian (M.D. 1956), John Peirce (M.D. 1958) and Steven Newman (M.D. 1970) distributed the books this year on behalf of the MCAS board.
Remember to Keep Your Alumni Records UpdatedTo stay in touch with your fellow U-M Medical School alumni and hear about upcoming Medical School events, we encourage you to update your alumni record whenever you experience a change to your name, address or other information. To quickly and easily update your alumni record, simply click the “Update Your Alumni Record” icon on the right side of this page.
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