2022 Annual Bulletin

Table of Contents

Message from the President

Bengals,

We recently marked the start of a new era at Idaho State University. Our new five-year Strategic Plan was officially approved by the Idaho State Board of Education and our fall 2022 enrollments were up again for the second year in a row. These two accomplishments are exciting steps towards continuing to move our Bengal community forward.

Our Strategic Plan will help us establish how we will become the best version of ourselves. And to help us get there, Idaho State has defined campus values that represent our collective spirit and truly embody the culture that we want to promote.

Integrity - honesty in our actions and words

Community - fostering connections

Inclusivity - valuing all and building a culture of belonging

Teamwork - collaborating with compassion and respect

Shared Responsibility - all contributing to our success

Learning - continuous growth and development

These values will continue to help us build a positive culture where trust, compassion, stability, and hope are at the core of everything we do. With our values as the foundation for our academic environment, we have seen positive effects on our students. When we analyzed the data, we found significant trends that impact the very heart of our mission and highlight promising changes in student retention rates, compared to where we were two years ago.

• Freshman/first-year student retention is up 7.5%

• Idaho resident student retention rate is up 7%

• First-generation student retention rate is up 10%

• Historically underserved populations:

- Hispanic student retention rate is up 13%

- Black/African American student retention rate is up 16%

- Native American student retention rate is up 13%

We focused on the events and programs that elevate the student experience, removed barriers to student success, implemented curricular and programmatic changes that benefit our students, and overall, we embraced the concept of being student-centric in everything that we do. Our outstanding faculty that see and engage with our students every day are fundamental to this effort. Our staff that supports and advances our mission are the key to our success. The contributions that are made by our alumni and friends are critical in providing lasting support to our students. The work that we do, each and every day, continues to move Idaho State University forward.

Thank you for your continued dedication and I look forward to working with the entire University, our alumni, and the surrounding communities to meet our shared vision and goals.

Kevin Satterlee President

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Annual Report and 2022 Bulletin! Inside, among other things, we recognize the Graduating Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2022. But to use just the word “recognize” would be a huge understatement. Indeed, in relation to the Class of 2022, words stronger than recognize must be used. Here are a few that come to mind.

entire didactic curriculum was learned in an off-campus environment.

In order for the Class of 2022 to learn remotely, someone had to teach remotely. And that is where the College’s faculty and staff members showed their true character by meeting many challenges. Those same words above are equally applicable to the faculty and staff. To pull off the transition from on-campus to remote teaching required more than a normal work day. But they shouldered the load and maintained the quality education for which the College is known.

Exceptional | Praise | Distinction | Remarkable | Unprecedented

Tribute |

You see, the members of the Class of 2022 arrived at their respective campus locations in August 2018. In March 2020, we entered into the COVID-19 shut down. This forced them to learn many new words and experiences.

Zoom | Hybrid-Flexible | Hy-Flex | Online exams | Face scan, ID scan, and room scan | Remote proctoring

The Class of 2022 spent the remainder of the P2 year learning remotely, then continued learning remotely for the entire P3 year. In other words, members of the Class of 2022 only completed half of the didactic curriculum in a normal, oncampus environment. Think about that. Almost half of the

Thanks to the resolve of the student pharmacists, faculty members, and staff members, the continuous delivery of the PharmD curriculum was very seamless. But we did miss out on the time we were able to spend in the presence of each other and we will never know what opportunities we may have lost during that time.

I am so very proud of our student pharmacists. All of them showed a resiliency and ability to adapt to change, and at times, crisis. I am confident they will serve their patients and lead our profession very well. Indeed, with the experiences they have been through as a result of COVID-19 they possess a level of grit and determination that I anticipate will take them to heights unimagined.

Walter Fitzgerald Dean

Vision

To lead the nation in innovative pharmacy discovery and practice and inspire learners to be catalysts for change.

Mission

Develop caring and collaborative pharmacists and scholars who improve health outcomes through transformative research and patient-centered care.

Values

Integrity: Doing the right thing.

Access: Creating opportunities for outreach and engagement of underserved populations.

Inclusiveness: Seeking diversity by valuing everyone.

Collaboration: Nurturing a respectful community through mentorship, communication, and transparency.

Intellectual Curiosity: Fostering an environment that encourages research, scholarship, and entrepreneurship.

Accountability: Promoting a culture of patient and professional advocacy.

Hannah Galbreth

Zachary Gundersen

James Doyle

Chris Nartker

Takoda Averett

Sasha Heyneman

Cade Farmer

Stephanie Nguyen

Hugo Alvarado

Zebulon Graham

Ryan Chandler

Khoa Le

Brett Montana Gessell

Alan Cazeau

Lyle Kontes

William Cannon

Eryn Hunt

Madeline Foster

Meg Olsen

Charles Barnes Carissa Grim

Shaun Christian Cortney Murray

Pocatello

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Garret Wendt

Sallee Rydalch

Eisa Sobbi

Dominic Ubah

Jonathan Reaman John Stegelmeier

Hugo Rayo

Matthew Spencer

Shane Welker

Mikayla Romney

Jason Byce

Jonathan Dawson

Thomas Garrett

Elise Capson

Jordan Elwell

Mercedes Garza-Ramos

Caden Alder

Jacee Clark

Kelsey Garner

Dora Aguayo

Stephen Chamberlain

Zachary Frederiksen

Tudor Firica

Jasmeen Gill

Christian Atkinson

Claire Colgrove

Amanda Garrett

Meridian

Kacie Woodward

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Demitria Milford

Edward Walthall

Joey Lopez

James Parrish

Cord Wertz

Nana McMillan

Anne Lee

Noelle Snyder

Janelle Feller

Yang Pao Thao

Ryan Kniesner

Kenneth Shin

Chi Do Kellie Rasay

Talethia Bogart

Sabra Partridge

Naiomi Morales Cortes

Andrew Mathes

Briana Thompson

Jacob Jordan

Anchorage

Sadigha Heydari Emmanuel Imonigie

Don Griner Justin Goodrich

Jordan Kell

Dylan Hammer

Ronald Wagoner

Carrie Urena Sharay Young

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2022 Professional Achievement Award

The College of Pharmacy 2022

Professional Achievement Award

Recipient is Dr. H. Steve White. The Professional Achievement Award is the most prestigious award that Idaho State University bestows upon a member of its alumni. To be selected, the individual chosen must have been out of school for at least 10 years, and must have excelled in their chosen field through the attainment of significant success and notable accomplishments. By making important contributions to their profession, they must have demonstrated community and civic involvement above and beyond their association with ISU.

Dr. White earned his bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at Idaho State in 1977. Upon graduation he worked as a community pharmacist in Salmon, ID. Steve then returned to ISU where he graduated with a master’s degree in Pharmacology in 1979. Steve earned his PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Utah where he rose through the academic ranks after joining the College of Pharmacy faculty in 1986. In 2016, Steve joined the University of Washington School of Pharmacy as Chair of the Department of Pharmacy.

Steve’s research is focused on understanding the factors that contribute to the initiation, propagation, and amelioration of seizure activity. Steve has been the recipient of significant research funding from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and he and his collaborators have published over 170 original papers pertaining to the mechanism of action and the pharmacology of antiepileptic drugs.

Steve has been actively engaged as a mentor for the next generation of neuroscientists and epilepsy educators, and he is frequently invited to speak at national and international congresses. In 2011, Steve received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from The University of Copenhagen Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in

Copenhagen, Denmark. In 2014, he was named the recipient of the Epilepsy Foundation’s Lifetime Accelerator Award, in recognition of his commitment and pioneering contributions to the field of epilepsy and seizures.

Steve received the Extraordinary Contribution to the Field of Epilepsy Award from the American Epilepsy Society in 2020. He received this award for his many “pioneering contributions to the field of epilepsy and seizures, through seminal research on understanding factors which contribute to initiation, propagation and amelioration of seizure activity, for the worldwide impact of his mentorship of the next generation of neuroscientist network educators, dedication to his trainees and staff, and major contributions to the epilepsy research community.”

During our Centennial Celebration last September, Steve was our guest

lecturer for the Chu Lectureship. Congratulations! It is truly our honor to recognize Dr. White as our 2022 Professional Achievement Award Recipient for the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy.

Graduation Awards

College of Pharmacy Outstanding Student Achievement Award

Caden Alder

Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

Outstanding Leader Awarrd

James Parrish

Dean’s Excellence Award

Caden Alder | Andrew Mathes | Briana Thompson

Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award

Talethia Bogart | Jacee Clark | Megumi Olsen

Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication

Takoda Averett

Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence

Carrie Urena | Christian Atkinson | Madeline Foster

Excellence in Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice Award

Jake Jordan

Excellence in Pharmacy Leadership and Advocacy Awards

James Parrish | Elise Capson | Sasha Heneman

Senior Seminar Awards

Garret Wendt | Caden Alder | Eryn Hunt

Sallee Rydalch

Teacher of the Year

Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences

Dr. Nate Spann

Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. Jared Barrott

Most Influential Faculty Awards

Dr. Renee Robinson | Dr. Elaine Nguyen

Dr. Brooke Buffat

Experiential Site of the Year

Boise VA Medical Center

2022 Outstanding Student Achievement Award

The College of Pharmacy Outstanding Student Achievement Award is given in recognition of significant academic achievement and important student contributions to the College of Pharmacy. The recipient chosen this year is Caden Alder from Meridian. As a student pharmacist in Meridian, his nominators wrote, in part: “Caden is a rock star! He is one of the most kind, caring, and generous individuals that I have encountered during my time in academics over the past 25 years. Caden is an asset to the practice of pharmacy. He is the complete package: ambitious, dedicated, motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic. He is a perfect role model as he serves

others and represents our College of Pharmacy. We will watch with pride as Caden’s career progresses.” The faculty member whom Caden has named Most Influential Professor during his entire PharmD academic experience is: Dr. Cathy Oliphant from Meridian. Of this professor, Caden said, “Dr. Oliphant has mentored me through many challenging circumstances. She is an exceptionally knowledgeable professor, loyal Rho Chi advisor, and she consistently demonstrates genuine concern for each of her students through selflessly offering extra help beyond what is required of her.”

