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October 19, 2023
PCP Gala 2023 is November 11th!
PCP Gala 2023 will be held Saturday November 11th, 7-11 PM at Galdo's! Tickets are $25 for PCP faculty/staff and students and $64 for guests. Ticket includes dinner, dancing, 3 drink tickets for beer/wine (ID required), photo booth.
Space is limited! On October 13th tickets will go on sale open for P1-P4, U3/U4 PharmTox and PharmSci students, faculty and staff (and their guests). Any remaining tickets will go on sale on October 23rd for U1 and U2 PCP students (and guests). Final Deadline for all ticket sales is November 1st. Tickets for PCP students, faculty and staff are discounted thanks to the generosity of PCP alumni and friends.
Events and General Announcements
Phi Delta Chi Presents... CAREERS IN PHARMACY WEEK!
Careers highlighted include specialty pharmacy, per diem staffing, VIRTUAL managed care residency, cardiac transplant specialty, and critical care. One of the featured speakers, John Mondin, PharmD'15, has the most number of specialty board certifications of any pharmacist in the United States! Learn about the path to these careers from PCP grads next Tuesday through Thursday, October 24-26th at the locations on campus listed on the flyer. Contact Jovina Fager at jf20653079@sju.edu with any questions. 10/19
ASCP Fundraiser!
Need a mid-semester boost? ASCP is hosting their annual fundraiser on Thursday November 2nd, outside in the quad. We will be having Dunkin donuts and coffee so stop by and grab a treat! Proceeds will be donated to the Walk to End Alzheimer's! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kavitha Sukumar (ks20828278@sju.edu). 10/19
Professional Opportunities
GPPA Volunteers NEEDED!
Once again GPPA has been asked by Enon Tabernacle Baptist church to serve as the pharmacist volunteers for this year's WKYN Health Event, providing information to attendees about medication. Below is the Sign-up for the event to be held on November 11, 2023 (all day). However, we will have sign-up slots from 7 am to 6 pm. For all interested or wanting to volunteer for this event please sign-up. Noting that there may be a need to ask you to change slots to allow the most volunteers for this event. A zoom meeting will be held on Nov 1st to answer questions concerning the event for those of you who sign-up. This is also the deadline to sign-up. We are hoping to have a final schedule of volunteers by November 6th. 10/19
Heart Walk Volunteers Needed!
The American Heart Association is hosting a walk November 4th and needs volunteers! The walk will start at 8 am and will likely need volunteers at the beginning and end of the walk. Details will be provided closer to the event. Link to sign up is below. Note: If Phillies make the World Series the event will be postponed to Nov.16th. 10/19
Volunteers needed for DVSHP Poster Presentation Night!
The DVSHP Student Workgroup is looking for volunteers to help at our annual DVSHP Poster Presentation Night! The Poster Presentation Night is taking place on November 16th 2023 at Temple University. Volunteers would be needed anywhere from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM to assist with setting/cleaning up posters, food, etc. Student's who volunteer can list this on their CV's. Dinner will be provided! Any additional questions please reach out to Alexis Saladino: as20842503@sju.edu. 10/19
Giant Pharmacy - 2024 Summer Pharmacy Internship opportunities
We're seeking innovative, passionate students to join our 2024 Summer Internship Program. During our dynamic summer program, you'll be provided with one-of-a-kind learning and development opportunities, including a blend of on-the-job learning, virtual trainings, opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership, volunteer events and a multitude of other development activities to fuel your career preparation. We’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities to drive professional and personal growth. The GIANT Company also offers a growing culture of inclusion where you can contribute your unique ideas and talents to help us make a difference in the community and fulfill our purpose of Connecting Families for a Better Future. Gain real-world work experience and a better understanding of the broad career opportunities available in a multi-state grocery retail company - we'd love to have you as part of our GIANT Family! Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/19
Off-Campus Volunteering Opportunity on Drexel's Campus on 10/23! Counts towards P1, P2 and P3 IPPE community service/service learning hour requirements!
