Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dean's Welcome Back BBQ - Yakima
2024-08-29 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | PNWU University Conference Center, Barnhill A, 3200 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, United States
Join us for the Dean’s Welcome Back BBQ to celebrate being back on campus and catch up with your classmates and faculty as we head into the new academic year.
All WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Thank you to Walgreens for sponsoring this year’s events in Spokane and Yakima.

Dean's Welcome Back BBQ - Spokane
2024-08-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States

PharmCAS Application Walkthrough
2024-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
Do you have questions about the PharmCAS application? Join us for a screen-by-screen walkthrough! This is a great opportunity to learn more about transcript entry, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and more. We will have time for Q&A if you need assistance with any particular part of the application. Hope to see you on Zoom!
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White Coat Ceremony - Spokane
2024-08-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Martin Woldson Theater at the FOX, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, Spokane, 99202, United States
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2028!
The WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences White Coat Ceremony is an opportunity to welcome incoming Doctor of Pharmacy students and celebrate their entry into the professional ranks. The donning of the white coat by pharmacy students is often seen as a symbol of professionalism, trust and care.
Family and friends are welcome! This ceremony is open seating and guests do not need a ticket to attend. There will also be a reception immediately following the ceremony on the WSU Spokane campus in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) building lobby.
This ceremony will not be streamed on YouTube.
Thank you to Walgreens who make events like this White Coat Ceremony possible.
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White Coat Ceremony - Yakima
2024-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Welcome to the class of 2028!
The WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences White Coat Ceremony is an opportunity to welcome incoming Doctor of Pharmacy students and celebrate their entry into the professional ranks. The donning of the white coat by pharmacy students is often seen as a symbol of professionalism, trust and care.
Family and friends are welcome! This ceremony is open seating and guests do not need a ticket to attend. There will also be a reception immediately following the ceremony.
This ceremony will not be streamed on YouTube.
Thank you to Walgreens who make events like this White Coat Ceremony possible.
Proudly sponsored by:

Research Day
2024-08-09 10:30 - 16:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Save the date for Research Day!
This event is the culmination of the ASPET Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) and Summer Research Fellowships (SRF) for Professional & Recent Graduate Students. Fellows present the results of their summer research work in poster format.
Learn more about the Summer Research Fellowships

WSU CPPS Drug Discovery and Evaluation Workshop 2024
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-09 | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS) Drug Discovery and Evaluation Workshop (DDEW) at Washington State University provides an inside look at how drugs are discovered and developed, from finding a target to evaluation of drug safety and efficacy in the clinic. This workshop is intended to provide a broad overview of the drug discovery process for undergraduate- and masters-level students who are interested in learning how drugs are designed, developed, evaluated, and translated into medicines.
Important Dates:

Registration and supporting materials are due by 11:59 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Program dates are August 7-9, 2024.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Up to 30 slots are available.

Who is eligible:

Undergraduate- or masters-level students from community colleges and universities are eligible to attend the workshop.
High school students interested in pharmaceutical and biomedical careers can attend the Wednesday, August 7 events as a Zoom webinar.
Preference will be given to students from the Pacific Northwest.

Register here: https://bit.ly/ddew2024

Questions? Contact Dr. Travis T. Denton
Phone: 509-368-6624
Fax: 509-368-6673
pharmacy.ddew@wsu.edu

BS in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Information Session
2024-07-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Do you dream of curing diseases, developing medicines, or providing personalized patient care? WSU’s brand-new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences could be perfect for you! Whether you want to work in health care, drug discovery, or research, there are endless ways you can turn this major into a rewarding career path.
Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn more about the program, including prerequisites, how to apply, career and graduate school opportunities, and campus resources. You won’t want to miss this!
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CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social - Tri-Cities
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Southridge Dugout Bar & Grill, 4810 W Hildebrand Blvd, Kennewick, WA, 99338, United States
Calling all Tri-Cities Cougs! Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Reception in Kennewick, Washington. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends of the college. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please note that the venue only allows guests 21 years of age or older.
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Fred Meyer Alumni-Student Mentor Reception at the Northwest Pharmacy Convention
2024-06-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Coeur d’Alene Resort, Kidd Bay Room, 115 S. 2nd Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States
Join us for a Fred Meyer Alumni-Student Mentor Reception at the Northwest Pharmacy Convention. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and recognize the impact of the alumni-student mentor relationship. All are welcome to join us for the reception regardless of convention attendance.
Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided. Followed by open reception with other universities.
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We thank Fred Meyer for sponsoring this event and our mentor program each year.

