The University of Nebraska Medical Center Alumni Association announced recipients of its annual awards during its reunion weekend, Oct. 11-12, where more than 400 alumni and guests attended events in Omaha. Alumni represented class years spanning 1954 to the class of 2023.
Awards were presented by alumni councils representing the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and the Graduate Studies Program.
The College of Dentistry presented alumni awards at their reunion in Lincoln on Oct. 4, when over 200 alumni and friends gathered for continuing education and other activities.
2019 alumni award recipients and where they reside are as follows. Biographical information on each individual can be found at https://www.unmc.edu/alumni/, then click on "Councils," then the below specific college or program and "Award Recipients."
College of Medicine Alumni
Peter Whitted, M.D. '79, of Omaha, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
Kelly Caverzagie, M.D. '01, of Omaha, Dedication to Student Excellence Award; and
Sheritta Strong, M.D. '04, of Omaha, Early Career Achievement Award.
College of Nursing Alumni
Lynne Buchanan, Ph.D., of Elkhorn, '79, '83, '99, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
Michelle Young, of Hershey, '09, '13; Nursing Excellence Award; and
LaDonna Tworek, of Bellevue, Honorary Alumnus Award.
College of Pharmacy Alumni
Gary Stroy '67, of Los Gatos, Calif., Distinguished Alumnus Award (presented during May 2019 Convocation)
Graduate Studies Program Alumni
Gary Sieck, Ph.D. of Rochester, Minn., '76, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
Christine Cutucache, Ph.D., of Bellevue, '12, Early Career Achievement Award; and
David Crouse, Ph.D., of Omaha, Honorary Alumnus Award.
College of Dentistry
Charles (Fritz) Craft, D.D.S., of Roca, '80, Distinguished Service Award;
Eugene Keller, D.D.S., of Rochester, Minn., '65, Alumni Achievement Award;
Jennifer Kallio, D.D.S., of Lincoln, Honorary Life Membership; and
Henry St. Germain, Jr., of Lincoln, D.M.D., Outstanding Educator Award.
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UNMC Alumni Association announces annual award recipients
