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USC Davis School Reception a Hit at 2007 GSA conference in SF

Students, faculty, staff and top gerontology brass from across the country and world attended the USC Davis School 2007 GSA reception at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco

Dean Gerald C. Davison arrived at the 25th floor of the Hotel Nikko on Saturday, Nov. 17 for the 2007 USC Davis School Reception with a spring in his step and a convivial smile on his face.

Dean Davison with his daughter Eve, a clinical geropsychologist with the Veterans Administration Health System in Boston

The reason for the broad grin was more than the glittering northern skyline of beautiful downtown San Francisco on display from the hotel’s Golden Gate room.  More than the ornate spread of colorful sushi, veggies and desserts that filled people’s plates.  The beam, which spread from ear to ear and could still be seen well past 11:00 p.m. when the event was supposed to end, was because he was so pleased with the turnout of students, faculty, alumni, staff, family and major players from the field of gerontology in attendance.

“The food and drink were terrific, but more enjoyable was the camaraderie, greeting old friends and making new ones,” Davison added.  “GSA meetings would not be the same without the presence of our School.”

Educational Technologist Greg Misiaszek with M.S.G. graduate Enna Lee and Miguel Vasquez of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

Well known figures in aging such as Harry Moody, Ph.D., the director of the office of academic affairs at AARP and Andrew Achenbaum, Ph.D., professor of history and social work at the University of Houston visited the reception. 

Assistant Dean Maria Henke also welcomed guests along with her cheerful staff, who helped arrange the reception, manned the USC Davis School booth on the convention floor and spread the word about the school’s various academic programs throughout the weekend. 

“The reception was an opportunity for the USC Davis School faculty, students and administrators to get caught up with our graduates, colleagues and friends,” Henke said. 

(From left to right) Joseph Prevatil, J.D., president and CEO of the Archstone Foundation with Dean Gerald C. Davison and Professor Jon Pynoos

Others in attendance included Joseph Prevatil, J.D., president and CEO of the Archstone Foundation and Kyriakos Markides, Ph.D., from the University of Texas Medical Branch.

(From left to right) USC Professors Margaret Gatz and Caleb Finch with wife Doris, and USC Professor Jack McArdle

USC Davis School faculty members in attendance included Caleb Finch, Eileen Crimmins, Merril Silverstein, Bob Knight, Kathleen Wilber, Vern Bengston, Phoebe Liebig, Edward Schneider, Elizabeth Zelinski, Margie Gatz, Roseann Giarrusso, Susan Enguidanos and Mara Mather. 

“The reception was great,” Davison said.  “Veterans tell me that more people attended than they had ever seen.”

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