Western University of Health Sciences
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NEWS &VIEWSSENIOR ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Dr. George Charney, 66, executive vicepresident for academic affairs and chief operating<strong>of</strong>ficer, announced his retirement effective July1, 2004. Charney concludes a 42-year career asan osteopathic physician, hospital administrator,and educator.“I have sincerely appreciated my stay at<strong>Western</strong>U and enjoyed my affiliation with the manyextraordinary people within the university family.I am proud <strong>of</strong> the growth and development <strong>of</strong> theuniversity during my watch and look forward t<strong>of</strong>ollowing the future enhancements,” says Charney.During his seven years at <strong>Western</strong>U, Charneywatched the <strong>Health</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Center being builtto house the College <strong>of</strong> Osteopathic Medicine <strong>of</strong>the Pacific (COMP) and the Colleges <strong>of</strong> GraduateNursing and Pharmacy. While here, he also saw thePumerantz Library constructed and the College <strong>of</strong>Veterinary Medicine opened, with its first class in anew building.Dr. Pumerantz, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>U, says,“Dr. Charney’s efforts on behalf <strong>of</strong> the universityare much appreciated. During his tenure,<strong>Western</strong>U has grown, developed, and matured. Dr.Charney’s energy, intellect, and loyalty have beenunequalled.”Shirley D. Johnston, PhD, DVM, dean <strong>of</strong> the— Dr. George Charney College <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine, says, “The College“I have sincerely appreciated mystay at <strong>Western</strong>U and enjoyedmy affiliation with the manyextraordinary people within theuniversity family...”24 Spring 2004 www.westernu.edu
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