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Corktown Campus construction nears end!
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Significant progress is being made on our reception area construction project:
• All major structural components have been installed • Curtain glass wall and clerestory windows have been installed • Temporary interior walls have been removed • Ceiling grid has been installed in preparation for suspended ceiling installation
Next steps include installation of:
• New interior partitions, walls, flooring and suspended ceiling in the new space • Installation of stained glass panels from the Mercy College Campus Chapel, which are currently being refurbished • Completion of electrical, light fixtures, carpentry, etc.
We look forward to celebrating the new space sometime in spring, 2020
Zarkowski honored by Crain’s Detroit Business
Congratulations to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski who was recently named by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of 35 educators deemed Notable Women in Education Leadership. Zarkowski has been with the University for many years and under her leadership, the University has established dozens of new degrees, certificates, majors and minors and led the implementation of a new core curriculum. She speaks nationally about dental curricula, law, ethics and sexual harassment. The women included on the list were chosen by Crain’s editors “based on their career accomplishments, track record of success in the field, contributions to their community and mentorship of others.”
Michigan Board of Dentistry appoints faculty
On Thursday, Aug. 18, M. Lynne Morgan, R.D.H., M.S., M.A., affiliate professor (left), and Grace Curcuru, D.D.S., affiliate professor (right) were sworn in as members of the Michigan Board of Dentistry.
Of the 19 voting members Morgan is one of four dental hygienists. Morgan has vast experience within the dental hygiene profession. She has held numerous roles in dental and dental hygiene education, frequently presents continuing education courses and has served as a dental hygiene examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments.
Curcuru, is a periodontics specialist who specializes in treating the periodontium, using surgical and non-surgical approaches to therapy and is an active member with the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association and the Macomb Dental Association. She also is an active board member of the Michigan Dental Foundation.
Professor Valmy B. Kulbersh installed as presidentelect of the American Board of Orthodontics
Valmy V. Kulbersh, D.D.S., M.S. ’77, adjunct faculty, was recently installed as 2019-20 president-elect of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). The installation ceremony was held at the ABO President’s Dinner on May 7 during the 2019 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in Los Angeles, Calif. Kulbersh will become ABO president in the 2020-21 year and will be the first woman to serve in this position.
Faculty chosen to participate in ADEA/AAL Emerging Leaders Program
In July, Kathi Shepherd, R.D.H.’82, M.S. ’95 assistant dean for Educational Development and Assessment, associate professor, and Ana Andrada, D.D.S. ’18, D.M.Sc., clinical assistant professor, participated in the ADEA/ AAL Emerging Leaders Program at the ADEA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The yearlong program involves the completion of a scholarly collaborative project with peers from other dental schools. It is designed to provide early-career faculty showing great promise as potential leaders the guidance, insight and skills needed to build an academic career and culminates in a presentation at the 2020 ADEA Annual Session. Shepherd is advisor in the program while Andrada is participating as a fellow.
Professor Michael Haddow presented with humanitarian award
Michael Haddow, D.D.S., affiliate associate professor, was selected by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees to receive the H. Dalton Conner Humanitarian Award. He was presented with the award at a celebratory ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the AAP Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill. This award is presented to an AAP member who has given selflessly through extraordinary actions that benefit a deserving population. Haddow has volunteered and traveled to more than 30 dental mission trips overseas, helping those less fortunate around the world. He is heartfelt and compassionate in all he does and is an asset to the School of Dentistry and the profession.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Brett Smith Silverman, D.D.S. ’95 earned the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition, which is a formal recognition of AGD Masters in the areas of continuing education, dentalrelated community service, and service to organized dentistry. This recognition symbolizes a member’s dedication to remaining current in dentistry and giving back to their community.
Hilario Melo, D.D.S.’92 was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Mastership level of achievement at the organization’s 2019 Convocation. This represents the highest level of achievement for members in accordance with AGD's mission to advance general dentistry and oral health through quality continuing education.
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