Dr. James Sacco, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, was elected councilor for the Central States Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology. Sacco graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Malta. He then received his doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences at the college of pharmacy at the University of Florida. He teaches courses in pharmacokinetics and...
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CPHS Drake Notes, Spring 2015
The following class notes regarding graduates of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will be published in the spring issue of Drake Blue magazine. Achievements Dorothy (Baiely) Masters, LA’50, and Wayne Masters, PH’50, Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Peter Johnson, PH’56, Wyoming, Ill. hung up his microphone after 58 years as a...
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CPHS faculty, staff, and alumni awarded at Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day
Faculty, alumni, and community leaders were honored during Drake University Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day on Thursday, February 26. The annual event is organized by students in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), bringing together current students, alumni, faculty, staff and industry leaders to celebrate the 2015 CPHS award winners. 2015 CPHS Mentor of...
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Student Carson Klug published in IPA Journal
Carson Klug, a 2016 Pharm.D. candidate, was published in the current issue of the Iowa Pharmacy Association Journal. Klug talked about student involvement in policy development in the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and how others can fit into their organizations. Read Klug’s article titled “Policy Development is Important for the Profession...
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Drake’s Pharm.D. program receives 8-year accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education has extended its accreditation of Drake University's Doctor of Pharmacy program for eight years.
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2015-03-052015-03-05by Aaron JacoIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesFaculty and Staff Accomplishments
Soltis named member of Academy of Pharmacology Educators
Robert Soltis, Ellis and Nelle Levitt Professor of Pharmacology, has been accepted as a member of The Academy of Pharmacology Educators.
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2015-02-232015-03-05by Aaron JacoIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesFaculty and Staff Accomplishments
CPHS dean receives national awards for leadership
Wendy Duncan, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has recently received multiple awards for her influence and leadership in the fields of healthcare and higher education.
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SCCP to Host Speaker: Dr. William Evans, former President/CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
We are thrilled to announce that the Drake Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) is sponsoring a visit on Thursday, March 12th from Dr. William Evans, pharmacist and recently-retired president/CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in collaboration with Phi Delta Chi. Dr. Evans was one of the first clinical pharmacy residents at St. Jude,...
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Greg Johansen elected to Drake University Board of Trustees
Greg Johansen, PH'76, of West Des Moines has been elected to the Drake University Board of Trustees.
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Drake University and Community Engagement
Drake University was recently recognized for it’s long-standing commitment to community engagement & service – learning. Feedback from the Community Engagement Audit condected fall of 2013 showed that: Over 80% of Drake students participate in a community service or service-learning experience before they graduate. More than a quarter of our courses include service-learning as a...