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May 27, 2008 - Vol.7, No. 10

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Illinois State in the News

 
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Early family experience inspires LaKeisha Coleman to become a nurse

From the first time she can remember, LaKeisha Coleman knew she wanted to be a nurse.  Her grandmother was a diabetic on dialysis, and she sat the then nine-year old Coleman down at the kitchen table to explain what to do if she became unresponsive, how to roll insulin in her hands and what amount to give. 

 

 

Read more about Coleman's nursing career.

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New Mennonite grad Angela Baird joins Africa Hope

Angela Baird will put her new nursing degree from Mennonite College of Nursing to work by joining Africa Hope, a ministry of New Mission Systems International, working with church, government and civic institutions in Kenya.

 

Read more about Baird's future plans.

Upcoming Alumni Events

6/6 "Relatively Close" Premiere in Chicago
6/12 Dallas Alumni Networking
6/19 Legacy of Leadership - Student Leader Alumni Event
6/27 Drum Corps International
6/27 Big Red Golf Classic

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