Spring 2010 edition of Campbell Comments

Spring 2010

CAMPBELL COMMENTS For Alumni, Students & Friends of Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Scholarship Luncheon

Inside this Issue Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News Alumni Profile: Lori Denning Duke, Pharm.D. ’05 Alumni Events Donor Profile: Joe & Ina Whitehead and Ijeoma Uwakwe, Pharm.D. ’09 The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign Faculty Focus: Kim Lewis, Pharm.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Update Message from the CPHS Alumni President Class Notes Upcoming Events

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scholarship luncheon was held at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences on February 20, 2010 to recognize students for their academic performance and to honor donors who help make their education possible. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients for their commitment to their studies and involvement with the college. For more details about donating to or establishing a scholarship view page 9.

Message from the Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement

Alumni & Friends: When thinking about this issue of Campbell Comments, one word comes to mind: passion. Not because it is February and the “heart” month (by the time you read this it will be March); instead it is because this edition showcases some of the passion shared in Buies Creek. It brings to life a pharmacy and health sciences program for alumni and friends who cannot be here to feel the enthusiasm. The passion for teaching that Dr. Kim Lewis displays in the classroom, passion for education demonstrated by students working hard to earn scholarships, passion for the future through philanthropy by the Whiteheads and the Uwakwes.

The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) is fortunate to have been blessed by people who embody passion. In 1986, President Wiggins and Dean Maddox had a dream that Campbell University would become a leader in pharmacy education.

Twenty-four years later we continue to see the excitement explode through new facilities, expanded health science offerings and developed graduates who lead their fields. This spring, the institution’s charter class will hold its twentieth class reunion to celebrate the passion each of them shared to become pharmacists.

Folks, have I said it enough, yet? I am talking about genuine passion for something…have you felt it? The excitement that makes you truly believe in what you are about to undertake. Alumni and friends, you felt that passion when we made Maddox Hall and the Betty Wallace Commons area a reality.

So many of you have shared your passion about our admissions program or our course offerings and you’ve shared your regard about the direction our college is headed or about the excitement you have for the new Physician Assistant program.

In essence, passion moves us beyond simply ordinary. In life, the passionate person will be the one to make their dreams happen. We all have bumps along the way that may have you considering a different direction in life, but with a little passion you can turn something good into something great.

A good GPA and quality experience may get you an interview with the admissions committee, but passion will get you into the program. There are many alumni who will attest to that fact. I encourage you to be passionate about something today!

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How to show your passion for CU:

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OMMUNICATE: Share with others your Campbell Pride. Not just when you are visiting campus or attending a professional conference; tell others why you are devoted to CU. Alumni and friends are our best marketing tool.

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PPRECIATE: Send a note to a faculty member or fellow classmate who made a difference in your life. A grateful note makes someone else feel appreciated; and passion can be contagious, so share.

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ENTOR: Be passionate about your education; knowledge is power. Encourage others to learn about pharmacy, become a preceptor or allow a student to shadow you in your job.

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NDURE: Growing pains are always a result of becoming better so grow with us and embrace the great accomplishments CU has made and help us become even greater in the future. We will have bumps along the way but believe in your alma mater; after all you are who you are because of CU.

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OVE: Okay, love might be a little strong but as the dictionary says love in verb form is “to have a strong liking for; take pleasure in.” Take pleasure in the bright orange; when you visit, wear it; when you are around town, wear it.

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UPPORT: I know you are thinking I would immediately say that support means giving through a monetary contribution, but actually there are so many ways you can show your passion to CU without a gift of money (although monetary support allow us to continue to provide scholarships and retain key faculty). Volunteer on an admissions interview team, join the Alumni Association, or serve as a guest lecturer in a class at CU and the list goes on.

Passion comes from being involved.

With pride & passion,

Jodi S. Peeler, MBA, CFRE Assistant Dean, External Relations

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences News

Pharmacy Students Support Victims in Haiti

Health Fair Hosted by SNPhA during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Campbell University students reached out to the community by participating in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service on January 18, 2010.

“In the words of Dr. King, ‘Everyone can be great because everyone can serve,’ ” said Brenda Jamerson, Pharm.D., director of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) Clinical Research Center and chair of Campbell University’s Multicultural Council. “That could be in small ways like taking out an elderly person’s trash, or in bigger ways like donating blood or repairing houses.”

The motto for the MLK Day of Service was “A day on, not a day off,” suggesting that even though many organizations and institutions are closed on MLK Day, one can use that time off from everyday responsibilities to perform a useful service to the community.

Among the list of activities planned for the day of service was a health fair hosted by the Student National Pharmaceutical

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Association (SNPhA) providing services to faculty, staff, students, affiliates of Campbell University and the surrounding community.

SNPhA’s health fair offered a variety of services including blood pressure screenings, glucose testing, HIV awareness, H1N1 nasal vaccines (generously donated by Campbell University’s Health Services Department) and assessments for chronic kidney disease.

There was also a booth dedicated to voter registration.

The Kappa Epsilon Pharmaceutical Fraternity at CPHS also participated in the health fair by providing a booth dedicated to breast cancer awareness and prevention.

With each passing year, SNPhA’s Day of Service Health Fair continues to grow, in terms of services provided and number of participants, exemplifying SNPhA’s efforts to reach out to the Campbell community and further its reputation as a strong and consistent provider of health services to those in need.

In response to the recent tragedy in Haiti, pharmacy students at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences raised money to support the earthquake victims. The student body raised over $2,000 and Meghan Mohe, 2013 Pharm.D. candidate, raised an additional $1,000 individually bringing the total donation to more than $3,000. The

proceeds were sent to the International Medical Corps (IMC), a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization established in 1984 by volunteer physicians and nurses. IMC is a unique organization because it provides relief through health care training and developmental programs aimed at establishing selfreliance within the country.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED John and Melinda Cashion Childress, Pharm.D. ’05, and parents Bob and Jan Cashion have together established a scholarship as one of the 25 new endowments in The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign. The CashionChildress Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship will assist students earning a joint Pharm.D./ M.B.A. degree at the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

Apothecary Ball The clock struck midnight and pharmacy students kept on dancing the night away during the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences annual Apothecary Ball held on January 8, 2010. Students enjoyed the evening away from their studies with classmates and friends.

NEW ALUMNI WEBSITE The CPHS Alumni Association has launched a new website with added content and functionality to help keep alumni connected to their classmates and alma mater. The association invites alumni and friends to visit the site and engage with the organization at www.cphsalumni.campbell.edu.

Reardon honored as recipient of the One to One Patient Counseling Recognition Program Jennifer Reardon, 2010 doctor of pharmacy candidate, will be acknowledged as a 2010 Pharmacy Today/Student Pharmacist One to One Patient Counseling Recognition Program honoree during the American Pharmacists Association annual meeting on March 11-14, 2010.

The One to One Recognition Program highlights pharmacists and student pharmacists who have proven themselves outstanding in the field of one-to-one patient care. A total of 20 pharmacists and five student pharmacists will be honored on a national level.

Reardon was nominated for her exceptional one to one patient counseling, resulting in better health, superior communication, and improved outcomes for patients.

McStoots to compete in National Patient Counseling Competition Leigh Anne McStoots, 2011 doctor of pharmacy candidate, won the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) local Patient Counseling Competition at CPHS and will represent the institution in a national competition during the APhA annual meeting on March 11-14, 2010.

The competition is designed to reflect changes that are occurring in pharmacy practice, to promote and encourage further professional development and to reinforce the role of the pharmacist as a health care provider and educator.

The top ten finalists in the national competition will be recognized during the APhA-ASP Awards Ceremony and will receive a prize compliments of APhA-ASP. The four top winners of the national competition will also receive cash prizes.

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Alumni Profile

Practicing online in order to work off-site An opportunity in the pharmacy profession allows Duke to follow her passion to serve others.

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ori Denning Duke, Pharm.D. ’05, has found a perfect career fit in the emerging role of a remote pharmacist. The flexibility of working through an online portal and over the phone has given her the unique opportunity to live abroad with her husband and volunteer within the community while continuing to practice pharmacy remotely in North Carolina.

“I can’t say that I ever thought I would be living in another country and entering medication orders for patients in North Carolina, but it is a dream come true,” says Duke.

Duke and her husband, Jason, a 2005 graduate of the Divinity School at Campbell University, are passionate about serving God which has led them to live in the Middle East. Jason teaches at a university and she works several nights a week for Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, N.C. The remainder of their time is spent serving the local community by helping at an orphanage, working with the Christian community, and volunteering at different development projects and non-governmental organizations.

“I had always known I wanted to do this type of remote work, but only recently did I have a boss and employer that were supportive of my endeavors,” explains

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Duke. She feels the technology for off-site pharmacists has always been accessible, but the problem was thinking outside the box for ways to enter and approve medications.

Duke feels the continued progression of remote pharmacy services could affect her profession in a positive way providing benefits for pharmacy owners and pharmacists. For example, employers looking for extra help with order entry and employees looking to pick up a few more hours could both benefit through off-site staffing. “Mothers who want to stay home a little longer after having children could work remotely, or chain pharmacies could benefit by allowing pharmacists to check prescriptions off-site to help busier stores.

The possibilities are endless; we just have to open up our minds,” she explains.

Duke works for Betsy Johnson on an as needed basis. While living in the Middle East, she completes remote order entry via the internet and a software portal. She enters orders that are scanned into the hospital software system by the nursing staff. Once she reviews the medications they become active on the floors and nurses are able to access the medicine for their patients. She communicates with her coworkers in the pharmacy by virtue of a Vonage telephone, which enables her to have

a local North Carolina phone number.

Although Duke is thrilled with her new role, she admits she misses interaction with patients. “I enjoy working directly with patients and other health care providers.

I like to be in the middle of the action, so this job is more of a back seat position but it allows other pharmacists to have more time to do clinical work and focus on any problems that arise in the pharmacy.”

When she is not working for the hospital, Duke is busy with language lessons, volunteering, shopping, planning, and attending meetings and making visits within her local community. “Goals for everyday are trimmed because the culture dictates that people are important, efficiency is less important so if I can accomplish one thing each day that is a success,” she says.

Duke and her husband are planning to reside in the Middle East for the next two years. At this point they don’t know where life will lead them after this but they will continue to seek God’s guidance upon their lives and be available to His leading. Duke hopes pharmacy will continue to play a large role in her life and is so thankful for the opportunity she has to work through a remote location.

Alumni Events

Campbell Alumni Reception at ASHP The CPHS Alumni Association hosted a reception at the 44th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting for pharmacy alumni, students and friends on December 7, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev. Pictured right, Mary Townsend, associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, visits with Megan, Pharm.D. '05, and Corey, Pharm.D. '04, Goodwin.

Pictured right, Dustin Wilson, Pharm.D. '07, Stephanie Kirk, Pharm.D. '07, and Jamie Brown, Pharm.D. '06, catch up during the reception.

Pictured above, Mona Benrashid, 2010 Pharm.D. candidate, Tim Ellmers, 2010 Pharm.D. candidate, Amber Johnson, Pharm.D. '09, Trish Bowery, Pharm.D. '09, and Megan Bryant, 2010 Pharm.D. candidate, smile for the camera.

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Donor Profile

Scholarship Recipient Gives Back 2009 graduate Ijeoma Uwakwe gives back to the Joe & Ina Whitehead Scholarship.

Pictured left, Ijeoma with her husband, Evan Uwakwe, and Joe and Ina Whitehead.

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t’s not every day an alumnus makes a donation to the same scholarship that financed his or her education only a few months after graduation, but Ijeoma Uwakwe and her husband, Evan, did just that. A graduate from the class of 2009, Uwakwe earned her master’s of science in Clinical Research and doctor of Pharmacy degrees at Campbell University and now works at CVS in Wilson, N.C. She and many other students have benefited from the Joe and Ina Whitehead Scholarship which assists minority students at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS).

Uwakwe decided to attend CPHS “due to the well-rounded pharmacy training it offers and the program’s reputation as one of the best in the region. I received a great education and want to contribute in some way to ensure the learning experience offered at CPHS continues for future camels.” Uwakwe received the Dean’s Academic Scholarship during her P1 year and the Joe & Ina Whitehead Scholarship annually.

Scholarships make an extraordinary difference at CPHS for students and donors. Uwakwe remarks that “education is not cheap. The college will always need financial support to assist other deserving students achieve their dream. I received help through the Whitehead scholarship from a couple who sacrificed to set up the fund for students like me. Their exemplary gesture is worthy of emulation. My family pledged to contribute to the fund annually to assist in its mission.”

