Current UMO News

Worthiness

September 14, 2012 | Comments Off on Worthiness

Jim posted earlier on our facebook page: Many people are working hard to raise the awareness of and ability of those with a disability in Ukraine. In a country where people are valued mainly for their utilitarian purpose we must work hard to overcome the stigma they face every day. Looking forward to our conference,…

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ansong

August 13, 2012 | Comments Off on Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ansong

I could sure get used to weddings every other week! We attended a delightful wedding ceremony over the weekend. The couple met at a Christian medical student conference here in Ukraine. (One of the guests told us that Jim might be one of the most important people at the wedding because he had a significant…

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Word on the street

November 27, 2011 | Comments Off on Word on the street

What did people say following the conference? Feedback is essential to see where we excelled, where we dropped the ball, and how we might better plan for the next conference. One student organizer said,  “I had lots of doubts because of tension and our ability to manage 400 students.  It was a privilege to help…

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Conference planning

November 21, 2011 | Comments Off on Conference planning

What seems impossible for man is possible for God! Typically major conferences take a full year or more in advance to prepare. Usually, speakers are booked way ahead of time as well as the conference location and all of the logistics. So how was it possible for 400 students of the medical professions to gather…

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