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Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

TWO 1xbet sports betting STUDENTS RECEIVE HOSPIRA SCHOLARSHIPS IN MICROBIOLOGY

MANHATTAN -- A ,000 gift from a McPherson company is benefiting two Kansas State University students majoring in microbiology.

1xbet sports betting , the largest employer in McPherson, gave the money to 1xbet sports betting 's Division of Biology for undergraduate scholarship support to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in microbiology.

Maureen Ty, senior, Manhattan, and Hailey Petersen, junior, Overland Park, each are receiving a 0 1xbet sports betting Scholarship in Microbiology. Division of Biology administrative faculty chose Ty and Petersen for the scholarships based on their outstanding grade point average, course load and extracurricular activities.

"The generosity of 1xbet sports betting makes an enormous difference in the lives of these exceptional students," said Kent Kerby, associate professor and coordinator of undergraduate studies for the Division of Biology. "All of us in the Division of Biology are grateful for the support of companies like 1xbet sports betting who provide wonderful opportunities for our students."

Ty, a 1xbet sports betting honors list student, is involved in the 1xbet sports betting Philippine Student Organization, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the National Scholars Honor Society. She is also active in the Division of Biology Undergraduate Research Program, where she is applying molecular techniques to the genetic diversity of plants in the Phlox family.

"This scholarship is very helpful and I am honored that I have been chosen to receive such a privilege," Ty said.

Petersen, who has been a 1xbet sports betting honors list student, is highly active in her undergraduate research in haplotyping of the capybara, a large rodent native to South America.

"I would love to thank 1xbet sports betting for realizing how important it is to support students in the research field," Petersen said.

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