School of Pharmacy Launches ‘Helping Hands’ Initiative
Faculty, staff, students, trainees, and alumni share stories about how they are stepping up to assist family, friends, colleagues, and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Malissa Carroll
April 20, 2020
A leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement across the state of Maryland and beyond, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic, as colleagues across the School help each other navigate distance learning and teleworking and assist their local communities in a variety of ways.
The School of Pharmacy recently launched the “Helping Hands” initiative, which shares stories highlighting how faculty, staff, students, trainees, and alumni have reached out to support their family and friends, colleagues, and communities, and offers an opportunity for individuals to give kudos to colleagues and peers who have gone above and beyond to assist them during the pandemic.
Read the Stories
To explore the stories submitted by faculty, staff, students, trainees, and alumni, visit the School’s Inside SOP blog. These stories are also shared on the School’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Submit a Story
If you have a story that you wish to share, or want to give kudos to a colleague, please complete and submit the online form.
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