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COMMENCEMNT 2014:
WesternU graduates on the
front lines of addressing
health care needs
H the challenges you have faced,” Solis, a former
Health science professionals will be on the front
lines as the Affordable Care Act takes full effect over
member of Congress, who was elected to the Los
the next few years, former U.S. Secretary of Labor
Angeles County Board of Supervisors in June 2014,
Hilda Solis said, and WesternU graduates in
particular will have a mission to carry out the core told the graduates after receiving an honorary
degree from WesternU President Philip Pumerantz,
values of the institution as they treat patients. PhD, and CPM Dean Lawrence Harkless, DPM. “The
hard work is behind you, so now you can relax –
Solis’ message to graduates came during the but only for a moment. Each of you will be on the
first of five ceremonies comprising front lines. You have graduated at a perfect time.”
Western University of Health
Sciences 33rd annual Citing statistics that show 3.4 million previously
Commencement Exercises, uninsured California residents will get health
held May 14-16, 2014 at the coverage under the ACA, Solis said “The need for
Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Solis your service is clear.” She made particular mention
was the keynote speaker for the of children and seniors – “I am certain you will
College of Allied Health Professions serve our seniors with compassion and dignity” –
(CAHP) and College of Podiatric Medicine’s and observed that once embarked upon, the
(CPM) ceremony, which kicked off the mission to provide care is perpetual.
Commencement events on May 14.
“You will carry out that mission with pride, and
“I was a first-generation college student, and I know with the core values WesternU has instilled in you.
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WesternU graduates on the
front lines of addressing
health care needs
H the challenges you have faced,” Solis, a former
Health science professionals will be on the front
lines as the Affordable Care Act takes full effect over
member of Congress, who was elected to the Los
the next few years, former U.S. Secretary of Labor
Angeles County Board of Supervisors in June 2014,
Hilda Solis said, and WesternU graduates in
particular will have a mission to carry out the core told the graduates after receiving an honorary
degree from WesternU President Philip Pumerantz,
values of the institution as they treat patients. PhD, and CPM Dean Lawrence Harkless, DPM. “The
hard work is behind you, so now you can relax –
Solis’ message to graduates came during the but only for a moment. Each of you will be on the
first of five ceremonies comprising front lines. You have graduated at a perfect time.”
Western University of Health
Sciences 33rd annual Citing statistics that show 3.4 million previously
Commencement Exercises, uninsured California residents will get health
held May 14-16, 2014 at the coverage under the ACA, Solis said “The need for
Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Solis your service is clear.” She made particular mention
was the keynote speaker for the of children and seniors – “I am certain you will
College of Allied Health Professions serve our seniors with compassion and dignity” –
(CAHP) and College of Podiatric Medicine’s and observed that once embarked upon, the
(CPM) ceremony, which kicked off the mission to provide care is perpetual.
Commencement events on May 14.
“You will carry out that mission with pride, and
“I was a first-generation college student, and I know with the core values WesternU has instilled in you.
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