Homecoming 2009
The University of Pittsburgh's 2009 homecoming celebration will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 through Friday, October 24. The Dental Alumni Association has planned a number of special events as part of the festivities.
Pathways to Professions: A Career Networking Event
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 6 p.m., Alumni Hall
This is a university-wide event. For more information, please call 412-648-7130.
Homecoming Weekend School of Dental Medicine C.E. Course
Friday, October 23, 2009, Edward J. Forrest Continuing Education Center, Salk Hall
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3 credit hours
Achieving Excellence in Treating and Counseling the Oral Oncology Patient
Sandra Lee Boody, CDA, RDH, M.Ed., patient advocate, speaker for the National Cancer Institute Specialized Programs, and head and neck cancer survivor
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2 credit hours
Dental Malpractice Case Studies
Barry J. Regan, Vice President of Claims and Risk Management, Eastern Dentist Insurance Company (EDIC)
Supported in part by an education grant from EDIC
*CE credits awarded for participation may not apply toward license renewal in all states
*This course qualifies for EDIC’s Risk Management Discount
For more information call the C.E. Office at 412-648-8370 or go to www.dental.pitt.edu/ce.
Class Reunion Dinners
Friday, October 23, 2009
Times and locations vary. Details are available from the class reunion contacts listed below.
School of Dental Medicine Alumni Reception and Student Mentoring Event
Friday, October 23, 2009, University Club Rooftop Terrace
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
123 University Place
With the iconic Cathedral of Learning providing a scenic backdrop, the Homecoming fireworks and laser display has become one of the weekend’s highlights. The School of Dental Medicine alumni and students can enjoy the show from the best vantage point in Oakland—the rooftop terrace of the recently renovated University Club. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP required as space is limited. Please RSVP to Marija Kordesich at mak84@pitt.edu or 412-648-5096.
EDIC is a proud sponsor of this event.
School of Dental Medicine Diversity Celebration
Join Dr. David Anderson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics, and the School of Dental Medicine’s Director of Diversity Initiatives to learn about the school and tour the Center for Patients with Special Needs. Continental breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP to Marija Kordesich at mak84@pitt.edu or 412-648-5096.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Homecoming Football Game
Pitt Panthers vs. South Florida Bulls
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Heinz Field, Time TBA
For tickets, call 1-800-643-PITT.
Single game tickets go on sale Sunday, September 6.
Ask for seating with Dental Alumni.
Dental Medicine Class Reunion Contacts – please contact for more information
50th Year Reunion
Class of 1959
Dr. Ted Rohm
412-364-6704
45th Year Reunion
Class of 1964
Dr. John Ciconte
609-265-9698
Class of 1969
Dr. Barry McKnight
412-531-3438
Class of 1974
Dr. Craig Eisenhart
814-643-4746
Class of 1979
Dr. Mike Dobos
412-648-9882
Class of 1984
Dr. Lance Rose
724-495-2546
Dr. Cindy Schuler
724-228-7604
Dental Hygiene Class Reunion Contacts
Class of 1979
Maureen Goldscheitter Conner
724-967-3615
Class of 1964, 1969, 1974, and 1984, please call the SDM Alumni office 412-648-8910 if you would like to organize.
Additional details about university-wide homecoming events, as well as hotel rates and reservations, can be found here.