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UMKC 2023 Legacy Family Award: Accurso Family

The Accurso Family has contributed to the Kansas City community, in many ways, for generations.

It was a joy to write the video script about this extraordinary family who were recipients of the 2023 UMKC Legacy Family Award. Watch the video about this dynamic, generous group of people HERE.

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UMKC Alumnus of the Year: Bruce Bubacz

Bruce Bubacz is a beloved professor at UMKC who has taught more than 5,000 students, been a mentor to many of them and a calm voice of reason and compassion for countless colleagues and community members. He was recognized with the Spotlight Award during the 2023 UMKC Alumni Awards ceremony. Watch the video about this amazing professor and person.

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UMKC 2023 Alumnus of the Year – Patricia MacDonald

This is the second of the seven 2023 UMKC Alumni Awards videos I had the honor of writing scripts for this year.

Patricia MacDonald was the recipient of the Bill French Alumni Service Award. Watch the video about this extraordinary woman HERE.

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UMKC 2023 Alumnus of the Year – Carl Moore

UMKC 2023 Alumni of the Year Videos

This year, I had the opportunity to write the scripts for the 2023 UMKC alumni award recipients. Each one of the 16 recipients has made remarkable contributions to community and their fields of work. During the next couple of weeks, I will post these videos.

Rev. Carl Moore was the recipient of this year’s Defying the Odds Award. Watch the video.

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Veterinary Business Practices: Lessons Learned and Shared

Dr. Brett Bingham’s Success Built on Well-Honed Business Skills

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

December 14, 2022

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Veterinarian Makes Communication Skills a Priority

Brett Bingham Believes Adept Communication is the Key to Success

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

December 22, 2022

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College of Veterinary Medicine Philanthropist Supports Animals in Need

Cathy Morrison was Born with a Heart for Animals

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

December 14, 2022

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Veterinary CEO Sees Outside the Box

Josh Packer is Defining the Future of Veterinary Medicine

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

December 21, 2022

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Dr. Richard DeBowes: Redefining Veterinary Medicine Education

Veterinarian and Visionary, Dr. DeBowes is Champion for Veterinary Medicine Education

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

October 27, 2022

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One Health Clinic: Building Bridges to Wellness and Stability

Seattle Clinic Brings Human and Veterinary Medicine Together for the Whole Family

Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

October 14, 2022

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