The history of Joe Whitehead’s relationship with Campbell University dates back to the school’s inception in 1985. Upon hearing about the opening of a new pharmacy school at Campbell University, Whitehead, M.B.A., D.Sc., who worked at BurroughsWellcome at the time, called Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of CPHS, to offer his connections and help with establishing the school.

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successfully established the Dean’s Board of Advisors and began addressing the shortage for minority pharmacists in North Carolina.

His first recommendation to the dean was the need for scholarship support for minorities at the school.

“I felt like I personally needed to get involved. My wife, Ina, and I decided to establish the Whitehead Scholarship in 1996 to help minority students in a small way, and for the long term,” says Whitehead. “The ultimate goal is not diversity for diversity’s sake, but it’s to benefit the profession and enable students to enter the field and make a difference.” Ina adds that “if there are role models out there to identify with patients, it improves care. If pharmacists know and identify culturally with their patients, and patients can relate to their pharmacists, consultations about medications and health care will be more effective.”

The Whiteheads note “each one of our scholarship recipients has been special to us. Ijeoma’s heart and attributes make us so proud of all she has accomplished. She worked at CVS, commuted from Wilson, and had a child while in school with three other little ones at home; all of this was on top of her studying. We didn’t expect that Ijeoma and her husband Evan would give back to our scholarship, but we’re not surprised. Ijeoma just graduated in 2009 and has student loans, but the fact that she has made giving back to the school a priority makes us feel like our contributions have really made a difference.”

“Our gratitude is boundless for the Whiteheads sacrifice and kind gesture,” says Uwakwe on behalf of her and her family. “By the grace of God, the scholarship they established will endure.” She encourages others to follow in her footsteps by making a pledge to the college, “for those who believe they received a good education from CPHS, consider giving back in any extent you can; together, we can make a huge difference in the lives of students. ‘Non nobis unus’ in Latin means ‘not for us alone.’ The good education from Campbell is not for us alone. You will be amazed what an impact you can make. Go Camels!”

The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign 25 most memorable moments at the College of Pharmacy In no particular order, here are the next three of the college’s top 25 memories (the first six were announced in earlier issues):

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Masters programs-The master’s of science in Clinical Research (MSCR), master’s of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) and master’s of Physician Assistant Practice (MPAP) have all been exciting additions to the college. The MSCR degree was introduced in 1999 to enhance clinical and patient consultation skills and the study of clinical trials; and in the spring of 2001 the MSPS degree was added to train students interested in pursuing careers in pharmaceutical and biomedical research and development. The newest program, the MPAP, will begin with its charter class in August 2011 and will prepare students to make clinical decisions and provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services.

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The CPHS Alumni Association was established in 2004 to promote the interests of CPHS alumni and to foster a permanent affiliation while promoting fellowship among pharmacists and pharmacy-related professionals who attended CPHS. One of the association’s greatest achievements was raising $250,000 to name the student commons area in Maddox Hall in honor of Mrs. Betty M. Wallace.

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Mrs. Betty M. Wallace served 22 years as the administrative assistant to Dean Ronald Maddox and is a beloved part of the Campbell pharmacy family. She is known for her genuine compassion and dedication to students as they pursued their education and will always be remembered at the college.

Your memories: “The involvement of Dr. Junker with Christian Pharmacy Fellowship International. The students were able to take a mission trip to Philadelphia, Pa. during spring break in 1993.”

-Keith Breedlove, Pharm.D. ’94

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Support Campaign Update Campaign Goals: I. 25 new scholarships or professorships Currently at 28% of our goal

1. Jim and Anne Marie Beaty Scholarship 2. O’Neal Family Scholarship 3. Dr. Thomas J. Holmes, Jr. Class of 2009 Scholarship 4. Pharmacy Alumni Association Scholarship 5. Hayes Family/Stedman Drug Scholarship 6. Seaburg-Massengill Family Scholarship 7. Cashion-Childress Scholarship II. $2.5 million to support the future of pharmacy education Currently at 16.5% of our goal

Total gifts pledged: $413,073.26 III. Sharing 25 memories to honor the college’s history

1. Dr. Jack Watts 2. Hartness Lecture Hall 3. The School of Pharmacy Logo 4. CU’s Christian Atmosphere 5. Dr. Thomas J. Holmes, Jr. 6. J.P. Riddle Pharmacy Center

Visit www.campbell.edu/pharmacy to share your memorable moments online.

