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Dear Colleagues:
It took three months to plan it and six months to build it. Along the way there were hundreds of decisions made, and schedules and drawings to be reviewed, revised, and approved. We worried that our deadline might not be met, but the hard work and commitment of our many teams paid off and our new classrooms and "Student Commons" will be ready for Monday, May 7 -- the first day of the summer semester.
As one of the largest and most complex pre-construction projects for our new facility, the creation of these upgraded spaces will benefit our students in many ways. While one area is for classroom instruction and the other is designed for informal gatherings, they will both provide opportunities for learning and they will encourage students' interactions before, during, and after classes.
One specific aspect of these spaces that will expand learning opportunities is the way we have used technology. There are electronic displays and white boards mounted on many walls and columns in each area. Convenient support for personal mobile devices is available in every possible location to ensure full utilization of information from the college, the university, and the world beyond. These are areas where students can learn whenever and however they like.
An added value of these renovated spaces is the fact that the Student Commons includes the student computer room -- a.k.a., the Byte Wing, as well as a food preparation area with vending machines, and adjacent areas where students can study, take a break, or just "hang out." The student affairs office is also located nearby so that everything our students need is easily and conveniently accessible. Our hope is that the students will find more reasons to congregate in these spaces, improving interactions among classes, and creating an esprit de corps.
We already see that the success of these new spaces will be a result of the time and effort expended on consulting with classroom and educational technology experts, but much credit also goes to the advice and assistance provided by our students. They helped select the equipment that went into these spaces, and they suggested how things should be arranged, right down to the fabrics and colors of the furniture we purchased. After all, who is better qualified to make these decisions than the people who will spend the most time in these areas?
How pleased we are that our first big project -- the one we were able to "cut our teeth on" in getting ready for the new facility -- has met our expectations in so many ways. I can hardly wait for Monday to arrive!
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College Hosts Annual Senior Awards Reception
The college will host its third annual senior awards reception this evening, May 3rd, at the Fawcett Center. The event recognizes the academic achievements of the dental hygiene and dental students who will receive this year's awards for graduating seniors.
For the Classes of 2018, scholastic awards will be presented to
38
DDS students who will receive a total of 38
awards, and 8
dental hygiene students who will receive 10
awards.
The gathering is expected to draw about 150 participants, including students, their family members and friends, the college's senior leaders, and faculty representatives.
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Convocation Celebrates Class of 2018 Graduates
The College of Dentistry's Convocation Ceremony will be held tomorrow, May 4th, at the Mershon Auditorium. The event honors the achievements of the graduating classes of dental hygiene and dental students, and will be attended by more than a thousand participants.
Dean Patrick Lloyd will preside over the ceremony and present awards and certificates to members of the Classes of 2018 that include105 DDS graduates and 32 dental hygiene graduates.
In anticipation of the ceremony, Dean Lloyd said, "We are gathering again this year at the Mershon Auditorium, which is a special place for us. Our dental hygiene and dental students are officially welcomed into our college at the Mershon, and this is where we celebrate their success as graduates who are moving into new careers as dental professionals." He added, "I am proud of every class that graduates, and I look forward to seeing our former students at meetings and events around the country where I can welcome them as our newest alumni and colleagues.
I offer my most sincere congratulations to the dental hygiene and dental Classes of 2018, and I thank them for their many contributions to our college."
View the convocation event streaming live at
this link
tomorrow after 1:00 p.m.!
