The College of Veterinary Medicine has 295 students. The School of Nursing has 215 undergraduate students plus graduate students. The U's school year begins Thursday, Sept. 24, but Medical School and School of Dentistry classes are already in session. The U has recruited two macular degeneration specialists, Timothy Olsen, U of Wisconsin, and Tom Chang, U of British Columbia. Jay Krachmer, professor and head of ophthalmology, spoke at the ceremony.
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.
John Najarian, other U transplant surgeons, and guest lecturers will discuss the history and future of organ transplantation at a symposium in the Mayo auditorium on Sept. 25. Improved technology includes high-resolution computer imaging and a new sound system. Audio-visual systems were also modified to make them more user friendly. Renovations include paint, carpet, upholstery and cleaning. Next summer facilities management will renovate three more lecture classrooms in Moos Tower.