03 October 2010

UPPOW Directors

Crystal Tsui - Treasurer
I’m a 3rd year student. I did half of my undergrad at Western Washington University in Bellingham and finished it at UW with a degree in Medical Technology.  Then here I am in Pharmacy School.
I like to eat out because I really enjoy food, especially trying new food and places. White rice is my favorite food. I don’t think I can live without rice. I recently got a puppy and I love to spend time with him. It is a White West Highland Terrier. He is almost 10 months old now. We like to go to Bellevue Down Town Park and play with other dogs. 


Jenny He - Director of Social Programs
I’m a 3rd year from Des Moines, WA.  I completed my pharmacy school prerequisites at UW, where I was the President of the Pre-Pharmacy Club and a member of the Executive Planning Committee of the UW Relay for Life.  This is my fourth year as a Resident Adviser in the UW residence halls and my fifth year living on campus. 
While there are no pets allowed in on-campus housing, I do have a fat cat named Binky at home with my parents in Des Moines.  I am inclined to say that he is not actually *that* fat but that he just has big bones (he weighs more than 20 pounds and is about two feet in length, not including this tail)…  In my spare time, I like to read, watch TV and movies, and try new things.  At the moment, I’m interested in exploring more about rock climbing and cycling.  I’ve worked as an intern in a Rite Aid Pharmacy, but I am currently interning at Highline Medical Center.
As the Director of Social Programs, I hope to implement some new social activities while also continuing the traditional ones.  I’m very excited about the school-wide Assassins game that I have planned for Autumn Quarter and hope that everyone who participates will have a good time with it.


Marie Horner - Director of Professional Programs
I am in my second year at UWSOP, and I have basically been living in Seattle since 1998.  I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and frequently find myself missing the sun and ocean.  I graduated from Seattle University with a BS in Diagnostic Ultrasound, and I have worked as a Cardiac Sonographer in both hospital and clinic settings.  I love interacting with people and helping promote patient health, and decided to pursue a career in pharmacy. When I can find the time and the people, I love to play volleyball.  As I get older, my knees do not seem to appreciate the hardwood gym floors, so my favorite is to play doubles in the sand.  When summer rolls around, you can often find me down at Golden Gardens on Friday afternoons playing until it is too dark to see the ball! I look forward to making the most of my time here by getting involved in various activities and encouraging others to do the same!


Anne Spengler - Director of Media and Publications
I’m a 2nd year originally from Richland, WA, but I’ve been in Seattle for almost 10 years. In 2005, I graduated from UW with a BS in Medical Technology, minoring in Chemistry. After working in Clinical Microbiology, I decided to make the switch pharmacy,

I enjoy taking my doggie for walks at Green Lake and trying to convince her to run with me, which rarely happens. To get my running time in I train for and run short races in the Seattle area. I also like playing word games (crosswords, scrabble, jumble, etc), listening to KEXP and NPR, and drinking coffee!

02 October 2010

September 27, 2010 : Welcome To The Profession Ceremony, Class of 2014

Class of 2014 recites their class pledge. Photo courtesy of Tahnee Marginean (UWSOP Class of 2010)
Over 300 people including School of Pharmacy students, faculty, staff, family, and friends gathered in Hogness Auditorium on Monday 9/27/10 for the annual Welcome to the Profession Ceremony. New pharmacy students donned their white coats and recited their class pledge. 

Welcome Class of 2014!

11 May 2010

May 05, 2010: Legislative Dinner




NCPA hosted a legislative dinner featuring speakers Holly Henry & Dedi Hitchens. It was a great venue to help students understand the policies in our state and nation wide that affect pharmacy practice. The two guest speakers shared their knowledge about all the key issues. Student pharmacists really appreciated all the insights provided by the speakers.

May 01, 2010 - American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo

During this event, student pharmacists staffed a University of Washington School of Pharmacy booth where they advocated for the involvement of pharmacists in diabetes care and answered patients' questions about medications, supplements, immunizations, etc. Student pharmacists also provided clinical screenings and counseling. They did blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, and they calculated patients' BMIs and counseled them on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and maintenance of a healthy weight for preventing and controlling diabetes. They also counseled patients on the results of their HbA1c test (a screening provided by another group). In addition to 4 faculty members, 3 pharmacists from the community also attended the event to precept and mentor students.

This event was a huge success with roughly 5400 individuals in attendance. It was a great learning experience for the students who were able to help out as well as a great opportunity to show the community some of the many services pharmacists are able to provide.

April 01 thru May 08, 2010: IPSF hosted exchange student



A student pharmacist exchanged to UWSOP from the Netherlands. She visited several area hosptials, pharmacies, and the Poison Center. Chapter members introduced her to the Seattle area and its sights, and included her in many pharmacy school activities. She shared with us about pharmacy practice in the Netherlands.

April 09, 2010: UPPOW Auction

This years annual UPPOW auction was a huge success - raising nearly $12,000 for reimbursement of student travel to professional conferences. The theme was pirates of the Caribbean and students had a great time transforming the South Campus Center with Pirate Flags, treasure chests and other themed items.

View http://sites.google.com/site/uppowauction/ for details.

February 24, 2010: Winter Independent Pharmacy Tour

NCPA hosted an event allowing six student pharmacists to visit Bellegrove Pharmacy in Bellevue for a tour of Steve Singer's telepharmacy as well as his traditional pharmacy. The format was different than last years - AND - went over really well.