Ryan Funai, a familiar face as AOSA Trustee and MBKU Social Media Ambassador, shared how his prolific summer is setting the stage for greater things ahead, "Over the past couple months, us 3rd year students have been adapting to COVID, slowly taking care of patients with extensive protocols of scrub, masks, one way hallways, and constant cleaning ?Nothing’s going to stop us from achieving the patient counts we need to become great healthcare providers.

Adjusting to online learning and limited in-person capacities may be a new challenge, but we're excited to do it together ???
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? Meet Nicole Lynch, the School of PA Studies Class of 2020 President, who is graduating this November and going full steam ahead into Fall. She shared a little bit about her passion with us: "I have always had an interest in working with children whether it was volunteering at the cancer ward at the children’s hospital or at Progression Athletic International that works with at-risk youth. It’s incredible that it has come full circle. I’m currently on rotation at CHLA in Pediatric Oncology. Every day I feel so humbled for the opportunity to meet such incredible kids.

?Meet Jacinda Chan, the School of PA Studies Class of 2021 President. She's worn many hats in leadership roles and has even participated in the mascot development process for MBKU! She shared with us: "Hi everyone! My name is Jacinda Chan, and I am the class president of the PA Class of 2021. I was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from UC Davis in 2018 with a B.S. in psychology.

In just a week, we're welcoming our students back to campus and in these extraordinary times, we need everyone to take extraordinary steps. The MBKU Community Pledge outlines the responsibility we all hold to protect ourselves, others and our community. ?? ↔️ #MaskWashDistance
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Meet the College of Pharmacy Class of 2022 President: "Hi! My name is Thammy Banaag and I am currently a 3rd year in the Pharmacy program! Working in the field for 8 years now, I couldn't have made a better choice for my career. MBKU has taught me to be a strong leader and effective student and has also given me the chance to meet outstanding people sharing the same journey as me. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my maltipoo named Sushi, dancing, and strolling through Home Goods!

Meet the SCCO Class of 2022 President: "My name is Becky Phung, but my class knows me as the girl with the high Rx, love for Trader Joes, and a soft spot for Michael B. Jordan. Even with social distancing still in place, I believe that MBKUSA can work together to brainstorm new and creative ways to enhance the student experience and I am always grateful to be involved. This is my third year being on MBKUSA, and what I am excited about most is getting to work with my fellow Eyevengers, Theresa and Sara, who are now involved, as well!

Meet the SCCO Class of 2023 President: "I hope all is well! My name is Kevin Nguyen entering my second year at SCCO. I'm from the Garden Grove area and graduated from CSULB. Some of my passions are dance, cooking, and gaming. Much of what I look forward to this year for MBKUSA is working alongside with leadership positions from different programs to continue providing a fun experience for our peers despite not being able to be on campus. What I also look forward to this academic year, hopefully, is seeing my fellow peers and being back in labs." #FacesofMBKU

Beginning today, New Student Orientations are taking place virtually and each program has planned an immersive day of introductions, presentations and live discussions. Whether online or in-person, MBKU’s faculty, staff, and peer advisors are all in this together and here to support the newest members to our community! ??? #weareMBKU

Yesterday as part of New Student Orientations, students from dropped by on campus to pick up medical equipment and welcome gifts. Here, the SPAS welcome committee consisted of an excited crew of faculty, staff and peer advisors. Even with social distancing and face masks in place, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to connect with each other and their "smize" says it all ??