Congratulations to Caden & Dr. Oliphant!

Pharmacy Fusion Radio Show & Podcast

Pharmacy Fusion is a dynamic broadcast covering a broad array of topics related to the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. Listen to KISU-FM on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. or on Spotify to hear how students, faculty, alumni and supporters are forging new pathways for advancing pharmacy practice laws in Idaho, engaging in cutting edge research on new and emerging drug treatments, innovative drug delivery methods, telepharmacy and psychopharmacology advancements, and more. Guests from a variety of backgrounds, including not just pharmacy but pharmaceutical sciences and clinical psychopharmacology will join host Walter Fitzgerald, dean for the College of Pharmacy for discussions spanning far beyond the pharmacy counter.

Bengal Giving Day

Bengal Giving Day is like no other ISU fundraiser! Bengal Giving Day is a 32hour online fundraising drive to support ISU students, faculty, and campus programs. It’s designed to be fun and competitive as project teams reach out to build support for their favorite programs and compete for challenge dollars.

For just 1901 minutes between April 11 and 12, 2023, you have the chance to make a substantial impact in the lives of ISU students, from wherever you are in the world. The all virtual giving day aims to raise thousands of dollars for student scholarships, student outreach initiatives and the Dean’s Excellence Fund.

Annual White Coat Ceremony via Dean’s Excellence Fund (DEF)

Every August the College celebrates the incoming PharmD students with a White Coat Ceremony. An Alaska donor provides the white coats for all of our incoming students at our Anchorage campus. For our Idaho students, we are asking for funds for the white coat(s) at $100.00 each. You have the opportunity to provide as many white coats as you desire. Each white coat will have a pocket card indicating the respective donor. Your donation to the Dean’s Excellence Fund can also provide scholarships, at an amount of your choice, for our incoming student pharmacists. We will verify if you want your donation to support white coats or scholarships after your donation is made. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide support to these students as they begin their journey towards a career in this noble

and rewarding profession.

Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance (PPSA) Fund

The mission of The Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance is to promote the health of our communities and the profession of pharmacy. Through our student outreach programs and the funds that we raise, we can offer patient-centered care, including vaccinations, to rural and underserved communities throughout the Treasure Valley, Pocatello, Anchorage and surrounding communities. These initiatives provide tremendous experience for our student pharmacists as they provide important health care services to the communities that we serve.

College of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund

The cost of enrollment in colleges of pharmacy throughout the country and region has increased substantially over recent years. The current annual tuition and fees for an Idaho resident in the ISU College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) program is $20,000 per year or $80,000 over the four years of their education. Our objective is to obtain donor support in order to reduce the financial burden that our students incur while in this program. Unlike an endowment, all proceeds to this fund can be used to its entirety for immediate use.

Kasiska Family Foundation Eva Kasiska Scholarship Endowment

WIth a decades long tradition of giving, the Kasiska Family Foundation has

gifted nearly $20 million to Idaho State University. Most recently, a gift of $1 million was presented to ISU in May 2022. This latest contribution creates the Eva Kasiska Scholarship Endowment and will provide scholarships for students studying health professions at ISU now and into the future.The Kasiska Family Foundation has also issued a challenge to the community members and former Kasiska scholarship recipients. Their board has pledged to provide up to $1 million in additional funds, by providing a three to one match of any contributions made to the endowment during Bengal Giving Day! Organizations, alumni members and community leaders have the opportunity to contribute to the endowment, unlocking the full potential of the Kasiska challenge and supporting the health care leaders of tomorrow in perpetuity.

All of these funds enhance the educational experience of our students while preparing them for a successful career in this noble profession.

Inaugural Pharmacy Alumni Symposium

The College of Pharmacy held the Inaugural Pharmacy Alumni Symposium in October, a very interactive and engaging continuing education event. Pharmacists from Idaho and Utah, both alumni and non-alumni, attended the event in person at Leonard Hall and via Zoom. The event was designed to update the knowledge base and rejuvenate practice skills for all pharmacists, providing current

information and a fresh perspective on a variety of topics, including:

• Pharmacy Law

• Expanded Services Billing

• Psychiatric Pharmacy

• Diabetes Updates

• Contraceptives

• Dobbs Decision Implications

Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences Update

Many of the projects in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences stem from specific needs that were identified both within the profession in the communities that we serve, or within the health care systems in which we practice.

We continue to provide health care screenings, resources and educational support to those that need it, benefiting students and community members equally. In Anchorage in 2022, we conducted a large-scale event over two weekends, immunizing over 750 assisted living home residents. Pocatello and Meridian students and faculty, partnered with the Idaho Immunization Coalition, were also able to provide hundreds of vaccinations at three drive-up clinics for no charge. This includes special outreach events to the Mexican Consulate in Boise, ID and many smaller clinics in primarily Hispanic speaking, remote farming communities and community events.

In both Alaska and Idaho, we were able to share a number of the lessons that we learned from the immunization events with health officials, members of the professional pharmacy organizations and some of the COVID vaccine providers in the state, and nationwide. That helps increase both the safety of the vaccinations that are given and also increases the visibility of the College with the students being health care providers and educators at these events.

Our work continues to advance the scope of practice for pharmacists in both states, with exciting advances toward Medicaid billing for services provided as well.

There are many other initiatives underway in the College and it is exciting to see how the students are delighted and intrigued to participate. In addition to the stories here in The Bulletin, you can listen to the May 2022 episode of Pharmacy Fusion on Spotify to learn more.

PharmD Students

$500,000+ Dollar amount of Scholarship Awarded

63.3% Job placement rate at graduation

Graduate Program Students

$243,639 Dollar amount of Scholarship Awarded

75% Job placement rate at graduation

Clinical Psychopharmacology Students

$15,000 Dollar amount of Scholarship Awarded

100% Job placement rate at graduation

Student Outreach and Awards

Thank you, immunization & health care champions, students, and faculty, for participating in so many vaccine and health screening events this year. It is wonderful to see how each organization working together can make a positive impact in our communities. This year, flu and COVID vaccine clinics were held in Pocatello, the Boise area and in Anchorage as well. We are so fortunate to have the Idaho Immunization Coalition as a partner in providing immunizations, education and health screening for much of southern Idaho! We were pleased to receive the Region 7 award for our chapter of Operation Heart as well.

Here is just some of the work we did!

Pilot Station, AK – March 2022

Akiak, AK – March 2022

Pocatello, ID – 10/8/22

Mexican Consulate, Boise, ID - 10/19/22

Meridian, ID – 10/22/22

Partner organizations: Idaho Immunization Coalition, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, Mexican Consulate in Boise, and St. Luke’s Hospital, American Indian and Alaska Native branch of Head Start, UAA nurse practitioner programs.

Faculty Outreach and Awards

Because of his efforts in coordinating many of the outreach clinics, which provide health services in so many communities across the state, Kevin Cleveland was selected as the 2023 APhA Immunization Champion Award National Winner recipient for Community Outreach. He will receive the award in March 2023 at the APhA Annual Meeting.

In congratulating Dr. Cleveland, Dean Walter Fitzgerald says, “What you, and under your leadership your colleagues and student pharmacists, are doing around immunizations is truly remarkable”

Dr. Renee Robinson was also selected as the 2023 APhA Immunization Champion Award Honorable Mention recipient for Individual Practitioners.

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

South Korean Exchange Student

Amid a busy learning and pharmacy rotation schedule, celebrating the 4th of July and trips to the Tetons and Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah top the list of Suyeon Kwon’s favorite experiences while spending four weeks in Idaho. Students from ISU’s College of Pharmacy, who are part of the global organization International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation, helped to arrange the recent visit. Kwon says as she was applying for the student exchange program, the United States was her first choice of countries to visit, with Canada second and Australia as her third choice.

Kwon says there are both similarities and differences between pharmacy school and the pharmacy industry in Seoul, South Korea’s capital. For example, the process of obtaining a pharmacy degree in Korea takes at least six years, just like in the U.S.

She says in Korea, most retail pharmacies are owned by local owners who run their own businesses, which is different from the changing pharmacy scene in the U.S., where most retail pharmacies are run by larger businesses such as CVS, Walgreens and WalMart. Other differences include the types of patients, the diseases being treated and the medications used for treatment. “There are not many HIV patients in Korea, compared to here,” says Kwon. “I didn’t really know about HIV or about the medications used to treat it, but I’ve learned more about it here. After seeing the patients in person, and seeing that they can live their lives well, they can get married, have kids, and they can work. Because of the medications available, they can just live a normal life and that changed my view of HIV,” she says.

