Thursday, April 23

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Allied Health: Respiratory Therapy Continuing Education Program, Health Sciences Building
Topic: “Clinical Preceptor Training.” Course speakers: MCG Respiratory Therapy Faculty. Continuing education credit
is available. For cost, registration and information, contact Kitty Hernlen at 706-721-3554 or khernlen@mcg.edu.
Respiratory Therapy Vendor Fair, Health Sciences Building, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop by and watch industry representatives demonstrate their newest respiratory products in our labs. For registration and information, contact Kitty Hernlen at 706-721-3554 or khernlen@mcg.edu.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All: On-site registration, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2nd Floor

7 p.m.
Allied Health: Respiratory Therapy Reception, location to be announced
Join us to informally mix and mingle as we celebrate more than 30 years of respiratory therapy at MCG. Heavy hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. For registration, location and more information, contact Susan Whiddon at 706-721-3554 or swiddon@mcg.edu.

 

Friday, April 24

7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Allied Health: Dental Hygiene Alumni Day, MCG Alumni Center
Judy Zack Bendit, a registered dental hygienist with Premier Dental, will present “Enamel Therapy: The Next Generation of Care” and “Professional and Predictable Tooth Whitening” for a total of four hours of continuing education. For cost, registration and information, contact the Division of Continuing Education at 706-721-3967.

8 a.m. lecture, noon lunch
Dentistry: 31st Annual Marvin Goldstein Lectureship and Luncheon , Marriott Hotel and Suites.
Dr. Cherilyn G. Sheets will discuss “Replicating Nature with Advanced Esthetic Treatment Options.” Luncheon honorees will include Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Edward J. Green, ’83 and new alumni association lifetime members. Dress: business casual. For cost, registration and information, contact the Division of Continuing Education at 706-721-3967.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
All: On-site registration, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2nd Floor,

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Allied Health: Physician Assistant CME Primary Care Update, Health Sciences Building
Continuing education credits are available. The registration cost includes lunch. For registration, cost and information,
contact Wendy Paschal at 706-721-3246 or wpaschal@mcg.edu.

12:00 p.m.
Allied Health: Third Annual Art Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament, Forest Hills Golf Course, shotgun start.
Join Department of Respiratory Therapy faculty, staff and students for a day of golf and fun. All proceeds benefit respiratory therapy education and scholarship funds. Registration fee includes lunch. For cost, registration and information, contact Dr. Art Taft at 706-721-3554 or ataft@mcg.edu.

Allied Health: Health Informatics Luncheon and Student Research Poster Presentations, Jennings Building, first floor, noon-2 p.m. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited. For registration and information, contact Nakia Walden at 706-721-3436 or nwalden@mcg.edu.

 

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Allied Health: Clinical Laboratory Science /Medical Technology Continuing Education Class, Health Sciences Building,
PACE credit will be available. For registration and information, contact Jan Bane at 706-721-4176 or janb@mcg.edu.

2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health: Orville Parkes 2-Part Continuing Education Program, Health Sciences Building, 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. program. Craig Luce (’77) will present "The Eyes Have It: 30 yrs in The Trenches."   Cost: $40 (includes Saturday CE program).  Pre-registration required.

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
All: Hospitality Suite
Marriott Hotel and Suites, Terrace Room

Dentistry: School of Dentistry Alumni Association Reception, Marriott Hotel and Suites
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and conversation in a relaxed setting with alumni, faculty and friends. Sponsored by the School of Dentistry Alumni Association. Dress: business casual.

5:30 p.m.
Medicine: School of Medicine Dean’s Reception, Marriott Hotel and Suites
Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, spirits and conversation in a relaxed setting with alumni and friends. Also, meet the new dean of the Athens Campus and several new department chairs. Dress: semi-formal.

6:30 p.m.
Allied Health: Biomedical and Radiological Technologies Reception, Dinner and Awards Program, 6:30 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. dinner and awards program, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Loblolly room. All BRT alumni are invited. Distinguished Alumni of all programs will be recognized and we will celebrate the following anniversaries: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program—50th, Nuclear Medicine Program—40th and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program—25th. For registration, cost and more information, contact Jan Bane at 706-721-4176 or janb@mcg.edu.

Allied Health: Medical Illustration Get-Together, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. , location to be announced.
Join us for a dutch-treat evening as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Department of Medical Illustration. Dress: casual. For registration, location and information, contact Grace Miller at 706-721-1011 or grmiller@mcg.edu. Physical Therapy Class of 1989 Reunion, location to be announced, 6:30 p.m. dutch-treat dinner. Join us to reminisce and catch up. For registration, location and information, contact the event host, Dr. Sandra Eskew Capps at 706-210-3589.

Medicine:School of Medicine Alumni Association Banquet , Marriott Hotel and Suites
Honorees will include, Dr. Talmadge A. “Joe” Bowden, Jr., ’66, Distinguished Alumnus for Loyalty, and Dr. Lamar L. Fleming, ’65, Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement. The 2009 alumni association president will be installed and the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 and 1969 will be recognized. Cost: $60 ($65 after April 10). Dress: semi-formal. Other reunion classes are 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999. A table can be reserved for your class.

Graduate Studies: Banquet and Distinguished Alumnus Award Presentation, MCG Alumni Center
Join us for great fellowship and an update from Dean Gretchen Caughman. 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Charisee Lamar, ’98 will give an after-dinner presentation. Cost: $25 ($30 after April 10). Dress: business attire.

