Giving

Greeting from the Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Dear Alumni and Friends of the School of Dentistry,

A new school year is upon us, and with it comes a tangible sense of energy and excitement at the School of Dentistry. I have seen it in the students and the faculty, and I hear it from our alumni and donors. They all believe OHSU is truly a great place with an exceptionally bright future!

What makes it special is the overwhelming commitment to service and to excellence that I have seen from everyone involved with the school. Our students, while receiving an excellent education, provide unparalleled service to patients and to each other. Our faculty are extremely committed to producing the best and brightest dental professionals in the business, and they are constantly serving the needs of our students.

Our alumni and friends are truly active and involved partners in serving the needs of our students, faculty and administration. It is this overall sense of spirit, service and community that makes me grateful to be a member of the school's leadership.

As we look forward to 2009-2010, the Alumni Association is adding new events to increase the number of opportunities for you to get involved. We hope that you will take advantage of these opportunities to reconnect with your classmates and help mentor the current students and future alumni.

We are also working on several new scholarships which, through the generous support of alumni, family and friends, will soon be endowed and available to help lessen the financial burden on today's students. If you have been thinking about ways in which you would like to make a significant impact and help lay the foundation for the school's future, I encourage you to contact me directly to learn more about ways you can establish your legacy at the School of Dentistry.

I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and help you realize your vision for the dental school. Together, with your passion and service, I know that we will reach unprecedented levels of success. Thank you for all that you do!

Sincerely,

Patrick J. Regan
Director of Development & Alumni Relations