Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Meet our Recruiter at Edmonds College
2025-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge First Floor
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at UC Davis
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | UC Davis, Davis, CA
We’re headed to UC Davis! Stop by the Pre-Health Conference at UC Davis to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.

Registration is required to attend. The last day to register for the conference is Sunday, October 12.

Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Highline College
2025-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA
We’re headed to Highline College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Building 8, Mt. Townsend
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Wenatchee Valley College
2025-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Wenatchee Valley College
We’re headed to Wenatchee Valley College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU. Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura? Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Meet our Recruiter at Walla Walla Community College
2025-10-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Walla Walla Community College
We’re headed to Walla Walla Community College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU. Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura? Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Location: Main Bldg (D), Classrooms 185 A/B/C
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Meet our Recruiter in WSU Pullman!
2025-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Pullman – The CUE, NE Troy Ln, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
We’re headed to WSU Pullman! Meet with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU. Laura will be speaking with the WSU Pre-Pharmacy Club at 3:00 p.m. Can’t make it? Reach out directly to Laura to schedule an in-person, one-to-one advising session or if you want to chat about a future career in pharmacy and health care.
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Cascadia College
2025-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Cascadia College, Bothell, WA
We’re headed to Cascadia College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.

Meet our Recruiter at Everett Community College
2025-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Everett Community College, Everett, WA
We’re headed to Everett Community College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura? Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Location: GWH Main Lobby
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Meet our Recruiter at Shoreline Community College
2025-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA
We’re headed to Shoreline Community College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.

PharmCAS Application Walkthrough
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Join us for a screen-by-screen walkthrough of the PharmCAS application! Do you have questions about how to order transcripts or request letters of recommendation? Do you need clarification on how to complete the “Experience” section, or the Personal Essay? Don’t miss this opportunity to go through the application and get your questions answered!
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Career Seminar Series: Miles of Molecules: My scenic career journey with unexpected detours
2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Manpreet Chahal earned his bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington in 2001. Driven to help develop more effective and safe chemotherapy agents, he pursued graduate studies at Washington State University, enrolling in the Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD program in January 2002. Under the mentorship of Dr. Kay Meier, his dissertation research focused on elucidating aberrant cell signaling pathways in cancer cell line models. In 2006, he concurrently enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. He successfully defended his dissertation in August 2008 and earned his PharmD in May 2010.

After working inpatient pharmacy settings, in 2012 he secured a position as a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at Summit Cancer Centers, fulfilling his lifelong dream of working directly with oncology patients. In this role, he also served as an investigational pharmacist for industry-sponsored clinical trials, gaining valuable experience collaborating with medical science liaisons and clinical scientists.

In 2017, Manpreet started working as Field Medical Director at Pfizer Oncology. In this role he has supported breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, cervical cancer, and the Phase 1 pipeline.

Manpreet has continued to give back to WSU in various ways, including serving as an Adjunct Faculty at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, where he passionately lectures and mentors PharmD and graduate students—a role he admits brings him great personal fulfillment. Manpreet also contributes his expertise as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council.

Students, please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of this year’s sponsors!

Spokane Location: SPBS 101
Yakima Location: UCC527 (Hyatt)

Thank you to Albertsons and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

AACP Pharmacy School Virtual Fair
2025-09-19 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join the Doctor of Pharmacy admissions team at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pharmacy School Virtual Fair to learn more about requirements to get into pharmacy school, how to apply to the PharmD program, tips for submitting a competitive pharmacy school application, and information about financing your PharmD.

Day 1: Thursday, September 18 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. PDT (2 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET)
Day 2: Friday, September 19 | 7 – 11 a.m. PDT (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET)

Register today!
Open chat will be available all day. For questions, please contact Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid (laura.lagreid@wsu.edu)

Dean's Welcome Back BBQ - Yakima
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | PNWU Cadwell Student Center 101, 3110 Inspiration Dr, Yakima, 98901
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
2025-08-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States

White Coat Ceremony - Spokane
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Martin Woldson Theater at the FOX, 1001 West Sprague Avenue, Spokane, 99202, United States
WELCOME THE CLASS OF 2029!
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.
Proudly sponsored by:

White Coat Ceremony - Yakima
2025-08-14 17:00 - 18:00 | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall (DDEH 256 Event Space), 3008 Inspiration Dr, Yakima, WA, 98901
Welcome the class of 2029!
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
2025-08-08 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

Fred Meyer Alumni-Student Mentor Reception at the Northwest Pharmacy Convention
2025-05-31 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.
RSVP
We thank Fred Meyer for sponsoring this event and our mentor program each year.

