Tag: commencement

  • Yan’s Graduation

    Yan’s Graduation

    After years of work toward her doctorate, Yan’s graduation is here. Just months before, while we were on vacation in Sedona, Yan was fretting over completing her graduation requirements. The program mandates a certain number of publications, and Yan and I worked on a resubmission of her manuscript. It got accepted, and now, she is here at the finish line.

    One of the highlights of this weekend was seeing my wife on stage at the baccalaureate service giving a testimony of her faith experience. Yan related her path to Loma Linda, growth through Bible study, relationships built, and most recently, the blessing of a newborn daughter.

    All the medical students look spectacular at commencement. Yan is beaming. The weekend finishes off with a lunch by the pond with family and friends.

  • The 100th School of Medicine Commencement

    The 100th School of Medicine Commencement

    Congratulations to the Class of 2014! This is the 100th School of Medicine graduation.

    Richard Hart, Roger Hadley, and Ron Carter presented the awards.

    • Distinguished Service Award: John W. Mace, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, LLUSM Class of 1978
    • Distinguished Service Award: Clifton Reeves, Professor of General and Trauma Surgery, CME/LLUSM Class of 1960
    • Lifetime Service Award: David B. Hinshaw, Sr., Emeritus Professor of Surgery, CME/LLUSM Class of 1947
    • Global Service Award: He Chao, Vice President and Professor of Surgical Oncology at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, affiliated with Zhejiang University Medical College
    • University Alumnus of the Year: Leroy Reese, Associate Dean for the Los Angeles Campus, Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • University Distinguished Humanitarian Award: Charles A. Sims, President of California Cryobank, CME/LLUSM Class of 1960

    For this 100th commencement, Richard Hart wove the history of the university from its founding and early struggles to the successes realized.

  • School of Medicine Graduation Weekend

    School of Medicine Graduation Weekend

    This weekend’s events, with the Baccalaureate sermon by Leslie Pollard and Commencement address by Jeff Cao, and the story of the Good Samaritan, were a wonderful reminder and challenge to live a life of service.

    Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

    “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

    The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

    Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

    Congratulations to all the graduates!

  • 2012 Commencement Day Events

    2012 Commencement Day Events

    Commencement is, and has been, the highlight of Memorial Day weekend. This is no different, and luckily, cool weather settled in for the few days surrounding graduation to give us all relief from the unusually early heat.

    Joan Lunden gives the commencement address—titled Creating a Legacy of Purpose—sharing from her own experiences and of those whose lives were touched by her father. She recounts her path to success. “Whenever you’re asked if you can do something, just say yes.” Opportunities for success, she explains, never come labeled as such.

    Dick Hart confers degrees on the graduates, and they receive their diplomas. Gary Barker leads the graduates and all physicians in reading the Loma Linda University School of Medicine Physician’s Oath.

    At the conclusion of the program, chaotic mingling happens. It’s good to see everyone. Then, there is party-hopping.

    We end the day in Temecula, at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant of the South Coast Winery, Resort, and Spa, finishing off the evening with a shared crème brûlée for Andy’s birthday.

  • School of Medicine Graduation

    School of Medicine Graduation

    Commencement this year, like most years, took place on a sweltering spring morning. It was great to see the students graduate after having accomplished so much through school. Scott Nelson was the honored alumnus of the year, and Lenny Werner gave the commencement address.

  • School of Medicine Graduation

    School of Medicine Graduation

    It was great to see so many students accomplish so much and get to the point of commencement. The hooding ceremony is always inspirational, with Henry Lamberton reading notes of appreciation from the students. This year is a special year, because my cousin Aimee is part of the graduating class. After commencement, we had a celebration in the courtyard.

  • School of Medicine Commencement 2008

    School of Medicine Commencement 2008

    This weekend began with School of Medicine graduation activities. The weather, although over 100 degrees last week, started cooling down several days ago. The climate was actually very pleasant, which turned out to be a nice surprise. Commencement was festive and inspiring. I enjoyed meeting up with friends, family, and former students.

  • Jonathan’s Graduation Weekend

    Jonathan’s Graduation Weekend

    Jonathan graduates this weekend. It is like a family reunion. The weekend starts with the Friday night hooding ceremony. As usual, commencement is festive. We have the post-graduation party at the patio just above the soon-to-be pond.