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Monthly Archives: February 2011

How to Register to Participate Online

We’ve been getting lots of questions about registering as a participant online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to registering and the options you’ll have once you do it. From any page on swimwithmike.org, click “I Want to Participate” in the right … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: David Van Wagener

David Van Wagener – Greenwood Village, CO Bucknell University, The University of Texas at Austin – Graduate Student David is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated from Bucknell University with a … Continue reading

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Alumni Recipient Sam Paneno to Run LA Marathon

Sam Paneno, an alumni Swim With Mike scholarship recipient from UC Davis, will run the Los Angeles Marathon on March 20. Paneno is running to raise money for the organization he works for, the Alliance for Children’s Rights. The Alliance … Continue reading

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Recipient Opportunity- Career Expo

Equal Opportunity Publications is holding a STEM Diversity Career Expo on Febraury 24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Students or alumni interested in working in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields may attend for free and meet … Continue reading

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Kickoff Party

Students, staff, recipients and other volunteers came together tonight for the annual Swim With Mike Kickoff Party at USC’s Heritage Hall. This year there was a great turnout–and the envelope stuffing, address labeling and sticker sealing was finished in record … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Andrew Luk

Andrew Luk – Chino Hills, CA University of California, Los Angeles Andrew was a very active little boy, trying out all sorts of sports, games and activities. At the age of five his life took a radical turn when a … Continue reading

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How to Apply for a Scholarship

If you think you may be eligible for a Swim With Mike scholarship, here’s the criteria and expectations for prospective applicants: Scholarship criteria: We support college scholarships for athletes who participated in organized competitive youth, high school or collegiate athletics … Continue reading

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Featured Recipient: Lori Hammond

Lori Hammond – San Diego, CA UC Davis – Senior – Spring 2011 Born and raised in San Diego, California, Lori developed a passion for sports and for animals. She played basketball, volleyball, soccer competed in gymnastics and loved dance. … Continue reading

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2011 Souvenir Yearbook Advertising

After 30 years of being a “Souvenir Program” the Swim With Mike Program has graduated and is now a “Yearbook”. We are excited to announce a new layout along with full color throughout the entire Yearbook. Purchase an ad for … Continue reading

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