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Join McNair Scholars Program for conversation with Dr. Marlene Cano

The McNair Scholars Program will hold a “Conversation with Dr. Marlene Cano” on Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Main Building, Room 311

Dr. Cano is an OLLU alumna and a McNair Scholar who earned an MD and PhD. She is a lung transplant specialist board-certified in pulmonary, critical care and internal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Iowa. She will be speaking about her experience transitioning from OLLU to medical school.

Support McNair Scholars Program for a chance to win Campanas concert tickets

The McNair Scholars Program is now accepting donations to support expenses incurred by students not covered by the grant.

To kick off this initiative, the program will have a drawing for two tickets to the Campanas de America Valentine’s Concert. Any faculty or staff who donate by Feb. 6 will be entered into a drawing for the tickets. The concert will take place Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Thiry Auditorium.

For more information or to donate, visit the OLLU McNair Scholars Program Student Support Fund page. You may also reach out to Dr. Jessica Quintero, McNair Program Director.