University of Southern California School of Dentistry - El Molaro (Los Angeles, CA)

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Isobel M. Boland January 2, 1918 - September 18, 1977

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ISOBEL BOLAND January 2, 1918 - September 18, 1977 On September 18, Isobel Boland died of cancer after 27 years of devoted service to the students, faculty and alumni of the School of Dentistry. Isobel came to USC in September, 1950, to serve as Executive Secretary to the newly appointed Dean. She carried out a wide range of activities which included curriculum scheduling, academic records, faculty appointments and promotions, and student registration in addition to other secretarial functions. Isobel carried out these duties with skill and consideration for 17 years. Since 1967 she served in several important roles — Director of Student Affairs, Director of Student Financial Aid, and most recently as Director of Alumni and Public Affairs. Isobel was a private person who accomplished her goals in an unassuming manner. She displayed an indomitable spirit and dignity, with grace and a pleasingly droll sense of humor. In all her years at the Dental School no one can recall an unkind word from Isobel concerning anyone. Isobel was completely devoted to the school and to the University. Testimony to this fact was never so poignantly demonstrated as when she appeared for work until just three days before her death even though in great pain. Isobel ' s devotion to dental alumni was equally complete. She knew virtually every alumnus by name and could be counted upon to recall something about each. A memorial service was held at the Dental School for Miss Boland. Services were held at St. Patrick ' s Church in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Isobel was buried in her home state of Massachusetts and was survived by her mother, Mrs. J. Bernard Boland. The Dental School wi without her presence. miss Isobel and it will be just a little different