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We will succeed only if our alumni and friends share their spirit and resources to invest into our program. Together we can shape the future of pharmacy and achieve the continued tradition of excellence at Campbell University.

Ask the Office of Advancement how you may make your impact on tomorrow.

Phone: (800)760-9734 ext. 1313 Email: pharmacydonations@campbell.edu

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Faculty Focus

A life’s calling to education

As a child, Kim Lewis’s mother, a high school math teacher, always told her daughter to never become a teacher, but for some reason Lewis always found herself in an “educator’s role.” She was a tutor for children at her church growing up and then for classmates while in high school and college.

After graduating from pharmacy school, she completed a pediatric ambulatory care residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and a component of the position was a teaching certificate from The Ohio State University. During the residency, she was a teacher’s assistant for the drug information course. Against her mother’s advice, Lewis was hoping for a positive experience and to her surprise that is exactly what she received.

During her time as a resident, Lewis was also a preceptor for fourth year students. Being able to share her knowledge with them was rewarding and she was motivated by their desire to learn.

“My teaching experiences and the clinical aspect of my residency helped me decide a career as a clinical faculty member was the path I needed to pursue in order to get the best of both worlds,” says Lewis. “Looking back over my life, I feel that being an educator was my calling and becoming a faculty member was the best decision I ever made.”

Lewis, Pharm.D., is currently an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS). She practices at Southern Regional Area Health Education Center (SR-AHEC) and has a full panel of students eight months out of the academic year. She is also a lecturer in the third year therapeutics series and an evaluator in the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) elective.

She has a special place in her heart for students. Not too long ago, Lewis was a student and understands how important it was for her to have someone who cared about her success. “I feel that it is essential to play a huge part in students’ professional development because as faculty members we are challenged to develop and mold students into individuals that we will be proud to call colleagues,” she explains. “I feel the only way to do this is to be very involved in 10

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their development.”

One way Lewis is engaged with students is serving as an advisor for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA).

From her first day in pharmacy school, she was an active member of the organization eventually serving as the local chapter’s president and national officer.

“I have never stopped working with SNPhA. Their goals and objectives to help the underserved is one of the things that I admire most about the organization,” she says. Through her work in SNPhA as a student, Lewis developed a strong friendship with a Campbell alumnus and learned about the successful chapter in Buies Creek. “I wanted to serve as an advisor because of the type of students that Campbell University generated and because of what the organization strives for, the hardest part is remembering that I am an advisor and not a student member,” she says.

Lewis has also participated in CPHS’s Pharmacy Readiness and Enrichment Program (PREP) for the last two years. “My time with the PREP students is invaluable. I feel that I learn more from them than they learn from me at times,” she says. “Some of the students have even asked me to serve as their mentor. Never in a million years did I think that I would be someone who others look up to and want to emulate. I am truly honored and blessed to interact with the PREP students.”

Teaching at Campbell University helps Lewis remain humble and truly appreciate her journey as a pharmacist and an educator. She looks forward to the challenges and continued growth in her career ahead, “My student’s keep me on my toes. I have to continually read and research to stay at least one step ahead of them.”

Lewis completed her B.S. degree in biology at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Miss. in 2001 and earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tenn. in 2006. She went on to complete a pharmacy practice residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio before joining CPHS as an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice in 2007.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Update North Carolina Biotechnology Center awards grant to the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

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ampbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) was awarded a $197,981 grant by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for the project, “Center for the Analysis of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials.” Funding from the grant will support the acquisition of five instruments to characterize the solid-state of novel active ingredients and drug delivery systems being developed in the college’s Pharmaceutical Sciences laboratories.

The “Center for the Analysis of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials” will be under the direction of William Stagner, Ph.D., principal investigator and director of the Campbell University Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute (CUPSI). Antoine Al-Achi, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Daniel Shin, Ph.D., professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, will contribute with independent research projects and collaborate to optimize the utilization of the equipment.

The following solid-state analysis instruments and accessories will be aquired: Rigaku Miniflex X-ray Diffractometer, Malvern Zetasizer Nano-ZS, Olympus BX51pol/SZX10 POL Stereomicroscope, TA Q200 Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter, and TA Q500 Thermogravimetric Analyzer. Results obtained from studies utilizing these measurements will be reported to assist other scientists engaged in similar pursuits.