 

Saturday, April 25

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Allied Health: Physical Therapy: A Balanced Breakfast, Health Sciences Building, first floor
Physical Therapy alumni, students and faculty are invited to meet, greet and enjoy breakfast in our wonderful new home. For registration, cost and information, contact Dr. Janet Tankersley at 706-721-1497 or jtankers@mcg.edu. Physical Therapy CE Program, Health Sciences Building, 9-11 a.m. Ron Courson, ’89, Director of Sports Medicine for the University of Georgia, will discuss “PT Management of Fractures.” Registration fee includes breakfast. For registration, cost and information, contact Dr. Eric Robertson at 706-721-2141 or erobertson@mcg.edu.

 

8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Allied Health: The O.A Parkes Symposium and Art Exhibition, Continuing Education Program. Health Sciences Building. Room 1210, 8:45 a.m. continental breakfast and registration, 9:00-11:00 a.m. program. Allison Wright (’90) will present “Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy, and Nomenclature ” and Craig Foster ('92) will present “Medical Animation ”.   Cost: $40 (includes Friday).  Pre-registration required.

 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
All: On-site registration
Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2nd Floor

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dentistry: Saturday CE with Faculty, School of Dentistry, Room 1020, continental breakfast and registration, 9:30-11:30 a.m. program. Dr. William (Bill) Brackett will present “Overview of Dentin Adhesive Restorative Materials” and Dr. Aysegul Siranli will present “Key Factors in Achieving Optimum Aesthetic Results in Implant Dentistry.” Free for alumni association members, $50 for others. Dress: business casual. Pre-registration required.

9:30 a.m.
Medicine: School of Medicine Alumni Association Board Meeting, MCG Alumni Center

Nursing: School of Nursing Dean’s Brunch, Health Sciences Building
Join School of Nursing Dean Lucy Marion and your fellow alums for a buffet brunch, tours of the Health Sciences Building and the Interdisciplinary Simulation Center, and student poster presentations. Classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974 and 1979, and Nurse Practitioner alums will enjoy food and fellowship in designated classrooms. Dress: business casual.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
All: President’s Cookout
President’s Home, Join Dr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Rahn for an old-fashioned backyard cookout. Bring the whole family! Enjoy great food and tour the wonderful gardens at the President’s Home. Dress: dressy casual. Map to President's House

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dentistry: Patriot’s Boat Tour of the Savannah River, the dock behind the Marriott Hotel and Suites, sponsored by the School of Dentistry Alumni Association. Seating is limited to 60 School of Dentistry alumni, faculty and friends. Cost: $10 ($15 after April 10). Dress: casual.

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
All: Hospitality Suite
Marriott Hotel and Suites, Terrace Room

5p.m. - 6 p.m.
Allied Health: 2009 Orville Parkes MCG Alumni Art Exhibit Preview Reception, Marriott Hotel and Suites,
For registration and information, contact Grace Miller at 706-721-1011 or grmiller@mcg.edu. 2009 Orville Parkes MCG Alumni Art Exhibit, Marriott Hotel and Suites, second floor, 6 p.m. Come view beautiful artwork created by our own Medical Illustration alumni. Their talent will wow you. To submit artwork, contact Grace Miller at 706-721-1011 or grmiller@mcg.edu.

6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m banquet
Dentistry: School of Dentistry Banquet and Class Reunions, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m banquet.
The classes of 1974, 1984, 1989, 1994,1999 and 2004 will be honored. All alumni, faculty, friends and reunion classes are invited to hear about the school’s successes and plans toward realizing the dream of building a new dental school. Honorees include 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Edward J. Green, ’83, and new alumni association lifetime members. Cost: $55 ($60 after April 10). Dress: semi-formal. Tim Conway Photography will take class photographs. $20 per 8X10, payable to the photographer by cash, check or credit card. If you or a group of friends are interested in playing golf, contact Barrett Trotter at 706-860-2442 or ttrotter4@ comcast.net by April 10 to schedule tee times.

Medicine: School of Medicine Reunions, Medicine classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Cost: $75 ($80 after April 10). Dress: semiformal.Tim Conway Photography will take class photographs. $20 per 8X10, payable to the photographer by cash, check or credit card.

Allied Health: Reception, Banquet and Distinguished Alumnus Presentation, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. banquet. Honorees will include 2009 Distinguished Alumna Col. Donna S. Wittaker (Medical Technology, ’83), scholarship recipients and new alumni association lifetime members. Ron Courson, ’89, Director of Sports Medicine for the University of Georgia, will be the guest speaker. Cost: $45 ($50 after April 10). Dress: semi-formal

Nursing: School of Nursing Alumni Association Banquet and Distinguished Alumnus Award Presentation, Marriott Hotel and Suites, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Honorees include distinguished alumnae Dr. Lenette Burrell, ’72 and Dr. Anne Turner-Henson, ’76, alumni association scholarship recipients, new alumni association lifetime members and the reunion classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974 and 1979. The 15th anniversary of the inception Nurse Practitioner Program will be celebrated. Cost: $45 ($50 after April 10). Dress: semi-formal.

9:30 p.m.-until
All: Homecoming Dance
Marriott Hotel and Suites, Oglethorpe Ballroom, featuring The Tony Howard Band and Show. Consummate entertainer Tony Howard, one of the area’s best entertainers, will perform jazz, rock, beach music and oldies. Dress: semi-formal.

Sunday, April 26

10:30 a.m.
Medicine: School of Medicine Alumni Association Memorial Service , MCG Alumni Center, Friends and classmates who passed away during the past year will be honored. Dress: business attire.

11:30 a.m.
Medicine: School of Medicine Alumni Association Emeritus Club Luncheon, MCG Alumni Center, School of Medicine alumni who graduated 40-plus years ago will be honored and the Class of 1969 will be inducted. Cost: $35 ($40 after April 10). Dress: business attire.