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Karen Van Voorst Turner writes,
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“I am so proud of my grand niece,
Lauren Sandness!” Lauren graduated from
Barstow a member of the Class of 2015. She is currently a sophomore at The University of Kansas.
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In May 2016, The Class of 1966 gathered for the 50th Reunion
Weekend. The reunion festivities included a welcome back reception at the home of Jo-Lynne Worley, tour and lunch at Barstow, and dinner at Rye Restaurant. Special thanks to the fabulous Reunion Planning Committee: Cindy Gibson, Carol Durwood Journagan, Kirby Upjohn, Cheri Glasnapp Wright.
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Dr. Barbara Kahn (above) was the recipient of the American
Diabetes Association’s 2016 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement. This prestigious award is the ADA’s highest scientific honor.
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In a career spanning nearly 30 years, Dr. Kahn was honored for her research that has greatly advanced the understanding of the cellular and molecular underpinnings that make obesity a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Dr. Kahn is Vice Chair for Research Strategy
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In September 2015, the Class of
Top: The class of 1966 Left: Dr. Barbara Kahn ’68 Above: The class of 1975
1975 celebrated their 40th Reunion
with a fun filled weekend of reconnecting with friends, family and retired faculty members.
in the Department of Medicine at Beth Israel
Special thanks to Elizabeth LeBlanc Gray,
Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the
Diana Johnson Abitz, Louise Ryder Ackerman,
George R. Minot Professor of Medicine at
Martha Lally and Lisa Morris for organizing
Harvard Medical School.
such a wonderful celebration!
FALL 2016
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