WHAT: The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine’s 15th annual Dean’s Scholarship BallWHY: The black-tie fundraiser, which raises money to provide tuition support for qualified dental students, was initiated in 2001 and has raised $2.5 million in gifts and pledges since 2014. WHO:Thomas W. Braun, D.M.D., Ph.D., dean of the School of Dental MedicineFaculty, staff, alumni and students2015 Honorees:
Alumni Award RecipientsRobert J. Weyant, M.S., D.M.D., Dr.P.H. – Distinguished Alumnus Dental MedicineJoseph A. Giovannitti, D.M.D. – Distinguished Alumnus Advanced Education Susan Holstein Michaylo, R.D.H. – Distinguished Alumna Dental HygieneScholarship Recipients: Adil Omar, a graduate of Cornell UniversityKendal Karpe, a graduate of the University of VirginiaWHEN: Saturday, April 116 p.m., Cocktail reception7 p.m., DinnerWHERE: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213  Sponsors of the 2015 Scholarship Ball include UPMC, Eastern Dentists Insurance Company, PNC, United Concordia and Pennsylvania Dental Association Insurance Services.

31 March 2015