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                

rohm6@comcast.net

 

45th Year Reunion      

             

Class of 1964                  

Dr. John Ciconte           

609-265-9698                

cicontee@comcast.net

 

Class of 1969                                

Dr. Barry McKnight      

412-531-3438                

bdm2747@comcast.net

Class of 1974                                

Dr. Craig Eisenhart        

814-643-4746                

drezeke1974@verizon.net

Class of 1979                                

Dr. Mike Dobos            

412-648-9882                

mad32@pitt.edu

Class of 1984                                

Dr. Lance Rose             

724-495-2546                

goprose2002@yahoo.com

                                                       

Dr. Cindy Schuler          

724-228-7604

 

Dental Hygiene Class Reunion Contacts

 

Class of 1979                  

Maureen Goldscheitter Conner  

724-967-3615                    

herbmaven@zoominternet.net

 

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.