Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery - Dental Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Within these pages is mirrored rhe accumulation of four years ' labor The friendships, learning, and inevitable mistakes have left their mark on us all. This book is dedicated to the people who knew and understood what these years have meant, and what these pages represent. The Class of 1980 offers this work to our families and friends who graduate with us . . .

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Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, N. Y. 10032 SCHOOL OF DENTAL AND ORAL SURGERY 630 West 168th Street Office of the Dean May 14, 19 80 Dear Members of the Class of 1980: Graduation is a time to reflect on the past and think about the future. You are now completing the long and difficult process of a professional education. There have been times when the going was rough and you ' ve thought to yourself - Is it all worth it? It will be worth all of your efforts because your degree permits you to assume both the responsibilies and benefits of a professional life. You are well prepared to discharge your responsibilities with a caring attitude and you will find that if you adopt such an attitude great benefits will accrue to you as individuals. In going out to join the profession the problems you will face will be complex and difficult ones. The challenge to you is to solve the problems with an analytic approach, and one that takes into account the concerns of others. You have demon- strated to me and the faculty through your successful completion of our curriculum that you have the intellect to adopt an analytic approach to problem solving. In my personal contacts with you, you have also demonstrated your willingness to under- stand the other person ' s point of view and needs. These traits, intellect and concern for others, will not only help you to serve others, but will enable you to fulfill your- selves as individuals through your profession. The Faculty of the School of Dental and Oral Surgery is proud of your past accomplishments and looks to your future leadership in our profession. We will always be here for guidance and assistance. We also look forward to learning from you. We wish you success and happiness in all of your future endeavors. Sincerely yours, Allan J. I ormicola, D. D. S. Dean ■