Donor Profile At the University of Michigan in the 60’s and 70’s the membership of Psi Upsilon largely drew from wealthier families from the east side of Detroit, primarily from Grosse Pointe and St Clair Shores area. A shift began in 1972 with an incoming class with different backgrounds and from other areas of Michigan. Brother Paul Bush (Phi ‘76) pledged alongside those brothers which enhanced the chapters diversity. Bush recounts the sea change in membership not as a contentious but one of the struggle for
PAUL BUSH Phi ‘76 (University of Michigan)
growth and bonding. He recalls fond memories of back yard field hockey and co-ed mixers. His recommendation of our society became so great that he successfully encouraged his own familial brother Mark to join him at Michigan and in the brotherhood of Psi Upsilon. During his sophomore and junior years Paul Bush resided in the house and during his junior year served as President of the chapter. While Bush did move out during his senior and fifth year, with a longer matriculation due to his enrollment as a pharmacy student, he remained an active brother contributing as he could. Not everyone knows what they want to do with their life on the first day of college but Brother Bush did. Entering the University of Michigan as a pharmacy student he knew that he would spend five years instead of four but would end his time with a full professional degree to practice pharmacy.
Voices FromThe Next Generation
While his career has always been focused on pharmacy practice
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Younger Donors Share Why They Support Psi U In Their Own Words
he has gone on to be a leader and an educator. He received an MBA in 1982 from Wayne State University and currently serves as Vice President of Global Resource Development and Consulting for the American Society of Heath-System Pharmacists (ASHP). He teaches at Northwestern University and passes on his wisdom and experience to a new generation. Among his many professional accolades Dr. Bush has received the John W. Webb Lecture Award from Northeastern University and ASHP, an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Campbell University, the Dean Golod Award from MUSC Health, and the the NCAP Pharmacy Ambassador award. His publications include co-authorship in Managing and Leading – 44 Lessons Learned for Pharmacists, and chapters in Building a Successful Ambulatory Practice, Financial Management Basics for Health System Pharmacists, Handbook of Institutional Pharmacy Practice, and the Pharmacy Certified Technician Training Manual. Shortly after college he married Julie and they have two children including Sarah who is also Continued on pg. 7
DAVID HOLLIS, Gamma Tau ‘11 (Georgia Tech)
Thank you,Brothers!
David is the secretar y for the Psi Upsilon Executive council and a long time supporter of our programs. Current Role and Company? I am currently Software Developer at Stripe What does being a brother of Psi Upsilon mean to you today? I get to be part of a broad network of people who have all committed to supporting one another academically, professionally, socially, and more. How do you stay connected to brothers? Psi Upsilon has already given me so much, I give to make sure our fraternity is able to continue providing that experience to others Why do you give? I haven’t missed a Convention since 2012. I hope to see you all in Atlanta this year! Do you have a favorite Psi U Program? My favorite programs are the scholarships and the Social Impact Fellowship. In 1 sentence, may I have a quote from you on why is it important to support Psi U? Psi U helps keep us connected at a time when it’s easy to feel isolated. Need a refresher on what the Annual Fund supports? Visit: issuu.com and click ‘FOUNDATION PROGRAM GUIDE’
Gifts to the Annual Fund support programs like the Archons’ Academy. The 29th Archons’ Academy was held in Atlanta, GA from January 7-9th. This unique leadership opportunity allows our chapter presidents the ability to network with one another and share best practices while learning valuable skills to assist them during there time as president. Topics include our history and values, conflict resolution, organization, risk mitigation and crisis management. You can view pictures from the weekend on our Flickr site. 2