PharmD Webinar – The Student Perspective
2023-11-01 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a PharmD student? What do pharmacy students love (or hate) the most about our Doctor of Pharmacy program?

Join Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid to hear from a panel of WSU PharmD students to get an unfiltered perspective about their experience and bring your questions for them to answer.

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Career Seminar Series – From Community Pharmacy to Policy With Victoria Kroeger
2023-11-07 12:10 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Victoria Kroeger will share her 17-year career with Walgreens and her journey from pharmacy technician to pharmacy affairs manager based out of Portland, Oregon.
Lunch will be served compliments of STCU, but you must RSVP in order to receive and choose your lunch options.

Spokane Career Fair
2023-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (SCCRS), 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Career Fair allows Washington State University (WSU) pharmacy students to meet and interact with representatives from a variety of industries including biotechnology, health care institutions, and pharmacies. It is a great opportunity to:

Network with those in the field and learn about various career opportunities
Interview for pharmacy internships
Connect with residency programs

Yakima Career Fair
2023-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | PNWU University Conference Center, Barnhill A, 3200 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, United States

PharmD Webinar – PharmCAS Application Walkthrough
2023-11-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
Application deadlines are quickly approaching! Join us for a screen-by-screen walkthrough of the PharmCAS application. Bring your questions! Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid will cover all topics, including transcript entry, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and more.
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ACCP General Meeting
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | HSB Quads, 310 N Riverpoint Blvd, Room 110, Spokane, WA, 99292, United States
We will be going over general ACCP announcements and upcoming events. Our special guest at this meeting is Dr. Paine! Come join us to learn more about her career in research and academia! Open to ALL students. Food will be provided but limited quantity!

Career Seminar Series – Oncology Pharmacy – A Unique Pharmacist Role and Journey
2023-11-28 12:10 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Natasha Olson, PharmD is a Senior Manager of Communication & Clinical Resources at NCODA. NCODA is an international non-profit advocacy organization that creates unique tools and resources for cancer care professionals and patients.
Natasha earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as her PharmD from Washington State University and is based out of Spokane, Washington. In her current role, Natasha leverages her clinical oncology knowledge and strong networking skills to provide education to oncology professionals around the world.
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CPPS Holiday Party
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Help us celebrate the season at the annual WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Holiday Party. After a long year, this is your opportunity to reconnect and engage with the Cougar pharmily. Do you know someone who would make a terrific pharmacist? Invite them, too! We welcome all friends and family of our wonderful CougaRx community.
There will be refreshments, a silent auction, Professional Pharmacy Student Organization (PPSO) apparel sales, and plenty of winter cheer to go around. Just be sure to RSVP! That will be your ticket for entering into our door prize drawings (must be present to win). Admission is free, but if you are able, please consider bringing a food item to donate to the WSU Spokane Campus Pantry.
Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/CPPSHolidayParty

CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social at Midyear Clinical Meeting 2023 – ASHP
2023-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Anaheim Marriott, Platinum Ballroom Salon 1, 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, 92802, United States
Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social  during the 2023 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition. 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. You can RSVP here.
Anaheim Marriott – Platinum Ballroom Salon 1
700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Application Tips and Tricks Webinar
2023-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for an overview of the PharmCAS application with a focus on Transcript Entry, Letters of Recommendation, and Personal Statement. This is a great opportunity to get all of your questions answered before our upcoming deadline of January 4th!
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Reduced Operations
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01
Since 2011, Washington State University has observed the practice of reducing business operations during the December holiday period. During this time, many University operations and services are unavailable or reduced with limited services. Our offices will be back to normal hours starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Love Science? Come Check Us Out!
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Have you heard about WSU’s brand-new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences? It could be perfect for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the world of career opportunities that open up with this major. 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. We hope to see you at our webinar!
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Vancouver CougaRx Nation Social
2024-02-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Waterfront Taphouse, 801 Waterfront Way, Suite 203, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join us for our upcoming CougaRx Nation Social in Vancouver, Washington to connect and engage with other area Cougar pharmacists while enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages.
Know someone who would make the perfect future Cougar pharmacist? Invite them to join us as well. All Coug pharmacists, family and friends are welcome!
RSVP by phone or email: Kelly Sylvester at 509-723-7218 or kelly.sylvester@wsu.edu.

