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. Members of the AHC s Faculty Consultative Committee and Student Consultative Committee participated in planning the renovation project. The fund balances include reserves that are essential under the University s new Incentives for Managed Growth program, which requires schools to be financially self-sufficient.