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Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor’s-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, April 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Saint James School of Medicine (SJSM), a leading institution dedicated to providing quality medical education, is proud to announce the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This significant financial support will spearhead the launch of an innovative Bachelor's-level program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, aimed at improving the higher education offering in the country.
The new Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences is designed to offer comprehensive education and training in health sciences, preparing students for advanced medical degrees and careers in healthcare. With an emphasis on practical skills, research, and community health, the program is set to become a cornerstone of medical education in the Caribbean region.
Kaushik Guha, the Executive Vice President of Saint James School of Medicine, expressed his gratitude and excitement about the collaboration. "This generous grant from the UNDP marks a significant milestone for our institution and higher education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The idea for this program came from the Minister of Education of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Honourable Curtis King. With his help and guidance, and the financial support from UNDP, this program will help expand the higher education offering in St. Vincent and the Caribbean. The introduction of this program enables us to expand our academic offerings and reinforces our commitment to training competent, compassionate healthcare professionals capable of addressing global health challenges."
The funding from the UNDP will facilitate the development of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, laboratories, and research centers. Additionally, it will support the implementation of community health initiatives, providing students with hands-on experience in addressing health issues within local communities.
Prospective students and interested parties can find more information about the program and application processes on the Saint James School of Medicine website.
About Saint James School of Medicine:
Saint James School of Medicine is committed to offering students a high-quality medical education at an affordable price. With campuses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Anguilla, SJSM is dedicated to producing highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate physicians who are ready to meet the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow.
Contact Information:Dan Cuckovic
V.P. of Operations
dcuckovic@mail.sjsm.org
847-375-9121
Original Source: Saint James School of Medicine Receives $30,000 Grant From UNDP for Launch of Bachelor's-Level Program in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Grand Opening of One of the World’s Largest Anime Shops, animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store, on March 16, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan
TOKYO, March 17, 2023 (Newswire.com) - On March 16, 2023, the newly renovated animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store, known for its anime, manga, and game merchandise, will be holding its grand opening in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan. animate is an anime merchandise specialty store with 122 stores in Japan and 11 stores overseas (Shanghai, Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei, and other major cities).
In addition to offering popular anime character merchandise, manga, CDs, DVDs/Blu-rays, and games, there will be a newly opened "animate Theater" for visitors to experience the world of anime and comics through events, stage performances, live script readings, and talk shows; as well as "Space Galleria", where anime and game content will be exhibited, and exclusive items sold. The new store will offer anime merchandise and events from the second underground floor all the way up to the ninth floor for visitors to enjoy.
New area information
animate Theater
animate Theater is a new multi-purpose theater located in the basement of the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store. It features a maximum seating capacity of 208 and will host various shows such as stage performances, talk shows, and live script readings.
Space Galleria
Space Galleria, a new venue dedicated to hosting exhibitions, has been added to the eighth floor of the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store. This will be a space to showcase content from various genres such as anime, manga, and more.
animate cafe Gratte Ikebukuro Flagship Store
Visitors can enjoy a graphic latte (Gratte) with anime artwork printed on the cream topping and icing cookies.
*Entry to certain areas requires a ticket purchase.
Grand opening plan
Latest information 1
In conjunction with the grand opening, animate will hold a congratulatory shikishi board exhibition, comment video broadcast, and more.
■Grand Opening Commemorative Celebration Shikishi Display
Date: March 13 - April 16, 2023
Location: animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store
Contents: In celebration of the grand opening, about 350 autographed shikishi boards from celebrities will be displayed in-store.
■Grand Opening Celebration Video Broadcast
Date: March 16 - April 20, 2023 (planned)
Location: animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store
Contents: In celebration of the grand opening, a video of congratulatory comments will be broadcast on the in-store monitor.
Latest information 2
A life-size figma of Meito Anizawa will be on display at the animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store
To celebrate the grand opening, a life-size figma (figure) of animate's promotional character, "ANIME TENCHOU," will be brought back for a limited time.
Date: From March 2023
Location: animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store 1F
[Opening] March 16, 2023
[Location] 1-20-7 East Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 170-0013
■URL
animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store Special Site: https://www.animate.co.jp/ex/ikebukuro2023/
About animate
One of the largest anime goods store chain in Japan, animate specializes in anime, manga, and game merchandise; with over 120 shops across all 47 prefectures and 11 stores overseas.
https://www.animate.co.jp/en/
Yumiko Yamashita
Public Relations
press@animate.co.jp
03-3972-3355
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Original Source: Grand Opening of One of the World's Largest Anime Shops, animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store, on March 16, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan
