MOW 2007-08

Society News (P-1,2,3,4): Congratulations to P-4 Holly Breuer who became engaged over Christmas break to Matthew Ingram, a graduate of Fairmont State and currently serving as a US Marshal in Washington DC. The proposal occurred while they were in the Bahamas (Holly noted it was absolutely beautiful ). They are currently planning an August wedding.

New Phi Lambda Sigma Inductees (P-1,2,3,4): Congratulations to the following inductees into the pharmacy leadership honorary Phi Lambda Sigma:
Honorary and Faculty: Dr. Chris Paxos, Dr. Tara Whetsel, and Dr. Gina Carbonara
Students: Brad Evans, Christy Fields, Christina Hedrick, Megan Messar, Lindsay Taylor, Travis White, Jessica Winter, Mareesa Cunningham, Ashley Douglas, Jessica Bee, Ashley Bonnono, Rachel Felker, Lindsay Zatezalo, Jenna Merandi, Julie Hull, Robyn Kylea Goff, Olivia Grantham, and Lindsay Shay.
Staff: Mrs. Brenda Higa

New NCPA Officers (P-1,2,3,4): Congratulations to the NCPA officers for 2008:
Julie Hull - President
Stephanie Field - Vice President
Courtney Rappold - Treasurer/Secretary

HSC Blood Drive (P-1,2,3,4): There will be a blood drive on Friday, February 8, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the John Jones Conference Center. To make an appointment log on to www.redcrosslife.org. You may also call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Students will receive 3 community service hours for donating. This is the only drive of the year that the 3 hours will be given. Thank you for giving the gift of life.

ASP Discount Cards (P-1,2,3,4): APhA-ASP is selling discount cards for $10 each. Some stores included on the card are Qdoba, Suburban Lanes, Papa Johns, Dominos, Wendy's, Subway, Arby's, Dunham's Sports, etc. Feel free to contact Aimee Zinn azinn@sole.wvu.edu or members of ASP if you are interested in purchasing.

Extended HSC Library Hours (P-1,2,3,4): The Health Sciences Library will be commencing another trial of extended hours beginning Friday, January 25 and running through Sunday, March 9. In addition to staying open until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday nights, it will be opening at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning, and opening at 7:30 AM Monday - Friday. These extended hours are reflected on the library's hours calendar, which can be found online at http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/hours/display/calendar/hsl. Students are also reminded that to guarantee the use of the second floor study rooms, they need to be reserved through the library's Circulation Desk (phone: 293-1933). The first floor study rooms are open 24/7 and do not need a reservation between 7:00 PM and 6:50 AM.

Scholarships for the 2008-09 Academic Year (P-1,2,3): School of Pharmacy scholarship applications are now available for scholarships which will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year. Attached you will find a description of the application process and the application form. Forms are due to Debbie Anderson in the Main Office by February 11th, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Stamatakis at 293-1466 or by email at mstamatakis@hsc.wvu.edu.

Cavanaugh's Mugs (P-1,2,3,4): As many of you know, a dedication was held recently, announcing the naming of the café in the Learning Center Commons. Cavanaugh’s Café is named after a wonderful lady in the Health Sciences Center history. Mrs. Elsie Cavanaugh owned and operated the cafeteria on the ground floor of the Basic Sciences Building from 1957 through 1972. Health Sciences students remember her as a mother figure, who permitted cash-strapped students to get their meals with the simple promise of paying her back whenever they could.

Commemorative mugs are available this one time for purchase for $8.00 at Cavanaugh’s Café. When you purchase one of these 14 oz. mugs, it will include a free fill-up of coffee. Your next refill will be provided at $1.45 (the price of a 12oz coffee). Some of the profits from the Cavanaugh Cafe will be used to support HSC student activities.

The Cavanaugh Café is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a piece of memorabilia from HSC’s history.

NCPA Meeting (P-1,2,3,4): National Community Pharmacists Association will be holding their first meeting of the spring semester on Friday, February 1st in the Mylan Center. NCPA is a smaller organization that promotes independent pharmacy and encourages its members take on community projects that matter to them. Leadership positions are still available. We look forward to seeing you!