Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Amgen Named Presenting Sponsor of The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey For Hope

LEWISTON, Maine and THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Sept. 9 – Amgen has signed on as the presenting sponsor of The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope, a cycling and 5K fundraising event scheduled for October 4 in Lewiston, Maine. The event supports The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Amgen Scholars Discover Their Potential During Summer Science Research Program and National Symposium

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – July 20, 2009 – From July 18-20, more than 260 of the country’s brightest undergraduate students met at UCLA for the third annual Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium designed to bring together program participants and help them apply their science research experiences into future science careers.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

34 Outstanding Teachers and Schools Receive $10,000 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence

2009 Awardees Recognized in Amgen Communities Across North America

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – June 17, 2009 – Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) today announced the 34 science teachers in the United States (U.S.), Canada and Puerto Rico who are this year’s recipients of the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes teachers in grades K-12 whose dedication to students has had a significant impact on the learning and interest of the future generation of scientists.

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer Initiative Expands to Help Cancer Patients Access Broad Spectrum of Cancer Resources and Services

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Jan. 22  – In an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the comprehensive continuum of resources available to cancer patients and their caregivers—from prevention to education, patient care to advocacy and financial support --Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative has expanded its charitable partners to now include the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Patient Advocate Foundation, Prevent Cancer Foundation and The Wellness Community.

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Amgen Foundation Announces $2.5 Million Expansion of Amgen Scholars Program to Europe

Hands-On Science Research Program Expansion Brings the Amgen Foundation’s Total Commitment to Amgen Scholars to $27.5 Million

Applications for 2009 Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Now Available

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Nov. 10, 2008 – Each year, hundreds of students from across the United States (U.S.) participate in the Amgen Scholars Program under renowned faculty members at the country’s leading universities. Now, the same opportunity will be extended to undergraduates throughout Europe. As part of its mission to advance science education, the Amgen Foundation, in partnership with three of Europe’s leading universities, today announced the launch of the Amgen Scholars Program in Europe.

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