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25th Annual Student Government Association Awards Honor Outstanding Faculty
Faculty, staff, and students gathered at Ohio State's Longaberger Alumni House on Wednesday, March 28 to recognize outstanding faculty at the 25th annual Student Government Association Awards event. This year's award winners are as follows:
DDS Class of 2018 Clinical:
Shereen Azer
, BDS, MSc, MS;
DDS Class of 2018 Clinical:
Edwin McGlumphy
, DDS, MS;
DDS Class of 2018 Clinical:
Robert Uhlin
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2018 Clinical:
John Walters, DDS,
MMSc;
DDS Class of 2018 Didactic:
Susan Mallery
, DDS, MS, PhD;
DDS Class of 2018 Specialty:
Sara Fowler
, DMD, MS; DDS Class of 2018 Specialty:
Erin Gross
, DDS, MS, PhD;
DDS Classes of 2018-19 Honorary Resident:
Sukirth Ganesan
, BDS;
DDS Class of 2018-19 Honorary Resident:
Ben Kushnir
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2018 Associated Clinical:
William Helmkamp
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2018 Associated Clinical:
Denise Hering
, DDS;
DH Class of 2018 Didactic: Joen Iannucci
, DDS, MS; DH Class of 2018 Clinical:
Heather Daugherty-Wood
, BSDH, MDH; DH Class of 2019 Didactic:
Denise Kissell
, BSDH, MPH; DH Class of 2019 Clinical:
Heather Daugherty-Wood
, BSDH, MDH; DDS Class of 2019 Clinical:
Mark Morrison
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2019 Didactic:
Bryant Cornelius
, DDS, MBA, MPH;
DDS Class of 2020 Pre-Clinic Lab:
Matthew Messina
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2020 Didactic:
Mark Ziolo
, PhD; DDS Class of 2021 Pre-Clinic Lab:
Mark Morrison
, DDS;
DDS
Class of 2021 Didactic:
Eileen Kalmar
, PhD
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Pamella Shaw, DMD, MPH, Joins College as Assistant Dean for Admissions
Dr. Pamella Shaw will join the college as Assistant Dean for Admissions on July 1, 2018. She earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, followed by a Master's in Public Health (MPH) degree.
Dr. Shaw currently serves as an Associate Dean in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Indiana University's School of Dentistry, a position she has held since 2010. Her professional experience includes a number of leadership positions, including those of Director of the Office of Health Career Programs at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, and Assistant Provost at Purdue University.
Throughout her career, Dr. Shaw has been active in education-related research on an array of topics. She has served as the PI or Co-PI for a number of grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, as well as several foundations. Her dedication to graduate and professional education has been recognized with honors that include the Outstanding Woman of Purdue Award from Purdue University, and the Excellence in Access Award from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
In her role as the college's Assistant Dean for Admissions, Dr. Shaw will oversee and develop admissions processes to recruit a well-qualified and diverse dental hygiene and dental student body. She will also serve as chair of the dental hygiene and dental admissions committees, and she will be the college's liaison to the university's Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.
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Craig Ramsey, BS, is New Director of Building Services
Mr. Craig Ramsey, an Ohio State alumnus with a B.S. degree in business administration, joined the college on April 30 as the Director of Building Services.
Mr. Ramsey has more than 17
years' experience in a variety of leadership and facilities operations roles in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining the college, he served as a facilities manager in the Department of Facilities Operation and Development (FOD) at The Ohio State University, where he was responsible for maintenance, repair, custodial services oversight, and participation in design and construction projects for 1.8 million square feet of university space, including the College of Dentistry's home, Postle Hall.
As the college's director of building services, Mr. Ramsey's duties include overseeing facilities operations and providing dental equipment support, as well as helping to implement plans for Phase 1 of the Replacement of Postle Hall.
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Reception for Alumni and Friends at AAO: Saturday, May 5
The 2018 annual session of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) takes place in Washington, D.C. from May 4-8.
In conjunction with the meeting, the college will host a reception for alumni and friends the evening of Saturday, May 5.
We invite you to join us for this Buckeye gathering that will offer refreshments and the latest college news and updates. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, May 5
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Questions? Call 614-292-189
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Reception for Alumni and Friends at AAPD: Saturday, May 26
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's annual session will be held May 24-27 in Honolulu. The college will host a reception for alumni and friends on Saturday, May 26.
We invite you to join Dean Patrick Lloyd and college faculty at this event that will include refreshments, the most recent college updates, and a chance to reconnect with friends and fellow Buckeyes. We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, May 26
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Questions? Call 614-292-1891
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Ohio State Day at the Cleveland Indians: Friday, June 15
Date: Friday, June 15
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - pre-game celebration;
7:10 p.m. - first pitch
Location: Progressive Field; 2401 Ontario Street; Cleveland, OH 44115
Questions? Visit us on the web at:
Ohio State Day at the Cleveland Indians
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CE Course - Pediatric Dentistry Today: Friday, June 22
Featuring faculty experts from The Ohio State University's Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Nationwide Children's
Hospital, this course includes such topics as the medical management of caries; dental injuries in children and adolescents; understanding and managing odontogenic infections in children; new information on pulpal therapy; and behavioral guidance for pediatric patients.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fawcett Center;
CE Credits: 6
Course summary: Please click here.
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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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