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Not Just a Bill
State Reps Approve Funding for RSDM Special Needs Patients

Dr. R. Glenn Rosivack, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Community Health, stands in front of RSDM's special needs clinic. 
RSDM will be able to treat more special-needs patients because of new state funding expected to receive final approval from Governor Murphy. The bill, which would give RSDM $250,000, was introduced by state assemblyman Dan Benson (D-14) in the spring and overwhelmingly passed the state senate and assembly. The governor has 45 days to give final approval. John Barnosky, the father of a special-needs patient who is on the autism spectrum, advocated strongly for funds to support RSDM's Delta Dental of New Jersey Special Care Center, which trains dentists to work with patients who have disabilities. "Disability can happen to anyone. It's a bipartisan issue,'' said Barnosky.   LEARN MORE
Scholarship Spotlight
Student Sees Parallels Between Dentistry and Jewelry Making 

James Amir
The Chancellor's Challenge Scholarship Match supports dedicated students like James Amir. The deadline is December 31. Give here.

As the son of a jeweler, fourth-year student James Amir often watched his father at work.
Years later, he was surprised to discover dentists use the same kinds of tools found in his dad's shop, and that the process of creating a dental crown or a gold inlay was similar to the art of jewelry making. Find out why Amir, recipient of the Raymond Rossi DMD Scholarship, chose to become a dentist rather than enter the family business.  LEARN MORE 
Focus on Donors
Alumnas' Gift Inspired By Their Own Mentors

As part of the Chancellor's Challenge Scholarship Match, donations will doubled and tripled through December  31. Give  here. 
 
From left, Drs. Miriam Furlong and Elisa Velazquez
Drs. Miriam Furlong and Elisa Velazquez were RSDM students in the 1990s, when the great majority of faculty were men. For them, female faculty were a vital source of support and mentorship. "All of our female instructors were very inspiring to us,'' said Dr. Furlong. After finding success with their own practices, the two hope to offer support to present-day RSDM students. That's why they endowed a scholarship as part of the Chancellor's Challenge Scholarship Match.   LEARN MORE 
Scholarship Challenge Offers Double and Triple Matches Until 12/31


We're down to the wire for reaching the $1 million Chancellor's Challenge scholarship goal and have raised $940,000. Any scholarship donation for the nursing school and dental school will be  DOUBLED (and new donors are TRIPLED), but only until December 31. Learn more here.  You can also give  here. 
 

Start a Scholarship in Your Name

Since the scholarship challenge began this year, we have created 14 new RSDM endowed scholarships. Most donors are pledging $5,000 a year for 5 years. If you ever thought you'd like to have a named-endowed scholarship, now is the time to discuss it. Contact Joan Liljegren via email or at 973-972-0307 to learn more before the match money runs out.  
 
In Memory

The RSDM community is saddened by the loss of Dr. Milton Israel Houpt, who was chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for more than 20 years and also served the school in a number of additional capacities. Dr. Houpt passed away last month. He was an avid supporter of children's health and an international leader in his field.  Dr. Houpt was a Professor Emeritus, who authored or co-authored of 117 scientific journal papers and was the recipient of many honors. In an email to RSDM staff and faculty, Dean Cecile A. Feldman wrote, "His advice and guidance was always right on.  He was devoted to his family and was also an avid runner, having completed the New York Marathon for many years."  Donations in memory of Dr. Houpt may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You can read his obituary here.