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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN As the new Dean of WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) it is my pleasure to welcome you to WMed’s 10th anniversary live virtual gala! This is the sixth annual gala of the medical school and certainly the most far reaching by participation. This year’s gala has attracted registrations from 25 states across the U.S. and three foreign countries. This has truly been a landmark year in the history of Kalamazoo’s premier medical school. Like the rest of the world, we have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic both in limiting our activities to reduce the spread of the virus, and in the ways our faculty, residents, students, and staff have been called upon to serve the public health needs of our region. It is because of the limitations of COVID-19 that we have migrated to our live virtual format for this year’s gathering. Over and above this change in format, this year’s gala marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of WMed. Certainly an anniversary worth celebrating! In addition to celebrating our first decade, we also celebrate the retirement of Founding Dean Hal B. Jenson, MD, MBA. Hal’s decade of innovative leadership has propelled WMed from concept to fully accredited medical school with an innovative curriculum and a growing national reputation. This year’s gala is also a way for us to invite all the medical school’s stakeholder groups to come together as a community, to not only celebrate WMed through their attendance at WMed Live, but to also financially support the mission of the medical school and champion the next decade of its growth, development, and national reputation. With your help, we have marked the beginning of a new decade of WMed’s service to the nation and raised funds to advance the core mission and medical education programs of our institution. Thank you! As WMed’s dean, I look forward to getting to know each of you and thank you in person for your generous financial support! With appreciation and all good wishes, Paula Termuhlen, MD President, CEO, and Dean WMed 10th Anniversary Celebration | 2
WELCOME FROM CO-CHAIRS Welcome from your Gala Co-Chairs We extend a warm welcome to all the registrants and supporters of the sixth annual gala for the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed). Over the past twelve months our gala planning committee has met monthly to design and deliver an innovative, exciting, and COVID safe gala experience so that all our medical school constituents will be able to celebrate the medical school’s 10th anniversary. It is also a special opportunity to honor our Founding Dean, Hal B. Jenson, MD, MBA, on the occasion of his retirement and to enthusiastically welcome our new Dean, Paula M. Termuhlen, MD. We have assembled a rich array of entertainment and special greetings from medical, governmental, civic, and community leaders to mark this special anniversary event. We have participants from 25 states and three international locations joining us this year. Thank you for being a part of this historic moment in the life of Kalamazoo and in the life of our premier medical school! Welcome to WMed Live: A First Decade Celebration! Sincerely, Bill Johnston and Ronda Stryker
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PROGRAM DETAILS
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Pre-Show
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Welcome WMed 10th Anniversary Video Celebrating A Decade of Accomplishments Recognition of Founding Dean Hal B. Jenson, MD, MBA Special Message from Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health Introduction of Dean Paula M. Termuhlen, MD Keynote Address by Dr. David Skorton, President of the Association of American Medical Colleges Greeting and Musical Performance by Kenny G Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Supporting the Mission of the Medical School Through Philanthropy Celebration of Gift Commitments Closing Sponsor Recognition Thank Yous and Blooper Reel
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CO-CHAIR RECOGNITION William D. Johnston and Ronda E. Stryker We formally recognize Mr. William D. Johnston and Mrs. Ronda E. Stryker for their leadership in co-chairing the medical school’s tenth anniversary gala
WMed Live: A First Decade Celebration. Bill and Ronda have been enthusiastic in their celebration of the achievements of the medical school. Their leadership has played an instrumental role in honoring Dean Emeritus Hal Jenson for his decade of leadership as the founding dean of Kalamazoo’s premier medical school. We appreciate Bill and Ronda for their advocacy in encouraging members of our regional community to support medical education diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We proudly recognize Bill Johnston and Ronda Stryker for their bold leadership, inspiring vision, and generous financial support for advancing the mission of WMed and its place in the field of global medical education. Thank you Bill and Ronda!
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CO-CHAIR RECOGNITION William U. Parfet and Barbara A. Parfet We formally recognize Mr. William U. Parfet and Mrs. Barbara A. Parfet for co-chairing the medical school’s tenth anniversary gala, WMed Live: A First
Decade Celebration. Bill and Barbara have been enthusiastic in their desire to celebrate the first ten years of accomplishments of the medical school. Bill and Barbara have been tireless in their advocacy and personal support for the mission of the medical school, the development of the medical school’s physical facilities, and encouraging philanthropy through the WMed Philanthropy Council, the Dean’s Circle Leadership Giving Society, and the planned giving programs of the medical school. We proudly recognize Bill Parfet and Barbara Parfet for their inspiring vision, bold leadership, and generous financial support for advancing the mission of the WMed and its place in the field of global medical education. Thank you Bill and Barbara!
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DR. HAL B. JENSON RECOGNITION It’s fitting that one of Dr. Hal B. Jenson’s favorite pastimes is mountain climbing, because his career at WMed has been about striving for and leading the medical school to achieve new heights of success. Dr. Jenson was appointed founding dean in early 2011 and has spearheaded the medical school’s development and outstanding achievements over the past ten years. In addition to being the founding dean, Dr. Jenson is a professor in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. As the founding dean, Dr. Jenson had to overcome new challenges and obstacles every day. Being a visionary leader, he welcomed each challenge and excelled in his execution of each task the medical school accomplished. His attention to detail created a broad foundation for the medical school to continue to grow to meet the healthcare needs of our region and provide the finest of medical education. We recognize Dr. Jenson at WMed Live for his legacy of leadership and effectiveness as he helped the medical school grow from infancy to adolescence. He has been a staunch advocate for each of WMed’s graduating classes. Hal, we wish you a long and healthy retirement. We look forward to seeing what mountains you climb in the future. Thank you for your pivotal role in WMed history!
