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IPA Foundation
Welcome Isabelle Tharp, IPA’s 2020 Executive Intern Hello everyone! My name is Isabelle Tharp and I am beyond excited to serve as the Max W. Eggleston Executive Intern this upcoming summer. I have been an IPA member since 2017 and have enjoyed taking part in various IPA opportunities including IPA Annual Meeting, IPA Legislative Day and the Policy Committee on Public Affairs.
I am from Dubuque, Iowa and currently am a secondyear student pharmacist at Drake University with a diabetes concentration. During pharmacy school, I have become extremely involved in the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). I have served as Social Media Chair, President-elect and soon the President of the organization. I am looking forward to translating the skills I have learned from APhA-ASP into my work for IPA this summer! In the past, I worked at Hy-Vee pharmacy and Mercy Family Pharmacy (now MercyOne) back home in Dubuque, and I currently work at Methodist West Hospital and serve as a Legislative Intern for Representative John Forbes at the Iowa State Capitol. I have been fortunate to have a wide variety of pharmacy experiences and am excited to see a very different side of pharmacy while interning at IPA.
Pharmacy policy has always been an interest of mine, but throughout my experience at the Capitol it has become a passion. I have seen how advocacy efforts from the pharmacy community influence legislators and their decision-making on legislation. While at IPA this summer, I hope to find ways to promote advocacy efforts among IPA members and learn how I can better serve the profession of pharmacy. I hope to connect with many of you this summer!
Eggleston-Granberg Golf Classic - Watch IPA communications for new date! The Eggleston-Granberg Golf Classic provides support to student pharmacists. This annual event has recently been held in the fall. It brings together student pharmacists, alumni, and friends for a fun-filled day at the golf course with a purpose. All proceeds benefit the IPA Foundation’s support of student pharmacists at Drake University and the University of Iowa.
Support the IPA Foundation’s educational and student programs by donating to the Foundation’s Silent Auction taking place during the 2020 Annual Meeting! If you or your pharmacy would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact IPA at ipa@iarx.org and provide a short description and approximate value (if available) of the item(s) you plan to donate.
While items will be accepted up through the week of Annual Meeting (September 17-18, 2020), please notify IPA prior to September 1 in order to have your item listed in the silent auction catalog.
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Make a donation or join the IPA Foundation Institute with your sustained gift. Your donation to the IPA Foundation supports initiatives to build strong leaders, invest in innovative practice initiatives and secure high-quality education for tomorrow’s practitioners . iarx.org/IPAFoundation
IPA Foundation and Scholars Awards hips
Congratulations to these student pharmacists who received an IPA Foundation scholarship this year!
Kendra Ford Halling Harding
IPAF Mike & Terry Pursel Scholarship Rachel Wedemeyer
IPAF General Scholarships Rita Hammer Katelyn Mouser Ann Radtke Rachel Soppe
The University of Iowa IPAF Eggleston-Granberg Scholarships Ben Fox Chris Fox
IPAF General Scholarships Zac Anderson Tiffany Lee
The generosity of IPA members makes an impact. Here is what scholarship recipients say about how it has affected them:
“This scholarship is highly valued and will serve me well as I continue to fulfill both academic and professional goals. Thank you for your generosity!” Rita Hammer, Drake University 2019-2020 IPAF General Scholarship
“Through my involvement in RAGBRAI, IPA Legislative Day, and other IPA events, I have clearly seen the commitment and generosity that IPA members stand for, and I will implement these qualities into my own professional and personal life.” Ben Fox, The University of Iowa 2019-2020 IPAF Eggleston-Granberg Scholarship
“It’s an honor to have been selected as a recipient of an IPA Foundation scholarship. I want to thank the IPA Foundation for their generosity and their continuing support for pharmacy education in the state of Iowa.” Chris Fox, The University of Iowa 2019-2020 IPAF Eggleston-Granberg Scholarship
“I would like to thank you for this opportunity to receive financial support while pursuing my dreams in pharmacy school. I really appreciate this generous scholarship.” Michaela Phelps, Drake University 2019-2020 IPAF Russell E. Johnson Jr. & Lucille Johnson Scholarship