Unlike the U.S., obesity is not a problem in Korea, but hypertension, cancer and diabetes are among the top deadly diseases affecting Koreans.

Kwon is currently in her fifth year in the program and is hoping to work in hospital pharmacy, based on her experience visiting Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot.

“Looking through the prescriptions and sometimes if there’s a medication that’s been prescribed, pharmacists look through and sometimes you have to call the doctor and check with them one more time, and all those processes were so amazing. If I work in hospital pharmacy, there are a lot more jobs compared to just local pharmacies. I’d like to learn more about helping severe patients and applying diverse medications also,” Kwon explains.

David Hachey, a professor with the Department of Family Medicine and director of HIV services, offered his home for Kwon’s visit, and arranged much of her clinical schedule. Hachey says Kwon had the opportunity to spend time in the pharmacies at several local health care facilities, including Health West, Bingham Memorial Hospital, Bengal Pharmacy and St. Luke’s Hospital’s Twin Falls location.

“Because of our partnerships across the state, she was able to work in clinics that support people living with HIV, transgender care, diabetes, and medication assisted therapy (MAT) for patients with opioid use disorder. Suyeon was also able to work interprofessionally with physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists in a variety of settings, which is less common in Korea,” Hachey explains. Hachey says Kwon brings a lot of perspective, which is good for providers and patients in Idaho and for ISU as well. “One of the interesting things about the landscape in South Korea is the low rates of injection drug use. There is little to none of this in South Korea, so the concept of syringe exchange programs and drug dependence are rare so it gives us a perspective of where we might be able to get to at some point with better policies, intervention methods and prevention.”

Even though they had never met, and she was a little worried at first, Kwon says she and Hachey’s family have enjoyed getting to know each other and learn from each other. “At first I was thinking, ‘how will I survive,’ there

are no parents, no friends, only me. But after I took my first flight, those worries were gone. I enjoyed my flight, watched some movies and I was excited to go to another country,” says Kwon. Hachey agrees. “We learn much differently from people who are less like ourselves and come from different cultures. Anytime you can get out of your comfort zone, it’s an opportunity to become better humans, and for Suyeon coming here, there’s been professional and personal growth and doors that have opened. But for me and my family, having the opportunity to host a student and bring someone like her into our lives, makes us look at things differently and it’s been an absolute joy to have her here.”

Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Reserach

Every day, many cars pass by Leonard Hall on Fifth Avenue in Pocatello, with few people really realizing the cutting-edge research that’s occurring in the building that they just passed. And the same is true for our Meridian, ID and Anchorage, AK research facilities and labs as well. As academic researchers, our job is not to create therapies ourselves, but to do the basic work that eventually leads to a drug that might be used in a clinic. We publish and present research across the country and at national meetings. We try to make sure that the information that we get in our laboratories gets out into the scientific community, and they’re the ones who really take all the lead development that we do, and the new ideas for how we might approach therapies, and develop that into new treatments. This academic research is in some ways responsible for substantially reducing the cost of drug development.

In the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, researchers have three main focus areas: cancer research, neuroscience research and drug delivery. For example, Dr. Jared Barrott studies a cancer called synovial sarcoma, which is a rare cancer in children. In his lab, he incorporates some very interesting approaches, like rapid sequencing of DNA from the cells and 3D bioprinting, and his is one of the few labs working on that. The 3D bioprinters are capable of printing most kinds of tissue and then he can test a variety of drugs to see how the tumor reacts.

Dr. Prabha Awale works in neuroscience, and she’s trying to understand how autism actually develops. Surprisingly, we don’t really know how autism develops in children, and her work focuses on that. She’s also using some very cutting-edge techniques like single cell tagging and DNA sequencing, which allows her to follow a single cell as it develops in the brain. She

Lai Symposium

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted the first James Lai Virtual Symposium, in honor of our long time faculty member Dr. Jim Lai. Students, faculty, alumni, community members and friends helped celebrate the nearly 30 year career of Dr. Lai. This symposium highlights Dr. Lai’s research accomplishments, his outstanding mentorship of faculty and students, and his service to ISU and the College of Pharmacy. Research presentations were provided by Dr. Lai’s former students and collaborators.

has also just started moving her focus to the sensory systems in autism as a way to try to identify how autism progresses in those systems. It’s just the beginning, but it’s an exciting new direction.

There are also several people working on hearing loss, specifically age related and also some chemotherapy induced hearing losses. That type of hearing loss is something that’s a huge problem with some chemotherapies. So, we’re looking at ways to try to prevent those hearing losses or treat those hearing losses with new drugs

We continue to study the central nervous system effects from long COVID, therapeutics, and drug delivery for COVID drugs. We are also studying drug delivery of anti-inflammatory peptides, since they tend to fall apart as soon as they get in the body, and we’ve been able to extend the lifetime so that they can be used as therapeutic approaches.

Zebrafish are helping advance our research also. These are small little fish used in all kinds of genetic studies and other types of studies, that have a neural system that is very similar to what we see in the eel, yet it’s on the outside of their bodies. Dr. Danny Xu in Meridian incorporates the fish into his study of autotoxicity. Dr. Gustavo Gonzales-Cuevas also employs neurobehavioral investigative procedures to assess cognitive and emotional functioning in both larval and adult zebrafish. We’re soon going to outgrow our facilities so we are excited to see the expansion and renovations currently underway in both Pocatello and Meridian. As we grow our engagement with the community, it is our hope that more people will understand the exciting research that is taking place in our buildings as they drive by.

Chu Lectureship

Three Minute Thesis

People’s Choice Award:

Jeffrey Okojie, Ph.D.

Pharmaceutical Science

“A Theranostic Approach for Synovial Sarcoma”

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. David and Mrs. Jane Chu, we are able to host the Chu Lectureship each year as part of the annual Pharmacy Recruiter Fair. This year Dr. William Guido, professor and chair for the Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, presented his research on “Organization of Mouse Visual Thalamus...It’s Complicated.”

Often judged as a simple relay, the visual thalamus represents a complex set of nuclei that do more than just shuttle retinal signals to visual cortex or other subcortical structures. Recent

evidence suggests that the option offered by Facebook to describe one’s relationship status, “it’s complicated”, is a more apt descriptor of visual thalamic structure and function. The seminar focused on the thalamic structures that receive, process, and transmit information about the visual world. While the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) was the primary focus, new information about other thalamic nuclei, such as the visual sector of the thalamic reticular nucleus and ventral lateral geniculate nucleus (vLGN) was also discussed. Studies utilized mouse as a model system to understand thalamic organization and underscore how the application of modern molecular tools allow for unprecedented insights into the cell-type specific circuits that serve vision. Learn more about Dr. Guido’s research at: isu.edu/pharmacy/cop-news-archive/2022/2022-chulectureship

The Chu lectureship is supported by a generous gift from Dr. David Chu and family. Dr. Chu was a 1970 MS graduate of the ISU College of Pharmacy. The Chu Lectureship was created in part “To secure an expert in the field of biomedical research and/or drug discovery to deliver lectures and scholarly programs to the students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy of Idaho State University.”

Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology

The department currently has a 100% pass rate for the Psychopharmacology Exam for Psychologists and three more are preparing for the exam now.

Two United States Navy psychologists began the MSCP program in Fall 2022. The Navy Medical Service Corps DUINS program offers fellowships and masters/doctorate level degree programs to officers. The U.S. Navy requested a hybrid format for the students, who are technically stationed in Idaho.

The newly opened ISU Integrated Mental Health Clinic in Meridian serves dual functions: to provide mental health services for the community and to aid in the professional development of mental health professional students. Services are offered by clinical faculty Dr. Lucy Wilkening and Dr. Eric Silk.

In late 2022, the Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program transitioned into a full department, becoming the Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology. The department continues to train psychologists to deliver comprehensive services in interprofessional settings and through research, further the understanding of psychopharmacology.

A massive step forward following the delivery of primarily online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, the department also launched the fully online, asynchronous program to compete with other Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) programs nationally.

ISU is no longer the only MSCP in a College of PharmacyDrake University’s first class started Fall 2022. There are also a number of states working on legislation to allow prescribing authority for psychologists, including Colorado and Washington, providing recruitment opportunities in multiple states.

MSCP students are trained during the summer semesters. The clinic collaborates with other clinics for services and referrals (Primary Care, Counseling, etc.) and will provide low to no costs to those in need.

The department is hosting a visiting scholar, Juan Santiago Bermudez Ocampo, M.D. from the Master of Science in Toxicology program in the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Nacional de Columbia, Bogata. He is working with Gustavo Gonzalez-Cuevas in the Neurobehavioral Lab with zebrafish.

We look forward to another successful year in growing our program and working with states moving forward legislation that enhances access to safe and evidence-based mental health services as the foremost training and research program in psychopharmacology.

Updates from Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy signs House Bill 145, expanding Pharmacist Authority in Alaska. The bill grants Alaskan pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the ability to practice to the top of their education, and elevating healthcare access for all Alaskans. Pharmacists are the drug experts in the health care field, and long been one of the most trusted professions in the country. But while highly trained doctors of pharmacy, their ability to practice to the top of their training is limited throughout most of the country due to outdated legislation

or oversight. HB 145 adds updates to Alaska’s pharmacy legislation, expanding the state’s pharmacy guidelines to allow for prescriptive authority appropriate for their expertise, routine chronic disease management, and ultimately increases access for patients to a specialized but, up until now, underutilized healthcare provider. This is especially exciting in Alaska’s rural and underserved communities where even routine medical care can be challenging to access.