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PRESENTING SPONSORS
P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R S
Mr. William D. Johnston and Mrs. Ronda E. Stryker Mr. William U. Parfet and Mrs. Barbara A. Parfet Mr. Jon L. Stryker and Mr. Slobodan Randjelovic SAPPHIRE SPONSORS
The James R. Ryan Family Foundation Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Debra Ryan
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Bronson Battle Creek Health Community Partners Havirmill Foundation Mrs. Julia Ann Smith Mr. Michael and Mrs. Ruth Stoddard
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THE IMPACT OF YOUR PHILANTHROPY The mission of the medical school is to educate and inspire lifelong learners that ascend down an array of career pathways such as, but not limited to, clinicians, leaders, educators, advocates, and researchers of tomorrow. Today, the demand for students to enter the medical field is at an all-time high. As a result, there is a crucial need for us to do all that we can to support students and their endeavors in the medical field. Through helping with the costs of tuition, room and board, and all the associated equipment and fees that are required, your donations help alleviate the burden of financial insecurity for students. Your gifts to the medical school support student success and the healthcare needs of Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan, along with the unmet need for new physicians nationally. Much of the good that WMed is accomplishing is made possible by private support, by people and organizations underwriting leading-edge research, funding scholarships for promising medical students, and supporting world-class faculty members. With your help, WMed will achieve its mission as a distinguished leader among medical schools through community collaboration in medical education, patient care, research, and service. Join us in advancing the mission of the medical school by making your gift today. Visit our secure webiste at med.wmich.edu/giving to make your gift now.
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THE DEAN’S CIRCLE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY We extend an invitation to you to join other philanthropic leaders in our community to advance the mission of the medical school as a member of The Dean’s Circle Leadership Giving Society. Your leadership gift supports the Dean’s Innovation Fund and enhances the array of educational opportunities for all WMed students. The Dean’s Circle Leadership Giving Society Contribution Tiers $25,000 and Above $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $2,500 to $4,999 $1,000 to $2,499 Financial support from members of The Dean’s Circle Leadership Giving Society is used to provide enhanced educational opportunities for medical students and residents that otherwise would not be possible. These leadership gifts also allow the dean to fund strategic priorities like online textbooks, simulated patient experiences, student wellness programs, support for equipment and instrumentation, student emergency funds, student tutoring services, and much more. Dean’s Circle members receive invitations to special events that allow you to join with other community leaders who support the mission of WMed. They also have the opportunity to connect with leaders of WMed and receive in-depth information about the impact of our donors’ philanthropy. Whether you make a gift of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000, your gift to The Dean’s Circle Leadership Giving Society will help advance the mission of the medical school and help provide students and residents with innovative educational opportunities that would otherwise not be possible.
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PHILANTHROPY IMPACT REPORT 2019 -20
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Each year WMed provides an overview of the fiscal year’s fundraising results and a collection of stories of its most inspiring and generous donors, packaged in an annual philanthropy impact report. Across a broad spectrum of perspectives, these stories share the motivations and the outcomes of donors who chose to contribute funds to the School of Medicine.
You may view the 2020-2021 philanthropy impact report online at med.wmich.edu/giving or request a copy by email at giving@med.wmich.edu. If you’d like to become a contributor and have your name printed in the annual philanthropy impact report, please contact a member of the WMed Philanthropy Team at the email or phone number below.
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Save the Date FOR THE 2022 GALA Saturday, May 21, 2022 The 2022 gala will be like no other! You are invited to be part of the 2022 gala, WMed’s premier fundraising event of the year. The gala will be a dazzling experience featuring live entertainment, gourmet dining, signature cocktails, and more! It is sure to be an unforgettable one-of-a-kind event for everyone in attendance. Stay tuned. More event details to be announced. Become a Sponsor. Learn more about event sponsorship opportunities by contacting Lori Larsen, manager of annual giving and alumni engagement. Lori.larsen@med.wmich.edu | 269.337.6575 WMed 10th Anniversary Celebration | 19
WMED PHILANTHROPY TEAM 2021 Virtual Gala Planning Committee William D. Johnston Event Co-Chair
Ronda E. Stryker Event Co-Chair
William U. Parfet Event Co-Chair
Barbara A. Parfet Event Co-Chair
Jack Mosser Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs, WMed
Michele Serbenski Associate Dean for Clinical Operation and Performance Excellence, WMed
Lori Larsen Manager of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, WMed
Joel Saukas Advancement Services and Digital Engagement Coordinator, WMed
Kurt Tiesman Leadership Giving Coordinator, WMed
Samantha Putman Communications and Special Events Student Assistant, WMed
WMed Office of Development and Alumni Affairs Jack Mosser Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs
Lori Larsen Manager of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement
Joel Saukas Advancement Services and Digital Engagement Coordinator
Kurt Tiesman Leadership Giving Coordinator
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