With it being flu season once again, our campus' APhA Operation Immunization is looking for volunteers to help out with Sunray Drugs' flu clinics on Drexel's campus. The clinic will be needing volunteers from 9:30am-4:00pm but, each volunteer will only need to help out for 2 hours. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with immunizing and helping prevent serious complications from flu infections in our community! There is also a non-vaccinating position available for each time block. For all volunteers, please sign and send the waiver attached in the sheets along with a copy of your PA immunizing license to jz20834849@sju.edu and mjeon@sju.edu. Please click the button below for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions please reach out to jz20834849@sju.edu and mjeon@sju.edu. 10/19
Events and General Announcements
Come help out at the Haddon Heights Health Fair!
The annual Haddon Heights Health Fair on Saturday Nov 4th 10am-4pm is a great way to showcase your professional skills through direct interaction with community members! Our APhA Operations hope to provide various services to the community and we’re looking for volunteers to help out. Sign up to engage in providing blood pressure screenings, blood glucose readings, vaccinations, and more to the community members. Please note that some activities do require prior training and we will work with you to achieve this before the event. Volunteering also counts as the community service requirement for IPPEs! Sign up using the button and be sure to choose specific time slots you want to sign up for! Reach out to Anthony Cao at ac20829054@sju.edu or 610-888-2927 with questions! 10/16
Cornhole Tournament -- RAFFLES AND PRIZES!!
Come out to support APhA-ASP's Operation OTC Medicine Safety in raising money for Families Forward, a homeless shelter for families that helps them get back on their feet. The cornhole tournament will take place on Thursday, October 26th from 1:30pm-3:30pm in the ARC MPR. Teams of 2 will pay $8 per person to enter in the tournament to win a speaker and Eagles tumbler! During the tournament, we will be selling baked goods and raffles - including a spa basket, Brumate, and a weighted dinosaur! Use the button to sign-up your team for the tournament! 10/12
Hispanic Heritage Month Wraps Up!
How can we as healthcare providers ensure those in the Hispanic communities are receiving equitable care? Check out this post created by P4 teaching APPE student Jennifer Lee to learn more about the importance of translator services, the benefits of having a diverse healthcare team that reflects the populations they serve, and a pharmacy organization who's mission is to help close gaps in healthcare among Hispanic patients.
If you are interested in what the university is doing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), check out the weekly University-wide DEI newsletter by clicking the button below to subscribe! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 10/12
Professional Opportunities
Looking for a student volunteer to serve on PCP's DEI Task Force!
The PCP DEI Task Force is looking for a student member to join the team. This will be a 2 year commitment. We meet once a month and will ask the student to perform one or two additional tasks outside of the monthly meetings. Tasks may include assisting with submitting posts to Spill the Pills. Most importantly, this representative will provide a student's perspective to our discussions.
Please complete the form at the button below by November 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Posted by Dr. Thomas. 10/16
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Kenvue Industry Day Site Visit!
In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, on October 17th from 12:30pm-4pm APhA-ASP has collaborated with Kenvue Ft. Washington Site (formerly known as J&J Consumer Health) to host an Information Panel Event with PharmD professionals! This event is a great way for students to learn about the different functional areas within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically from the perspective of the professionals at Kenvue. It is also a great networking opportunity for students to talk with the professionals/fellows one-on-one. The event will take place at the Kenvue Ft. Washington Site and transportation will not be provided. This event is open to all P1-P4 Pharmacy students. The old google form has not been working therefore please register with the final form by clicking the button below to confirm your attendance at the event! Registration is required to attend this event! Please be sure to read the entire form as all details are stated for the event. After 75 sign-ups this form will close! For any questions please reach out to Kreena Patel (kp20830330@sju.edu). 10/12
HersheyCare Pharmacy looking for volunteers for vaccine clinic.
HersheyCare pharmacy is looking for volunteers to assist at an immunization clinic. Tues Oct 17 Lancaster 9-2 (fall break) and Sat Oct 28th in Quarryville 10-2. Contact Chuck Kray at ckray@CKCRX.com. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/12
Volunteers Needed at The Healthier You Conference 2023
I am hosting The Healthier You Conference 2023 in Chester (city) on Saturday, November 11. It's a full day of wellness workshops, fitness classes, celebrity appearances and more!
I am in need of volunteers to help on the day of the event, as well as the day before for set-up. The event offers a great opportunity to serve an under-resourced community. Volunteers will receive:
1. T-shirt
2. Continental Breakfast
3. Lunch
4. Event swag
Email me at kmotley@sju.edu with questions. Posted by Dr. Motley. 10/12
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