Explore Your Future in Health Care: Discover WSU's Pathways to Pharmacy & Medicine
2024-09-19 04:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Are you interested in a career in heath care? Did you know that WSU Spokane has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences program that prepares you for a future in both pharmacy and medicine? Join us to learn more about the WSU Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences (BSPMS) program. We will discuss prerequisites, how to apply, career and graduate school opportunities, and campus resources. You won’t want to miss this!
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AACP Pharmacy School Virtual Fair
2024-09-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
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Open chat will be available all day. For questions, please contact Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid (laura.lagreid@wsu.edu)

Career Seminar Series: Coordinated Chaos - Education in the Emergency Department
2024-10-15 12:10 (America/Los_Angeles) | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Maggie Godsey is an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Washington. She is a Coug through and through. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington State University in 2017 and went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy from the same institution in 2021. Godsey is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care through her collaborative work with nurses, physicians, and social workers, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys traveling to new destinations, spending quality time with her family, and playing with her two dogs, Minnie and Bodhi.

Spokane: PBS 101
Yakima: CSC 101

Students, please RSVP so we have an accurate count for lunch numbers.
Thank you to STCU and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wegner Hall parking lot, 1505 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
Celebrate with other Cougar pharmacists and members of the WSU Health Sciences community at our tailgate before cheering on the Cougs as they take on the University of Hawai’i. Go Cougs!
The first 50 attendees will also receive a free 2024 College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Homecoming Tailgate t-shirt courtesy of QFC!
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*Game time is 12:30 p.m. according to the WSU Cougar Football Schedule.
Need tickets to the big game?
WSU Spokane has reserved a ticket block! Purchase through this link for your chance to sit with students, alumni, and friends of the WSU health sciences community.

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Spokane
2024-11-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (SCCRS), 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to 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 diverse career opportunities
Schedule pharmacy internship interviews with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Student RSVP for the Spokane Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Spokane and Yakima.

Career Seminar Series: Epidemiology of Poisoning and Treatment
2024-11-07 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
James Leonard will be sharing his expertise as a pharmacist and clinical toxicologist. He graduated from the college in 2016 before pursuing a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Providence St. Peter’s Health in Olympia, Washington, followed by a two-year clinical toxicology fellowship at the Maryland Poison Center. After completing the fellowship, he stayed with the Maryland Poison Center in various leadership roles including time as a clinical toxicologist, assistant director, then the director of clinical services and associate professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy. He recently moved back to Washington to join the Washington Poison Center as the Managing Director. His teaching and practice interests are focused on care of patients and his research is in epidemiology of poisoning and treatment of the patient.

Spokane: PBS 101
Yakima: CSC 101

Students, please RSVP so we have an accurate count for lunch numbers.
Thank you to STCU and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Yakima
2024-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall (DDEH 256 Event Space), 3008 Inspiration Dr, Yakima, WA, 98901
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to 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 diverse career opportunities
Schedule pharmacy internship interviews with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Student RSVP for the Yakima Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Yakima and Spokane.

National Rural Health Day: Transforming Health Care and Impacting Lives in Rural Communities - Spokane
2024-11-21 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will host a seminar on the challenges facing rural health care and the role pharmacists play in access to care. Three WSU pharmacy alums will take part in this panel discussion to provide their first-hand experiences working in rural communities in a critical access hospital, an independent pharmacy, and a rural Federally Qualified Health Center:

Merilla Hopkins (’93), Pharmacy Director/Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport
Amanda Goyke (’07), Independent Pharmacy Owner
Kiersten Stintzi (’23), Clinical Pharmacist, NEW Health

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National Rural Health Day: Transforming Health Care and Impacting Lives in Rural Communities - Yakima
2024-11-21 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall (DDEH 256 Event Space), 3008 Inspiration Dr, Yakima, WA, 98901
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will host a seminar on the challenges facing rural health care and the role pharmacists play in access to care. Four experts will take part in this panel discussion to provide their first-hand experiences working in rural communities:

Evan Sainsbury (’18), PharmD, BCPS – Clinical Pharmacist, Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic
Jason Betts, PharmD – Clinical Pharmacist, Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic
Samer Nassar (’23), PharmD – Pharmacist Owner, Sunnyside Pharmacy
Patrick O’Connor (’95), PharmD – Pharmacist, Astria Health

