University of New England

Henry Wheat awarded UNE med school's 2006 Annual Service Award

Henry Wheat was awarded the 2006 College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Annual Service Award at the University of New England's Fall Assembly on August 30, 2006.

A 1980 graduate of St. Francis College, Wheat has been an UNE employee since 1998 and a member of the COM Department of Anatomy since 2000. He serves as both the diener, or laboratory assistant, and as the COM chemical hygiene officer.  He also coordinates the Body Donor Memorial Service, works with the Emergency Medicine Club and the Student Osteopathic Surgical Association and assists at commencement, the White Coat Ceremony and the annual COM student orientation program. He lives in Saco.

"Hank is one of those unsung heroes who goes about doing a great deal of the behind the scenes work that contributes so greatly to the UNE family," said presenter Boyd R. Buser, D.O., interim dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. "He is always willing to step forward and offer whatever assistance he can to offices that need him."

The COM Annual Service Award is presented each year at the University of New England Fall Assembly.  The criteria for selection are service to the College of Osteopathic Medicine over and above that required by one's position and a clear contribution to the mission of the College. 

(Press release issued Aug. 30, 2006)