 2011 proved to be a busy and momentous year at USciences. Topping the headlines was the retirement of President Philip P. Gerbino after 16-plus years. This issue of the Insider takes a look back at the highlights, achievements, events, and people that made 2011 memorable. |
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President Gerbino Retires
After more than 16 years at the helm, USciences President Dr. Philip P. Gerbino announced his retirement effective August 31, 2011. Dr. Gerbino graduated from the institution as a student in 1969 and would go on to serve as a faculty member and administrator, and has been president of USciences since 1995.
Related:
- You can also still send well wishes to Dr. Gerbino here.
- Samson Takes the Reigns as Interim President; Dr. Gerbino Bestowed with Emeritus Status
- Philip P. Gerbino Endowed Scholarship Fund Established. Contact j.leive@usciences.edu to learn more.
President Search Update Get the latest on USciences Presidential Search. |
Alumni Reunion 2011
Check out photos from Alumni Reunion at facebook.com/USciencesAlumni
Alumni Association Awards:
Dr. Joseph W. Ruane, Honorary Alumnus Award
Captain David E. Price P'84, Annual Alumni Award
Robin Keyack P'81, Ivor Griffith Service Award
Dominic A. Marasco P'96, Young Alumnus Award.
Save the Date - Sept. 29, 2012! 2012 Alumni Reunion |
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Your support makes our success possible. Download The 2010-11 Annual Honor Roll of Donors here for a complete list of those alumni, faculty, staff, students, friends of the University, and others who made a difference throughout the year. Thank you.
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| Alumni Event | Admission Event | Talk/Lecture |
Jan. 24-March 1 |
USciences Olympic Events |
Feb. 2 |
Alumni Association Meeting and Dinner at USciences |
Feb. 10 |
Alumni Reception at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sessions Meeting |
Feb. 16 |
Financial Aid Night |
Feb. 22 |
Genesis Center for Aging and Education Lecture: |
| Feb. 23 | Founders' Day honoring FemmePharma Global Healthcare's Gerianne Tringali DiPiano |
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Board of Trustees Meeting |
Feb. 25 |
Accepted Student Day Series |
Feb. 26 |
Advances in Pharmacy CE Program (Harrisburg) |
| Feb. 29 | Town Hall Meeting |
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The Art of Recovery: Exploring the Use of Art in the Recovery from Eating Disorders |
March 4 |
Advances in Pharmacy CE Program (Plains) |
March 4-9 |
Alternative Spring Break |
March 10 |
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association/USciences Alumni Reception, jointly hosted by Pennsylvania Pharmacy Schools |
March 11 |
Alumni Reception at the American Pharmacists Association Meeting |
March 17 |
Accepted Student Day Series |
March 19 |
Graduate Open House |
| March 19-24 | Misher Festival of Fine Arts and Humanities |
| March 24 | American College of Sports Medicine/Wellcoaches Workshop |
| Femi Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament | |
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Alumni Rifle Match |
March 28 |
Genesis Center for Aging and Education Lecture: Seating and Positioning |
| March 31 | 5 K Race for Humanity |
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Accepted Student Day Series |
April 4 |
Transfer Instant Decision Days |
April 5 |
Alumni Association Meeting and Dinner at USciences |
April 12 |
10th Annual Research Day and 25th Krantz Lecture, featuring Wistar's Dr. Dario Altieri |
April 14 |
Occupational Therapy Pinning Ceremony |
April 15 |
Accepted Student Day Series |
April 17 |
Making the Connections Panel Discussion on Personalized Medicine |
April 18 |
Genesis Center for Aging and Education Lecture: Professional Skill Building |
April 20 |
Alpha Lambda Delta induction |
April 20-29 |
City-wide Philadelphia Science Festival; USciences is a major sponsor |
April 21 |
Post-Baccalaureate PharmD Reunion |
May 10 |
Board of Trustees Meeting |
May 11 |
Discover Series: In-Demand Healthcare Careers |
May 16 |
PCP Seminar: "TMAT and NCATS: Translational Therapeutics in Contemporary Academia" with Dr. Garret Fitzgerald, Director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics |
May 18 |
Bachelor’s Degree Conferment Ceremony |
May 22 |
2012 Student Graduation Dinner |
May 23 |
Commencement at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts |
June 13 |
Transfer Instant Decision Days |