Brandy Seignemartin was hired as part of a coposition with the Alaska Pharmacists Association (AKPhA), a non-profit professional organization representing all pharmacists in Alaska. Brandy Seignemartin is a faculty member for the UAA/ ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program, along with the Executive Director for AKPhA. This newly created joint position supports both UAA/ISU’s and AKPhA’s advocacy and education initiatives, working diligently to increase awareness, recognition, and support relevant health care system change by Alaska’s legislators, lobbyists, and policy makers. Seignemartin holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Washington State University. She has practical and leadership experience in healthcare policy and independent retail pharmacy experience. Seignemartin comes from the Washington State

Mara Seignemartin was hired as the program coordinator for the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program. Seignemartin brings a strong background in administration, community networking, and student advising. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and has worked many years in the family business of home health and infusion pharmacy in Washington.

Pharmacy Association (WSPA) where she was the Executive Fellow and the Director of Policy in Practice. At WSPA she engaged membership and built relationships pivotal to policy change and advancing the practice of pharmacy in the state of Washington. In her work with the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), Seignemartin created key policy resources for the state pharmacy associations used by AKPhA in a number of legislative initiatives.

Students in the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program were awarded the Best in Research Award’ for their poster at the WWAMI research day in November. Their project was titled “Retooling the Alaska Assisted Living Home (ALH) Immunization Program: Refocusing Efforts on Homes with the Highest Need”

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times Educator of the Year

Renee Robinson, PharmD, MPH, associate professor for the College of Pharmacy’s Anchorage, AK campus, has been named Pharmacy Educator of the Year by Pharmacy Times, the leading media resource for pharmacists, and Parata Systems, the leading provider of pharmacy automation. Robinson was chosen from three other nominees for the award.

A total of 31 pharmacy professionals were named finalists of the 2022 Next-Generation Pharmacist awards, including Jennifer Adams, PharmD, EdD, associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor for the College of Pharmacy in Meridian, ID. Adams was nominated for the Civic Leader award.

“The peer-nominated awards program is designed to spotlight exceptional pharmacists, student pharmacists, technicians and industry advocates across 10 specialized categories that represent the many roles within the pharmacy industry. Two new categories, Visionary Pioneer and Pharmacy Educator, were added this year. The

finalists, who were selected by a panel of industry experts, represent pharmacy practice settings ranging from large chain retailers to independent pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, military bases, health clinics and educational institutions.

“The NextGeneration Pharmacist® Awards highlight the myriad contributions of the pharmacy leaders of today, who represent the standards of innovation and embody the future of the profession,” said Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of Pharmacy Times®. “As the role of the pharmacist on the frontlines of health care continues to grow, with

greater responsibilities in areas such as immunizations, prescribing and pointof-care testing, we are proud to honor pharmacy leaders across a wide range of practice settings who are leading the charge to shape the evolution of the profession.”

College of Pharmacy Staff Council

The College of Pharmacy formed a Staff Council this year, intended to enhance the experience for all staff and provide a voice for staff at all three campuses. The first ever staff retreat was held in November, where the council held its first meeting and elected its officers. The council will be led by Mara Seignemartin, chair, and Stormi Essman, vice chair. The retreat included a full day of informational and visionary discussions, idea generation boards and team building activities such as hatchet throwing and a chance to beat COVID, literally. The council will meet monthly, in addition to having a seat in the faculty and administrative council meetings.

College of Pharmacy Mourns the Loss of Anchorage Campus Staff Member

Christina (Chris) Jackson, an integral member of the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy family passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Wasilla, AK. At 43, Chris leaves behind two young children and other family members who will miss her most deeply. A privately organized GoFundMe account has been established to assist her family.

Idaho State University has a unique partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage to provide pharmacy education for the state of Alaska. As the Alaska Programs Coordinator, Chris was responsible for recruiting, enrolling, advising and guiding nearly every student who entered the program since its inception in 2016. Chris was also a member of the ISU Staff Council from 2020-2022.

Known for bringing a light-hearted but professional spirit to every meeting, many faculty and staff members have noted what a joy it was to work with Chris.

“Chris was an integral component to the success of the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program,” says Angharad Ratliff, PharmD, clinical assistant professor for the UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program.

“She loved to remind us that she was an employee of the program even before Tom Wadsworth. Chris was very skilled at her job but she never took herself too seriously and she was never too busy to meet with a student or faculty member who needed support. Chris’s “cry couch” and candy jar are infamous with the Anchorage group. Chris could always be counted on to have a pulse on the students and know if someone had an

exciting event coming up or needed support. When I was a new mom, Chris spent hours talking to me about being a mom and being a working mom. I don’t think I would be the faculty member or mom that I am without Chris,” Ratliff adds.

The pharmacy students she helped throughout her six-year career at ISU have their own collection of memories about her and the impact she made on their education.

Duane Wood, Class of 2024, shares, “Chris was an anchor for our program, she brought love, kindness and care to the lives of so many. Anytime that I needed someone to talk to, she was there, as she was for every student. We would talk about anything and everything under the sun and she taught me more about who I am than I think I would have ever found on my own.”

Tom Wadsworth, who was assigned to the UAA Anchorage campus to establish the collaborative pharmacy program there and worked closely with Chris, says that while death is always difficult to understand, those mourning her can take comfort in knowing that Chris’s legacy will live on.

“Chris was passionate about our students’ welfare and the success of the program,” says Tom Wadsworth, PharmD, executive associate dean for the College of Pharmacy. “She was complicated and simple at the same time, with the ability to pivot from business to boss, to heart, from laughter to tears to advice. She was a consummate planner, always had good ideas, a sharp eye for quality and style, and a heart bigger than anyone.”

Alumni Relations and Development

Greetings from the ISU College of Pharmacy. After exceeding our $15 million Centennial Campaign in 2021 we turned our focus on our next 100 years. In the spring of 2022 we received a commitment from the ALSAM Foundation of $14 million towards a $20 million project to remodel our flagship, Leonard Hall in Pocatello. More specific details of this project are outlined in this bulletin. Demolition of the second floor has begun with the expectation that the project will be completed in time for the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. In this issue we also recognize our Honor Roll of Donors which recognizes those who donated to the College at a level of $100 or more in 2022. This includes those donors who supported our White Coat Ceremony which was held in August. We truly appreciate the support that our donors provided to assist our students with the necessary resources to maximize their academic experience as they pursue a career in this noble profession. We also pay tribute to the alumni that we lost in 2022.

While reading the bulletin you will enjoy many interesting articles of our alumni, students and faculty.

During the past year I was able to get on the road to meet with many of our alumni. My travels took me throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California and Minnesota. It was great to finally be able to meet in person. In 2022, I met with alumni in Colorado, Idaho, Utah and California. If you are interested in meeting with me please reach out and I will put you on my schedule.

In closing, I want to thank everyone who provided their time, talent and treasure to the College during 2022. We continue to need your financial support as we continue to educate future pharmacists in Idaho, Alaska and throughout the U.S. If I can answer any questions you may have feel free to contact me at 208-339-4770 or email me at yankphil@isu.edu.

Kindest Regards,

Director of Development

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College of Pharmacy Honor Roll

$100,000 -$249,999

Archie Shum

$50,000- $99,999

John & Karen Tilley

$25,000- $49,999

K2 Biolabs/Spanios

$10,000- $24,999

Albertson’s/Safeway

Dale & Linda Derbidge

Stanley M. Reinhaus Family Foundation

Teresa Tam

Kim-Wah Wan

Peter & Mee Woo

$5,000-$9,999

Paula Blair

Bill & Rosie DeLacy

Renaldo & Barbara Ganir

Shawna & Greg Kittridge

Dennis Smith

Gary & Jan Thomas

Walgreens Company

$2,500-$4,999

American Online Giving Foundation

Eric & Kristine Cannon

Sandra Jue

Donald Leonard

Tori Shaver & Lorri Gebo-Shaver

Lawrence & Debra Updyke

Jack Walker

Deborah Yee-Chow

$1,000-$2,499

Anna & Gabe Bartoo

Walter Bolling

Dian Burke

Connie & John Christofferson

CVS Health Foundation

Dave Della Zoppa

Annick & Ryan Dixon

Dick & Sandy Driskell

Alice Dunn

Kathryn & John Fader

Bob & Tina Fischer

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Rex Force

Brent & Nancy Fricke

Denice Fujimoto

Joshua Gehrke & Cassandra Moore Gehrke

Verlin & Ella Gingerich

Givinga Foundation Inc.

