Commencement! - Western University of Health Sciences
Commencement! - Western University of Health Sciences
Commencement! - Western University of Health Sciences
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S U M M E R 2 0 1 3<br />
WESTERNU<br />
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COMMENCEMENT 2013<br />
The university graduated the inaugural<br />
classes <strong>of</strong> its colleges <strong>of</strong> Dental Medicine,<br />
Optometry and Podiatric Medicine, and<br />
also acknowledged its 10,000th graduate.<br />
Pgs. 14-19<br />
PROFILE<br />
CONTENTS<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees .........................................................2<br />
Message from the President ...............................................3<br />
Message from the Senior Vice President ............................4<br />
J-1 Visitor Program Holds First Luncheon...........................5<br />
Jacob’s Story........................................................................6<br />
Pg. 6<br />
COMP Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Retires After 30+ Years .........................10<br />
Jacob’s Story<br />
Diagnosed with leukemia, Jacob Adashek was<br />
undeterred as he made his transition from Pitzer<br />
College to COMP with support from both schools.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>U View<br />
A publication <strong>of</strong> the Public Affairs Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Advancement at <strong>Western</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong>, Pomona, CA.<br />
Copyright 2013. Reproduction or other use <strong>of</strong> the contents <strong>of</strong> this<br />
publication are only by express permission <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong>. All rights reserved.<br />
Jeff Keating, Editor<br />
Rodney Tanaka, Senior Writer<br />
Jeff Malet, Writer/Photographer<br />
Mirza Hasanefendic, Daniel Tatum, Ryan Balber,<br />
Monica Preciado, Eric Reed, Contributing Photographers<br />
Paul Gettler, Graphic Designer<br />
Philip Pumerantz, PhD, President, <strong>Western</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong><br />
Thomas G. Fox, PhD, Senior Vice President<br />
CVM Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and PBL Pioneer Retires ...........................12<br />
<strong>Commencement</strong>!...............................................................14<br />
COMP Alumnus Now Asst. Dean at Touro.........................20<br />
Ray Symposium Addresses Obesity...................................22<br />
<strong>Western</strong>U View News Roundup.........................................24<br />
COP Golf Scholarship Tourney Raises $13,000..................30<br />
East West Scholarship Dinner Honors Victor Law ............33<br />
Towne & Gown Golf Classic Raises More Than $34,000 ...34<br />
ECC Brings Implantable Telescope to SoCal......................36<br />
Alumni Class Notes............................................................38<br />
Alumni Calendar ...............................................................42<br />
<strong>Western</strong>U View Winter 2013 1
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