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30TH ANNUAL Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences & College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Friday, May 20, 2011 9:30 a.m. Pasadena Civic Auditorium Pasadena, California PRESIDENTr’S MESSAGE To the 2011 Class of the Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific: Congratulations on graduating from Western University of Health Sciences. Your years of hard work and commitment have brought you to this day, and you should be justifiably proud not only of what you have accomplished in school, but of making a commitment to the professional calling that set you on this path. Celebrate. Hug your friends and family. Dance to the music. Make a joyful noise. Today is yours to make a memory, for tomorrow begins a new journey: Making memories for those whose lives will be bettered by your professional expertise and by the compassionate, humanistic nature of the care you will offer them. I wish you the very best as this new journey begins, and I look forward to the day when you will tell me of your travels. I hope you will always carry a part of WesternU with you, just as a part of you always will be at WesternU. Warmest regards, Philip Pumerantz 2 WESTERN UNIVERSITY OFrHEALTH SCIENCES’ HISTORY Western University of Health Sciences embarked on a special mission when it opened its doors in 1977 as the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP): Educating tomorrow’s health-care professionals with a combination of scientific excellence and a humanistic, compassionate approach to patient care. From an inaugural class of 36 students in 1978, enrollment in COMP had by 1986 grown to more than 400. That same year, the addition of the Master of Science in Health Professions Education program paved the way for what would become the College of Allied Health Professions. Meanwhile, the University continued acquiring former Pomona Mall buildings, remodeling them and converting them to educational use. The campus kept growing over the next 10 years, with enrollment jumping dramatically in 1996, when the addition of a College of Pharmacy coincided with the campus’ name change to Western University of Health Sciences. 1998 was another landmark year for WesternU, as the College of Graduate Nursing was founded in March, and the College of Veterinary Medicine – the first veterinary college in Southern California – was established just five months later. WesternU’s first foundation-up construction project, the Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center, opened its doors in August 2008. One year later, the University welcomed inaugural classes in three new colleges -- Dental Medicine, Optometry and Podiatric Medicine. In conjunction with that academic expansion, the University further expanded the physical campus, erecting a 180,000-square-foot Health Education Center, a Patient Care Center, and a 600-car parking garage. A ninth school, the Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, welcomed its inaugural class in January 2010. Today, WesternU is home to nearly 3,000 students in 21 degree programs, as well as nearly 900 employees, and is one of the most thriving enterprises in the Pomona and Inland valleys. WesternU also is making its mark beyond the boundaries of the Pomona campus, thanks to the addition of a Pacific Northwest campus in Lebanon, Oregon. This campus, known as COMP-Northwest, will welcome its inaugural class of 100 osteopathic medical students in July 2011, growing to 400 students by 2014. “Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim,” To Teach, To Heal, Together - this, more than any other statement, defines WesternU. We are committed to diversity, excellence in the area of academic curricula, and interpersonal competence. We are a teaching and learning community; one in which knowledge is applied toward an end - the health and well-being of mankind. 3 ORDER OF rEXERCISES 2011 President Philip Pumerantz Presiding Prelude “Overture” by Craig Safan Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar Alan D. Cundari, DO, MS Professor of Family Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific University Marshal Guru Betageri, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences Marshal Jeffrey Felton, PhD Professor of Microbiology College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Marshal National Anthem Marcelina Jasmine Silva College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Class of 2011 Invocation Rabbi Gil Alchadeff Temple Shalom of Ontario, California Chairman’s Welcome Warren Lawless, LHD (Hon.) Chairman, Board of Trustees Honorary Degree John B. Crosby, JD Executive Director, American Osteopathic Association Presenter: Clinton E. Adams, DO, MPA, FAAFP, FACHE Vice President for Clinical Affairs Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Commencement Address John B. Crosby, JD Presentation of the Steven J. Henriksen, PhD Graduating Classes of 2011 Vice President for Research and Biotechnology Interim Dean, Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences Conferring of Degree President Pumerantz Master of Science in Medical Sciences Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Announcement of Graduates Jodi Olson, MA Director, Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program Hooding of Graduates Manal Swairjo, PhD Assistant Professor, Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences 4 ORDER OF rEXERCISES 2011 Presentation of the Dean Adams Graduating DO Class of 2011 Conferring of Degree President Pumerantz Master of Science in Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Announcement of Graduates Michael A. Seffinger, DO, FAAFP Chair, Department of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Associate Professor of Family Medicine Gerald Bales, PhD Associate Professor of Anatomy Susan E. Mackintosh, DO, MPH Director of Interprofessional Education Hooding of Graduates Ethan Allen, DO, DSc (Hon.) Professor of Family Medicine Treasurer, Board of Trustees Richard Bond, DO ’82, DrPH, FAAFD Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees Introduction of Biomedical Sciences Oath Administrator Dean Henriksen Administering the Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences Oath Douglas Ethell, PhD Associate Professor of Molecular and Neurobiology Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences Introduction of Osteopathic Oath Administrator and Alumni Association Representative Dean Adams Administering the Osteopathic Oath and Alumni Association Welcome James M. Lally, DO ’91 President and Chief Medical Officer, Chino Valley Medical Center Dean’s Charge to the Graduates Dean Henriksen Dean Adams President’s Closing Remarks President Pumerantz Recessional “Fanfare and Grand March” The audience is requested to remain standing during the processional and recessional. Participation in the Commencement ceremony does not necessarily indicate completion of a degree program. The student must meet all University requirements before a degree is conferred. Students are given the option of listing previous degrees earned and postdoctoral training sites. Family and guests may be photographed for future University publications. A video of the ceremony, in addition to hooding/diploma photos, graduate portraits, class photos and graduate candids will be taken at today’s event. Ceremony videos, diploma/hooding, class and candid photos, in addition to graduate portraits, will be avilable for purchase within a week. For more information, see the “purchase videos and photos” link at http://www.westernu.edu/commencement/. 5 COMMENCEMENTrSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY John B. Crosby, JD, Executive Director, American Osteopathic Association John B. Crosby, JD, is the Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which proudly represents its professional family of more than 70,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs). Through his leadership, the AOA promotes public health, encourages scientific research, serves as the primary certifying body for DOs, is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges, and has federal authority to accredit hospitals and other health care facilities. John joined the AOA as Executive Director in 1997, following eight years of service as Senior Vice President for Health Policy at the American Medical Association. During his AOA tenure, the Association has increased its membership by more than 125%, doubled its contingency reserve, and launched numerous programmatic initiatives to advance women’s health, minority health, end-of-life care, and health system reform. John’s notable accomplishments also include the Campaign for Osteopathic Unity to make “DO” a household word throughout the United States, the first Unified Convention in the history of the AOA, the establishment of the Osteopathic International Alliance, the AOA's Branding Initiative, and its current Greatness Campaign. From day one, John has asked the AOA staff to renew its commitment to providing the best member services possible. His staff motto – “we can DO it!” – is reflected in the AOA Strategic Plan and its six strategic paths to achieve greatness: Governance, Research, Education, Advocacy, Teamwork, and Membership. John has received several honorary degrees and awards, including the prestigious New York College of Osteopathic Medicine's Riland Medal for Public Service in 2006 and an AOA Presidential Citation in 2007. In 2004, the AOA received the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s Community Service Award, honoring its volunteer spirit as corporate citizens of Chicago. AOA staff has also been challenged to join John in a Family Fitness Program to promote physical fitness and public health. John is an honors