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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.
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\nAwards were presented by alumni councils representing the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and the Graduate Studies Program.
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\nThe 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.
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\n2019 alumni award recipients and where they reside are as follows. Biographical information on each individual can be found at https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/alumni\/<\/a>, then click on "Councils," then the below specific college or program and "Award Recipients."
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\nCollege of Medicine Alumni<\/strong>
\nPeter Whitted, M.D. '79, of Omaha, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
\nKelly Caverzagie, M.D. '01, of Omaha, Dedication to Student Excellence Award; and
\nSheritta Strong, M.D. '04, of Omaha, Early Career Achievement Award.
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\nCollege of Nursing Alumni<\/strong>
\nLynne Buchanan, Ph.D., of Elkhorn, '79, '83, '99, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
\nMichelle Young, of Hershey, '09, '13; Nursing Excellence Award; and
\nLaDonna Tworek, of Bellevue, Honorary Alumnus Award.
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\nCollege of Pharmacy Alumni<\/strong>
\nGary Stroy '67, of Los Gatos, Calif., Distinguished Alumnus Award (presented during May 2019 Convocation)
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\nGraduate Studies Program Alumni<\/strong>
\nGary Sieck, Ph.D. of Rochester, Minn., '76, Distinguished Alumnus Award;
\nChristine Cutucache, Ph.D., of Bellevue, '12, Early Career Achievement Award; and
\nDavid Crouse, Ph.D., of Omaha, Honorary Alumnus Award.
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\nCollege of Dentistry<\/strong>
\nCharles (Fritz) Craft, D.D.S., of Roca, '80, Distinguished Service Award;
\nEugene Keller, D.D.S., of Rochester, Minn., '65, Alumni Achievement Award;
\nJennifer Kallio, D.D.S., of Lincoln, Honorary Life Membership; and
\nHenry St. Germain, Jr., of Lincoln, D.M.D., Outstanding Educator Award.
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