WSU Spokane Commencement Ceremony
2024-05-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Spokane Arena, 720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Full event details can be found through the Spokane Commencement Ceremony website.
Graduating students are welcome participate in any one, multiple, or all of the Washington State University commencement, WSU Spokane commencement, and College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate hooding ceremonies. However, you will need to register for the university, WSU Spokane, and college commencement/graduation ceremonies separately.
Learn more about all graduation week events

CPPS Graduate Hooding Ceremony
2024-05-09 11:30 - 15:00 | Martin Woldson Theater at the FOX, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, Spokane, 99202, United States
This ceremony includes PharmD and PhD student speakers, keynote address, doctoral hooding, and the Oath of a Pharmacist. Additional details including registration for graduating students will be added to the Graduation Celebrations and Commencement page as they become available.
Graduates must arrive by 11:30 a.m. Doors open to guests at 12:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be required.
A reception will take place on the WSU Spokane campus immediately following this event.

MPJE Law Review
2024-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Did you know that historically the MPJE exam is more difficult than the NAPLEX? Have no fear, Pharmacotherapy Associate Professor Julie Akers is here to lead a comprehensive all-day law review. We highly recommend in-person attendance. More info about this and NAPLEX prep reviews »
Students can RSVP through the Commencement RSVP, please note this form is intended only for graduating students to register to walk and sign up for commencement week events. Please contact pharmacy.studentservices@wsu.edu if you have any questions.

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Yakima
2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall Foyer, 3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Join us for a night to celebrate you! Our annual donor appreciation and college awards event is an opportunity to meet the students your support has impacted. During the evening we recognize distinguished donors, students, faculty, and the many supporters who help make the success of the college possible. All Coug pharmacists, family and friends are welcome!
Featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a silent auction.
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Questions? Contact pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu or 509-358-765

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Spokane
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (SCCRS), 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Join us for a night to celebrate you! Our annual donor appreciation and college awards event is an opportunity to meet the students your support has impacted. During the evening we recognize distinguished donors, students, faculty, and the many supporters who help make the success of the college possible. All Coug pharmacists, family and friends are welcome!
Featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a silent auction.
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We’re excited to announce that this year’s Spokane event is the same day as #CougsGive, an annual one-day fundraising event dedicated to expanding, sharing, and celebrating donor impact at WSU.
Questions? Contact pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu or 509-358-765

Cougs Give 2024
2024-04-17 | Online
Do you remember the first time you faced a challenge, and didn’t know where to start? Every pharmacist’s journey begins with someone who supported them through their journey, whether it was through mentorship, financial help, or a simple word of encouragement. When you’re part of the Cougar family, you’re connected to a worldwide network who want to see each other succeed and are willing to help along the way.
Every year for #CougsGive tens of thousands of Cougs come together to celebrate the impact of donor support at Washington State University and give to the scholarships, programs, and experiences that set WSU apart. This year we want to give more student pharmacists the opportunity to present at professional conferences, work at underserved rotation sites, or simply attend their classes without having to worry about their next bill. Together, we can shape a legacy of excellence in pharmacy and empower future health care heroes to reach new heights.
You can support #CougsGive by signing up as a Cougar Ambassador, sharing your own WSU story, encouraging your peers and fellow Cougs to join in, and then giving to the areas that mean the most to you on April 17! Go Cougs!
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PharmD Webinar: Bridging the Rural Health Care Gap
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
In the state of Washington alone, almost 3 million people live in areas faced with a shortage of health professionals. At WSU you can learn to help bridge the gap and serve the communities that need it most.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Megan Undeberg, one of our faculty members and Director of Rural Health Curriculum. She has extensive background in rural health care, including practice in a multisite rural setting, where she provided medication therapy management services for inpatient, outpatient, transitions of care, medication reconciliation, and antimicrobial stewardship for a critical access hospital and family medicine clinic. Additionally, she has experience in compounding unique, individualized medications for human and veterinary patients, and she served as the clinical pharmacist for the internal medicine teaching rounds team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. She will share her educational and clinical journey and will provide information about the Rural Health Initiative, an exclusive program at WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. You won’t want to miss this!
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Allen I. White Lecture
2024-04-11 12:10 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
The invisible, powerful, and sometimes surprising principles of behavioral economics that can impact pharmacy
with Jeff Cain, EdD, MS

