Central Los Angeles : Drew University Honors 3 Leaders
Three “outstanding leaders” were honored by the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in South-Central Los Angeles Thursday night at the school’s second annual Life Enrichment Awards dinner.
The recipients were chosen for “their belief in turning dreams into reality,” said Dr. Reed Tuckson, president of the university.
Dennis Hightower, president of Walt Disney Television and Telecommunications, was being honored for being “an extremely good corporate citizen,” Tuckson said. Disney and Hightower have made contributions to a variety of university events.
Dr. Eugene Haubecker, president of the American Bible Society, was chosen for his work establishing Hopemakers in Partnership, a program that unites the church community in South-Central with the university.
And Dr. Henry Williams, the former president of the university, was honored for his role as one of Drew’s founders.
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