Dale & Gloria Hand

Honorable Sam & Karen Hoagland

ISPA

Leslie & Doreen Jang

Lookout Credit Union - Headquarters

Pocatello

Stephen & Andrea Moss

Chhitu Patel

Ara & Shirley Paul

Kyle & Janice Peters

Mike & Robyn Prime

Kent & Cynthia Quickstad

Schwab Charitable Fund

Jeron & Heather Stokes

Carol Westby

Malcolm & Kathleen Weiss

Joanne Westberg

$500-$999

David & Dawn Anderson

Charlie & Christy Clark

Nick Gridley

George & Sandra Haig

Raymond & Karen Lee

Ed Maurino

Errol & Connie Maus

Gary & Kathleen Meadows

Molih Orock

Kevin & Pamela Sims

David & Lynette Von Der Mehden

Timothy Stratton & Suzanne M. Wasilczuk

Adrian Wong

Robert Yelton

$250-$499

Joseph B. Atuah

Leo & Janet Basch

Roger & Patricia Bovey

Gayle & Bryce Bradley

Susan & Claude Connelly

Walter Fitzgerald

James & Lavalle Frisk

Roger Hefflinger

Gordon & Lun Lee

Rebecca & James Littlewood

Jeffrey & Terry Luke

Laura Lybecker & Aubrey Herrmann

Dennis & Heidi McKinley

Lisa & Curtis Miller

Edith J. Miller

Colleen Muelchi

Shantel & Thomas Mullin

Mark & Judy Recker

Sandra Schroeder

Robert & Stephanie Siemer

Barbara Wells

A heartfelt thank you for all of those individuals who donated $100 or more to the ISU College of Pharmacy during 2021.

$100-$249

Jennifer & Alex Adams

Amy & David Alder

Linda & Michael Alexander

Vic Allen

Marilyn Arrossa

Bart Bateson

Duncan & Sherry Bell

David & Sharon Bendahan

Gayla Bollinger

Bowden’s Pharmacy Consulting

Pharmacy Service

James & Concetta Cannella

John Chelenes

Jon Juergensen & Melissa Christensen

Julie & John Cristobal

Nancy M. Davison

Michael & Tiffany Eaton

Renata & Marco Galvez

Tom Gillespie

Laura & Craig Godfrey

Francine Gomes

John Grillos

Thomas & Katie Hamilton

Linda Henderson

John & Dee Hill

Col. Garth Holmes

Travis Jackman

Kristina & James Jonas

Glenda Jorgensen

Scott & DeAnn Huft

Thomas Jurewitz

Ned & Mary Kikuchi

Ann Kinsey

Aiqun Li

Stella Liem

Helen E. Lloyd

Dawn Martins

Elizabeth & William Martindale

Dean & Emma McDaniel

Wanda Moscicki

Linh Nguyen

George & Mary Perchak

Tracy & Marcus Pettinger

A.E. Reddish

Doreen Schneider

Eric E. Silk

Ron & Petra Spolar

Laurie Squartsoff

Staci Thayer

Barbara Thiel

Mark Underwood

Leonard & Victoria Valente

Xiaoxiong Wei & Weiping Dong

Ann Wheeler

Valerie Wright

Phil Yankovich

Theodore Young

Renovating Leonard Hall

Idaho State University has received a multi-million dollar gift to renovate the College of Pharmacy’s 80-year-old Leonard Hall. The ALSAM Foundation’s $14 million gift is the largest ever onetime donation received by Idaho State, and it will fund the majority of the construction project.

The building name will remain unchanged, honoring the founding dean of the college, Eugene O Leonard. The renovation will focus on replacing research labs with new, state-of-theart technology, add student learning spaces, and support a growing graduate program in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. The project received approval from the Idaho State Board of Education in April 2022.

“This gift allows our College of Pharmacy to continue its 100-year tradition of providing a high-quality education,” President Kevin Satterlee said. “As the state’s designated health science university, we will continue to meet an ever-growing demand for a highly trained and skilled workforce. This will build on and foster our statewide leadership in health science education.”

The latest gift brings The ALSAM Foundation’s combined total giving to more than $26 million, making The ALSAM Foundation the University’s largest donor. To recognize their history of support for Idaho State, the college will be renamed to the L. S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy. Idaho State’s L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy places the program among an elite and

distinguished list of schools of pharmacy that bear the Skaggs Family name, including University of Utah, University of Montana, University of Colorado, University of Arizona, and University of California, San Diego.

“The ALSAM Foundation is pleased to partner with Idaho State University in the renovation of Leonard Hall,” said Ronny Cutshall of The ALSAM Foundation. “The renovation will elevate the ability of the college to educate future pharmacists and to carry out medical research.”

Idaho State’s pharmacy program began with three students in 1920. The program was originally housed in the basement of Swanson Hall, the University’s first building, and eventually moved to Leonard Hall in 1943.

In 2000, the College of Pharmacy expanded its classrooms and labs to the Treasure Valley to meet a growing statewide need for trained pharmacists. In the Treasure Valley, the College of Pharmacy is housed in the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center.

In 2016, Idaho State partnered with the University of Alaska, Anchorage to expand the College of Pharmacy to Alaska.

“Prospective students consider many factors when choosing a college of pharmacy, including the physical facilities,” said ISU College of Pharmacy Dean Walter Fitzgerald. “State-of-theart labs attract future students and provide space for research that betters our communities. The new space will house faculty from both pharmaceutical

sciences and pharmacy practice departments, and it sets the stage for continuing a program where discoveries in the lab translate into better health care for our communities. We are truly grateful to The ALSAM Foundation for this gift as we embark on the next 100 years in the College of Pharmacy.”

Student success has been a primary focus of The ALSAM Foundation, which includes providing state-of-theart facilities that allows students to participate in cutting edge research. The ALSAM Foundation is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was established by L.S. “Sam” and Aline Skaggs. Along with its educational support mission, The ALSAM Foundation supports medical research, human services, habitat conservation, and Catholic organizations and charities.

“The generous support of The ALSAM Foundation was critical to moving forward with this important project,” said Satterlee. “Modernizing our College of Pharmacy will positively impact current and future students, provide the right teaching and research spaces for our faculty, and it will better the lives of all Idahoans.”

The nearly $21 million construction project is expected to begin in spring 2023, with a scheduled completion in 2024.

Learn more and follow along at: isu.edu/pharmacy/renovation-plan

In Memoriam

This part of the bulletin is an important opportunity to recognize those alumni who we lost in 2022. It is also a very difficult time for me as I have built close relationship with many of our alumni and it is difficult to say goodbye.

Bill Wolfe, 1968, is one of our alumni who have known since I arrived at ISU in 2012. He had a long career as a pharmacy owner and classic car enthusiast. He also had lifelong friendships that were created while he was a College of Pharmacy student. That is one thing that has struck me over the years is the long friendships many of our alumni have with each other. This was very true with those alumni that attended our 100th + 1 celebration in the fall of 2021. We had a large group in attendance from the classes of 1965 and several from 1977 & 1978. This is one of the many takeaways that our graduates take with them as they begin their professional careers.

You do have the opportunity to recognize alumni and friends that we have lost by providing financial support to

the College of Pharmacy Alumni Memorial Endowment Fund (900-31). This scholarship is awarded to students based on financial need, academic excellence, and service, by providing community outreach health services to underserved populations. You can donate IMO the alumna’s name through a donation by check made payable to the ISU Foundation. In the memo section please write the name of the IMO and the fund number of 900-31. Please send your donation to: ISU Foundation-Gift Processing; Administration Building Room 108 921 South 8th Ave., Stop 8050 Pocatello, ID 83209. If you prefer, you can also make your donation online by going to www.isu.edu/give and follow these prompts: Enter the amount of your gift>Scroll the ISU Family of Funds and select other and type in 900-31. There is a nominal fee to go this route.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Phil Yankovich, at (208) 339- 4770 or yankphil@isu.

Class of 1950

Salt Lake City, UT March 18, 2022, Age 94

Ronald Carpentier

Class of 1964

Meridian, ID April 17, 2022, Age 88

William Wolfe

Class of 1968

Turlock, CA April 26, 2022, Age 83

Darrell Newby

Class of 1950

Forest Grove, OR June 30, 2022, Age 94

Pamela Butler

Class of 1978

Vancouver, WA July 13, 2022, Age 69

Sarah Greener

Class of 1977

Spokane, WA September 7, 2022, Age 71

James Storrs

Class of 1950

Boise, ID September 7, 2022, Age 95

Patrick Ackerman

Class of 1965

Aumsville, OR September 19, 2022, Age 82

Allen Rolfson

Class of 1958

Sultan, WA October 10, 2022, Age 94

Richard Wallin

Class of 1953

Blackfoot, ID October 17, 2022, Age 91

Andrew Darling

Class of 1948 October 27, 2022

John Rigby

Class of 1954 Salmon, ID November 7, 2022, Age 91

C. Richard Nixon

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C. Richard Nixon

1928-2022

Charles Richard “Dick” Nixon (93) of Holladay, Utah passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on March 18, 2022. He was born September 6, 1928 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Alta Bell Davis and Charles Stephen Nixon. Dick grew up with his brother Jack in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Dick graduated in 1946 from Blackfoot High School, where he excelled in athletics. He graduated from Idaho State University in 1950 with a degree in pharmacy. As a young boy, and later as a pharmacist, Dick worked with his father at his family’s drugstore, Nixon Drug, in Blackfoot. He later graduated from George Washington Medical School in Washington D.C in

1957. As a medical student, Dick was elected a member of the Smith-Reed-Russell Society by virtue of high scholastic attainments.

