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SISTER TO SISTER

Sisters Yasmine and Samar

Ayoub make science and

research a family affair.

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LEADERSHIP LESSONS

Dr. Early shares advice on

effective networking.

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FOCUSED AMBITION

Dual-degree programs and

residencies offer exciting

career paths.

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THE POLISHED PROFESSIONAL

Mary Jo Borden helps

students develop professional

skills that are valued in the

workplace.

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THE FULL SPECTRUM:

Promoting a culture that values its

constituents and encouraging strong positive

relationships among these groups are major

facets of the core values of the College of

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Aligned with these core values, the college

includes diversity as a key component of its

mission, as does The University of Toledo.

Diversity is a broad and comprehensive term,

and the college is benefited by a plethora of

diversity, including, but not limited to, age,

color, ethnicity, gender, religion, disabilities,

socio-economic status, sexual orientation,

gender identity, and national origin .

As the newly appointed Assistant Dean for

Diversity and Community Engagement, Dr.

Monica Holiday-Goodman addresses

diversity and its intersections with health

outcomes in the larger medical community. A

nationally recognized expert on health

Diversity Initiatives that Improve the Human Condition

disparities and cultural competence, she is

responsible for teaching these topics in the

CPPS curricula. Several sources, including

the US Institute of Medicine, have stated

that the lack of cultural competence in the

health professions is a major contributor to

the country‟s health disparities. Dr. Holiday-

Goodman believes that having a student

body that is able to provide care for any

patient, regardless of their demographic

background, would bring great benefit to all

Ohio citizens, especially those who are

traditionally underserved in health care.

Dr. Holiday-Goodman, who chairs the

college‟s Human Diversity Committee, has

had primary responsibility for the college‟s

Diversity Plan and the P1 Diversity

Workshop for several years. She is the co-

chair of the Admissions committee and

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“I didn‟t succumb to the stereotype that science wasn't

for girls.”

Sally Ride

Astronaut and physicist,

first American woman in space

therefore is keenly aware of recruitment

and the retention challenges facing many

of our students. She has also developed a

close working relationship with the

University Office of Equity, Diversity

and Community Engagement and has

earned a certificate in diversity through

the university. She plans to ensure

ongoing training and activities for

faculty, staff and

preceptors, allowing for

continued growth in

diversity-related skills

and knowledge.

“Diversity-related education of faculty,

staff and students will improve the

recognition of and appreciation for the

benefits of diversity within the College. I

plan to provide oversight in the planning

of activities and functions celebrating

and acknowledging the various types of

diversity within the College and in

creating an inclusive environment for all

college constituencies,” Dr. Holiday-

Goodman said.

By serving as a liaison between the

community and the college for health-

related events in the Toledo area, Dr.

Holiday-Goodman will assist the college

in developing more community outreach

projects that improve the human

condition in Northwest Ohio.

Learn more about UT‟s commitment to

diversity and community outreach.

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MEETING THE PHARMACEUTICAL NEEDS OF SOCIETY

Dr. Sharrel Pinto is the new vice chair

for Health Outcomes and

Socioeconomic Sciences in the

Department of Pharmacy Practice.

Sister to Sister: SCIENCE RUNS IN THE FAMILY

For Yasmine and Samar Ayoub, research

and patient care are a family affair.

Yasmine is a P2 PharmD student, and

her sister Samar is a high school student

who plans to become a physician.

Samar attends high school in Sylvania,

Ohio and, through a Department of

Chemistry grant from the American

Chemical Society Project Seed Program

and the National Science Foundation,

she is conducting a summer research

project in the laboratory of Dr. Amanda

Bryant-Friedrich, associate professor of

medicinal chemistry. She initially

became interested in science and

research through a local Women in

Science program she attended in seventh

grade. Yasmine, who had taken a class

with Dr. Bryant-Friedrich, suggested

that Samar work with Dr. Bryant-

Friedrich on a research project.

“Dr. Amanda was my professor for Med

Chem II, so I was familiar with her

teaching style and eagerness to help

students understand topics that may be

more difficult to comprehend. I thought

that it would be a good idea for my sister

to learn the basics of organic chemistry

at such a young age so that once she

begins college, the material won't be

as foreign to her as it was to me,”

Yasmine said.

Both sisters benefitted from early

exposure to laboratory science through

high school coursework. In these

courses, they were able to design

experiments and apply their findings to

real-world problems. As a high school

senior, Samar has already gained quite a

bit of laboratory experience and

participated in symposia. Samar has

enjoyed receiving feedback from

academics regarding her high school

research projects and has used their

advice to plot a career path. Her summer

research with Dr. Bryant-Friedrich

allowed her to delve deeper.

DIVERSITY INITIATIVES

Dr. Sharrel Pinto first encountered the

college as a graduate student in the

Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic

Sciences program (formerly Pharmacy

Health Care Administration). Her

educational path eventually led her to

the University of Florida, where she

earned a doctorate in Pharmaceutical

WHERE HAVE THEY GONE? If you feel like you meet alumni from the College

of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

everywhere you go, you might be right. The vast

majority of the college’s alumni reside in states

other than Ohio, and a tiny percentage are living

abroad.

OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. IN OHIO

U.S., OUTSIDE OF OHIO

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Outcomes and Policy.

In her new role, Dr. Pinto will provide

leadership in strengthening current

academic programs to more accurately

reflect and respond to changes in the

health care fields. Dr. Pinto‟s vision is

that graduates have a uniquely

diversified academic portfolio that

allows them to compete in the current

job market, including expanding the

newly established PharmD / M.S. dual-

degree program, with aspirations for

establishing a doctoral program and

fellowship in Health Outcomes and

Socioeconomic Sciences.

