Education
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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Children’s Author Says ‘Pay What You Can’ for His Bestselling Diverse Books for Kids
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, bestselling author Bobby Basil announced parents can buy his three diverse book series for kids — Pedro & Pete, Texting with History, and Travel Bug — for the price they can afford at bobbybasilbooks.com.
Pedro & Pete helps kids learn Spanish with interactive activity books and a companion "Spanish to English" podcast, which ranks as a top education podcast for kids in over 20 countries. Texting with History follows text conversations between curious kid Alex and inspiring figures from Black History, Women's History, and Hispanic Heritage like Frida Kahlo and Harriet Tubman. And interstellar alien Travel Bug explores cultures around the world from Peru down south all the way to Iceland up north.
Amazon awarded Basil the KDP Select All Star prize as an author who has been read the most on its platform. The Theodore Roosevelt Association recognized him as a national finalist for his book "Texting with Theodore Roosevelt." And he became another national finalist in Sundance Institute's New Voices Lab for his virtual reality musical experience for kids.
Basil realized the hundreds of dollars it would cost to buy all his kids' books online was more than most families could afford. So he created his own e-commerce store to offer printable ebook versions. Parents pay what they can, and the price starts at a dollar.
"I want my prices to be as inclusive as the themes in my books," asserted Basil. "Cost shouldn't stop parents from teaching their children about diversity. Diversity for kids is priceless."
Bobby Basil Books for Kids publishes bestselling read-aloud books that entertain and educate preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school early readers. Basil has also written children's stories for companies including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Amazon Studios. To learn more about Bobby Basil's diversity books, visit bobbybasilbooks.com.
Contact Information:Bobby Basil
press@bobbybasilbooks.com
Original Source: Children's Author Says 'Pay What You Can' for His Bestselling Diverse Books for Kids
Beckett Collectibles Announces Auction of ‘Rarest Card in Yu-Gi-Oh! History’: The One-of-One ‘Tyler the Great Warrior’ Card
\"Tyler The Great Warrior\" Yu-Gi-Oh! Card
Beckett Collectibles Set to Auction \"Tyler The Great Warrior\" Yu-Gi-Oh! card
PLANO, Texas, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Next week, Beckett Collectibles will partner with eBay and Collectable to auction the world's rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card—the ultra-rare, 1-of-1 "Tyler the Great Warrior" card.
At age 14, Tyler Gressle was stricken with a rare liver cancer and contacted the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a request: He wanted to personally create a card for Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Japanese trading card game he loved. An avid drawer and Yu-Gi-Oh! player, this idea united two of his passions, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation saw merit in the concept and contacted Yu-Gi-Oh! and its creators.
The Gressle family was eventually connected with the company behind Yu-Gi-Oh!. Gressle designed the first draft of the card himself, and the late, celebrated Kazuki Takahashi took Gressle's designs and turned it into an official Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Takahashi chose the name— "Tyler the Great Warrior," and the concept went straight from printing to slab, with no human hands handling the finished card during production.
"Over the past 20 years of my involvement in trading card games (TCG), I have had the opportunity to see an abundance of rare and obscure cards," said Ian Mcdaries, Beckett's lead TCG verifier. "From world-famous cards such as the Pikachu Illustrator to the prestigious BGS 10 Alpha Black Lotus, 'Tyler the Great Warrior' represents the pinnacle of my TCG career. As someone who has collected and played Yu-Gi-Oh! since its genesis back in 2002, having the opportunity to be a part of Tyler's journey was a real privilege."
Since its printing, the card acquired a lore of its own, with collectors debating its existence. Today, it is the rarest Yu-Gi-Oh! Card in history. Gressle approached Beckett Collectibles to grade the card, and after two decades, "Tyler the Great Warrior" will pass to its next owner. The auction can be viewed here.
About Beckett Collectibles
The mission of Beckett Collectibles is to provide the most amazing products and services on the planet for collectors. The iconic brand was founded in 1979 by Dr. James Beckett as a pricing guide for classic American sports cards. The company has since expanded into several other collectible categories with its signature price guidance, grading services, and print and digital tools for enthusiasts and professionals in the hobby. With over 30 years of experience assembling the industry's most comprehensive collectibles database, Beckett is uniquely positioned to become the world's premier alternative assets platform.
Contact Information:Scott Roskind
Chief Visionary Officer
media@beckett.com
Original Source: Beckett Collectibles Announces Auction of 'Rarest Card in Yu-Gi-Oh! History': The One-of-One 'Tyler the Great Warrior' Card
