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Dear Colleagues:
I have been to dozens of groundbreaking ceremonies over the years, but the one we had on Tuesday evening for our new building was like no other. Most groundbreaking events are staged ceremonies that are held primarily to get people together to hear about what is planned to happen sometime in the future. The dates are selected for the convenience of participants and usually have little to do with what is really happening with the project. Such was definitely not the case with our event.
What distinguished our groundbreaking from the many others I have attended is that the very next day "things started to happen." Bright and early on Wednesday morning, a group of professional fence installers were in front of the eastern section of Postle Hall, driving posts deep into the ground every ten feet. They also secured a chain link fence that now wraps around the entire courtyard. That fence will soon be covered with a scarlet cloth that will feature large images of what our new building will look like, and it will include descriptions of what will be included in the 130,000 square foot facility.
The fenced area will let thousands of passersby know there is something very special going on behind it. University students, staff, and faculty will be the most informed as they daily walk or drive by the site for our new facility - learning more about our college and all we do. It will also be an opportunity for us to promote our profession and maybe encourage some to consider a career in dentistry or to seek care in one of our clinics. And it might even cause some faculty members in other colleges on campus to think about how they can partner with our faculty in patient care or research.
The site of our new facility - the new Postle Hall - will be the most visible construction project along Neil Avenue well into the winter of 2019. And it all got started Tuesday evening. We are on our way!
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Groundbreaking Event Held for New Postle Hall
On the evening of June 5, the College of Dentistry hosted a reception and "groundbreaking" event for its $95 M facility -- the new Postle Hall.
The event was attended by about 85 guests who included the university's President Michael Drake, Provost Bruce McPheron, architects and others involved in the construction project, as well as donors, alumni, and friends of the college. The event was emceed by Jimmy Schooley, a fourth-year dental student and president of the Student Government Association.
Dean Patrick Lloyd spoke first about the significance of the event. He said, "This
is a truly historic moment for our College of Dentistry. It has been more than 60 years since our college benefited from a new facility, and it is my pleasure and privilege to be with you at this gathering that sets the stage for the construction of the new Postle Hall."
He added, "This state-of-the-art building will be a 130,000 square foot facility that houses new student pre-clinical labs and patient clinics; an ambulatory surgery center; a faculty practice; a radiology clinic; and a central sterilization facility. But it will be more than just 'bricks and mortar.' It will be a place where people learn and enjoy each other's company, and where discoveries are made and lifelong memories and friendships are formed. We are so pleased and proud to be at this special point in our college's history. It foretells a promising future for our profession at Ohio State and in the State of Ohio."
Dr. Dale Ann Featheringham, an alumna of the college and chair of the Capital Campaign, added her remarks about the years she spent in Postle Hall as a dental student, as well as the need for all alumni and friends of the college to help raise the remaining $25 M needed to complete the project.
"I was really excited and humbled to be asked to chair this fund-raising committee because this college played such an important role in developing me as a person and a dental professional," she said. "When you consider the fact that the last major renovation of Postle Hall happened in the 1970's, it's clear that most of us will have just one chance in our lifetime to be part of something that is as monumental and lasting as this!"
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OKU Presents Awards and Welcomes New Members
The College of Dentistry's Theta Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) honor society recently welcomed this year's new members at a banquet that included the presentation of two student awards.
The keynote speaker was Steven Gabbe, MD, Emeritus CEO of the Wexner Medical Center and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Gabbe spoke about his leadership experiences and the wealth of opportunities available at Ohio State's health science centers.
The new D4 student inductees also were introduced: Blake
Chaney; Esther
Chien; Nathaniel
Frye; Richard
Gray; Sookyon
Lee; Victoria
McLaughlin; Mary
Mueller; Justin
Runyon; Mattie
Stowell; Adam
Swan; Michael
Vieth; and James
Zimmerman.
The
William S. Kramer Award of Excellence was presented to D3 Nathan
Loughridge. The
Orville E. Russell Award of Excellence was given to D2 Brandon
Mihalich. Both students were honored for their demonstrated scholarship, outstanding character, and their potential for contributing to the advancement of dentistry and service to humanity.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon Welcomes New Members
Continuing its tradition of recognizing dental hygiene students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and academic excellence, the College of Dentistry's Zeta Chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha honor society welcomed its newest members at a ceremony held in conjunction with the college's Omicron Kappa Upsilon celebration.
Sigma Phi Alpha's new members are: Kaylyn Goshe; Kristin Petit; and Sierra Poillucci. The new honorary staff member is Michael Murray, Assistant Director of Academic Studies. The new faculty member is Bridget Wright, BSDH, a clinical instructor in the Division of Dental Hygiene.
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Kelly Lipp, DDS, Wins Ralph E. McDonald Award
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Faculty Forum: Friday, June 15
The College of Dentistry's faculty members will attend an annual day-long educational event, the Faculty Forum, on Friday, June 15 at the Blackwell Inn.
This year's forum will include presentations by Lisa Florman, PhD, Chair of the Department of History; Jay Hobgood, PhD, Coordinator of the Committee on Academic Misconduct and Integrity; and Keith Myers, Vice President of Planning and Real Estate, who will speak on the topic of potential expansion on the health science campus at Ohio State.
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Staff Development Day: Friday, June 15
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American Dental Hygienists' Association Reception for Alumni and Friends: Thursday, June 21
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Florida Dental Convention, Alumni and Friends Reception: Friday, June 22
The Florida Dental Association's annual convention takes place June 21-23 in Orlando. The college will host a reception for alumni and friends at the convention on the evening of Friday, June 22.
We invite you to join Dean Patrick Lloyd and college faculty for this event that will include news and updates on plans for the partial replacement of Postle Hall and more. We hope to see you at this Buckeye gathering!
Date: Friday, June 22
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CE Course: Translational Head and Neck Anatomy: Friday, August 24
This continuing education course offers an interactive anatomic review of oral, head, and neck anatomy, using traditional and fresh-like embalmed specimens. Specific case scenarios will be presented to correlate relevant anatomy with patient examination and treatment optimization.
Practical applications for general dentists and specialists include h
ard and soft tissue examination of the dental patient; d
iagnosis and management of orofacial compartment infections; and n
erve injury treatment options. Other case discussions will
examine specific anatomy for challenging extraction scenario
s.
Date: Friday, August 24
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Hamilton Hall (Ohio State campus)
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CE Course: Western Caribbean Cruise, Feb. 23 - March 2, 2019
Join us for this continuing education course and cruise that provides dental practitioners with updates on cone beam computed tomography - CBCT interpretation and applications; 2-D image interpretation; and radiographic navigation in the diagnosis of lesions within the jaw.
Dates: Saturday, February 23 through Saturday, March 2, 2019
CE Credits: 12
Presenter:
Anita Gohel, BDS, PhD; Program Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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Postle Hall
305 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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