James Graves, associate dean for graduate studies, budget and research at Syracuse University’s College of Education will replace John Dunn as dean of the College of Health, beginning July 1st, 2003.
Dunn went to Southern Illinois University, Carbondale to serve as provost and vice chancellor.
Graves is a distinguished researcher in exercise science. Before becoming an associate dean, he served as chairman for the department of exercise science at Syracuse University. He was also instrumental in the development of the University of Florida, Gainesville’s Center for Exercise Science.
Loris Betz, dean of the U medical school, said Graves’ diverse background is perfect for the position due to the diverse fields studied at the College of Health.
ARUP President Will Give Up Position As Pathology Department Chairman
Carl Kjeldsberg, president of ARUP Blood Services and chairman of the department of pathology, used $1.25 million from ARUP Laboratories to create a Presidential Endowed Chair in pathology.
The endowment, presented to the School of Medicine on April 21, will allow Kjeldsberg to give up his position as department chairman.
Although ARUP is managed by the department of pathology, Kjeldsberg said the responsibilities of chairman have increased and warrant it being a separate position.
Ron Weiss, professor of pathology and vice president of ARUP, explained that Kjeldsberg’s predecessor also had to fill both positions, but, “They’re big enough that one person can’t do that anymore.”
When he became chairman in 1993, he had committed to serve for 10 years.
Kjeldsberg will continue serving as chairman until a suitable replacement is found.
Israeli Diplomat Visits Capecchi At The U
Israeli Deputy Consul General Zvi Vapni visited Salt Lake City from the Los Angeles consulate to formally invite U geneticist Mario Capecchi to accept the Wolf Prize, Israel’s most prestigious award in medicine.
The reception was held April 22 in U President Bernie Machen’s home.
The prize was received on May 11 in Jerusalem from Moshe Katsav, President of Israel, following a visit to Trento, Italy to accept a monetary prize for the Prezcoller AACR award.
U Hospitals And Clinics Honored As Family Friendly
The Utah Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Development announced U Hospitals and Clinics as among the top-10 family-friendly companies in Utah.
Jacalyn Leavitt, wife of Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, presented the 2002 Work/Life Awards to the 10 Utah companies on April 24.
The award is given to companies who have incorporated work/life programs into their business strategies and have innovated ways to meet employee needs.
U Hospitals and Clinics was chosen for the award because of the benefits, services and child-care centers offered to employees.
Richard Fullmer, president of U Hospitals and Clinics received the award and expressed his belief that better employee services result in better patient care.
Compiled by Andrew Kirk