faculty and student accolades
In the News Dr. Clifford Hartmann, adjunct professor, dental developmental sciences, explained the importance of having infants’ teeth examined as early as age one. In the story, which aired on Wisconsin Public Radio on Feb. 3, 2015, Hartmann said he takes three children a week to the operating room by the age of three due to a painful childhood form of tooth decay.
Faculty Promotions The following faculty members were promoted to new positions for the fall 2015 semester: • David Berzins, general dental sciences, was promoted to professor.
Service Excellence and Leadership Drs. Moawia Kassab and Conrad Nenn received an award from the Department of Justice (along with Beverly Taylor from Fox 6 news) for their efforts in providing dental care for individuals who are victims of a violent act. This award was part of the Department of Justice’s Honors program for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Thomas Wirtz, director of informatics, was recognized with an Excellence in University Service Award on June 3. Wirtz is passionate about technology. However, his colleagues say he is more than just passionate — he’s innovative. “I like trying to find new ways to use technology to make a person’s work easier or more productive,” Wirtz says. “It’s rewarding and encouraging to help people learn a new skill.”
• Lynn Bryan, dental surgical sciences/ periodontics, was promoted to clinicalprofessor. • Dr. Michael Grady, general dental sciences, was promoted to clinical associate professor. • Dr. Gary Stafford, general dental sciences, was promoted to associate professor with tenure.
Tom Wirtz, center, (pictured with Dean Lobb, left, and Marquette University President Mike Lovell).
2015 Omicron Kappa Upsilon Inductees
Congratulations to the 2015 OKU inductees, from left: faculty inductee Dr. Seok Hwan Cho, Luke Noble, Lauren Murray, Eric Reigle, Susan Kang, Emily Hill, Michael Moran, Andrew Welles, Christopher Hambrook, honorary inductee Karen Camara, Alexandra Frank, President Dr. Ronald Santilli and President-Elect Dr. Richard Hagner. 20
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