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DSA does BBQ:
Dental Student Association barbecue a pleasant experience
Blank & Golden  
Drs. Ron Blank and Gary Golden flip burgers.  

by Rob Wells, SD'01

The evening breeze was softly blowing, the sun was beginning to set, gnats were pestering faces, and the music of Chris Rice set the mood, as "Sheriff Blank and his Posse" flipped the Boca Burgers. The Dental Student Association (DSA) Summer Barbecue had begun.

On August 20, approximately 150 students, faculty, and their families spread their blankets on the lawn to enjoy the evening festivities, which included food, fellowship, and the sundown devotional. DSA officers working with the individual class chaplains and Dr. Fred Kasischke, hosted the event.

BBQ queue  
Students and their families queue up for the DSA Summer Barbecue.  
The smiling faces of students lining up for some delicious vegetarian cuisine, the laughter of children, and the hum of scattered "after-school" conversations displayed the warm and relaxing atmosphere of this summer evening. The program continued with Kris Wilkins, DH'80, Gary Golden, SD'76, and Ron Forde, SD'83, sharing personal stories or a devotional thought.

Floyd Hansen, SD'80, PG'81, says that he thought it was a wonderful way to spend "Friday evening, food and fellowship with friends and students outside the normal dental setting."

"It was a great way to end a hectic week and start the weekend," says James Mularczyk, SD'01.

"I really enjoyed hearing the faculty share their thoughts, and eating and relaxing with friends," says Shelly Withers, DH'00.

And Shelton Hsu, SD'00, says, "It was great to see the great turnout of students, and support from faculty for this event. We hope that everyone will continue to participate in this year's activities."

A great time was had by all. If you missed the Summer Barbecue, never fear -- there is more fun to come this year.

DSA group  

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