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Yakima CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friend Holiday Party
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | : MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall, 3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Help us celebrate the season at our Yakima CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends 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 WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences community.
There will be refreshments, 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 student pantry.
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Spokane CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Holiday Party
2024-12-05 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Help us celebrate the season at the annual CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends 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 WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 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.
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2024 ASHP Midyear - CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Reception - New Orleans, LA
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Ugly Dog Saloon, 401 Andrew Higgins Dr, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in New Orleans for our reception during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends.
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With special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Explore Your Future in Health Care: Discover WSU's Pathways to Pharmacy & Medicine
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Are you interested in a career in heath care? Did you know that WSU Spokane has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences program that prepares you for a future in both pharmacy and medicine? Join us to learn more about the WSU Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences (BSPMS) program. We will discuss prerequisites, how to apply, career and graduate school opportunities, and campus resources. You won’t want to miss this!
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Career Seminar Series - Preparing for Change
2025-02-25 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Crystal Bryan is a proud WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences alum and the Chief Clinical Officer of Cascadia Pharmacy Group (CPG). CPG is an alliance of nearly 40 independent community pharmacies in the Pacific Northwest that work together to elevate business practices and patient care. Crystal has always had a heart for community practice and after completing a PGY1 residency she worked in various roles including as clinical pharmacist, in transitions of care and as Clinical Coordinator for a large retail chain. She even worked in technology and helped push forward medical billing pilots before joining other thought leaders at CPG. Crystal also serves as secretary/treasurer of the Southwest Washington Pharmacy Association (SWPA) and stays active with WSPA and OSPA. For fun she chases her twin daughters to multiple sporting activities, assists with leading their 4H club, and sneaks in as many hikes in the great outdoors as she can.

Spokane: PBS 101
Yakima: CSC 101

Students, please RSVP so we have an accurate count for lunch numbers.
Thank you to STCU and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

CPPS 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 26 in Pullman.

Career Seminar Series – Insight from the Costco Health Solutions chief executive
2025-03-18 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Chris Pierce, PharmD, is the chief executive for the Costco Health Solutions team including oversight of commercial self-insured PBM business, the Costco Member Prescription Program, and strategic business development. In addition, his responsibilities have included the business development of Costco’s Rx e-commerce facilities, central fill pharmacy depots, and the expansion of Costco’s pharmacy specialty services. Chris is a member of the National Business Group on Health and a national advisor to health care reform policy.
Chris joined Costco in 2005 and prior to coming to Costco Wholesale he worked at a leading internet pharmacy, Drugstore.com, and a Seattle Health System.
Chris Pierce holds a Bachelors and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Washington State University.

Spokane: PBS 101
Yakima: CSC 101

Students, please RSVP so we have an accurate count for lunch numbers.
Thank you to STCU and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

PharmD Webinar: Psychiatric Pharmacy
2025-03-19 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. Steve Crenshaw, who is a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, and serves as Director of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program at Providence Medical Group – Spokane. He will share his 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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2025 APhA Annual Meeting - CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social - Nashville, TN
2025-03-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | City Tap House Nashville, 204 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
We are coming to Nashville, Tennessee! Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Social during the 2025 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends of the college.
Please RSVP so that we can ensure enough food and beverages are provided.

Continuing Education: Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse: Insights from the Drug Enforcement Administration
2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU Spokane Nursing Building (SNRS) 105, 103 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA
Get ready to learn about the widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids.
Join Heather McMurry from the Seattle Drug Enforcement Administration, as she provides an overview of the prescription drug epidemic and practical information for students and practitioners about responsibly prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs. You’ll walk away more informed about the fentanyl crisis, diversion, and how to spot red flags.
Available online via Zoom webinar or in person on the WSU Spokane Campus.
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Portland CougaRx Alumni and Friends Social at the ASPET Annual Meeting
2025-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 526 SW Yamhill Street, Portland, OR, 97215
We’re coming to Portland! Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community for our reception during the ASPET (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics) 2025 Annual Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with fellow PhD and pharmacy alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.
Please RSVP so we can ensure that enough food and beverages are served.

PharmD Webinar - Pediatric Pharmacy
2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Did you know that pharmacists can specialize in pediatrics and work in clinical settings with children and their families? Join us for a conversation with Sean Goerke, PharmD and Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, who serves as one of the neonatal ICU and mother-baby clinical pharmacists at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital. She will share her educational and clinical journey, and provide some great information about the practice of clinical pediatric pharmacy.
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Kappa Psi Beta Pi's: Unleash the Coug 5k
2025-04-12 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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!

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Spokane
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 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

Celebrating Excellence & Generosity – Yakima
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Allen I. White Lecture
2025-04-22 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
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