Pharmacy News and Events

Birnie Named to St. Joseph’s Board Christine Birnie

05/06/2019 - Dr. Christine Birnie, dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, has been elected to the Board of Directors at St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center. The two-year unexpired term was a unanimous election.

Student Success on Display during Year-End Ceremonies Students thank the Wegmans School of Pharmacy community for their support.

05/06/2019 - Two events this spring showcased the academic and co-curricular achievements of students at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Students Visit Albany for Advocacy Day On Tuesday, April 9, students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, joined by faculty, pharmacists, and other student groups from around New York, traveled to Albany to meet with legislators.

04/11/2019 - On Tuesday, April 9, students from the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, joined by faculty, pharmacists, and other student groups from around New York, traveled to Albany to meet with legislators.

Walk Raises $22,000 for Suicide Prevention Foundation This year, members of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy walked in honor of their colleague, Dr. Jack Brown, who passed away from suicide in November 2017.

04/08/2019 - More than 343 participants raised over $22,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) during the third annual Out of the Darkness Walk at St. John Fisher College.

Suicide Awareness Walk at Fisher Honors Late Faculty Member American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Campus Walk Logo

04/04/2019 - More than 300 St. John Fisher College students, faculty, and staff will join the effort to bring awareness to suicide and suicide prevention during the third annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 7, the walk begins at Kearney Hall, in Cleary Auditorium.

Forum Explores Role of Health Information Technology in Addressing Public Health Priorities Dr. Michael Mendoza, the ninth commissioner of public health for Monroe County, and Dr. Karen Bell, director of the Center for Health and Care with JBS International will lead the discussion.

04/01/2019 - The St. John Fisher College Master of Public Health program will host a community conversation about the future role and potential of emerging health information technology as a critical resource for addressing patterns of basic health needs for both local and global populations. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, in the Skalny Welcome Center Board Room.

St. John Fisher College’s 65th Commencement to Honor Three Community Champions William G. Clark ’78, Hilda Rosario-Escher, A. Dirk Hightower

03/29/2019 - More than 1,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral candidates will graduate from St. John Fisher College during its 65th Commencement on Saturday, May 11. Before they cross the stage to receive their diplomas, the College will honor three individuals for their lifetime commitment to advocacy on behalf of the Rochester community.

Pharmacy Graduates Surpass National Average on NAPLEX, MJPE Exams Wegmans School of Pharmacy Seal

03/10/2019 - Pass rates for the 2018 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MJPE) were recently released from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and revealed that 2018 graduates of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy well exceeded the national average on both exams.

College Factual Names Fisher a “2019 Best Value School” College Factual Best Value Nationwide - Top 15% Badge

03/01/2019 - St. John Fisher College has been ranked as one of the best schools for the money in the U.S. by College Factual, a college search website based in Troy, New York.

Pharmacy Offers Avenues for Student Involvement Members of Phi Delta Chi host a health fair.

02/11/2019 - Of the dozen or so student organizations in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, third-year student Hailey Button is involved in roughly half of them. An active member of several pharmacy fraternities, the School’s student government, and a group that raises funds for 13thirty Cancer Connect, she’s involved in service, leadership, and professional organizations on campus.

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