Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Friends - University of Illinois at Chicago
Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Friends - University of Illinois at Chicago
Dear Alumni, Colleagues and Friends - University of Illinois at Chicago
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And the Building Goes On…<br />
Brodie Library<br />
Faculty Working Area<br />
New Administr<strong>at</strong>ive Offices<br />
possible the purchase <strong>of</strong> furniture for the newly<br />
renov<strong>at</strong>ed area. Saad has organized <strong>and</strong> runs<br />
the Saudi <strong>Alumni</strong> Associ<strong>at</strong>ion which consists <strong>of</strong><br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es from UIC. Over the years we have had<br />
numerous alums return back to their country, but<br />
they have still remained active in supporting the<br />
department <strong>and</strong> have maintained connected though<br />
fellow alums.<br />
The<br />
Ceiling Tile in Graber Gallery <strong>Alumni</strong><br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
is extremely gr<strong>at</strong>eful to alums Saad<br />
Al-Kharsa (UIC<br />
’82) <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Saudi Arabia<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> whose<br />
very generous<br />
don<strong>at</strong>ion will<br />
help make<br />
Faculty<br />
MemberAshok<br />
Kothari (LU ‘83)<br />
presenting a<br />
don<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />
Budi Kusnoto<br />
<strong>and</strong> Rob<br />
Manasse<br />
Saad Al-Kharsa<br />
(UIC ‘82)<br />
We are in the final stages <strong>of</strong> the clinic<br />
renov<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> are working on furnishing the<br />
new classrooms <strong>and</strong> administr<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
The Brodie Library was completely dismantled<br />
<strong>and</strong> remodeled with new ceiling tiles, carpet<br />
<strong>and</strong> refinished cabinets. One <strong>of</strong> the existing<br />
conference rooms has been refurbished<br />
receiving new flooring, a copper ceiling <strong>and</strong><br />
Graber Gallery<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ching wall coverings <strong>and</strong> has been named<br />
the Graber Gallery in honor <strong>of</strong> Dr. Tom Graber<br />
who was a faculty member in the Department<br />
from 1994 until he passed away in 2007. The<br />
Ricketts Room has been reloc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> had a<br />
makeover <strong>of</strong> paint, new lighting <strong>and</strong> flooring.<br />
It will also receive new tables <strong>and</strong> chairs. This<br />
conference room is the largest <strong>and</strong> has se<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
Ricketts Room<br />
for 40 to accommod<strong>at</strong>e all residents <strong>and</strong> faculty<br />
<strong>and</strong> is the main lecture room for our guest<br />
lecturers. A new faculty area next to the clinic had been designed to have 4<br />
work st<strong>at</strong>ions to allow instructors <strong>and</strong> residents to priv<strong>at</strong>ely meet to discuss<br />
cases or tre<strong>at</strong>ment plans. Finally, four administr<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong>fices including Carla’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>and</strong> a reception area were added.<br />
New Classrooms/Offices Floor Plan<br />
We are also thankful to faculty member Ashok Kothari (LU ’83) who has also made a generous<br />
don<strong>at</strong>ion to help furnish the faculty area. Ashok works 1/2 a day a week in the clinic don<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
his time <strong>and</strong> talent <strong>and</strong> passion for orthodontics. It should also be mentioned th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> Associ<strong>at</strong>ion has also provided a significant amount to help fund the completion <strong>of</strong> this<br />
project. Just another example <strong>of</strong> how important your membership is helpful in supporting the<br />
Department!<br />
4th Annual Schneider Golf Outing<br />
Special thanks to 3rd year resident Mike Everson, who<br />
organized the 4th annual Schneider Golf Outing <strong>at</strong> Foss<br />
Park. We had over 20 in <strong>at</strong>tendance including Bernie <strong>and</strong><br />
a gre<strong>at</strong> time was had by all. The we<strong>at</strong>her cooper<strong>at</strong>ed long<br />
Bernie flanked<br />
by longest drive<br />
winner Mike<br />
Durbin <strong>and</strong><br />
faculty member<br />
John Kelsey<br />
enough for<br />
everyone to finish<br />
a majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
holes. Honors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
day included Mike<br />
Mike<br />
Everson<br />
preparing<br />
for more<br />
golf<br />
once he<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es<br />
Everson for the closest to the pin while<br />
Mike Durbin launched a monster drive to<br />
earn his longest drive prize. This marks<br />
a 3-pe<strong>at</strong> for the winning group: Lawrence<br />
Voss, Mike Everson, Mike’s fiancé<br />
Christina Ramos, <strong>and</strong> James Van Hoose<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dentaurum. The <strong>Alumni</strong> Associ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
board has voted unanimously to banish<br />
this foursome from playing in next year’s outing. We were gr<strong>at</strong>eful<br />
to our cooper<strong>at</strong>e sponsors: Dentaurum, RMO <strong>and</strong> Unitek. We look<br />
forward to seeing everyone next year!
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