Dick also received the Outstanding Intern Award in 1958 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

After graduating medical school, Dick returned to Blackfoot to practice medicine at the Blackfoot Medical Clinic. He was also involved in local politics in Blackfoot, and his interest in politics remained for the rest of his life. After deciding to pursue a career in radiology, Dick completed his residency at LDS Hospital in 1966, and soon thereafter started his successful 30+ year career as a radiologist, primarily at LDS Hospital.

Dick married Phyllis Earle in June 1949. Dick and Phyllis enjoyed 22 years of marriage and were blessed with four children, Tom (Cheryl) Nixon, Kevin (Jeanne) Nixon, Sue Nixon, and Rick (Tracy) Nixon.

After Phyllis’ death in 1971, Dick married Jeanne Powell, with whom he welcomed two children, Jen (Ryan) Clegg and Jake (Abby) Nixon.

Dick lived an active and eventful life and remained active into his later years. You

could often find him skiing down the slopes (what a beautiful skier!), shooting hoops in the yard, boating at the lake, fishing on the river, swinging a golf club (two holes in one!), or watching a sporting event - how ‘bout them Jazz! He also enjoyed vacations, including numerous trips with family and friends to Island Park, Sun Valley, Mexico, Las Vegas, Lake Powell, and Hawaii.

Beyond his personal and professional accomplishments, Dick will be remembered for his amazing sense of humor, his warm and friendly nature, and his ability to connect with people. Even in his final days, Dick was making friends and making those around him smile and laugh. He was a loving father and grandfather, a devoted husband, and a best friend to many. We will cherish many amazing memories of the time spent with him.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Phyllis, and his brother Jack Nixon. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jeanne, his six children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank April Graves and Valeo Hospice for

their kind and compassionate care of Dick in his final weeks.

Ronald Carpentier 1934-2022

Meridian, Idaho - On Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, Ronald Lewis Carpentier passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side. Ron was born on November 26, 1934, in Boise, ID, to Ernest and Arline Carpentier. Ron had an older brother, Richard, and they lived a great childhood. They grew up in Boise (on 15th & Brumback) and at the family homestead in Garden Valley (founded in 1863), and all over Idaho; while their father worked as a State Assessor. Ron attended Washington Elementary, North

Junior High, and Boise High, where he met the love of his life, Beverly Balderston. Ron had a wonderful childhood - playing football, skiing, water-skiing, and getting into general mischief with his “Gang”, John Carley, Ron Daly, Gary Ferney, Bill Sellars, and Dick Ennis - all great friends from the Treasure Valley. Ron worked several jobs, one being a “Bellhop” at the Boise Hotel in downtown Boise. In high school, Ron also joined the ROTC, knowing he wanted to serve in the military soon after he graduated in 1952. Ron took a little time off, learning the basics at Boise Junior College, then he enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and became a top Pilot Instructor, logging hundreds of hours and preparing the best of the best to fly for our country. In 1956, while Ron finished Flight Instructor School (and got his wings) in Selma, Alabama, Bev took spring break from BJC and joined her “Babe” there to be married. While serving his active duty at Webb AFB, in Big Springs, Texas, they (well, mainly Bev) gave life to Kevin Ernest, then Kamali. After concluding active service in 1959, Ron returned to college to become an Engineer in Seattle,

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while the Easter bunny brought the first baby in the Pacific time zone, Kelly Logan. Ron tried working a job with Boeing, but that just wasn’t exactly what the two of them wanted in life. So…they packed their things, their 3 young children, and moved to Pocatello for both of them to finish school at Idaho State and become Pharmacists. Eventually, the whole family moved in with Ron’s mom, Arline (in Boise), while a house was built on Hillway Drive in the Northend of Boise. Ron, ever the Patriot, joined the Reserves (then after that, the National Guard) and spent a week every year serving at Gowen Field or in Mountain Home.

Ron started his Pharmacy career at Bruce Hill’s Rexall drug (at 8th & Fort) and then had a long career at Potter Drug on Orchard St.

Ron was the perfect father, and Bev was the perfect mother. They always gave the family all the attention they needed, whether it was going on vacations to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Seattle, or Montana; all the while instilling culture and social values that we all grew to love and appreciate. Ron was one of the best joke tellers of all time. Almost every day, he came home with a

new joke; told to him by one of hundreds of his customers. His memory was amazing. He could tell jokes to all his customers, and make their day.

He knew everyone’s names, details about their family, and still gave pharmaceutical advice to make their lives a little better. Ron also continued to do anything he could to help everyone around him, in the community, and his family.

Ron worked, played, partied, and enjoyed life more than most people can even imagine. A new concept, the “Chain Drug Pharmacy/Grocery store,”

Smith’s Food & Drug, came to Boise in the 80s. Ron was offered the highest salary of any Pharmacist & Manager in Idaho - to bring his expertise, professionalism, humor, and (of course) hundreds of customers from Potter Drug.

They lived. They laughed. They loved. But, as life is, things always change:

On July 4, 2002, while enjoying a beautiful day at the ranch, Ron suffered a debilitating stroke that ended up paralyzing the entire right side of his body. Having to face the rest of his life severely handicapped, Ron faced it with an unbelievably positive

attitude, where most people might have given up. He kept a certain twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face, and good spirits that rubbed off on everyone he met. He still laughed. He still loved. He still lived.

Ron & Bev sold the place in Hawaii, bounced around to a few places in Boise, Meridian, and Eagle, and finally found their last true home in Touchmark at Meadowlake Village in Meridian, where… Ron Carpentier was too good to be true. But that was Ron, and he was especially lucky to experience a rare 66 years of being married to the same caring, incredible woman all of his life, who took care of him through the roughest 20 years anyone should ever have to experience. She was his rock. She was his soulmate…His “BeBe.” Ron loved. Ron laughed. Ron lived his way. And, as ol’ Blue Eyes sang, Ron’s favorite song, “That’s Life!”

William Wolfe

1939-2022

Turlock, CaliforniaWilliam “Bill” Wolfe, age 82, passed away on April 26, 2022 in Turlock, California. William was born on July 22, 1939 in Modesto, California to Guy L. Wolfe and Viola

I. Wolfe. He was raised in the Turlock area. William graduated from Turlock High School and attended Modesto Junior College afterwards. He went on to join the Navy before graduating from Idaho State University. After graduating from Idaho State, Bill partnered with Mr. Nat Caprile and later owned and ran Galen Pharmacy in Richmond, California. He worked as a pharmacist for 40 years before retiring in 2006. William married the love of his life, Jennifer Dalen Wolfe, on March 26, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bill was a car enthusiast, and he had a special love for his Merc adorned with Winfield modifications and upgrades. Bill loved music, live concerts, and the arts. Some of

his favorites were The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and ZZ Top. He was an active member of American Legion, where he loved attending Friday night BBQs and bingo.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Viola Wolfe.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Dalen Wolfe; his step-sons, Lawrence McCluskey & Nino Pascolati.

Darrell Newby

1928-2022

Darrell A. Newby, 94–a resident of the Forest Grove community-passed away on June 30, 2022 at the Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro.

Darrell was born on April 28, 1928 in Chester, Idaho. He was

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the youngest of twelve children born to James and Harriet Jane (Hathaway) Newby. He was raised in St. Anthony, Idaho where he attended St. Anthony High School. He then attended Idaho State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

He met his future wife Dona Orme, while working in the local soda shop. Dona was a regular customer and Darrell was sure to give her a little extra attention-and toppings on her sundae -every time they met. Darrell and Dona were high school sweethearts. Their marriage was solemnized on September 10, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After graduation, they made their home in Idaho until 1953 when they moved their growing family to Portland, Oregon. In 1962 they moved to Hillsboro where they lived until moving to Forest Grove in 2011. Dona passed away on April 17, 2014.

Darrell was a Pharmacist and the owner of Palm Drug Store in Hillsboro from 1962 thru 1976. He had started in the pharmaceutical business with Merck when he graduated from college and later returned to Merck as a

pharmaceutical representative after he sold his drug store.

Darrell enjoyed reading, was a master woodworker, and an amateur gunsmith. He was an avid western fan and liked everything related to the old west. Dona and Darrell were active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as senior missionaries in the church’s Temple in Santiago, Chile. Darrell served for many years as a Sealer in the Portland Temple.

Darrell is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Dona, his parents, and siblings.

He is survived by five children and their spouses: Larry and Lorna Newby of Hillsboro, Oregon; Gregg and Hyun Hwa Newby of Glen Burnie, Maryland; Rand and Laurie Newby of Oregon City, Oregon; M’liss and Kevin Tolman of Mesa, Arizona; and Marla and Tom Witt of Rochester, Washington. At the time of his passing, Darrell had 21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. He is greatly missed by all.

Pamela Butler

1953-2022

Pamela Butler, 68,

passed away on July 13, 2022, surrounded by family.

Pamela Jean Paige was born on October 10, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho to Eldon Lloyd Paige and Mary Berry Paige. She attended Highland High School, where she was a page editor and reporter for the high school newspaper, the RamPage. After graduating in 1971, Pam studied pharmacy at Idaho State University. She married Paul Butler on August 16, 1974.

In 1978, Pam earned her BS in Pharmacy and passed the pharmacy board exams for California and Nevada. To celebrate, she and Paul took a six-week camping trip around the US. They moved to Los Angeles, CA, where Pam worked as a pharmacist. In 1980,

Paul’s job took them to Albuquerque, NM, where they had three children.