Dr. Cain is actively involved in social and behavioral sciences research with numerous publications and presentations pertaining to digital media, well-being, and innovative teaching. He was a 2013 AACP Academic Leadership Fellow and in 2017 was named an AACP Distinguished Teaching Scholar. He won the Michael J. Lach Faculty Award for Innovative Teaching in 2013 and 2019. In 2021, Dr. Cain was a recipient of the University of Kentucky Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching and has been recognized by students for numerous teaching and faculty member of the year awards. Dr. Cain currently serves as associate editor of Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, was the founding editor for Pulses scholarly blog, and is co-host of the pharmacy education podcast, Pharmacy Fika.
Dr. Cain is an associate professor and Vice-Chair for Education in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He also serves as Director of the Office of Teaching Innovation & Scholarship and teaches a Pharmacy Management course and a Creative Thinking for Innovation elective and mentors students in the Community Service Learning and Scholarship courses. He also directs the University of Kentucky Teaching Certificate Program and mentors pharmacy students and residents through an academia rotation.
A reception in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building (PBS) Lobby will immediately follow the lecture.
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Pharmacy Careers: A Pharmacist's Critical Role in Diabetes Care
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Are you interested in pursuing your Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Joshua Neumiller whose primary area of clinical and research interest is the care of patients with diabetes and kidney disease. After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 25, he immediately took an interest in learning as much as he could about diabetes and its management. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association, and he is an active volunteer for the Association for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). He has been involved in the development of clinical practice guidelines and educational resources for health care providers and people living with diabetes. He will share his educational and clinical journey and he will be able to answer questions about clinical care of patients with diabetes and kidney disease from the pharmacy perspective.
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Career Seminar Series: Alumni in the Field - A Panel Discussion
2024-04-09 12:10 | PNWU University Conference Center, Barnhill A, 3200 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, United States
Khalil Basmeh (’16), Moro Kim (’16), and Todd Kean (’09) will have an unfiltered panel discussion on their experiences in the field. They all practice in the Yakima Valley and have diverse experiences in the community, including retail, long-term care, outpatient infusion, and community, hospital, and consulting pharmacy.
Lunch in Yakima will be provided to students courtesy of Walgreens.
Students in Spokane can tune in virtually in PBS 101 where lunch will be served courtesy of STCU.
You must RSVP here so that we can ensure that enough lunches will be ordered.

Health Care Challenges of the Marshallese
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Dr. Robin Narruhn, Associate Professor from Seattle University, will discuss the Marshallese people’s history and health care challenges due to nuclear bomb testing on their island during the Cold War leading to radiation and plutonium contamination. This presentation integrates what her people have suffered, the unique health care needs they have, and will educate health care providers on opportunities to improve care to the community of around 5,000 Marshallese who currently live in the Spokane area.
This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty on the WSU Spokane or campus.
Yakima students, faculty, and staff: Join us in WAT 219 to view the presentation via livestreaming.

Pharmacy Careers: How pharmacists advocate for a healthier tomorrow
2024-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Are you interested in pursuing your Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career in pharmacy? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Julie Akers and student delegates who attended Washington State Pharmacy Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol. They joined other pharmacy delegates who advocate and make an impact on legislation related to the practice of pharmacy in Washington state. Legislative Day is an opportunity for student pharmacists to educate lawmakers about the issues that affect patients and the importance of the pharmacy profession in health care, and to help shape the future of pharmacy in Washington state. You will hear about their experiences, their outlook on the future of the pharmacy profession, as well as the importance of advocacy in pharmacy. They will share their passion for advancing legislation, and they will be able to answer your questions about the topic. You won’t want to miss this!
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CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Reception at APhA
2024-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Orlando Lobby Bar (Bar Tela), 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Reception during the 2024 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends of the college.
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Pharmacy Careers: What does a geriatric pharmacist do?
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
Are you interested in pursuing your Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career in pharmacy? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Brian Gates, one of our faculty members who is a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. He is a member of the WSU geriatrics research team, and focuses on medication management in geriatrics. As part of his faculty position, he is also a consultant pharmacist for Providence Visiting Nurses Association (PVNA) Home Health, which is a unique pharmacist practice in homecare. This is one of the rotation experiences students can complete in the final year of the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program. Part of this service involves visiting people in their homes to help with any problems related to medications and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team at the PVNA. He will share his educational and clinical journey and answer questions about geriatric pharmacy. You won’t want to miss this!
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CPPS 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. This event challenges graduate students to present a compelling speech about their research and its significance to non-academic persons in just three minutes using only one presentation image. 3MT® commenced in 2008 and is currently held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide.
The competition highlights the research conducted by graduate students while developing research students’ ability to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The winner of the college competition will advance to the all-WSU competition, which will be held March 27 in Pullman.

Canceled - CPPS 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
This event has been canceled.
