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

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DR. WILLIAM CRAWFORD On behalf of the faculty staff, and alumni, I wish to offer my congratulations upon the ?ompSn of your Sective degrees. I know your family and friends are Proud of your acCS ishmentrand you, in turn, are appreciative of the mora and fmanc.al support these dedicated individuals have provided to make your graduation possible. You too should be proud of your accomplishments. Completing a dental or dental hygleJreducation is more diffLit today than ten years -9°- Y°ur nancia inde mav be extreme as a result of escalating educational costs. Additionally, the curricuiurr. Tmorl corlnpTex and more rigorous as I result of the dental knowledge explosion. I «5usnect manv of vou feel a degree of antipathy towards your almamater Those in this Lteaor?pTobabry feel you are unnecessarily harassed and the extreme attention to detaM derSandId by many faculty was unwarranted. I also suspect these feelings will be ?eSced rpr1de as you ompare your abilities and knowleclge with that of future Seagues wEo have graduated from other schools - the d-fference w I am Y . Sooner or later you will view your education in a different light. At that poini you win ue hooked on the tradition that is USC. As a USC qraduate you know what excellence means. You know how to provide the bist denfanreatment for your patients. I am confident that your professional life will be a credit to the principles the faculty has passed on to you. Best wishes for a happy, prosperous, and fulfilling professional career in dentistry.

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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

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DR. J. MICHAEL DELANEY Associate Dean, Student Affairs DR. ALEX KOPER Director, Continuing Education DR. HOWARD LANDESMAN Associate Dean. Academic Affairs MS. JENNEFER JOLSTEAD Director, Administrative Affairs DR. JACK CONLEY Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs DR. FRANK MCCARTHY Associate Dean, Extramural Affairs