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Medicine Celebrates 100 Years, Loma Linda University

Scope

In this issue . . .

2 | A world of promise
LLU graduates 1,224 in 2009...on campus and around the world

8 | SRRSH celebrates 15 years
Anniversary highlights unique relationship with Loma Linda University

12 | China diary
SCOPE writer shares some lighter moments

14 | School of Medicine turns 100
Join the School as it celebrates its 100th birthday

20 | Cancer Center provides hope and healing
A new center creates a warm atmosphere for those battling cancer

24 | Sowing seeds of love
Students from eight Adventist institutions work together in Malawi

28 | Investigators unveil …

Today - June 29, 2009, Loma Linda University

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Loma Linda University awards honorary doctorate to San Bernardino mayor
-- Medical Center takes proactive stance in response to state budget crisis
-- School of Medicine anticipates 100th anniversary
-- Dentistry faculty receives Athena award
-- Pharmacy professor becomes LLU’s first AAHIVM-certified HIV expert
-- School of Nursing inducts new members into honor society
-- School of Pharmacy students attend regional convention
-- School of Pharmacy sponsors Little League team
-- Scholarship committee member recognized for 25 years of service
-- Cytotechnology program director named Cytotechnologist of the Year
-- SAHP alumna joins RT faculty
-- …

Today - June 8, 2009, Loma Linda University

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- 15th anniversary of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital showcases Loma Linda University connection to health care in China
-- First-ever Global Health Institute’s All Aboard! International Conference highlights travel preparation and risks
-- Doctoral students receive recognition
-- School of Pharmacy philanthropic support increases in a tough economy
-- LLU research: Mental health affects diabetes care
-- Pharmacy professor receives $25,000 research grant from Lundbeck, Inc.
-- IDP professor receives Teacher of the Year award for fourth straight year
-- School of Nursing thanks friends with Kathryn Jensen Nelson Brunch
-- School of Dentistry Dean’s Circle …

Commencement Program 2009, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 2009 Events of Commencement

3 | The Academic Procession

4 | Significance of the Academic Regalia

5 | The Good Samaritan

6 | The Speakers

13 | The University Honorees

19 | The School Honorees

30 | The Program

• School of Medicine, 31
• School of Pharmacy, 46
• School of Dentistry, 51
• School of Science and Technology and School of Religion, 63
• School of Nursing, 71
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 78
• School of Allied Health Professions, 86
• School of Public Health, 95