ACPHS In The News

 

Dr. Meenakshi Malik, DVM, PhD has been named associate dean of health sciences. In this new role, Dr. Malik will support the growth of all life sciences and allied health sciences programs at the College. Dr. Malik will continue to provide leadership and oversight of initiatives that pertain to health sciences, including accreditation, strategic planning, growth, administration, budgets and operations

Panther Profiles are Q&A interviews that highlight Panthers of all stripes – students, faculty, staff, alumni, board members and anyone else in the campus community. John W. (“Will”) Correira will graduate in May with a bachelor of science degree in public health

The exhibit space on the first floor of 84 Holland has new art gracing through the rest of the spring semester. Pieces range from oil and digital paintings to pencil drawings and sketches. Be sure to check out the gallery before

Dr. Katie Cardone and Bernie Tyrrell joined President Tofade at the recent APhA Meeting and Exposition in Arizona.  Last July, the College was charged with developing and advancing a fellowships program available to both ACPHS students and students from around the globe

The campus chapter of Doctors Without Borders supports the international charity of the same name, which provides medical humanitarian assistance to needy people around the globe. The club hosts a number of events throughout the year, including Mapathons, which highlight lesser-known medically under-served regions

You can never underestimate the value of a first impression. When that first impression is over dinner, there are rules to follow. Getting them wrong can make you seem, well, tasteless (pun intended). To give young professionals the opportunity to experience a formal dinner setting and learn those rules, ACPHS reinstated the Etiquette Training Dinner on Thursday, March 16

Back in pharmacy school, what Andrew Lam learned about a drug was never enough to satisfy his particular curiosity. Lam’s professor would describe the characteristics of some drug – Lipitor, say – that it was used to treat cholesterol, that it shouldn’t be given to pregnant women or patients with active liver disease

The Albert M. White Gymnasium has undergone renovations this year. The facelift includes updated design and lighting, which will give the Panthers a more modern place to play. Funds for this capital renovation came from past operating surpluses and were approved by the Board of Trustees to be used to maintain our campus

Panther Profiles are Q&A interviews that highlight Panthers of all stripes – students, faculty, staff, alumni, board members and anyone else in the campus community. Associate Professor Timothy LaRocca, in the Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences, studies cell death and sometimes sings about it too