Seattle Area CougaRx Nation Alumni & Future Students Social
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Ozzie’s, 105 W. Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
Calling all Seattle-area Cougs and future students! Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social  in Bellevue, Washington at Cascadia Pizza Restaurant and Brewery. Mingle and network with fellow Cougar pharmacists and share your experiences with future student pharmacists. Complimentary buffet and beverages will be provided.
Know someone who would make the perfect future Cougar pharmacist? Invite them to join us as well. All current and future students, alumni, family and friends are welcome!
RSVP

CPPS Graduate Ceremony
2025-05-06 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, and the Oath of a Pharmacist. Additional details including registration for graduating students will be added to the Graduate 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.

Doctor of Pharmacy NAPLEX Prep
2025-05-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Did you know the NAPLEX is changing this year? Dr. Megan Willson will review calculations in the first half of the day. The second part of the day will consists of patient care and a NAPLEX pre-assessment. In-person attendance is strongly recommended.

Doctor of Pharmacy MPJE Law Review
2025-05-04 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. Additional law review resources »

WSU Spokane Commencement
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | First Interstate Center for the Arts, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States
WSU Spokane will celebrate graduates from the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the College of Education. This ceremony includes hooding and is the only ceremony where diploma covers will be presented. Actual diplomas will be mailed to all graduating students several weeks after commencement week, regardless of ceremony attendance.
You are welcome to participate in any one, multiple, or all of the Washington State University, WSU Spokane, and College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ceremonies. However, you will need to register for each ceremony separately.
Learn more about the WSU Spokane Commencement

Pharmacy Unfiltered: Inside the WSU PharmD Experience
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:00
Do you want to hear directly from students about their PharmD experience? You can chat with current Doctor of Pharmacy candidates about their journey through the program. Whether you want to learn about student life, where to live, and future job opportunities, this is the perfect chance to meet current students and get inside info. All students interested in a career in pharmacy are welcomed!
Sign up today!

Allen I. White Lecture
2025-04-22 12:10 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Advancing Knowledge of Drug Transport Proteins to Develop Improved Therapeutics and Enhance Precision Medicine
Presented by Kim Brouwer, PharmD, PhD

Join us as Dr. Kim Brouwer, a Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presents her groundbreaking research on membrane transport proteins and their role in drug absorption, distribution, and excretion. Her work explores how genetics, disease, and external factors influence transporter function, leading to variability in drug response and patient outcomes. By integrating innovative in vitro and in vivo models with mathematical simulations, Dr. Brouwer’s team is shaping the future of precision medicine and therapeutic dose optimization.
A renowned clinical pharmacologist, Dr. Brouwer has led NIH-funded research since 1991, focusing on hepatobiliary drug disposition and drug-transporter interactions. She has mentored over 100 clinical pharmacologists, authored 270+ publications, and co-invented B-CLEAR® technology. As a global leader in transporter science, she co-chairs the International Transporter Consortium and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 ASCPT Rawls-Palmer Progress in Medicine Award.
Join us for this opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most influential researchers as she shares insights that have transformed drug development and patient care.
RSVP

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Yakima
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall (DDEH 256 Event Space), 3008 Inspiration Dr, Yakima, WA, 98901
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.
RSVP
Questions? Contact pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu or 509-358-765

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Spokane
2025-04-16 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.
RSVP
We’re excited to share 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 2025
2025-04-16 | Online
Honor our history of giving back and empower our students during #CougsGive
For over 130 years, the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has shaped the future of health care, producing generations of pharmacists who serve as trusted medication experts, patient advocates, and health care leaders. Through challenges and triumphs, our community has always come together to support the next wave of professionals. On Wednesday, April 16 we ask you to do the same.
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, sharing posts from the college, and then giving to the areas that mean the most to you on April 16! Go Cougs!

Kappa Psi Beta Pi's: Unleash the Coug 5k
2025-04-12 07:00 - 12:00 | WSU Spokane Campus/Centennial Trail, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99218, United States
WSU Pharmacy’s Kappa Psi Beta Pi is bringing the Coug community together to promote health, wellness, and support a great cause with their Unleash the Cougs 5K! This fun, family-friendly event is open to all—including WSU Spokane students, faculty, family, friends, and fellow Coug and Spokane community members. Whether a seasoned runner or joining for fun, participants of all levels are welcome.
Check-in: 7:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Race Start: 9:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: $12 (Includes an event T-shirt, race bib, and post-race refreshments)
Registration closes April 4 at 11:59 p.m.
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All proceeds from the event will support Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity’s volunteer initiatives, including partnerships with Second Harvest, St. Jude’s, and local elementary schools.
For questions or if you’d like to help sponsor the race, please contact Matt Hohenwalter or Luis Ochoa.
