Alumni and Friends News - March 2008
- Dr. B.G. Keller, Jr., Former Pharmacy Dean, Dies – Dr. Bernard G. Keller, Jr., former dean of the SWOSU pharmacy school, passed away on February 2, 2008. Keller worked at SWOSU from 1969 until his retirement in 1994. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gertrude Stiles Keller Memorial Scholarship Fund at Southwestern Pharmacy, P.O. Box 702, Weatherford, OK, 73096. (Obit)
- Lansford Gives $10,000 to Pharmacy Campaign - David Lansford (Class of 1982) of Clovis, N.M., recently contributed $10,000 to the SWOSU College of Pharmacy in Weatherford. The donation is part of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy $1 million campaign, which includes raising money for academic program enrichment and scholarships. (More)
- New Lifetime Members – Jimmy Evetts, Cordell, OK; Rochelle Genn, Van Alstyne, TX; Jan Granados, Fowler, KS; Ryan Hestily, Durant, OK; Alan Spies, Birmingham, AL; Charles Raff, Jr., Miami, OK; Suann Raff, Miami, OK; Becky Layn Reed, Melrose, NM.
Complete List of 2007-2008 Annual and Lifetime Members!
The Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) exists to support the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy students, alumni, faculty, and friends. Through annual and lifetime memberships, the SWOSU Pharmacy Alumni Association exists to assist the College of Pharmacy in its efforts to educate pharmacy students, to provide opportunities for interaction with pharmacy alumni, and to recognize the contributions and achievements of pharmacy alumni. Your participation in the Pharmacy Alumni Association is vital to the continued success of the PAA and the College of Pharmacy.
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Moore Installed as President – Clay Moore, FACA, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was installed as president of the American College of Apothecaries (ACA) during the College’s Annual Conference at the Royal Palms Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
Clay is a 1981 graduate of the SWOSU College of Pharmacy. Additionally, he is a Lifetime Member of the Southwestern Pharmacy Alumni Association since 1992. He is the owner of Medic Pharmacy in Oklahoma City. Clay serves as an adjunct faculty member for SWOSU College of Pharmacy. He has been serving as Regional Director for Region 8 and is also a member of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Clay is also a past president of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association.
- Walgreens Gives to Campaign – Walgreens recently donated $10,000 to the Southwestern Pharmacy campaign. Walgreens has chosen to contribute financially to recognize the significant contribution SWOSU College of Pharmacy makes in fostering the educational development of future leaders.
- New SWOSU Pharmacy Alumni - December 2007 Graduates include: Rachel Dawn Adams, Stephen Chad Bayer, Amy Lynn Burd, Susan Lee Butler, Corey Rynn Cook, Jerusha Marie Coward, Rebecca Emiko Geiger, Russell Joel Goodman, Tonja Sue Hawley, Jennifer Louise Hightower, Jennifer Dan Thuy Le, Jeffery (Jeff) Keith Macha, Sarah Fadel Mahdy, Anne Willis Massey, Thomas Michael Massey, Giang Hoang Nguyen, Dat Tien Pham, Kathleen Joan Roach, Amanda Marie Shipley, Mia Amorette Stites, Robin Marie Stocking, Tommie Michelle Tyron, Raelyn Denise Walker, and Robert Arthur Zenner.
- New One Grand Club Members – SWOSU pharmacy alumni are being challenged to give at least $1,000 to the College of Pharmacy. It’s ONE GRAND CHALLENGE! The reason for the ONE GRAND CHALLENGE is to help reach the $1,000,000 campaign goal. To receive recognition for being a part of this ONE GRAND CHALLENGE, a donation of at least $1,000 is required.
The following pharmacy graduates are the newest members of the ‘One Grand’ Club: Benny and ElGenia French, Weatherford, OK; Dorothy Gourley, Ardmore, OK; Vern Harris, Maysville, OK; David Lansford, Clovis, NM; Elizabeth (Betsy) Poorman, Jenks, OK; Dr. H.F. Timmons, Weatherford, OK. (Complete List)
You can make a one-time $1,000 or more donation or you can commit to a pledge of $1,000 or more to be paid over the next 2 to 4 years. Maybe an annual donation of $250 for the next 4 years? Maybe an annual donation of $500 for two years? Your tax-deductible donation can be made with a check or with your credit card. To receive recognition for being a part of this ONE GRAND CHALLENGE, a donation of at least $1,000 is required. And don’t forget, if you work for a company that matches donations, please include the company's matching gift form with your donation. (More Information)
- SWOSU Homecoming – Southwestern Oklahoma State University will celebrate homecoming activities on Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. More details about all of the SWOSU and College of Pharmacy homecoming activities will be coming soon. The College of Pharmacy will honor the Class of 1958 at the 50-Year Pharmacy Graduate Recognition Ceremony. Special class reunions are encouraged (40-Year, 30-Year, 25-Year, 20-Year and 10-Year). Contact the College of Pharmacy Alumni Office to for class reunion assistance. Please be sure to mark your calendar and make plans to attend SWOSU Homecoming in November.
- Erin Crabb Callen (Graduate of 2001) of Blanchard, Oklahoma, gave birth to an 8 pound 3 ounce healthy girl. Claire Diane Callen joined the world on January 28, 2008.
- In Memoriam
- Shirley Margaret Frame (’82)
- Dr. B. G. Keller (Former Dean)
- College of Pharmacy Merchandise - Various College of Pharmacy Student Organizations sell College of Pharmacy merchandise throughout the year. When possible, merchandise will be highlighted here. (Student Organizations)
Pharmacy Throws
Faculty, Staff and Administration News - March 2008
- Dr. B.G. Keller, Jr., Former Pharmacy Dean, Dies – Dr. Bernard G. Keller, Jr., former dean of the SWOSU pharmacy school, passed away on February 2, 2008. Keller worked at SWOSU from 1969 until his retirement in 1994. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gertrude Stiles Keller Memorial Scholarship Fund at Southwestern Pharmacy, P.O. Box 702, Weatherford, OK, 73096. (Obit)
- Who’s Who - Current College of Pharmacy Faculty, Staff and Administration
- COP F&S History
Student News - March 2008
- Webb Wins SWOSU Pharmacy Patient Counseling Competition – SWOSU pharmacy student Sheldon Webb of Cordell recently won the patient counseling competition on the SWOSU campus in Weatherford. (More)
- Phi Lambda Sigma is selling “College of Pharmacy” throws as one of their fundraising projects. They also have a limited number of throws with the previous “School of Pharmacy” seal available for purchase. Orders for either can be placed until May 15, 2008. (Order Form)
(L-R): Brant Day, CVS Intern Coordinator; David Bergman, Dean; James A. Kirk (2006 SWOSU College of Pharmacy Graduate), CVS Pharmacy Supervisor.
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Proceeds from the sale of the 48” x 68” throws will be used to help send interested pharmacy students to the Utah School on Alcohol and Substance Abuse held each year in June in Salt Lake City as well as help send Phi Lambda Sigma representatives to the annual APhA Convention.
The Alpha Psi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma was founded in the Spring of 1993. Phi Lambda Sigma is a pharmacy leadership society. Phi Lambda Sigma's primary purpose is to honor and recognize those individuals who have demonstrated significant leadership ability in pharmacy as students or practitioners. The Alpha Psi Chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma is very involved with various pharmacy school and community activities
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