Reunion 2006: A Different Experience
Honoring the Classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996

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It’s done! We are in agreement that a good time was had by all at Homecoming and Reunion 2006.

This was the first time we offered a Homecoming component and we believe the right framework is in place. However, many did not understand that Homecoming was for all graduates, whatever the year, but we will work on getting that word out.

We did not begin to allow enough time for tours. Many were impressed that the Gross Anatomy Lab now features showers and lockers and drop-downs for laptops.. In addition we toured the Morgue which many had never seen while they were students. Did you that know that the Medical School supplies cadavers to UTMB? In hard hats we trekked through the Surgical and Clinical Skills Center (SCSC) imagining what will be possible when it opens late summer. More information about this one-of-a-kind state-of-the art facility can be viewed at The Surgical and Clinical Skills Center's website.

The presentation of the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus to Chris Farmer, M.D., ’82, was made by Dr. James T. Willerson, President of the UT Health Science Center at Houston. Although Dr. Farmer’s wife, Beth, ’81, was not able to join us he was surrounded by his proud family including his sister, Kitty, ’87, and his son Christopher, a second-year medical student.

Planning for a new Distinguished Alumnus Wall has been underway for a while and the new design is stunning. We toasted the newly installed Wall and recognized those Distinguished Alumni with us:

Chris Farmer, ’82, 2006 Distinguished Alumnus

Mark Farnie, ’87, 2004 Distinguished Alumnus

Donald Nino, ’83, 1999 Distinguished Alumnus.

The classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996 were recognized at the Reunion Dinner. Original photo class rosters were displayed and caused laughter and stories to be shared. A violinist and cellist performed throughout the evening and photographs were taken of each alumnus and guest. The photographs were then presented at the end of the evening in a frame featuring the association logo. Class pictures of the beautiful people were taken as well and can be viewed here. The program was short and people enjoyed visiting and catching up. Many were disappointed that more from their class were not there but promised to get the word out to their classmates for 2011.

Thank you to all who participated in this great event. It was fun, we got caught up on what is happening at the Medical School and renewed relationships with classmates. That was our objective. We look forward to your feedback to improve next year’s event.