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Celebrating matchmaking success for research collaboration

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Kline Hospitality Suite was buzzing with conversation between faculty and community partners eagerly seeking connections for potential research collaborations. Kimberly Harmon, Area Agency on Aging director for the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, delivered the keynote address. She invited participants to engage with her agency’s regional program and services.

“By attending the luncheon, my colleague Mike and I identified some great areas for potential partnerships,” said newcomer Colleen Hileman of the American Red Cross. “We are very interested in recruiting young adults as volunteers and also looking to pursue a student club. We also plan to discuss additional opportunities for interns and/or project team engagements with Nancy Conley, the chapter’s executive director. We look forward to working more with CCU in the near future.”

“Seeing so many caring and intentional professionals warmed my heart,” said Board of Visitors member Muriel O’Toole.

Kathy Jenkins, executive director of New Directions, has attend since the event’s inception in 2013.

“Because of these efforts by CCU, New Directions has been afforded engagement with projects involving solar panel installation, food redistribution and chronic disease management," said Jenkins.

“Please keep up this good work,” said trustee Sam Frink.
 

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