Alumni Weekend 2013 Schedule
Alumni Central
Alumni Center
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Alumni Weekend is the one time each year when the Alumni Center becomes Alumni Central. Visit Alumni Central to receive your Alumni Weekend packet, which includes your name badge, event tickets, schedules and area maps. Also, stop by our hospitality room for snacks and beverages while catching up with friends, as well as win prizes and giveaways throughout the weekend.
Please note: You must pick up your registration packet in order to receive your event tickets. They will not be available at individual events.
Friday, April 26
Dental Hygiene Alumni Day
Alumni Center
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Optional Workshop 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
John Galdo, Pharm.D., will present “Controversies in Pharmacotherapy and Dental Medicine” from, Warren Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D. will present “Nutrition, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes” and Ana Thompson, R.D.H., M.H.E., will present “Dental Radiology Update” during an optional workshop. For cost and registration, contact Continuing Education at 706-721-4642. Dress: Business Casual
35th Annual Marvin Goldstein Lectureship and Luncheon
Marriott Hotel and Suites
8:00 a.m. Lecture, noon Lunch
At this year’s Goldstein Lecture, Dr. Stephen J. Chu will present “Treatment Planning Strategies for the Restoratively Compromised Dentition: Tooth Selection for the Dentate Patient.” Our luncheon honorees will include Distinguished Alumnus, Michael Pruett (’92), and new Alumni Association Lifetime members. For cost and registration information, contact the Division of Continuing Education at 706.721.3967. Dress: Business Casual
7th Annual Art Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament
Forest Hills Golf Course
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Join the Department of Respiratory Therapy faculty, staff and students for a day of golf and fun. All proceeds benefit respiratory therapy student education and scholarship funds. This tournament is open to all alumni, faculty, students and friends. For more information contact Art Taft, 706.721.3554 or ataft@georgiahealth.edu. Cost $75 (lunch included) | Dress: Golf Attire
Campus Tour
Departing from Alumni Center
9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends on a bus tour around campus to see and learn about our historic buildings and landmarks as well as our new additions to campus. This year’s tour will feature both the Health Sciences and Summerville campuses. Cost: Free | Dress: Casual
Allied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Lecture
Health Sciences Building, Room 1222
10:00a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join alumni, students and faculty for a discussion with the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus for Loyalty, Janet Bush Tankersley, PT, DPT, PCS, a graduate of the Physical Therapy program in 1990 and 1996. The lecture will be followed by a reception in her honor. Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
History of the Health Sciences Lecture Series
Robert B. Greenblatt, MD Library
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Greenblatt Library’s lecture series continues on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Dr. Russell Moores will speak on “The Chronicle of George and Procuring Specimens for the Teaching of Anatomy.” George is a mummified body discovered in 1913 when MCG moved from the Old MCG Building to today’s GRU Health Sciences campus. Dr. Moores has been a faculty member in Hematology/Oncology since 1965. The lecture will be held in room AB-108 and will be open to everyone. For more information, please see the Library’s website or contact Renée Sharrock at rsharrock@gru.edu. Cost: Free
College of Graduate Studies Distinguished Alumnus Seminar and Luncheon,
featuring Ramni Ramchandran, PhD
Carl T Sanders Research & Education Building, Room 2730
12:15 p.m.
Alumni, faculty and students are invited to a luncheon and seminar to honor the 2013 College of Graduate Studies Distinguished Alumnus, Ramani Ramchandran, Ph.D. (‘97). Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
College of Science & Mathematics Undergraduate Research Presentations
Student Center Ballroom, Summerville Campus
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni, faculty and staff are invited to attend a brown bag seminar. Pizza will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch. Our featured speakers include biology students Elgin Nathaniel Hobbs, “Is phytoremediation consistent with concentrations of mercury in largemouth bass in the Raes Creek watershed?”, and Jessica Miller, “The use of trail cameras to estimate effects of predator activity and prey distribution in a floodplain riparian woodland.” Cost: Free l Dress: Casual
College of Nursing Distinguished Alumnus Lecture, featuring Jane Swanson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
Health Sciences Building, Room 1222
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join the College of Nursing alumni, faculty and staff for a discussion from our distinguished alumnus, Jane Swanson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC (’79), followed by a reception in her honor. Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
Delos M. Cosgrove, M.D., President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, Lecture
Lee Auditoria
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for Dr. Cosgrove's lecture, Health Care Model for the 21st Century, honoring Drs. Robert and Lois Ellison. Under the leadership of Delos M. Cosgrove, Cleveland Clinic ranks among the top four hospitals in America. As CEO, Dr. Cosgrove presides over a $4.6 billion healthcare system. Before retiring from surgery in 2006, he achieved one of the most distinguished and accomplished careers in the field of cardiac and thoracic surgery. He is a highly sought-after speaker worldwide and has addressed international committees and forums. Dr. Cosgrove is also regularly quoted and featured in national news.
