Babu Tekwani (left), John Bentley and Jay Pitcock |
Three faculty members were recognized for their dedication to research, service and innovative teaching at the School of Pharmacy’s annual faculty retreat in June. Babu L. Tekwani, John Bentley and Jay Pitcock received the Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. Faculty Research Award, Faculty Service Award and Faculty Instructional Innovation Award, respectively.
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Pharmacy students spend time with Peruvian children while on a medical mission trip. |
During a medical mission trip in the mountains of Peru this summer, six pharmacy students gained practical experience and a deeper understanding of the importance of service. From filling prescriptions to fitting reading glasses, the team had an impact on the lives of the Quechua people.
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John Rimoldi (left) and Cody Tawater |
Fourth-year professional pharmacy student Cody Tawater has been chosen to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Walmart Scholars Program. The goal of the program is to encourage careers in academic pharmacy. Tawater’s $1,000 scholarship allowed him to attend AACP’s annual meeting and network with faculty and scholars from across the country.
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Meagan Brown receives a stole, which symbolizes her induction into the Nelson Order. |
Recognized for her commitment to pharmacy education, Meagan Brown, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice, was inducted into the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence this spring. She was one of 19 selected from UMMC’s six schools.
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Pharmacy Matters, Family Matters:
R&D chemist encourages students to safeguard the environment
Cammi Thornton |
Cammi Thornton, senior research and development chemist, has studied various contaminants and their effects on organisms at the School of Pharmacy for nine years. Inspired to work in this field by a former professor, Thornton is paying it forward by training graduate students and encouraging them to help improve the environment.
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July 30 — Alumni and Friends Reception, Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Meeting, 6 p.m., Golden Nugget Biloxi
Aug. 13 — White Coat Ceremony, Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oxford, 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 — Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt — Sponsored by Walgreens
Oct. 24 — Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M — Sponsored by Fred’s Pharmacy
Nov. 7 — Ole Miss vs. Arkansas — Sponsored by The Harvard Drug Group
Nov. 21 — Ole Miss vs. LSU — Sponsored by Cardinal Health |
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