This Week@WesternU, June 4-8, 2018
WesternU celebrates Class of 2018 graduates
Western University of Health Sciences graduates are well positioned to address the challenges of the 21st century. But they must remember to balance work and family to avoid burnout, and always put the patient first.
WesternU graduated nearly 1,000 new health care professionals during five Commencement ceremonies May 23-25, 2018 in Pasadena, California. Innovative researchers and health care leaders gave inspiring and challenging speeches to graduates as they prepared to begin residencies, continue their education or enter the workforce.
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WesternU COMP-Northwest graduates 102 physicians
One hundred and two medical students were awarded doctorates in osteopathic medicine June 1, 2018, beginning the next step on their educational journey.
The Class of 2018 is the fourth to graduate from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest. Since 2015, 401 osteopathic physicians have graduated from WesternU COMP-Northwest, with 58 percent matching into primary care residency programs.
Click here to read the full story and to view the Commencement webcast.
WesternU’s 8th Annual Towne & Gown Golf Classic set for June 11
Western University of Health Sciences invites the public to an exciting day of golf to benefit student scholarships. The 8th Annual Towne & Gown Golf Classic will be played Monday, June 11, 2018 at Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora, Calif. 91741. Registration and lunch starts at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. A dinner and awards ceremony will follow.
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Click here to visit the Towne & Gown Golf Classic website.
Helicopter Drop
Everyone is invited to participate in the Towne & Gown Golf Classic Helicopter Drop. Whether you’re at the golf course or not, you will be able to participate in this fun activity. The helicopter team will dump numbered golf balls over a designated hole, and the owner of the ball that lands in the hole (or closest to the pin) will win the 50-50 prize. The pricing to participate is as follows: $10 for one ball, $25 for three balls, and $75 for 10 balls. This is another exciting way to benefit the Towne & Gown Endowed Scholarship Fund. Contact Nathaniel Lastrapes at 909-469-5436 or nlastrapes@westernu.edu for more information.
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From the College of Podiatric Medicine:
Dinner Dance
Click here to view photos from the College of Podiatric Medicine’s Dinner Dance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernucpm/posts/2028348933905336