In addition to raising her children, over the years Pam served as the editor for the New Mexico Art League, was the leader of two Girl Scout Troops, and volunteered at the Lavender Festival in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. She earned an MBA from the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico in 2001, and later went on to study natural medicine.

Pam was an enthusiastic historian. She was a member of the Richard III Society, served four years as membership chair and listserv moderator, designed historical tours of England, and completed scholarly research to write articles for the society’s multiple publications. She used her sewing skills to make and alter medieval clothing for the annual meetings. Her other hobbies included painting, screenplay writing, and reading.

Pam was an expert traveler, instilling in all of her children a love for exploring. The family took summer trips around the US, and in 1992, she visited Europe for the first time. In the autumn of 2014, she fulfilled one

of her lifelong goals, which was to travel for a month with her sister, seeing many historical places in England, Wales and Scotland.

In 2017, Pam suffered a stroke, and in 2019, she moved to Vancouver, WA, to be near her younger daughter Lisa. Pam is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Carol Sue Mecham. Pam is survived by her ex-husband, Paul Butler, her three children, Craig A. Butler, Kelly E. Butler Urgan, and Lisa A. Butler Dempsey-Scott, her brothers Robert and John Paige, and two nieces, two nephews, and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Sarah Greener

1951-2022

Sarah E. Greener, 71 of

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Herrin, passed away 11:45 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Sarah was a pharmacist and co-owner with her husband of Option Care, Option Home Healthcare, and Inland Pharmaceutical Services in Spokane, WA. She earned her Masters Degree in Healthcare Policy and Administration from Washington State University. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from Idaho State University. She was a member of the Herrin Women’s Club, the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, and the American Pharmacist Association.

Sarah was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin.

Sarah was born January 17, 1951 in Boise, Idaho to Thomas George and Peggy (Eubank) Skinner.

Sarah was united in marriage with Gary Greener on April 15, 1978 in Boise, ID.

Surviving are her husband, Gary of Herrin; two daughters, Katie Calcaterra of Herrin and McKenzie Greener of Herrin; three grandchildren, Isabella, Chloe, and Cooper; step-mother, Jaci Skinner of Caldwell, ID;

four sisters, Rosanne “Sanne” Skinner of Vancouver, WA, Mary D. “Tuni” Skinner of Jordan Valley, OR, Peggy “Nikki” Skinner of Vancouver, WA, and Mary V. “Neno” Skinner of Wilder, ID; and nieces and nephews, Patrick Moran, Harry Moran, Scott Reynolds, Kecia Carlson, Jenni McMaster, Tatiana Greener, Ryan Porter, Daron Porter, Krysta Kelley, and Kari Porter . She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Rae Marie Reynolds and Sandy Porter.

2022 at 95. He was born in Provo, Utah on April 4,1927 to the late James Russell and Ida May (Brown) Storrs. Russ grew up and went to school in Provo, Utah. He joined the US Navy in 1944 at age 17 and then graduated from high school. After his discharge on December 6, 1945, he began classes at Idaho State University. He graduated in 3-1/2 years with a Doctor of Pharmacy the Spring of 1949.

Russ worked at Crowley Pharmacy in Twin Falls, Idaho where he met Grace Marguerite Johnson. They married October 15, 1950 in Twin Falls, Idaho. They lived in both Idaho and Utah, and had four children together. They divorced October 28, 1970. Russ worked as a Pharmacist for several companies, retiring from Thrifty Drug and ultimately Albertsons Savon Pharmacy at age 85. He then spent a short while as a parttime Pharmacist at a small hospice.

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Storrs

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Our loving Father, James Russell Storrs, Jr., passed away peacefully in Boise, Idaho on Wednesday, September 7,

Russ married the love of his life, Margaret Rose Hook, on February 27, 1971. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls temple on August 4,1972. There was no denying his love for the 7 children and many grandchildren they shared.

He loved the outdoors: gardening, hunting, fishing, skiing, ice skating, swimming, hiking, and camping. He loved music, opera, singing, collecting coins, seashells and interesting rocks. His favorite pastime was playing games with his family and friends. He played cards and put together jigsaw puzzles to the end. His talents included cross-stitch and woodworking.

His life was spent in service to others as a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing in the church choir. He enjoyed his callings doing genealogy and teaching classes, especially the scriptures and Doctrine & Covenants. His favorite calling was Family Home Teaching. He loved people.

Russ and Margaret shared many wonderful adventures, traveling near and far in the United States, including Hawaii, and Canada. Many of their travels were to visit family. They loved nothing better than getting in the car and exploring new roads to see where they would lead. One of their favorite destinations was the Oregon Coast to watch whales and storms, and build jigsaw puzzles. Family members often joined

them in their travels.

Russ is survived by his children Stephen Bradley Storrs (Kris) of Wildwood, Missouri, Pamela Miller (Terry) of Meridian, Valerie Hatcher (Keith) of Meridian, Gary Walter Storrs of Boise, Stephanie Lynn Storrs (Kevin) of Parma and Mikaela Ruschelle

Manglona of Toney, AL; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Rose (Hook) Storrs of Boise, his parents, siblings Beulah McGuire, Lydia Faye Bowden, Dorothy Poulton, Lorna Elizabeth Jacobson, George Russell Storrs, Mary Margery Ericksen, John Brown Storrs, daughter Cheryl Ann Putman, and step-great-grandson Andrew Hatcher.

Patrick Ackerman 1940-2022

Patrick H. Ackerman passed away on September 19, 2022 at the age of 82. Pat was born April 13,1940 in New Plymouth, Idaho to father Harold Martin Ackerman and mother, Opal Elizabeth Ackerman. He grew up in Payette, Idaho and attended Payette High School where he

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stood out on the Payette Pirate’s baseball team. He graduated high school in 1958. The same high school that MLB HOF Harmon Killebrew graduated from four years earlier.

Pat met and married his wife of 62 years, Shirley Jean Sayler, in Payette in 1960. In 1962 they welcomed their first child, daughter Cindy Jean, and son Scott Patrick followed in 1965.

After graduating from Idaho State University College of Pharmacy in 1965, Pat worked for Payless Drug in Lewiston, Idaho. In 1967, he, his wife, and young family moved to Salem, Oregon where Pat worked for Capital Drug. Pat aspired to own his own business, and in 1968 he moved to Stayton, Oregon

with his family. He and wife Shirley purchased a small residential home on First Avenue, converting it to a pharmacy, Pat’s Pill Box, that served Stayton for 25 years. The pharmacy was unique as it was the only pharmacy in the State of Oregon at the time to feature a “drive-up” window! Over the next several years, Pat teamed up with a business partner to successfully open a small chain of professional pharmacies throughout Oregon and Idaho, all under the “Pill Box” name. He eventually sold his shares to his partner but did retain ownership of the Stayton Pill Box pharmacy until his semi-retirement in 1994. Post-retirement, Pat was a relief pharmacist for Shopko for many years.

Pat pursued his passion for baseball by coaching little league baseball for several years while son, Scott was involved. He took great pride in his association with the Salem Umpire’s Association where he was an umpire for high school NAIA games and college NCAA games for over 20 years. Pat was also an avid hunter, hunting throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as in Canada. For several years in the 1980s, Pat

owned an outfitting and packing business in Montana where he offered guided elk hunts. In their spare time, Pat and Shirley enjoyed travel overseas, cruising, and especially travel throughout the USA in their RV.

Pat made an impact on the community as an officer and member of several local organizations including the PTA, Regis High School athletic board, Lion’s Club and Rotary Club, but his pride and joy were his grandchildren. He and wife Shirley spent many days attending softball games, volleyball games, gymnastics meets, camping, dune-buggying, and traveling with the grandkids. Pat is survived by his wife, Shirley, daughter Cindy Burns, son Scott (Kellie), granddaughters Ashley, Dani, and Maci (Myles), and brother, David (Claudia). He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Dr. Tim Burns.

Allen Rolfson

1928-2022

Patrick H. Ackerman

pAllen Wayne Rolfson, age 94, of Sultan, Washington passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Allen Rolfson was born in Windsor, ND, on August 29, 1928. He was the middle child of

9 with 4 brothers and 4 sisters. All siblings preceded Allen in death. His father had a garage business in Windsor and later moved the family to a farm in Bemidji, MN. After graduating from agriculture school, Allen attended Bemidji Teacher’s College. He then joined the Navy and became a pilot. After the Navy, he attended Idaho State University and majored in Pharmacy. While at college he met Shirley, the love of his life. They married in 1958 and moved to Sandpoint, ID. Allen opened his own pharmacy and they raised three children - Brett, Diana and Christopher. Later they moved to Prescott, AZ, where they lived for 20 years. After retiring, they moved back to the northwest to be closer to their children

and grandchildren. Allen loved to be outdoors, traveling, skiing, fishing, playing cards and spending time with family.

1931-2021

Richard Dean Wallin, 91, Pocatello, passed away, October 17, 2022.