College of Education Alumni Reception
University Hall, Room 334, Summerville Campus
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Our inaugural alumni reception will honor all our educators who were prepared at Augusta College and Augusta State University. We invite alumni to rummage in your attics and closets to find memorabilia from your time on campus and bring it to the reception to share with fellow alums. We will also celebrate our retiring College of Education faculty members, Dr. Alice Pollingue, Dr. Peggy Ruth Geren, Dr. Jeanie Hill and Mr. Ronnie Harrison. Cost: Free l Dress: Business Casual
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Reception
University Hall, Room 334, Summerville Campus
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Our inaugural alumni reception will honor all our graduates of Augusta College and Augusta State University. We invite alumni to rummage in your attics and closets to find memorabilia from your time on campus and bring it to the reception to share with fellow alums. Cost: Free l Dress: Business Casual
Medical College of Georgia Dean's Reception
Legends Club
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Catch up with old friends and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and conversation in a relaxed setting at the Dean’s Reception. Cost: Free | Dress: Semi-Formal
College of Dental Medicine Alumni Association Banquet
Legends Club
6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Join fellow classmates, friends and faculty for a dinner celebrating the College of Dental Medicine and honoring our reunion classes which include 1973, 1978, 1983,1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008 as well as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus, Michael Pruett (’92). This year we will also be honoring Dean Connie Drisko who will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of the academic year. Join us as we celebrate her time as dean and express our appreciation and gratitude for her leadership and the many milestones the college has accomplished during her tenure. Cost: $65 per person ($75 after April 6th) | Dress: Semi-Formal
Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association Banquet
Legends Club
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a seated dinner honoring our Distinguished Alumni for Loyalty Drs. Murray (’67) and Sandra (’68) Freedman and our Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement Dr. Harvey Levy (’60). Remarks from Dean Buckley as well as the installation of the new Alumni Association President also take place during the dinner. Cost: $65 per person ($75 after April 6th) | Dress: Semi-Formal
Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Society Initiation Ceremony
University Hall, Room 170, Summerville Campus
Reception following in the University Hall Atrium and Patio
6:30 p.m.
Join us as we honor the Hull College of Business’ best and brightest. Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student can receive. Mr. Phil Whal ('87) will be this year’s honorary initiate and will deliver the address to the students, faculty, and alumni. Reception follows in the University Hall Atrium and Patio.
Saturday, April 27
Continuing Education with Faculty
College of Dental Medicine Building, Room GC 5002
8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration, 8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Classes
Speakers and Topics: Drs. William Brackett and Jan Mitchell will present “Cementation: Confusion on Both Sides of the Bond!” Pre-registration is encouraged. Cost: Free for Alumni Association members, $50 for all others l Dress: Business Casual
Golf Outing
River Club Golf Course
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join fellow alumni for a golf outing at the beautiful River Club on the banks of the Savannah River. Players will be assigned to foursomes as they register, unless otherwise requested. Cost: $65 per person (must register by April 19th) | Dress: Golf Attire
Campus Tour
Departing from Alumni Center
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends on a bus tour around campus to see and learn about our historic buildings and landmarks as well as our new additions to campus. This year’s tour will feature both the Health Sciences and the Summerville campuses. Cost: Free | Dress: Casual
College of Nursing Dean’s Brunch
Health Sciences Building
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join alumni, faculty and students at the College of Nursing Dean’s brunch for a chance to tour the nursing classrooms / simulation center and see the advancements that we are making in health care education. Alumni also have the opportunity to view student’s work and hear remarks from the dean, all while enjoying a light brunch and conversing with fellow alumni as we celebrate the College of Nursing Mosaic. Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
Hull College of Business Pre-Cookout Alumni Reception
Allgood Hall & the lawn outside Allgood Hall, Summerville Campus
10:30 a.m. – noon
Please join us in the Hull College of Business for an Alumni Reception just prior to the Presidents Cookout. Mingle with old friends and faculty as we reminisce the four incarnations of business education: The Department of Business (Dean Otha Gray), the School of Business (Dean Martha Farmer), The College of Business (Dean Jack Widener), and the Hull College of Business (Dean Marc Miller). The four deans, retired faculty, and current faculty are invited! Attendees will receive a Hull College t-shirt, and a stadium cup which honors all four personifications of Business Education at GRU-Augusta. Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
President’s Cookout
D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre
(rain location – Summerville Campus Student Center Ballroom)
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The President’s Cookout is an old-fashioned cookout for alumni, families and students to enjoy. This event has plenty of food and fun for everyone, especially children, who can enjoy a giant inflatable slide, Lollipop the Clown and a live band. Cost: Free | Dress: Dressy Casual
Mad Potter's Sale
D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre
(rain location – Summerville Campus Student Center Ballroom)
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student and faculty pottery will be on display at the President’s Cookout and alumni will have the opportunity to purchase these beautiful pieces of pottery. You won’t want to miss out on these unique gems.Cost: Free l Dress: Dressy Casual
Arsenal Guardhouse Museum Tour
Leaving from the President’s Cookout, D. Douglas Bernard, Jr. Amphitheater, Summerville Campus
2:00 p.m.
