MOW 2006-07

Pharmacy Football Champs (P-1,2,3,4): Congratulations to the P-1 women's and men's flag football teams on their come-from-behind victories over their respect P-2 opponents to capture the Pharmacy Flag football trophies for 2006.

PHAR 751-Geriatrics & Gerontology Elective (P-2,3,): Dr. Elliott is planning to offer the 2 credit hour elective on Geriatrics and Gerontology in the spring semester. The course content will focus on issues of importance to older adults but the content will be finalized by those enrolling during the first week of class. More information about the course is available from Dr. Elliott at 304-542-8956 or delliott@hsc.wvu.edu.

Phi Lambda Sigma Student Pharmacist Leader of the Month (P-1,2,3,4): Congratulations to P-3 Bobbi Nesbitt for being chosen as the very first PLS Student Pharmacist Leader of the Month. Bobbi was recognized for the outstanding way she organized and carried out the pharmacy team entry in the Light the Night campaign.

Phi Lambda Sigma Applications Available(P-2,3): PLS is a leadership organization designed to recognize students for their outstanding leadership skills and promote leadership throughout the School of Pharmacy. The members of PLS are selected by a group of their own peers, a type of recognition that is most admirable. It is a honor to be selected to join Phi Lambda Sigma, and we want to encourage anyone with great leadership qualities to read the attached information and fill out the application, returning it to Amber Price (mailbox 984) by October 30 at 1:00pm. If you have any questions, you may contact Amber Price at aprice@sole.wvu.edu.

Extra School of Pharmacy Jackets (P-1,2,3,4): If you didn't order a school of pharmacy jacket, but would still like one, there are a few extras available for $50 each. If you are interested in purchasing a jacket, please contact Amanda Preston (apreston@sole.wvu.edu).

ASHP Bake Sale (P-1,2,3,4): ASHP will be having a bakesale on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week (Oct. 30 through Nov. 1) -- visit our tables outside the mailroom/HSC bookstore on all three days, and outside the John Jones conference rooms on Monday and Tuesday only. At the tables, we will also be selling the Papa John's coupon booklets ($5), and taking orders for Mason jar cookie mixes ($5). Watch for more details during in-class announcements and next week's MOW!

NAPLEX Results (P-1,2,3,4): Results for the NAPLEX summer testing trimester are in and WVU grads had a 97% pass rate (64 /66). WVU grads scored at the national average for the exam and exceeded the national average passing rate (WVU= 96.97, national = 94.49).

Residencies (P-4): The University of Kansas has sent fliers announcing the availability of post-graduate residency programs in pharmacy practice, practice management and drug information. The fliers are available in the CVS Career Resources Room.