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Student Pharmacists attend MIP Day at Capitol
February 20, 2008
On Wednesday, February 20, pharmacists and student pharmacists from across the state gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to show support for the profession of pharmacy at MIP (Member Involvement Program) Day. Over 20 student pharmacists from Mercer’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences attended. [more]
White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony marks entrance into the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. First year Pharm.D. students are cloaked with their white coats and recite the Pledge of Professionalism during the Ceremony.
Date: August 16, 2007
Time: 2:00 p.m. with reception following the Ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center
Orientation
Orientation is held annually for all first year Pharm.D. students. During Orientation, the students are introduced to staff from campus offices that will be at their service during their educational terms at Mercer. Students are also provided with the policies and procedures within both the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the University.
Date: August 17, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Teaching and Research Center, Room 172
Welcome to Atlanta Party
A party welcoming new students to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is held annually in the evening of the first day of classes. This program is sponsored by the Council of Students and is open to all students, faculty and staff within the College.
Date: August 20, 2007
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Breezeway between Pharmacy Administration/Cafeteria and DuVall buildings
Honors Day Luncheon
The Honors Day Luncheon is held annually to show appreciation for scholarship donors and to honor student scholarship recipients.
Date: October 24, 2007
Time: 12 noon
Place: Sheffield Center
Career Day
The annual Career Day provides employers an opportunity to conduct personal interviews with College of Pharmacy graduating students. Companies also set up exhibits and have the opportunity to interact with first, second and third professional year students and provide information about career and internship opportunities.
Date: January 9, 2008
Time: 1100 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Exhibits), 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Interviews)
Place: Sheffield Center
G. Van Greene Distinguished Lectureship
Named in honor of Dr. G. Van Greene, one of the College’s most loyal and staunch supporters, the G. Van Greene Distinguished Lectureship program is designed to bring world-renowned health care professionals to campus to discuss contemporary topics in pharmacy and the health sciences.
This year's speaker is Gary Puckrein, PhD, Executive Director of the National Minority Health Month Foundation (NMHMF). For more information about Dr. Puckrein please visit the National Minority Health Month Foundation web site at: http://www.nmhm.org/executive_director.htm.
Date: March 21, 2008
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium
For more information about this program, please contact the Dean’s Office at (678) 547-6304.
Open House for Prospective Students
An Open House is held annually for students seeking admission into College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences programs. Students, faculty and staff of the College interact with prospective students and provide information and insight into admissions and life within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
RSVP:
http://cophs.mercer.edu/openhouse.htm.
Date: March 27, 2008
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Place: Trustees Dining Room, Pharmacy Administration/Cafeteria Building
Spring Picnic
The Spring Picnic is sponsored by the Council of Students and is open to all students, faculty and staff within the College. Prior to the Spring Picnic, a pre-orientation session is held for the newly accepted Pharm.D. students. Pre-pharmacy students from the Mercer Macon campus are also invited to the Picnic prior to their information / advising meeting.
Date: April 18, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Breezeway between Pharmacy Administration/Cafeteria and DuVall buildings
Pinning Ceremony
The Pinning Ceremony marks students’ completion of didactic coursework and their transition to the full-time experiential curriculum. Third professional year Pharm.D. students wear their white coats, receive a specially designed lapel pin, and reconfirm their Pledge of Professionalism during the Ceremony.
Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 12 noon with reception following the Ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center
Commencement
The annual Commencement ceremony is held every spring. Degrees are awarded to students who have completed the Pharm.D. or Ph.D. curriculum and have met all College and University requirements.
Date: May 3, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. with reception following ceremony
Place: Sheffield Center
Minority Health Conference and Meeting
The ABHP Minority Health Conference and ABHP Annual Meeting will occur May 16-18, 2008 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel. Click here for more information: http://www.ashpadvantage.com/ABHP2008/
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