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Heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 650 men and women who received degrees during the Health Sciences’ 1999 graduation ceremonies May 19 and 20.
Heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 650 men and women who received degrees during the Health Sciences’ 1999 graduation ceremonies May 19 and 20.

While degrees for occupational therapy and the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health were conferred in functions taking place in the P&S Alumni Auditorium, P&S and the School of Nursing braved the rain with their May 19 gatherings, held in the Columbia Presbyterian Garden. The School of Dental and Oral Surgery also held its commencement in the garden, however, it took place the day after.

Dr. Herbert Pardes, vice president of Health Sciences, reminded the last Health Sciences graduates of the 1900s that "our first and most important priority is to protect and care for patients." And he urged the group to "push back against those forces which tend to regard medicine as a business or as a commodity."

Ganya Alvarado was among 26 P&S students who graduated as members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She has garnered several honors during her career at P&S
Ganya Alvarado was among 26 P&S students who graduated as members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She has garnered several honors during her career at P&S (see "Destined for Success," ).
The College of Physicians & Surgeons granted 43 Ph.D. and 150 medical degrees. P&S graduates celebrated under a tent that protected the ceremony from the rain.
The College of Physicians & Surgeons granted 43 Ph.D. and 150 medical degrees. P&S graduates celebrated under a tent that protected the ceremony from the rain.
The Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health granted 246 master’s and 13 doctoral degrees, and 13 awards for academic excellence and service
The Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health granted 246 master’s and 13 doctoral degrees, and 13 awards for academic excellence and service. This ceremony marked the school’s first May commencement as the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health. On hand to celebrate the event was Phyllis Mailman, president of the Mailman Family Foundation. The Mailman gift of $33 million was the largest ever awarded to a school of public health. Mrs. Mailman joined Dr. Allan Rosenfield, dean of the school, on the dais to congratulate the graduates and awardees.
Unlike any other student in the Nursing school’s history, Jinah Shin can be referred to as Dr. Shin, for she is the first graduate of the school’s doctor of nursing science program. She came to the United States from Korea 10 years ago to pursue her studies
Unlike any other student in the Nursing school’s history, Jinah Shin can be referred to as Dr. Shin, for she is the first graduate of the school’s doctor of nursing science program. She came to the United States from Korea 10 years ago to pursue her studies. Her thesis, "Help-Seeking Behaviors by Korean Immigrants for their Depression," was inspired by a personal interest in her culture.
The School of Nursing carried on in spite of the downpour as it awarded 231 degrees in 1999, including 94 bachelor’s, 125 master’s, 11 certificates in advanced practice, and one very special doctoral degree.
The School of Nursing carried on in spite of the downpour as it awarded 231 degrees in 1999, including 94 bachelor’s, 125 master’s, 11 certificates in advanced practice, and one very special doctoral degree.
The School of Dental and Oral Surgery had better luck with the weather during its May 20 ceremony. Heavy showers were replaced by sunshine as the school awarded 67 doctoral degrees. The School of Dental and Oral Surgery had better luck with the weather during its May 20 ceremony. Heavy showers were replaced by sunshine as the school awarded 67 doctoral degrees.
An SDOS tradition that started only a few years ago includes the hooding of each student as he or she graduates. Chad Cassidy and other students were hooded by Dr. John Zimmerman, SDOS associate dean, as they approached the dais to receive their degrees. Adena Gelb Goldman (not pictured) was hooded by her father, David, and mother, Susanne—both SDOS graduates from the class of ’73.