President's Message Jan 2012

Dear Dowites,

It’s my honor and privilege to lead the Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA) as president for 2012–2013. I welcome the Central Council 2012 and bid farewell to the Council of 2011. They have done an excellent job last year and I hope the Council this year will follow suit.

As alumni of Dow, we have inspiring raison d'être to be proud of our alma mater and the benefits we continue to receive through our affiliation with the Dow. Consider the countless times your degree earned you special recognition, landed you that initial job interview, or connected you to a new friend or colleague. Considering all that Dow has done for us, we all might ask what we have done for Dow.

1.    Transfer of Knowledge to Dow

2.    Caring for Young Physicians and Residents

3.    Increase membership in junior classes and work towards a membership package

4.    Summer Meeting in Maryland

5.    Fall Meeting in Toronto, Canada

6.    Winter Meeting (Memorial Lecture Series)