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  • Culture and Community Outreach

  1. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at ³ûÄñÊÓƵ

    Events display the various cultures at the University

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures

  2. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

    23 jr. high students get an in-depth experience of the Glendale campus

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Pendergast Student Council group photo

  3. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

    First-generation faculty, staff, and students share their stories

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society

  4. Taste of ³ûÄñÊÓƵ offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the ³ûÄñÊÓƵ community

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.

  5. Black History Month Honored with Several Cross-Campus Events

    The University commemorated healthcare figures, celebrated culture

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Members of the National Optometric Association chapter celebrate Black History Month with a variety of cultural food.

  6. ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Celebrates Lunar New Year

    The Lunar New Year Events Commemorated the Year of the Dragon

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Lion dancers dressed to mark the Year of the Dragon dance in The Commons.

  7. ³ûÄñÊÓƵ Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    ³ûÄñÊÓƵ offers support to first-generation students

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove

  8. Student Spotlight: Christopher M. Logas, D.O.

    Dr. Logas reflects on his experience with the LGBTQ+ community.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christopher Logas

  9. Student Spotlight: Robert Haynes, D.O.

    The queer community played a large part in Dr. Haynes path to becoming a preventive medicine physician.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Robert Haynes

  10. Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Brown

    Childhood experiences inspired her to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Story
    • AZ - Glendale
    Ashley Brown

  11. Alumni Spotlight: Chloe Kaunitz

    Motivated to be the best gender-affirming, socially-conscious, culturally-humble doctor possible.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chloe Kaunitz

  12. Alumni Spotlight: Chong Lee

    Inspired by her parents and community to be a Doctor of Optometry.

    Story
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Chong Lee in white coat in front of a horse statue.

  13. Alumni Spotlight: Christine Mendoza

    Inspired to create smiles and help people in the community to improve their overall health.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Christine Mendoza

  14. Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Cabrera

    Inspired by mission trip to pursue medicine and serve the Latino community.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Kevin Cabrera

  15. Student Spotlight: Justin Griffin

    Pursuing a childhood goal to be a doctor.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Justin Griffin