Appreciation Dinner
The annual SAA Appreciation Dinner was held this year on December 7, 2010, 6:30 pm at the Cafe. This dinner is SAA's way of paying tribute to those faculty members, staff, and students who have given so generously much of their time and effort to make SAA, and OCA in general, such a great place to be a student. It is also a laid back event for students, faculty and staff to mingle and enjoy each other's company outside of classroom settings.
Special recognition to:
- Dean Victor Bray whose counsel, trust and active support of SAA is evident in the success of SAA's ownership of screening events which were traditionally faculty driven.
- Dr. Eileen Rall for her involvement in making it possible for SAA to participate in multiple screenings this year. Also, her seminar on Interview Skills have garnered much positive reviews, and promises to be a regular installment for future years.
- Dr. Calantoni who has taken on the role as Faculty Adviser to SAA OCA since Dr. Inverso's departure; she has been a most positive influence, and SAA continues to benefit from her guidance.
We would also like to welcome new faculty members:
- Dr. Jonette Owen, Coordinator of External Clinical Education
- Dr. Girija Sundar, heading the new Distance Learning Program soon to be implemented internationally
- Dr. Zorina Mikhelson, full time PEI Preceptor
New SAA Board Elected
Elections for the SAA OCA Board 2011 were held this past week, and the winners were announced during the Annual SAA Appreciation Dinner.
President-elect: Andy Lau, Class 2013
Vice President-elect: Kelly Flaherty, Class 2013
Treasurer-elect: Cheryl Barron, Class 2013
Secretary-elect: Anita Avila, Class 2013
Fund-raising chair: Kira Pozdnyakova, Class 2013
Good luck as they take on their new positions next year. Special thanks to the current board for making this year's SAA such a success.
