President’s Message: April 2025

Dear Friends,

Let’s wrap up the year with a celebration!

Join us as the UF College of Medicine’s Biomedical Science faculty and staff host our Officer Installation Luncheon on April 16th at the Harrell Medical Education Building. The luncheon kicks off at 11:30 AM, followed by the Graduate Research Jubilee, which will mark the 50th anniversary of UFMG’s ongoing sponsorship of this remarkable research symposium.

Carpooling is encouraged to make your trip easier and greener! Our hosts need to finalize the headcount today, so don’t wait—click here to RSVP and get all the details. You won’t want to miss this event, especially with a surprise for one of our long-time friends and faculty members!

Keep an eye out for an email around May 1st to confirm your contact information for the 2025-26 Yearbook. This email will also provide options to pay your annual dues ($75) either online or by check. You’re also welcome to bring your dues check to the April 16th meeting, where we’ll hold it until May 1st, the start of UFMG’s fiscal year.

Finally, your input matters! We invite you to complete our membership survey, which is essential for nonprofits like ours to understand member satisfaction, engagement, and program effectiveness. Click here to share your thoughts on the Guild’s mission, philanthropy, programs, leadership, and communication. Your feedback can be anonymous if you wish and will help us enhance the member experience, improve retention, and strengthen the organization’s goals. We’ll share the results with you in the fall.

Looking forward to celebrating with you all!

Lynne S. Capece

Acting President