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2009 GalaKimberly Mercier-PerryDirector of Alumni AffairsThe UDM School of Dentistry held its2009 Gala at the historic and recentlyrenovated Westin Book Cadillac Hotelin downtown Detroit on Saturday,April 18, 2009. Over 140 guestsincluding alumni, local leaders, faculty,staff, students, and friends honoredthe School’s past 76 years, celebratedthe present, and looked forward tothe future. Beautifully restored, theWestin Book Cadillac provided guestsa vintage feel with a modern flair. Thevenue proved to be a fitting symbol forthe gathering of both long time andsoon to be alumni.Guests enjoyed a chic cocktail receptionwhile listening to the musicalaccomplishments of acclaimed harpistDian Dunn and relished in the sightsof flickering lights of a city in rebirth.After a toast to the future was givenby Dean Aksu, guests enjoyed a videohighlighting the past 76 years of theSchool of Dentistry.Above: Dr. Jonathan Wiens (’73),Dean Mert Aksu, and Dr. BillBerkowski (’78)At left: Kimberly Mercier-Perry,RDH’01, and husband Bryce PerryBelow: Dean Emeritus RobertSteiman, Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh, and Dr. Richard KulbershChef Jim Barnett of the Westin BookCadillac wowed guests with a perfectlyappointed five course meal that pleasedevery palate. Dinner was capped offwith a parade of gourmet miniaturedesserts. Following dinner, the swankyjazz sounds of Ed Kelly and Companytook guests dancing late into the night.To commemorate the evening, gueststook home custom chocolates, a keepsakeprogram book, and memories ofUDM friends that will last a lifetime.30 The Leading Edge | Summer 2009
2009 Gala Event SponsorsGoldGolden/Misch, Inc.SilverDrs. Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski,Thanasas & Associates, P.C.BronzeMert N. Aksu, DDS, JD, MHSAAbsopure Water CompanyADA Insurance PlansUniversity of Detroit Mercy School ofDentistry Alumni Board of DirectorsAbove: Dr. Curt (’80) and FranRalstrom; Brenda, RDH’74, and Dr.Robert (’75) Marriott.At left: Bob and Durinda, RDH,Mattana; Lynda and Rick Morrone.Below: Dental students in the Class of2009. Left to right: Jason Au-Yeung,Jessica Searls Elliott, Ben Simonton,Kelly Ballentine, Peter Wloszek,Jennifer Shaheen, Kristen Roehrig,Allison McGee, Matt Healy, ShannaMcGettrick, Bill Peterson, and RobinPregitzer.University of Detroit Mercy | School of Dentistry 31
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