Memories of medical school
Nearly 200 alumni reconnected with their classmates during Alumni Reunion Weekend on September 28–29, 2007. A total of 359 alumni and guests attended the weekend's festivities.
Ardys Howard and Robert B. Howard, M.D., Class of 1944, catch up with friends at the Half Century Club Luncheon. Photo: Tim Rummelhoff
To learn about the latest medical technologies, alumni toured the University's new Simulation Center, where they were introduced to two high-fidelity patient simulators, SimMan and StanMan. They also visited the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, where leading-edge imaging research is conducted. At the Alumni Celebration Banquet Friday evening, they honored six alumni for their outstanding contributions to the Medical School and the medical profession.
The following day, alumni heard presentations by some of the University's most innovative researchers on such topics as the treatment and possible cure for Alzheimer's disease and the use of new magnetic resonance technologies to understand the molecular basis of disease. The reunion wrapped up with private class dinners where participants shared news and reminisced with classmates.
"Renewing friendships and chatting with classmates after so many years was a joy," says Fred A. Lyon, M.D., Class of 1957, who was celebrating his 50-year reunion. "Reminiscing about the 'old' times brought us many smiles."
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for Reunion Weekend 2008, which will be held September 26 and 27 on the University of Minnesota campus. This year the Medical School's classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1968, 1978, 1983, 1988, and 1998 will reunite with their classmates at the celebration.
Invitations will be sent to members of reunion classes as the date approaches. If you'd like to help plan your reunion, please call the alumni office at 612-625-0336 or 800-922-1663.