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Jesse Edwards to be honored during alumni weekend

Written by Fran Higgins
Published Sep 11, 2009

Jesse Edwards, cofounder of the Physician Assistant Education Program, will be presented with the UNMC Physician Assistant Founder’s Award during the Alumni Reunion Weekend, which is Oct. 2-3. On Friday, Oct. 2, there will be a reception at the UNMC Alumni Center (518 S. 38th St.) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 3, Edwards will be recognized at the Alumni Celebration and Awards Dinner. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner following at 7p.m. Pre-registration is required for both events. Register online at unmc.edu/alumni by Sept. 18. Contact Alumni Relations at 559-4385 for more information.

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