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50 THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS Alma Littles and the Woodward family: From left, Edward, Daniel, Mary Jane, "Dr. Pat," Fred and Pat Jr. NAMING A ROOM FOR THE WOODWARDS One way to honor generous donors and other key people in College of Medicine history is to name a room for them. to know what good friends the Woodwards have been to us.” The plaque inside the room tells the story: “Future students In 2014, Pat Jr., Fred, Daniel and Edward Woodward honored their parents by creating an endowed scholarship Latest example: What was formerly known simply as LC will ask: Who were Pat and Mary Jane Woodward? for prospective Gadsden County pediatricians and family 2110 is now The Pat & Mary Jane Woodward Learning In nearby Quincy, Mary Jane served their church and physicians. Now this Learning Community – symbolic of the Community. community alongside her husband, who practiced rural college’s emphasis on student cooperation and compassion – medicine as the beloved ‘Dr. Pat.’ Well before the College of wears the Woodward name. The renaming was a complete surprise for the Woodwards, engineered behind the scenes by their four sons. Medicine existed, he was providing patient-centered care. To find out about other room-naming opportunities, check with “The Woodward family has been among the College of Senior Associate Dean Alma Littles, who began as Dr. Pat’s Assistant Dean for Development Jim McNeill, [phone], jim. Medicine’s strongest supporters,” Dean John P. Fogarty patient and became his protégé and friend, said ‘he embodies [email protected]. said. “So to spring this surprise honor on Pat and Mary Jane everything we attempt to teach our students.’” was a pure delight. We want all current and future students