Alumni are invited to tour the Arsenal Guardhouse, which was originally constructed shortly after the Civil War in 1866 at what then was the main entrance to the arsenal from Walton Way. Now a History Museum, it houses artifacts, photographs, and other memorabilia of the history of the Arsenal, university, and our historic neighborhoods. Most of the artifacts were discovered in archaeological digs on campus. Cost: Free
Medical Laboratory, Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Honors Program
Natalie and Lansing B. Lee Auditorium
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us to honor the Medical Laboratory, Imaging and Radiological Sciences Distinguished Alumni, present student awards, and conduct our pinning ceremony. Cost: Free
Alumni Weekend Signature Event
Saturday, April 27th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Imperial Theater
Cost: Free for Alumni; $10 for Guests
You must register in order to receive tickets for this event. Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must pick up your tickets at registration in the Alumni Center during Alumni Weekend.
Be sure to join us for our first-ever Alumni Weekend Keynote Address. This year’s event will feature national ABC journalist, Bob Woodruff, who was severely injured while covering the war in Iraq. He and wife, Lee Woodruff, discovered how quickly life can change, and that families can survive and grow stronger together. You won’t want to miss this exciting event! The event will kick off with a celebration of the 2013 Alumni Award recipients, honoring the Distinguished Alumni from each of the five health sciences colleges, as well as the Augusta State Alumni Award winners. Dr. Ricardo Azziz will present each recipient with a medal to represent their honor.
While covering the war in Iraq, Bob Woodruff, then ABC’s newly appointed co-anchor, was hit by a roadside bomb that sent himself and the lives of those close to him, especially his wife, Lee, into a long journey of recovery. Based on their best-selling book, In An Instant, Bob and Lee discuss their inspiring story, sharing what they learned about each other that made their relationship and their family stronger, while discussing the issue of traumatic brain injury among returning Iraq war veterans, as well as the millions of Americans who live with this often invisible, but life-changing affliction.
College of Allied Health Sciences Alumni Association Banquet
Partridge Inn, Ballroom
7:30 p.m.
Alumni can reconnect with old friends and hear updates on the college from Dean Balas at the Alumni Banquet honoring the 2013 CAHS Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement, Robert Mullins, MD (’91,’96), the Distinguished Alumnus for Loyalty, Janet Tankersley, PT, DPT, PCS (’90, ’96), as well as scholarship recipients.
Cost: $45 per person ($55 after April 6th) | Dress: Semiformal
College of Nursing Alumni Association Banquet
Pinnacle Club, Crystal Room
7:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the College of Nursing. Help us honor the 2013 Distinguished Alumni as well as scholarship recipients and our reunion classes. We will also be celebrating the College of Nursing Mosaic, representing the many colleges and programs that have joined together to be what the College of Nursing is today. Cost: $45 per person ($55 after April 6th) | Dress: Semi-Formal
Medical College of Georgia Reunion Dinners
Locations will vary. Please look for a letter from your reunion chairperson in the coming weeks.
7:30 p.m.
We invite the classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2003 to reconnect with friends at their special reunion dinner. Alumni and guests will enjoy an intimate dinner with classmates and friends. This year, reunion dinners will be at various locations throughout the beautiful city of Augusta. You will receive a letter from your reunion chairperson with more detailed information for your specific reunion celebration. Cost: $70 per person ($80 after April 6th) | Dress: Semi-Formal
ASU Alumni Association Board Member Reunion
Partridge Inn, Penthouse
7:30 p.m.
Join the Alumni Association as we honor our past and current ASU Alumni Association board members. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with old friends and getting to know those that served on the board before and/or after you. Cost: $40 I Dress: Business Casual
Sunday, April 28
MCG Alumni Association Memorial Service
Alumni Center
10:30 a.m.
Join us in honoring friends and classmates who have passed in the last year. Cost: Free | Dress: Business Casual
Emeritus Club Luncheon
Alumni Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join the Emeritus Club, MCG alumni who graduated 40 plus years ago, as they honor their newest members, the class of 1973, at a casual luncheon. Cost: $35 per person ($45 after April 6th) | Dress: Business Casual
Jaguar Baseball Team takes on UNC Pembroke
Jaguar Field, Christenberry Fieldhouse
1:00 p.m.
See our Jags in actions as they take on UNC Pembroke. Cost:$5
Monday, April 29
2013 Physician Assistant CME Update
Health Sciences Building
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the Physician Assistant department for a day of continuing education. For schedule and registration, contact Wendy Paschal at 706-721-3246 or wpaschal@gru.edu. Cost $50 (lunch included)