Andrew Filak, MD, senior associate dean of the College of Medicine, will be the new speaker at the 2011 White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in Music Hall at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. The college sponsors the ceremony and the Alumni Association gives white coats to incoming medical students. A reception will follow the ceremony.

Faculty members who wish to be part of the white coat stage party should contact IvaDean Lair by Monday, Aug. 1.