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OUCOD Alumni Weekend
There are so many exciting things happening at the OU College of Dentistry. In June, the college opened its brand-new, state-of-theart dental clinic located in the OU Health Physicians Schusterman Center Clinic building on the OU-Tulsa campus. Furthermore, this September, the college celebrates 50 years since welcoming its first dental class.
“The new OU College of Dentistry Delta Dental of Oklahoma Comprehensive Care Clinic opened in June,” said Paul M. Mullasseril, DDS, MS, Dean of the OU College of Dentistry. “The clinic will serve the OU-Tulsa campus and surrounding area and is the first of several OU College of Dentistry clinical extensions anticipated throughout the state.” “It's fitting that both milestone events are occurring almost simultaneously,” Dr. Mullasseril said. “Fifty years ago, the college was founded to serve the people of Oklahoma, and our expansion to Tulsa meets that long-standing purpose. As the state’s only clinical education program, we have an obligation to lead the way in making oral healthcare accessible and affordable.”
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The OU College of Dentistry also fulfills a substantial portion of the oral health care needs of indigent care patients, many of whom live in counties in northeastern Oklahoma and do not have access to dental care within a 30-mile radius.
In recognition of its 50-year anniversary, the OU College of Dentistry is planning multiple events to celebrate. “Please mark your calendars for September 19 through the 24 as we celebrate the return of our annual Alumni Weekend and commemorate our 50-year anniversary,” said Dr. Mullasseril. The week-long celebration starts with a kick-off on Monday, September 19 with a food truck event on the OU Health Sciences Center campus. This event is free for all college students, faculty, and staff. On Wednesday, September 21, the college will host a retired faculty and staff luncheon. On Thursday, September 22, the college is excited to host its annual Dean’s Circle Dinner. This year’s event, which recognizes the college's Dean's Circle members for their generosity and support, will take place at the Omni Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. On Friday, September 23, the college is offering a free day of continuing education for alumni and friends, with multiple courses from which to choose. After the free day of continuing education, all alumni are invited to the Robert M. Bird Library Patio for a happy hour in celebration of the college's 50th anniversary. “We will have food, drinks, live music, and games,” said Dr. Mullasseril. “It will be a great evening of food and fellowship.” Concluding the weeks’ worth of events, the college will host its annual alumni tailgate on Saturday, September 24. The tailgate will be held in conjunction with Boomer Bash on the Norman campus. The game time has not yet been set, but the tailgate typically starts two hours before kick-off.
“We have a lot to celebrate and be proud of,” said Dr. Mullasseril. “I hope you will join us for one or more of these events. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you all this fall.”
