Announcements

A&M System HSC

HSC Extra, the electronic newsletter of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, is now on the HSC Web site. Access the latest issue at http://www.tamhsc.edu/news/hscextra.

Alumni Association

Check out Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association news and calendar information by clicking on "Alumni Services" on BCD's Web site at www.tambcd.edu. Job listings for job seekers and recruiters are available there as well.

BDR Online

BCD faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit professional and personal news for publication in the Baylor Dental Record Online, BCD's monthly online newsletter. Some submissions may be held for other publications such as the Baylor Dental Journal, the college's annual magazine, or C-Scan, the quarterly newsletter of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center.

The deadline for submissions is generally the Friday following the first Monday of each month. However, a reminder will be sent via e-mail prior to each deadline. To submit news or for more information, contact Elizabeth J. Fulce, publications editor in the Office of Communications and Development, at efulce@tambcd.edu or at Ext 8358.

BCD Calendar

The Baylor College of Dentistry calendar of events and activities is available to faculty, staff and students on-campus via the college intranet. Just click on "College Calendar" to access it, and then click on a specific month for the current schedule.

The Dean's Office maintains the calendar. To add an event, send a notice by campus mail or e-mail to Sara Wartes (swartes@tambcd.edu), administrative coordinator I in the office. Include the name of the event, the sponsoring organization (if any), date, time and place.

For more information, contact Wartes at Ext 8474.

CODA

Destination 2004, the first CODA 2004 self-study newsletter, has been posted on the BCD intranet at http://exchange/intranet/Documents/CODA/newsletter1.pdf. It is written by Dr. Laurette Lipson (BCD '93-Honor), professor in the Dean's Office. Check the site for updates as the self-study progresses.

Fund-raisers

Breakers: A Coffee House and More is now open in the B-level adjacent to the student lounge. The coffee cart offers a variety of drinks including coffee, tea, latte, espresso, frappuccino, smoothies and more. A percentage of the proceeds benefits BCD Student Council projects.

Discount movie tickets are available for $6 each. Redeemable at any Loews or Magic Johnson theater in Texas, the tickets are good anytime including weekends and opening nights. Each ticket includes a coupon to get a small popcorn free. Tickets are valid through June 2004. Proceeds benefit the third-year dental class. To order or for more information, contact Brandy Bannister at Ext 4706 or at bbannister@tambcd.edu.

Obituaries

Eusebio Caldwell passed away Sept. 6 in Albuquerque, N.M. His daughter is Maria Caldwell, dental laboratory technican I in restorative sciences.

Theodore Maas Sr. passed away Aug. 31 in Lake City, Fla. His son iz Ted Maas, dental laboratory coordinator in restorative sciences.

Jordan Thomas passed away Aug. 20 in Dallas. His grandfather is Decker Thomas, maintenance worker in facilities services.

Reminders

Health Care Provider Renewal Courses (CPR classes) will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 20 and Oct. 4, 18 and 25; at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Oct. 1; at 1 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Oct. 14; and at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 8. To attend or for more information, call Gracie Perez, administrative assistant in clinical services, at Ext 8388 or stop by Room 108.

Six Flags tickets – good through Nov. 2 – are available from the BCD Employee Activity Organization at discounted prices. Tickets are $20, a savings of $23 from the main-gate admission. Prices include tax. Children's tickets for kids under 48 inches tall are only available at the park. To purchase tickets, contact Marge Palma, administrative assistant in biomaterials science and EAO president, at Ext 8190 or in Room 498.

Retirement

Dominga Padilla, environmental services worker, retired Aug. 17 after seven years of service to Baylor College of Dentistry. She was honored at a reception Aug. 15.
 

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