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EVMS renames building in honor ofDrs. Mason and William AndrewsPhysician brothers were keyto establishment and growthof medical schoolaround campusAs a young man, Mason Andrews, MD,dreamed of starting a medical school in his nativeNorfolk. Decades later, he and a small cadre ofcommunity leaders brought that vision to life.William Andrews, MD, was passionate aboutpost-graduate medical education. He spent muchof his medical career mentoring young physiciansand was a national leader in his specialty.Their impact on the creation and developmentof Eastern Virginia Medical School was nothingshort of monumental. So it was appropriate whenEVMS paid tribute to the late brothers and theirextensive contributions to the school by naming anewly renovated building in their honor.With a crowd of nearly 200 family, friends, faculty,staff and city leaders on hand for the ceremony July29, the school formally renamed Fairfax Hall. Thenewly renovated five-story structure is now officiallyknown as Andrews Hall. Originally built in the1960s, Andrews Hall now houses educational,clinical and administrative offices.As he prepared to help unveil the sign thatmarks the building’s new name, EVMS PresidentHarry T. Lester described the brothers as pioneersin medicine who “left an indelible mark on thiscommunity, the region and the world.”“As brothers and physicians, they shared morethan just a last name and an occupation — theyshared an uncompromising commitment to thecommon good,” Mr. Lester said. “They left anunrivaled legacy of education, innovation andcare, and we hold them up to future generationsas models of professionalism and selflessness.”Mr. Lester characterized Mason Andrews as aninsightful and engaging leader.“As a physician and respected member of the localcommunity, he drew on his vision, his considerableenergies and his relentless determination to makeBetsy Andrews, widow of William Andrews, MD, helps EVMS President Harry T. Lester unveil new signage during thededication of Andrews Hall.Betsy Andrews and her daughter, Elizabeth Watts, talkwith well-wishers following the formal dedication ofthe renovated building.that dream a reality,” he said.William Andrews, Mr. Lester said, was anequally capable leader who also understood thevalue of a medical school.“He advanced the fields of women’s care andfertility medicine through his research, throughhis mentorship to rising physicians and throughhis compassionate care of thousands of patients,”Mr. Lester said.Sabine Andrews, widow of Mason Andrews, MD,accepts congratulations from Howard Jones, MD.Visitors toured the lobby of the new building to viewa series of displays that highlight the brothers’ careersand provide a brief history of the medical school.Sabine Andrews, widow of Mason, marked theoccasion with the publication of a book thatchronicled Mason’s life and role in helping establishthe medical school. Sabine and Betsy Andrews,widow of William, were awash with well-wishesfollowing the conclusion of the ceremony.around campus www.eVMS.EDU Fall 200911