Pharmacy Careers: The Growing Need for Psychiatric Pharmacists
2024-02-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Are you interested in pursuing your Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career? Did you know that psychiatric pharmacy is a specialization for pharmacists? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Katie MacCamy who specializes in psychiatric pharmacy. Dr. MacCamy is a clinical professor at the college and practices clinically as an inpatient psychiatric pharmacist in Olympia, Washington. She will share her educational and clinical journey, and answer questions about the practice of clinical psychiatric pharmacy. You won’t want to miss this!
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Career Seminar Series: How a college competition led to a thriving pharmacy career
2024-02-20 12:10 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
In 2013, Erik Nelson graduated from the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, embarking on an unexpected journey. During school, his team triumphed in the NCPA business plan competition, paving the way for Nelson to acquire Sixth Avenue Pharmacy in Spokane, just five months after graduation. What started as a single venture expanded into a thriving enterprise—now comprising of three pharmacies, including Koru Pharmacy and Suncrest Pharmacy. Beyond his footprint with these three pharmacies, his involvement extends to a minority interest in four other pharmacies. As part of the Cascadia Pharmacy group, he owns the largest independent pharmacy chain in the Pacific Northwest with 30 locations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Proudly serving on the Dean’s Advisory Council, he has also delved into functional medicine through a fellowship with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). His journey, fueled by passion and dedication, continues to script a story of success and community impact in the world of pharmacy.
Please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of STCU and Walgreens!
Spokane Location: SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium
Yakima Location: CSC 101

Pharmacy Careers: A pharmacist's role in gender affirming care
2024-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | 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. Cheyenne Frazier, one of our faculty whose clinical passion is improving the care for people who are transgender and gender-diverse.
In her PGY2 ambulatory care residency Frazier worked in a gender-affirming clinic where she learned about medications for people who are transgender, and she heard first-hand from her patients how stigma and barriers to health care affected them. She became passionate about educating students and health care providers about medical care for people who are transgender, as well as cultural competency to create affirming spaces. She teaches transgender care in the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum and she has presented on these topics, as well as the use of gender affirmation hormone therapy at national pharmacy organization meetings. She is a member of the Gender Resource Alliance of the Inland Northwest – a group that focuses on improving the care of transgender patients. In addition to her passion for gender affirming care, she spends time at the Mann-Granstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington where she has an ambulatory care clinic to care for patients with diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. She will share her educational and clinical journey and answer questions about the practice of gender affirming clinical pharmacy. You won’t want to miss this!
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Pharmacy Careers: Researching Substance Abuse Disorders
2024-02-26 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. Nicole Rodin, who splits her time teaching and working in clinical research for substance abuse disorders. She is currently practicing at the WSU Research Clinic where she is the clinical lead for patients that are in clinical trials finding novel ways to treat substance abuse disorders. Her research focuses on public health efforts for pharmacy, and research to understand preventative and treatment interventions for substance use disorder. In addition, she is active in community outreach efforts, providing immunizations, education, and advocacy with students and other members of the care team.
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Pharmacy Careers: What is a residency and why does it matter?
2024-03-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Are you interested in pursuing your Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career? Have you heard of the term pharmacy residency, but not sure what it means or why it’s pertinent to a career in pharmacy? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Megan Willson, a faculty member who has extensive experience with pharmacy residency. She served as the pharmacist member of the internal medicine residency team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where her focus was inpatient medical care and teaching of medical residents, medical students, pharmacy residents and student pharmacists. She has engaged in research related to patient safety, mental health and scholarship of teaching. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Professional Education for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She will share her educational and clinical journey and she will be able to answer questions about the pharmacy residency process. You won’t want to miss this!
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Career Seminar Series: Career paths within industry - based on science, business, or a blend of the two​ with Ron Schleif
2024-03-05 12:10 - 13:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Ron Schleif brings over 45 years of health care expertise, beginning with five years as a pharmacist and culminating in a distinguished 25-year career at Eli Lilly. His impactful journey extended to co-founding Oncology Reimbursement Management (ORM) in 2009, where he collaborated with 25+ pharma/biotech firms, addressing issues from payer access to patient adherence. Acquired by Precision Value & Health in 2022, Ron now serves as Senior Vice President. His time at Lilly, marked by strategic leadership and Six Sigma initiatives, significantly shaped oncology management. Ron holds a BS in pharmacy from Washington State University and an MBA from UCLA.
Please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of STCU and Walgreens!
Spokane Location: SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium
Yakima Location: CSC 101

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.

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.

BS in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Information Session
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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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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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: 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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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.

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.

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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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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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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