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John Rigby 1931-2022

John Wilmer Rigby was born on November 7, 1931 to John Rollin Rigby and Geneva Keller Rigby in Montpelier, Idaho. He went by the name Wilmer. He was the oldest of six boys and grew up on a farm south of Montpelier in an area called Wardboro. He attended grade school at the Wardboro school where his uncle, Truman Rigby, was often his school teacher. His mother and father ran a dairy farm during the depression. This provided Wilmer and his brother Clyde with plenty of opportunity for hard work. They were responsible for the many chores of the farm, including milking several cows in the morning and the evening. He said

he knew they were poor, but it didn’t seem to matter too much because everyone else was just as poor. Eventually his father sold the dairy operation and got a job working for the Union Pacific Railroad. Shortly before Wilmer started attending Montpelier High School, the family moved into a house in town. He said moving into town was a whole new world complete with an indoor toilet, a real treat during the cold Bear Lake winters.

Wilmer was a good student and earned the respect of his high school teachers and the principal. At the recommendation of his principal, he was offered a part-time job working at the local laundry where he did pick-up and delivery to businesses and performed general labor at the laundry. During his last year of high school, while attending a school dance, a blond-haired girl from Paris, ID named Ruth Price caught his attention. On August 1, 1952 they were married in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was studying Pharmacy at Idaho State University when they got married. On January 19, 1954 their daughter, Nancy Lyn, was born. Their son John Dale Rigby was

born on September 4, 1956 in Price, Utah.

Wilmer and Ruth moved to Salmon, Idaho in September 1962 where he was a partner in running a pharmacy. Eventually he became the sole owner of the store that was long known as Rigby’s Pharmacy. They stayed in Salmon until Wilmer retired in 1997.

Wilmer and Ruth loved the Salmon area. They enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Wilmer was part owner of an airplane that he enjoyed flying. He taught himself to play the piano without reading music. He was an avid reader of history books about explorers and Native Americans. He was also an expert on the expedition of Lewis and Clark and the routes they took through the Lemhi and Salmon River areas. He had a large personal Lewis and Clark library and hiked almost every foot of the trails they followed. He was a sought after lecturer and was featured on a PBS television program about Lewis and Clark.

Wilmer and Ruth were faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They very active in their church callings. During the

35 years they lived in Salmon, Wilmer served and a Bishop, Counselor in the Stake Presidency, High Councilor, Sunday School Teacher, Clerk, and Ward Missionary.

After Wilmer retired they moved to Logan, Utah. They loved Logan and served as ordinance workers in the Logan Temple for many years. In 2000 and 2001 they served a mission in Michigan where they developed lasting friendships and had many wonderful experiences. Friends from Michigan came to visit them in Logan for many years after their mission. Their mission was a highlight of their retirement years.

Ruth was the love of Wilmer’s life. She passed away in 2018, after almost 66 years together. In 2021 Wilmer moved to Kaysville, Utah and lived in an assisted living center until he passed on November 7, 2022, his 91st birthday. He attended Sacrament meeting every Sunday, including the day before he passed.

Wilmer is survived by both of this children, Nancy Lyn Barnes and John Dale Rigby (Marilyn), and his 5 brothers, Clyde, Sherman, Larry, Dennis, and Roger. He has 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

The Annual White Coat Ceremony

The ISU College of Pharmacy held its 22nd Annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2026 with an all new format following a two-day orientation in Idaho. Faculty and staff joined the new students for the ceremony for the incoming P1 Pocatello and Meridian students on August 17th at Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. The 7th Annual White Coat Ceremony for Alaska students in the Class of 2025 was held on August 19th in Anchorage.

Prior to the White Coat Ceremony, new students joined faculty and staff from all three campuses to participate in a day of leadership training, mentorship and fun. Dr. PBJ, a national recognized motivational speaker and leadership coach led the group through exercises and activities that were both meaningful and hysterical. As you can see, Dr. PBJ even tasked Dean Fitzgerald with carrying the weight of the whole college!

The White Coat Ceremony has been a tradition of ISU for many years, initiating the new P1 students and awarding them with their white coats. It’s a very special and meaningful ceremony for students, as each student is presented their coat by a family member, friend, or colleague that is also a pharmacist, with their friends and family there to witness.

Keynote speaker Alaka’i Montalbo, PharmD, Class of 2021 inspired the new student pharmacists, asking them to commit to lifelong learning and encouraging them to find what is most meaningful to them as they complete their education.

The Pocatello ceremony was led by Dean Walter Fitzgerald and Dr. Tom Wadsworth, who also led the ceremony in Anchorage. Thank you to all of those who donate and make this event possible, we could not do it without your generosity.

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P1 Students

Pocatello

Kandice Kauer

Staci Mitchell

Hunter Taylor

Sharissa Hollis

Katherine Grafel

Quentin Kelley Colby Myler

Josh Tingey

Jacqueline Hulce

Mikayla Antonson

Emily Johnson

Austin Pugmire

RaNae Hill

Daniel Jensen

Jamison Long

Samuel Preston

Lydia Henscheid

Thomas Henrie

Brandon Long

Matthew Orme

Rose Trevino

Abby Jenkins

Leah Bolles

Afsana Kabir

Madison Miller Kolton Snedaker

Havy Ho

Duncan Andrus Kelly-Wihler Mboumenou Djine

Joseph Makubuya

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Eileen Lambert

Rachel Ray

Leila Garibovic

Logan Martinez

Ashlyn Riddle

Badira Ismail Sonuga

Katya Alani

Sophia Kirsinas

Sarah Kershisnik

Corbin Meacham

Grace Ward

Clint Doty

Sammy McKnight

Porter Wallentine

Abigail Baruch

Norman Jackman

Seth Askew

Kelsey Robinson

Ethan Kuhn

Brinley Nguyen

Lauren Wood

Abby Friedt

Trystin Thomas Tanner Tracy

Alexis Simpson Grace Saythavy

Jevyn Stokes

Joshua McAndrews

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Share Your Love of Pharmacy: Refer a Student

Do you know someone who is ready to put on their white coat? If you have techs or others in your circle that may be interested in becoming a pharmacist, send them our way, we’d love to meet them! We know the experiences they have working alongside you and interacting with you in your locations are impactful and we appreciate you showing them how exciting, varied and meaningful a pharmacy career can be. Are you also sharing the varied campus experiences that are available between Pocatello, Meridian and Anchorage? Students can truly choose a campus location that is just right for their individual lifestyle. Our Student Affairs and Admissions team appreciates your referrals!

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Legacy Families

As we are in the beginning stages of our second century of educating pharmacists in Idaho and Alaska, we want to recognize those families who have created their personal legacies as graduates of the ISU College of Pharmacy. The website below highlights those graduates who are members of our Legacy Families that we know about. We know that there are many more Legacy Families from the ISU College of Pharmacy. If you are a part of or know of other Legacy Families, please scan the QR code or visit isu.edu/pharmacy/ alumni--friends/take-a-look-back-cop-graduates/ to provide us with that information. As we receive this information from you, we will acknowledge our Legacy Families in future Refill and Bulletin editions.

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Center for Advancing Pharmacy Practice and Research Excellence

College of Pharmacy Center for Advancing Pharmacy Practice and Research Excellence

The College of Pharmacy has launched an interdisciplinary team that is charged with developing the Center for Advancing Pharmacy Practice and Research Excellence, or CAPRE. Health care costs are predicted to continue to grow almost six percent annually. Combine that with a projected future shortage of health care providers, including primary care and specialty physicians, the need for a center dedicated to improving patient care and enhancing the services provided by pharmacists and psychologists alike is evident. The College of Pharmacy is uniquely positioned to do both. Other needs in Idaho and beyond are related to health care and public health weaknesses revealed by COVID-19, such as overtaxed health care providers. In terms of mental health need, Idaho ranks 49th for adult mental health and 46th for children’s mental health. The need continues to grow also for innovation in community pharmacy to diversify revenue and adopt alternative business models integrating pharmacistprovided health care services. Although now in its infancy, CAPRE is designed to respond to all of these issues.

The Opportunity

• Pharmacist scope of practice has expanded to include independent prescribing

• Pharmacists and psychologists are prepared to contribute to meeting needs

• Idaho pharmacies provide

- testing and treatment for conditions such as influenza and streptococcus

- immunizations and other injectable therapies

- medication therapy management

• Idaho prescribing psychologists provide

- access to mental health evaluation and service

- medication therapy

Enabling Pharmacists and Psychologists

• Pharmacist practice authority in Idaho expanded by

- revision of the Pharmacy Practice Act and Board of Pharmacy Rules

- COVID-19 pandemic testing, immunizing, and prescribing authorizations from Idaho and federal government

• Psychologist practice authority in Idaho expanded by

- revision of Psychologists Practice Act and Board of Examiners of Psychologists Rules

- College of Pharmacy designated to offer MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology

The Strategy

• Advocating for pharmacists and psychologists to provide services that bring solutions to access to healthcare needs in Idaho.

• Promoting fair and sustainable compensation models for expanded services provided by pharmacists and psychologists.

• Educating pharmacists and psychologists to effectively and safely provide expanded services.

• Researching innovative practice initiatives and patient care outcomes resulting from expanded services.

The CAPRE team is charged with:

• Obtaining necessary approvals for establishing a CenterDONE

• Creating a draft Vision, Mission, and Value statements

• Creating a draft aspirational organizational framework

• Proposing operational outcomes/services

• Proposing viable funding models

• Proposing an implementation timeline

Watch our future editions of The Refill and The Bulletin as CAPRE develops, and to learn more about ways you can be involved.