Dean's Club

The UW School of Dentistry Dean’s Club was established in 1983 with a core mission to maintain and enhance the School’s international reputation for excellence in dental education.

Annual donors of $1,000 or more to any fund within the School of Dentistry during the academic year (July 1,to June 30) are recognized as members of The Dean’s Club. Recognition is bestowed on alumni who received their first UW Dentistry degree in the past five years, with gifts of $250 or more.

Dean’s Club members view their support as an investment in the future of the profession by ensuring a strong center for dental education, research, and community service at the University of Washington.

The Dean’s Club honored Dr. Bryan C. Edgar (DDS ’76) and Dr. Linda J. Edgar (DDS ’92) with its 2009 Honorary Lifetime Member Award at the club’s Silver Anniversary Dinner at McCaw Hall in Seattle on April 25, 2009. The club also feted Dr. James C. Steiner (MS/Endo ’66), who was named the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus by the Dental Alumni Board of Trustees. Dr. Sue Hollinsworth ('78), Dean's Club President, served as host of the ceremonies.

Parker Haley, president of the Class of 2009, received the Jack E. Nichols Student Leadership Award, while fourth-year student Sarah Cassidy, president of the Student Council, received the Johnny N. Johnson Student Leadership Award.

A crowd of more than 200 people enjoyed live music before and after dinner, dancing, and a special performance by the UW Men’s Glee Club. Attendees also watched a new video supporting the Dean’s Club fund-raising mission.

Save the date! The 2010 Dean’s Club dinner is planned for Saturday, May 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. at McCaw Hall. For details, contact Randy Newquist, Director of Dental Alumni Services, at randyn@u.washington.edu  or 206-616-0716.

Moments from the 2009 Silver Anniversary dinner: