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Allina Health president and chief executive Dr. Penny Wheeler delivers the commencement address at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health with several mentions of the Backyard Initiative. ©Ë'University of Minnesota School of Public Health By Dr. Penny Wheeler The following is a transcript of Allina Health president and chief executive officer Dr. Penny Wheeler”'s University of Minnesota School of Public Health Commencement speech. The speech was delivered on May 18, 2015 and contains several references to the Backyard Initiative. View a video of the speech. The last time I was on stage in this grand auditorium, I was 10 years old and playing the piano, and I was scared to death. Needless to say, I have changed and aged since. This historic hall has also grown up since then as well, so I hope I hit fewer clinkers today and can improve on my previous Northrup Auditorium performance. To do so is immensely important, as you are all so worthy of honor. I [...]
Miski Abdulle named Courageous Woman by Augsburg College!
Miski Abdulle resident of Phillips West Neighborhood has been named the 2015 Courageous Woman by Augsburg College! Miski Abdulle”'s dedicated service to immigrant women and the greater community was brought to center stage with the awarding of the 2015 Courageous Woman Award, an annual honor presented through the Augsburg College Women”'s Resource Center. The Courageous Woman Awards acknowledge and recognize women who see injustice or need, act on it, take risks in order to do the right thing, and raise their voices to champion women. Throughout her 17 years of service to Pillsbury United Communities, Abdulle has done all of that and more in various roles within the agency and her current status as Program Manager at the Immigrant Women Advocacy Program at the Brian Coyle Community Center. “Miski is a visible leader with great passion, high integrity, and empathy,” commented Amano Dube, Brian Coyle Community Center Director. “She has deep understanding [...]
