Glendale Hosts Alumni Events in July

First of all, for any avid blog readers (Mom!), I apologize that I haven't blogged for three weeks. I did take a long and glorious vacation to Prague and Vienna, and I was swamped before and after that trying to get ready and then to catch up. So, I'm back and I have several great entries lined up for you.

The Glendale Campus was very busy this July hosting several events for our alumni: the annual Diamondbacks vs Cubs baseball game at Chase Field and the AZCOM Dinner with the Dean at the Wrigley Mansion. My thanks to Karen Ewing, Manager of Alumni Relations, for these updates and photos.

The baseball game was held on July 22, and, in what has become an annual tradition, the Diamondbacks bested the Cubbies by a score of 9 to 2. While the on-field rivalry continued, the MWU group of alumni, students, and faculty in the left field bleachers took the opportunity to renew friendships and meet new members of the university community. Approximately 120 people attended, with many decked out in the colors and uniforms of their favorite hometown team (about equally divided between Phoenix and Chicago fans).

Photos: MWU alumni, students, and faculty enjoy the company and the refreshments in the picnic area with a great view of the game out on the field.

Magnificent vistas, great company, and a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty from the University were the highlights of the AZCOM Dinner with the Dean held at the historic Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix on July 16.


Photo: Guests enjoyed the beautiful location of the Wrigley Mansion and a great dinner.

Approximately 70 alumni, faculty, and guests were in attendance to hear AZCOM Dean, Lori Kemper, D.O., share about the growth at AZCOM and answer many questions. Dr. Kemper addressed faculty growth, rotation and residency program expansion, and admissions statistics. She also thanked the many alumni who have helped with admissions interviews. The group heard about new programs underway and viewed photos of the newest buildings on the Glendale Campus.


Photo: Dean Kemper and her husband David welcome the AZCOM alumni.

The evening was planned with the help of Alumni Senate members Helene Labonte, D.O., AZCOM 2001, and Jennifer Wild, D.O., AZCOM 2002. They also addressed the group and shared their experiences as alumni volunteers. Alan Schalscha, D.O., AZCOM 2003, who is an Assistant Clinical Professor, shared opportunities for alumni to be involved with, and mentor, current students.