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Networking is Important Networking is very important in the field of pharmacy. While in school it is important to find your passion for the profession. After graduation, it can be a valuable tool in researching products and processes for your pharmacy. Kappa Psi is a fantastic place to start business networking and networking for your chapter. Getting to know your alumni at your local chapter can be a great benefit to the chapter as well as you as a professional. Along with getting alumni involved in the chapter, it can help you find rotation sites and discover where your passion in the profession lies. Province meetings are a great place to meet other people and discuss the challenges you may be facing in school and what is working for your chapter and what is not. Learning from others’ mistakes and successes is a great way to improve your chapter. Meeting people at national meetings offers a unique insight into many different types of pharmacy and can be an eye opening experience into the profession. After graduation, the connections you make can help you find a job or get ideas from others working in the field. I have found that I can gain insight on new computer programs and processes by emailing my Kappa Psi brothers who have experience with the programs.
Kali Weaver, Grand Regent
Kappa Psi offers unique networking opportunities at national meetings. We are represented by a booth at ASHP and APhA where you can come and get a ribbon or sticker and let everyone know you are Kappa Psi. We also hold a reception at both of these meetings to allow our brothers a place to get together and network. I hope to see all of you at ASHP and APhA and encourage you to say hello to all the Kappa Psi brothers. Fraternally,
Kali Weaver Grand Regent 2011–2013
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MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY u Fall 2012