In this issue... ...we look at several issues affecting our School. A recent survey of alumni opinions conducted by Drs. Ramirez, Hooker and Kim (see story) reveals some very interesting things about graduates from Loma Linda University: their interest in and concern for their communities stands out. Our alumni enjoy volunteering--providing dental care for the needy, participating in mission trips to near and far-off places, and other community projects. Perhaps some of this volunteering enthusiasm results from the seeds sown in their minds when as students they have all kinds of mission opportunities available to them and in which many students participate on a large scale. The interview with our Dean, Dr. Goodacre, gives insight into the leadership goals for the individual who is guiding the School into the uncertain future. High on the list of concerns right now is the needed expansion of Prince Hall. Visitors to the School always comment about the busyness of the place and how every square inch seems to be used. It is not an exaggeration to say that the building is bursting at the seams. The addition, which will accommodate the new dental activities of the pediatric dentistry and the dental anesthesia programs will also free up some much needed space for predoctoral activities and for oral surgery and prosthodontic clinics. As this is written, bids for the construction are coming in and the first step has been taken: patient parking has been changed to accommodate the construction equipment. Exciting days are ahead -- we will keep you informed. Leif K. Bakland, SD’63 Editor University | Medical_Center | LLU&MC_home | Search | Employment | News_&_events | Academics | Our_mission | Admissions | Registration | Research | Alumni | Student_resources All contents copyright © 2001 Loma Linda University. All rights reserved. Revised March 1, 2001 Send comments and questions to webmaster@univ.llu.edu  URL: http://www.llu.edu