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April 2013
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University of the Sciences' 22nd President

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A week-long celebration concluded with the Inauguration of Dr. Helen F. Giles-Gee as the 22nd president of University of the Sciences on April 19, 2013. More than 50 dignitaries from colleges and universities in the region and beyond as well as local and national politicians, and faculty, staff, and students were on hand for the historic event. Dr. Giles-Gee focused her speech on the theme "A New Era of Opportunities: Teaching, Service, and Student Research" for the campus community.

Read some of the coverage of Inauguration in the media, including a profile piece of Dr. Giles-Gee in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The week in pictures: Click here for photo galleries from the entire Inauguration week.
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Health Fair
Title IX
Research Day
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Upcoming Events

Friday, May 3
dot Spring Semester Ends
Thursday, May 9
dot Board of Trustees Meeting
Friday, May 17
dot Bachelor's Conferment Ceremony
Wednesday, May 22
dot 192nd Commencement
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In The Community

7th annual Femi Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament raised $2,700

Devils AthleticsSoftball

dot Erin Summers DPT'15 Becomes All-Time Hits Leader

dot Three Women’s Basketball Players Named to CACC Winter Academic Team

dot Garret Kerr Named to Division II Bulletin All-American Team

Get schedules and scores for Devils athletics at www.devilsathletics.com

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Camups Update

Conferment and Commencement Ceremonies: USciences will hold its annual bachelor's degree conferment ceremony on Friday, May 17 on campus with keynote speaker Dr. David M. Gibson, professor emeritus at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

The University's 192nd commencement ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at the Liacouras Center (1776 North Broad St., Philadelphia). An honorary doctor of science degree will be conferred on Kenneth A. Dickinson P'68, MS, president of the board of directors for Secundum Artum Reaching Pharmacists with Help.

USciences Joins LEAP Employer-Educator Compact: The initial signatories to this ongoing national initiative by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) will ensure that today’s students will be well-prepared for economic, civic, and global challenges.

The Elixir Celebrates 50 years: The Elixir turned 50 years young this year. Staff, contributors, and former editors celebrated the occasion on April 5.

More Headlines

dot USciences International Society Unites Campus Cultures
dot 2013 Annual Student Leadership Awards Announced
dot Students Appreciate Donors Day
dot USciences-NYU Study Abroad Relationship Extended
dot Pharmacists “Go” Green in Practice GreenHealth Collaboration
dot Major Erik Johnson Speaks about OT in the Military for SOTA
dot Delta Chi Takes Annual Greek Week Competition
dot April 20-26: Campaign Raises Public Profile of Sexual Assault
dot Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. Hosts C.A.R.E. Week
dot Corena Shaffer PH/TX’14 Accepted to Mayo Clinic Fellowship
dot Sigma Beta Delta Inducts 2013 Class
dot Walgreens, Inc., Provides $10,000 Sponsorship Check
dot Operation Fashion: APhA Promotes Healthy Hearts
dot United Way Campaign a Success
dot Misher Symposium Spotlights Research
dot March Research Activities
dot More Faculty, Staff, and Student Achievements


Experts Blog Excerpt

The Need to Assess and Address Health Literacy: Anita A. Pothen PharmD'14 writes that health literacy is a topic of growing interest in the health care community...and it would be wise to adopt a proactive approach of communicating health-related ideas in a simple and concise manner, which would benefit patient, providers, and payors. Read more
Alumni Association

Last Call: Alumni Award Nominations

The Office of Alumni Relations is seeking nominations for the Alumni Award, the Ivor Griffith Service Award, the Young Alumnus Award, and the Honorary Alumnus Award. These awards are a featured part of the Alumni Reunion. Nominations are due by May 1, 2013, and may be submitted by downloading a nomination form and faxing it to 215.895.1177.

Contact Pat McNelly with any questions you may have at 215.596.8856. Past awardees can be found here.

Alumni Events

May 3, 2013
Alumni Happy Hour - Richmond, VA Area Alums!
Aziza’s Restaurant, 2110 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 5 to 8 p.m., Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres/cash bar/prizes, For more info or to RSVP, contact Leo Ross P’73 at lhross1906@aol.com

Save the Date: Sept. 27-29, 2013
Alumni Reunion ‘13

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The Elixir 50th Anniversary
Creative alumni, student, faculty and staff writers and artists gathered on campus on April 5 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Elixir and its 2013 anniversary edition, which features the best writing from the past 50 years. Guests enjoyed readings, catching up with old friends, and feasting on fabulous fare.


Left to right: Geraldine Coyle Liberti P'78, Laura Klimitas, Larry Liberti P'76, MS'78 Pharmacognosy, Christine Flanagan, The Elixir Advisor.

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Obituary: George J. Malmberg P'72
The University community was saddened to learn of the passing of George J. Malmberg P'72, co-founder and chief executive officer of Wedgewood Pharmacy, on April 22. George was a great supporter of USciences. His advocacy on behalf of compounding pharmacists had an international impact, and his loss will be felt throughout the worldwide pharmacy community and especially here at USciences. Read more

Induction of Officers and Directors
On Thursday, April 4, 2013, the USciences Alumni Association inducted its new officers and directors for 2013-2014.


Left to right: Patricia Walsh MT'83, BW'01, MBA, director; Marlene Mentzer P'81, director; Stephanie Bean MPT'89, DPT, past president; Frank Rooks MPT'91, MBA, JD, vice president; Scott Greene P'92, director; S. Rogers Wetherill P'68, president; Siobhan Duffy P'84, BW'05, president-elect; and Robert Spera P'88, director. Not pictured: Meredith Bishop P'96, PharmD'97, director, and Oleg Zvenigorodsky PharmD'08, director.

Alumni/Student Career Panel
On April 10, six USciences alumni who majored in chemistry as students were invited to participate on a career panel. The event, co-sponsored by the Alumni Relations and Career Services departments, was designed to help students majoring in chemistry make career decisions. Alumni panelists shared their experiences and expertise on topics ranging from choosing a graduate school to finding a stimulating position at a company with the proper life/work balance.


Left to right, standing: Michael Croft C'12, Lew Killmer C'68, and Lee Zagar C'68. Left to right, sitting: Frank Kondrad C'82, Karen Kondrad C'82, JD, and Caroline Wieczorek C'82, VMD.

 

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