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Winter 2021 Dean's ListThe Dean’s List honors undergraduate students for academic excellence each semester. Students completing six to 11 credit hours and achieving a 4.00 GPA and students completing 12 or more credits who achieve a GPA of 3.75 or higher for the semester are placed on the Dean’s List.
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WSU Applebaum student leaders rally with APIA-Vote MI to #StopAsianHateAPIA-Vote MI has organized several sets of rallies and vigils this past month to stop Asian hate. Student leaders from the Student Pharmacist Diversity Council (SPDC) and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) rallied in support of APIA-Vote MI to draw attention to this advocacy for racial justice.
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SPDC celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CAPA Splendor of the East Cultural Showcase“The event will bring together the music, art and talent of Michigan’s Asian Pacific American community and rich cultural heritage and will be a spectacular homage to conquering the difficulties of this past year and a celebration of love shining through to bring hopes of a brighter future,” said Joseph Paul Javier, SPDC vice president and CAPA board member.
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WSU, APhA partner on medication therapy management virtual certificate training course for licensed pharmacistsThe APhA Certificate Training Program hosted by Wayne State University will be offered in a virtual format. Zoom Video Conferencing will be used to deliver the live sessions on June 8-9, 2021.
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In memoriam: Retired Mortuary Science program director, alumnus David Ladd '98E. David Ladd, age 78, funeral director and former instructor and director of the Wayne State University Mortuary Science Program, died May 6, 2021, at his home.
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WDET: Dr. Paul Kilgore on prematurity of CDC mask guidanceDr. Paul Kilgore, Wayne State professor of pharmacy practice, says his personal behavior has not changed despite the CDC relaxing masks guidelines or fully vaccinated adults.
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PT Research Symposium features student presentations, keynote by Amy BastianThe annual Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physical Therapy Research Symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. on Zoom.
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Mortuary Science alumna Hailee Trombley ’18 weathers the stormThe 2018 WSU Applebaum graduate didn't think twice about hopping on a plane when her employer asked her to head from Houston to Los Angeles to help embalm the many who died during California’s record-breaking COVID-19 surge this past January.
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WDIV: Devin Scillian talks with Dr. Paul Kilgore and Dr. Marcus Zervos about vaccination progressFlashpoint's first segment on Sunday, May 9, featured a discussion with two Wayne State University doctors who played critical roles in the development of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines: WSU Applebaum Associate Professor and Director of Research Dr. Paul Kilgore and Assistant Dean of Global Affairs Dr. Marcus Zervos.
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Join us for the Pharmacy Class of 2021 graduation on May 11 at 5:30 p.m.The event will be streamed starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, on YouTube. You'll be able to watch and chat in real time with your classmates, family and friends.
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WSU Applebaum well represented in Wayne State's Academic Leadership Academy cohortsDesigned to support development of the university’s leadership skills and capacity, the ALA encourages individuals from across campus to work together to achieve common goals. The ALA is an intensive, year-long leadership development experience, where each fellow leads a team to craft and implement a project to benefit the greater WSU community.
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Pharmacy preceptor and alumnus Lucius Daniel '93 appointed to NCODA Executive CouncilWayne State University pharmacy preceptor and alumnus Lucius Daniel, PharmD, ACE, was appointed to the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA) Executive Council.
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Six WSU Applebaum faculty members achieve promotions and/or tenureNora Fritz and Jiemei Wang were promoted to associate professor with tenure. Melissa Lipari and Vicky Pardo were promoted to associate clinical professor. Moh Malek was promoted to full professor. Francine Salinitri was promoted to full clinical professor.
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Nurse anesthesia faculty member and college alum Phil Mangahas featured by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists"There have been so many opportunities I would not have had if it had not been for nurse anesthesia," said Phil Mangahas ’79, M.S. ’87. "I have been able to mentor many students and CRNAs over the years, which I feel is very important.
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Amma Perozo featured in Michigan Occupational Therapy Association Student Member SpotlightAmma’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of people with disabilities is exemplified by her participation in an interdisciplinary one-year training in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND). Amma was the first MOT student from WSU to be selected to participate in the LEND, which is a federally funded consortium between eight universities in Michigan.
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MOT Class of ’21 grad Maximillian Castoreno maintains steady pace to third degree and career“I eventually found a field that allowed me to stay motivated in the most meaningful way, so that I could fully embrace my academic journey – occupational therapy," said Castoreno. "The struggles were numerous, but I am exceedingly grateful for my parents always instilling in me the sentiment that I could accomplish any dreams I ever set out to achieve. Wayne State University, to me, is the focal point for diverse populations to make their dreams come true, no matter their backgrounds.”
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You did it! Join the virtual graduation at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5Congratulations, graduates — you did it! While we look forward to recognizing you at a formal commencement ceremony when it is safe and practical to do so, we couldn't let this milestone pass without celebration.
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Board of Governors recognizes faculty scholarly achievements, with Dr. Susan Davis and Dr. Joseph Roche among those honoredThe WSU Applebaum professors were two of five Wayne State instructors to receive 2021 WSU Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards.
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Summer brings leadership changes to WSU ApplebaumThe Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will undergo several changes to its leadership team throughout the summer of 2021.
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists honors alumna Andrea Teitel ’92 with national advocacy awardThe Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the national health care agenda of CRNAs by coordinating grassroots CRNA involvement at the state level or through special contributions to the federal political process. Teitel also was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2018 as one of its Notable Women in Healthcare in Michigan.
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Stronger together: Pharmacy Prof. Aline Saad deepens WSU Applebaum’s commitment to interprofessional educationPreparing students for a collaborative professional environment where they’ll communicate and cooperate across disciplines is the motivation behind IPE. As one of only a handful of colleges nationwide that houses a PharmD program alongside a range of other professional health care programs, WSU Applebaum has integrated IPE into its curricula for decades.
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Prof. Moh Malek to present May 13 seminar on the effect of prenatal arsenic exposure on skeletal muscle functionOn Thursday, May 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Moh Malek will discuss how prenatal exposure to arsenic adversely affects offspring skeletal muscle function. This event is presented by CURES, Wayne State's Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors.
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Maddie Schmoker earns Dean's Award for highest GPA among WSU Applebaum student-athletesDirector of Athletics Rob Fournier presents the Dean's Award to Mortuary Science student Maddie Schmoker for having the highest GPA among all student-athletes in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
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Dr. Fei Chen receives Board of Governors Distinguished Faculty Fellowship“Dr. Chen is an inspiring international scientist,” said WSU Applebaum Interim Dean Cathy Lysack. “He is a researcher and scholar of the highest quality and integrity.”
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PharmD students create video saluting 'Pharmacy Heroes' for MPA conventionWSU Applebaum PharmD students and faculty are highlighted as pharmacy heroes in a video created for the Michigan Pharmacists Association annual convention by Wayne State alumnus and MPA Executive Fellow Zack Mueller, and students Johnie Bailey and Joseph Paul Javier.