“The establishment of the ‘Center for the Analysis of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials’ will serve CPHS to enhance our educational programs as well as support the research and development initiatives of the department and CUPSI,” says

Emanuel Diliberto, Ph.D., chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences and executive director of CUPSI. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a private, non-profit corporation supported by the N.C. General Assembly. Its mission is to provide long-term economic and societal benefits to North Carolina by supporting biotechnology research, business, education and strategic policy statewide.

From left, Emanuel Diliberto, Ph.D., chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, William Stagner, Ph.D., director of CUPSI, Ronald Maddox, Pharm.D., dean of CPHS, Daniel Shin, Ph.D., professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Antoine Al-Achi, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

2009-2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarships Awarded

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From left, Emanuel Diliberto, Ph.D., chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Matthew Hawksworth, 2010 BSPS Candidate, Jacqueline Embry, 2010 BSPS Candidate, Katie Cindric, 2010 BSPS Candidate, and Daniel Shin, Ph.D., professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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he Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences awarded scholarships to five seniors in the bachelor’s of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) program. The recipients were recognized during the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences’ Scholarship Luncheon on February 20, 2010.

Katie Cindric received the Mark Yates Scholarship, which was set up by former faculty member Dr. Mark Yates to recognize BSPS students who display a strong dedication to a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Lauren Bill’s academic performance was recognized by the Mark D. Davison Memorial Cardinal Healthcare Endowed Scholarship established in memory of the late Mark Davison, a 1999 graduate from the BSPS program, who worked for Cardinal Healthcare.

The Lewis M. Fetterman, Jr. Memorial Pharmaceutical Sciences Endowed Scholarship was awarded to Jacqueline Embry. This scholarship was established in memory of the late Dr. Fetterman, who served as an associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Matt Hawksworth received the Samuel and Helen Mennear Scholarship, created by former department chair, Dr. John Mennear.

Chanel Marshall received the Parenteral Drug Association Southeast Chapter Scholarship, which was created to recognize BSPS students with a high academic performance.

Congratulations to these students for their determination in pursuit of a career in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Message from the CPHS Alumni President

Spring is such a great time of the year. The weather starts to become warmer, the flowers begin to bloom, and everything just seems to “wake up” a little bit more. It’s the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

It is during this time that the Alumni Association sponsors two of its major events. The Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Classic is scheduled for April 16, 2010. This year the event will feature a double shotgun start and a great opportunity for students, alumni and friends of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences to network and enjoy a time of fellowship.

The other major event held this spring is the Seventh Annual Alumni Weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on April 23-25, 2010. Can you believe we will honor four classes? Even though we will recognize the classes of 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 for their 20th, 15th, 10th and 5th year reunions, remember that this weekend event is a chance for all alumni to come together and join in the fun.

Everyone is encouraged to come, reconnect with old friends and make some new memories as well.

There are many other events scheduled throughout the year, including the Homecoming Football Tailgate and Fall Back on CU for CE this fall. For a complete list of alumni events and more detailed information, visit www.cphsalumni. campbell.edu. Remember that all Alumni Association members receive a discount to events and your attendance is a great way to be a part of the organization and reconnect with your alma mater.

A strong alumni base is vital to the continued growth and development of the college. It is important as alumni that we continue to support the goals and mission of our alma mater. Our participation is key to its continued success. Membership does make a difference and your dues help support the endeavors sponsored by the association. I encourage each of you to go online and join today!

Remember, this is YOUR association.

I wish for you all continued success and I look forward to seeing you at an event this year!

With CU Pride,

Dina Adams, Pharm.D. ’96 President, CPHS Alumni Association Board of Directors

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Sharon Frederick Haney, Pharm.D. ’99, and her husband, John, are the proud parents of a baby girl. Addison Brooke was born on November 4, 2009 and weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Samuel Childress, Pharm.D. ’03, and Shannon Moose were married on July 18, 2009 in Statesville, N.C. Sam is the pharmacy manager at Denver Pharmacy in Denver, N.C. and Shannon is a fourth grade teacher at Shuford Elementary in Conover, N.C. The couple resides in Statesville.

Pawny Anderson, Pharm.D. ’01, and her husband, Mark, B.S. ’01, are the proud parents of a baby girl. Hannah Sophia was born on October 11, 2009 and weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Dwayne Harvey, Pharm.D. ’02, and his wife, Amanda, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Miles Aubrey, born on July 27, 2009.

