School of Graduate Studies 50th Anniversary

The School of Graduate Studies is delighted to invite you to join us as we celebrate our past and envision our future. In 1972, the Ph.D. program was formally established in the graduate school, along with a Master of Science in Public Health in 1974 (recently updated to Masters in Public Health). Along with offerings that include a Masters in Health Sciences and a Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences, the School of Graduate Studies thrives today, celebrating 50 years of academic excellence.
Join us the week of April 24-29, 2023
to celebrate our 50th Anniversary
Culminating in a Gala Event
Saturday, April 29th at 7 p.m.
(Cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m.)
The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education Ballroom
RSVP by April 14, 2023
https://sogs.schoolauction.net/50thanniversary/
Our Beginnings
• 1938—Series of short courses in basic and clinical sciences
• 1947—Masters of Science program started
• 1972—Ph.D. program started
• 1974—Masters in Public Health Program started (initially MSPH, updated to MPH in 2020)
• 1982—M.D./Ph.D. program started
• 2004—Masters in Clinical Investigation program started
• 2011—Certificate in Health Policy award to inaugural class
• 2012—Masters in Health Sciences program started
• 2022—Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences program receives accreditation-provisional and first cohort enrolled January 2023
Impact
15 percent: Since 1972, SOGS has awarded more than 15 percent of biomedical Ph.D.s earned by African American scientists in the U.S.
A top producer of African American biomedical Ph.D. graduates in the U.S.
A Week of Events and Celebration
Monday, April 24, 2023
George Howard Memorial Lecture
Dr. Shyretha Brown
Founder/President of Building Bridges, Inc.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Student Appreciation Week Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Paul Slesinger
Lillian and Henry Stratton Professor of Neuroscience
and Director of the Center for Neurotechnology and Behavior
Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai
Friday April 28, 2023
Alumni Mentoring Breakfast
Graduate Student Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Karen Winkfield
Executive Director,
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Alumni Mixer
Saturday, April 29, 2023
MMC Tour
Alumni Picnic
Gala
Listed below are the different levels of sponsorship for the SOGS Circle of Excellence. When you choose the giving level that appeals to you, your contribution helps to support our students and programs. Unless otherwise specified, all gifts will go to support the Scholarship Fund
LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP
All gifts of $5,000 and above will be recognized by the chair publicly at the Gala.
Gifts of $15,000 and above will be featured in all event signage and materials.
DIAMOND PARTNER—$35,000
• Three tables of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Full-page tribute ad in the Gala program, full-color
• Full-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Personalized company video advertisement to be displayed during Gala
• Logo on SOGS Gala T-Shirt and eight T-shirts
• Free tickets for 10 to all celebration events
• Quarterly advertisement on SOGS Twitter (@MeharrySOGS)
PLATINUM PARTNER—$15,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Quarter-page tribute ad in the Gala program, full-color
• Half-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Logo on SOGS Gala T-Shirt and four T-shirts
• Free tickets for four to all celebration events
• One-time advertisement on SOGS Twitter (@MeharrySOGS)
GOLD PARTNER—$10,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Listing in the Gala program, full-color
• Quarter-screen slide in Gala slideshow, full-color
• Four SOGS Gala T-Shirts
• Acknowledgement in Chair’s remarks
• Free tickets for two to all celebration events
SILVER PARTNER—$5,000
• Table of eight with premier seating at the Gala dinner
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• Listing in the Gala program, full color
• Two SOGS Gala T-Shirts
• Free tickets for 2 to all celebration events
BRONZE PARTNER—$1,000
• Two tickets for the Gala dinner
• Listing in the Gala program, full-color
• Recognition at the Annual Circle of Friends Gala
• One SOGS Gala T-Shirt
• Free ticket for one to all celebration events
There will be a tabletop sponsorship sign with your name/logo displayed. If you are unable to attend the Gala, your company’s tickets and/or table will be donated to scholarship recipients and students with financial need.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM