Pomona's Western U raised $130K for scholarships
Western University of Health Sciences raised $130,000 for scholarships through its annual "A Tribute to Caring" fundraiser, the institution announced in a statement recently.
During the event held Nov. 14 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, the university recognized Drs. Daljit and Elaine Sarkaria with the Eli Wiesel Humanism in Healing Award.
G. Patricia Beckman was presented the Humanitarian of the Year Award and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors was recognized for its work on behalf of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
The medical center is a partner of the university's College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific where students spend time during the clinical rotation phase of their training, the statement said.
In addition, the medical center is a leader in osteopathic residency education, the statement said.
The Sarkarias have a long relationship with the university and have supported its research in the areas of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
The couple is a significant financial supporter of the university's new Health Education Center and of the the creation of the Philip Pumerantz Distinguished Lectureship.
Beckman was recognized for her service as an advocate for science education. She serves as the founding president of the Orange County Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation.
She is currently on the chapter's board of directors.
The national organization provides scholarships to outstanding graduate and undergraduate students of the U.S.
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