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NCPA Annual Conference Big Success

November 6, 2006

The National Community Pharmacists’ Association (NCPA) held its 108th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition October 7 – 11 this year at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

UMB Employee of the Month from School of Pharmacy

November 6, 2006

Lisa Calvert Chalk was selected University of Maryland Baltimore’s Employee of the Month for October.

Tricks, Treats, and Cautionary Tales at Diabetes Halloween Party

November 1, 2006

A routine lesson about diabetes turned into a morning of fun the day before Halloween for 55 Baltimore elementary school students, thanks to the Student Government Association (SGA) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

PSC Runs Race to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

October 24, 2006

Seventeen faculty, students, and friends from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences formed team UMB-PSC to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K run on Oct. 21.

Retirement Celebration for Dr. Larry Augsburger

October 19, 2006

A retirement celebration honoring Dr. Larry Augsburger, PhD, Shangraw Professor of Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics, was held on Tuesday, October 10 at the School.

School of Pharmacy / State Board Cosponsor NABP/AACP District Conference

October 19, 2006

Representatives from 17 regional state boards of pharmacy and over 20 schools and colleges of pharmacy converged on Baltimore last week for a two-day conference.

Students Appear on WJZ

October 9, 2006

To help celebrate October as American Pharmacists Month, School of Pharmacy PharmD students appeared on WJZ-TV’s “Manic Monday” segment on October 2 to recognize pharmacists’ contribution to healthcare.