He weighed 8 lbs., 1.5 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Scott Smith, Pharm.D. ’02, and his wife, Ashley, are the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy. Cannon Michael was born on September 1, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Leslie Wagstaff, Pharm.D. ’02, and her husband, Andy, announce the birth of their son, Logan Flynn, on December 23, 2009. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Amber Bedenbaugh Brantley, Pharm.D. ’03, and her husband, Mark, B.S. ’99, announce the birth of their daughter, Trista Addison, born on November 4, 2009. Trista weighed 5 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. She joins big brother Ian (age 4).

in memoriam Frances Susan Carlisle-Rich, Pharm.D. ’93, passed away on December 30, 2009.

announcements Kathey Fulton, Pharm.D., ’94, clinical associate professor of Pharmacy Practice, was recognized as the 2009 Allied Health Employee of the Year for Clinical Services. In addition, she was selected from other divisional winners to receive the Pitt Memorial Hospital Foundation Brody Award, Most Outstanding Allied Health Professional Employee of the Year.

Jimmy Jackson, R.Ph., D.Sc., has been elected to serve on the Campbell University Board of Trustees. Jackson also serves on the Dean’s Board of Advisors at CPHS. Michael Nnadi, Pharm.D., M.H.S., was promoted to vice president of Pharmacy at Novant Health.

Nnadi serves on the Dean’s Board of Advisors and Diversity Board of Advisors at CPHS.

Jodi S. Peeler, M.B.A., assistant dean of External Relations, recently earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.

Randall Sweeney, Pharm.D. ’07, received the Army Pharmacy Leadership and Innovation Award in absentia at the Joint Forces Pharmacy Seminar Army Dinner in Reno, Nev. on October 28, 2009. At the time he was deployed in Iraq so an awards ceremony was held for him at Womack Army Medical Center in Fayetteville, N.C. on January 7, 2010 to present the award to him in person. Sweeney was recognized for his innovative leadership, promotion of health care and safe medication management throughout his division’s area of operations.

Ronald E. Smith, II, Pharm.D. ’98, M.B.A., has been promoted to the role of vice president, Strategic Development for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina effective February 1, 2010. He is responsible for leading the company’s strategic and enterprise business development efforts.

David Welch, Pharm.D. ’97, is currently serving in the Air Force. He is deployed to Iraq and stationed at the Kirkuk Air Force Base.

Shannon Meadows Dowdy, Pharm.D ’03, and husband, Timothy, announce the birth of their son, Timothy Andrew Dowdy, Jr., on June 6, 2009. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20 inches long.

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Office of Alumni Relations & Advancement Post Office Box 1090 Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

Upcoming Alumni Association Events MARCH Washington, DC Alumni Reception In conjunction with APhA March 14, 2010 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Zengo Washington, DC Pharmacy Alumni Gathering March 27, 2010 Drop-in anytime from 4-7 p.m.

At the home of the Alumni Association’s President, Dina Adams, Pharm.D. ’96 Benson, NC APRIL Winston-Salem Alumni CE Session April 6, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Big Shotz Tavern Winston-Salem, NC

9th Annual Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Golf Classic April 16, 2010 8 a.m./1:30 p.m. Double Shotgun Start Keith Hills Country Club Buies Creek, NC 7th Annual Alumni Weekend Four at the Shore April 23-25, 2010 Grande Dunes Marriott Resort Myrtle Beach, SC Charlotte Alumni Reception In conjunction with ACCP April 26, 2010 5:30-7:30 p.m.

BlackFinn American Saloon Charlotte, NC

MAY CE Symposium, presented by CPHS residents 2 Free Hours of Live CE for Alumni Association members!

May 20, 2010 6 p.m. Registration, 7-9 Symposium Buies Creek, NC JUNE Alumni Zoo Outing North Carolina Zoo June 5, 2010 Asheboro, NC

For more details visit www.cphsalumni.campbell.edu

Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

9th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic April 16, 2010 8 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. Double Shotgun Start Keith Hills Country Club Buies Creek, NC Registration Deadline: March 26, 2010

Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association’s scholarship endowment. This endowment was created to support The Prescription for Our Future: 25th Anniversary Campaign.

Register online at www.cphsalumni.campbell.edu