

Tahmina Aktar (left), a USciences student doing Service Learning work, and her sister, Fahmida Sarmin, from Central High School volunteered with Green City, Clean Waters. The two sisters met up with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter at the site.
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Shaw and Kohutka Inducted into University of the Sciences Athletic Hall of Fame
The University of the Sciences Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed its two newest members, Mark Shaw P’85 (Men’s Cross Country 1980-83) and Natalie Kohutka Grogan PT'94 (Softball, Women's Basketball 1989-93) on Saturday in an induction ceremony between the women’s and men’s basketball games versus Kutztown University. Video | Photos
USciences women's basketball team upset nationally ranked Millersville University (No. 11), 68-62, on Dec. 9 on the road.
Visit www.devilsathletics.com for more.
Attention Students and Faculty: Important Academic Calendar Dates
We are approaching a time of year with many significant dates in the academic life cycle. This is a reminder that the Academic Calendar, with date details for all of 2011 Spring Semester, is available on the Registrar’s Office web site. You can check it out here.
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The Barnes & Noble University Bookstore has a new home at 4140 Woodland Ave. The newly renovated space also features new student study space on the second floor and a Starbucks, adjacent to the bookstore, that will open in early January.
Agreement Signed with Saudi Cultural Mission
In a formal ceremony, University of the Sciences signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia to pave the way for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to matriculate as students to the University.
Culturing a Unifying Theme in Mayes College
USciences’ Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy has begun to incorporate a year-long theme into its culture through classroom work, events, speakers, and student activities: Hepatitis.
New Bulletin Now Online
The latest Bulletin is online. Get more from articles in the printed edition with photo galleries and links. Share articles you like with other alumni or friends of USciences.
Here’s a Proposition for You: The Value of a USciences Education
In order for everyone to know what to expect of a USciences education, it is important that we clearly communicate our value proposition so there is no confusion on the kind of education students can expect us to provide.
New Marketing Campaign Begins
The culmination of research, surveying, strategizing, and planning began to show on the roadways and airways of Philadelphia with the launch of USciences’ “Discover” campaign.

Last weeks for Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy's exhibition!

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Class Notes
1960
Samuel R. Borenstein P’60 has been consulting in the research and development of embalming fluids, caskets and environmental interments for the past 20 years. He enjoys spending time in the company of his four grandsons and two great-nephews.
1970
Joseph L. Fink III P’70 (JD’73, Georgetown University) has been elected to serve as vice chair of the editorial advisory board for the Food and Drug Policy Forum of the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI). Dr. Fink is professor of pharmacy law and policy at the University of Kentucky.
2007
Brittany (Marchant) Crocco PhC’07 and her husband David welcomed the birth of their first child, David III, on September 29, 2010. Born at 4:38 AM, the baby weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.
IN MEMORIAM
1967
Steven G. Zelenski P’67 (PhD’73, University of Rhode Island; DO’84, Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine) died on April 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife Tamara, son Alex, daughter Nicki, stepson Joel, and mother Erika. Steve was preceded in death by his first wife Jane, his father and his grandparents.
Submit Class Notes here.
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| American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting in Anaheim, CA, in Dec. 8, 2010. |
NJ Pharmacists Association Convention, Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, NJ. |
Faculty and students gathered at the annual USciences Alumni Reception held during the ASHP Midyear Meeting in Anaheim. The event was hosted by the Alumni Association.
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Pat McNelly, senior alumni relations officer; Nancy Shils, alumni relations director; Harvey Maldow, CEO of the NJ Pharmacists Association, and Necie Steward, advancement services director. |
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Several legacy families enjoyed the festivities during Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. |

Sagar Shah ’16 and his sister Sapna Shah ’13. |

Matt Tornatore ’14 and his father Mark Tornatore ’81. |
Thank you for Making a Difference
Every year donors make a difference in the lives of USciences
students and faculty. University of the Sciences gratefully
recognizes our 2009-2010 supporters
in the Annual Honor Roll of Donors. Please download a copy here.
Upcoming Alumni Events:
Sunday, January 23: South Florida Alumni Regional Brunch in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
RSVP to Alumni Relations 1.888.857.6264
Saturday, January 29: Alpha Delta Theta’s Alumni Reunion at Wilson Student Center RSVPs - 518.542.0239
February 3, 2011: Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting and Dinner, 6:00 p.m., McNeil STC Atrium
February 11, 2011: American Physical Therapists Association (APTA) Alumni Reception, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.,
The Hilton – New Orleans Riverside
Oak Alley Room, New Orleans, LA
February 20, 2011: Advances in Pharmacy CE Program, University of the Sciences
Save the Date – September 24, 2011:
Alumni Reunion
For more information
and to register for an event, please visit: http://www.usciences.edu/alumni/events.shtml
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