Temple University School of Dentistry - Odontolog Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In Memorium Calvin Leifer, D.D.S., Ph.D. 1929-1991 Dr. Leifer came to Temple University as an associate professor of Pathology in 1970, and was promoted to full professor in 1978. Besides teaching dental students, medical students, and graduate students, he was very active in faculty governance University-wide. He had received a research grant from the National Institute of Dental Research in the years 1972-75, and from the American Cancer Society in 1976. He was an active member of the International Association for Dental Research, the American Association for Dental Research, the American Association of Dental Schools, the American Academy of Oral Pathology and the New York Academy of Science. He is survived by his wife, Judith, as well as a son and daughter. 4

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A Message From the Dean To the Class of 1992 For some reason, “firsts” are valued over and above their true worth. In Philadelphia we are proud of having the “first” zoo, the “first” hospital, which has nothing to do with the quality of either, but merely the fact that they got there first. At Temple, we even brag that we are the “second-oldest dental school in the nation in continuous existence,” as though this makes us something special. Contemplation makes us aware, however, that being first does bring something extra; the tradition and wisdom of age. Thus, the Class of 1992 is the “first” to benefit from the rich past and the assured future of the School of Dentistry. Through no fault of your own, you arrived at the right time, beginning your studies in a building that has educated thousands of the best dentists in the country and the world, and finishing your education from the newest and most modern clinical facility in the country. You are the link between the old and the new, combining the wisdom of age with the excitement and energy of youth. This indeed makes you special, and no other class will ever have quite the same experience. I hope the Class of 1992 will always be special—but any future claims to “first” will result from your own efforts. My wish for the Class of 1992 is that you will always be first in professionalism, in ethics, in service to others and in citizenship—and that you will further use those efforts to keep your alma mater first. Take pride in your school, and work to ensure that future graduates will be as proud as you are today. 6 Martin F. Tansy, Ph.D, Dean