Sister to Sister: SCIENCE RUNS IN THE FAMILY

REASONS TO COME HOME TO

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THE ANNUAL GALA

The Alumni Gala and Awards Ceremony, which will be held in the Student Union Auditorium on October 24 from 6-8pm, is the premier event of Homecoming weekend (besides the game, of course). Outstanding alumni from all colleges are recognized, and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences historically has a great presence at this event.

This year, pharmacy alumni will host class reunions during the PRE-GALA RECEPTION and POST -GALA GATHERING.

THE PARADE

The Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade down Bancroft Street is a family friendly event that welcomes the entire Toledo community to celebrate Rocket Pride on October 25 at 10am.

THE CLASS REUNIONS

This year, the classes of 1964, 1974 and 1979 celebrate their reunions at Homecoming.

THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

Alumnus Jerry Wisler, „79, is the college‟s Outstanding Alumnus, and he will be honored at the gala.

Homecoming events around the nation

are welcoming their alumni back to

campus. Here are the top five reasons to

attend UT’s Blast from the Past

Homecoming 2014, October 24-25.

5 THE GAME

The Rockets go head-to-head with Missouri at 2pm on Saturday, October 25. The alumni tailgate begins two hours before kickoff at the William and Carol Koester Alumni Pavilion.

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“I had the freedom to make my own

decisions on how I want my experiment

to go, even though it was my first time

being exposed to organic chemistry and

the synthesis of molecules,” Samar said.

“Having an expert like Dr. Amanda ask

what I want to do, allowing me to

control the experiment, truly was an

honor. I also enjoyed analyzing my

results. Trying to figure out what

exactly my compound was and using

tools such as NMRs and mass

spectroscopy allowed me to try to put

all the puzzle pieces together to see

exactly what I was looking for.”

When she entered college in 2011,

Yasmine chose pharmacy because of the

diversity of career choices within

pharmacy and the opportunity to

educate patients as a way of improving

patient health. At UT, she has

conducted research on cancer, green tea

polyphenols and inflammation in the

laboratory of Malathi Krishnamurthy

(Department of Biological Science). In

ten years, Yasmine would like to be a

practicing pharmacist who conducts

oncology research.

“I hope to see more patient/pharmacist

interactions throughout the years. In

addition, I plan to continue on with

research to play a role in a medical

breakthrough,” Yasmine said.

The Ayoub sisters have other health

professionals in their family. Their

cousin is a cardiologist in Miami,

Florida, and their aunt is a pharmacist.

Yasmine believes in the importance of

role models, particularly for women in

science.

“It is important to have someone to look

up to for motivation for success, even

when it may seem difficult. My mom and

dad are my role models,” Yasmine said.

For the past 20 years, Mary Jo Borden

has been guiding UT students toward

their careers. First in Career Services on

the Main Campus and now with the B.S.

in Pharmaceutical Sciences students in

the professional division, Borden helps

students to polish their professional

skills.

Before B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

(BSPS) students can begin their required

internships, they spend time with

B o r d e n , t h e B S P S i n t e r n s h i p

coordinator, who prepares them for their

entry to the research workplace. As part

of the BSPS program‟s Institute for

Leadership in the

Sciences, students are

educated on many facets

of professionalism and

leadership, including the

soft skills that make them

stand out in research and workplace

settings . Throughou t the f irst

professional year, students participate in

seminars on relevant career topics.

“I love working with students, helping

with resumes and CVs, assisting with

interview preparation, and researching

employment options,” Borden said.

The resume and business card session is

first, and those documents are used right

away at the Dean‟s networking events

with employers and alumni and at the

annual career fair. Borden truly enjoys

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FOCUSED AMBITION: CAREER PATHS

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Why earn just one degree when you can

earn two? The College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences has excellent

options for students who are interested

in dual-degree programs.

Students in the medicinal chemistry

major of the B.S. in Pharmaceutical

Sciences program can pursue the B.S. /

M.S. in medicinal chemistry, which can

be completed, start to finish, in five

calendar years.

Pharmacy Administration majors have

the option to complete an MBA with

one additional year of study beyond the

bachelor‟s degree.

For the Pharm.D. student who is a

researcher at heart, the Pharm.D. / Ph.D.

dual-degree program is a great path.

Students complete the Pharm.D. degree

before continuing the intensive

laboratory research that prepares them

for multiple career paths in academia or

the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharm.D. students can also complete

dual degrees in business (MBA) or

Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic

Sciences (M.S.). These degree program

are a response to changes in the health

care fields and give graduates a

competitive edge in the job market.

Your academic advisor can help you to

determine whether the dual-degree path

is right for you.

RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

After completing the Doctor of

Pharmacy degree, many students choose

to pursue residency training. Residency

programs foster in-depth learning and

practice that builds the pharmacist‟s

skills and knowledge in a particular area

of study and creates opportunities for

career advancement. The University of

Toledo offers residency programs in

Pharmacy Practice , Community

Pharmacy and Critical Care.

For more information on residency

programs, visit utoledo.edu/pharmacy/

residency.

TAKE A LOVED ONE TO THE DOCTOR DAY Access to healthcare through community-driven events can improve patient awareness and save lives.

“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon

way, you will command the attention of the world.”

George Washington Carver

botanist, inventor, educator

THE polished PROFESSIONAL

TRANSFER TRANSITIONS

This fall, the Office of Student Affairs will host a series of

meetings to welcome and inform new and continuing pre-

professional transfer students in the College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Topics of discussion will include financial aid, professional

division applications, the PCAT and other issues that affect

transfer students. Topics, dates and locations can be found on

the college‟s homepage, utoledo.edu/pharmacy.

helping students to construct the

perfect resume or CV and application

letter.

“My Career Services nickname was „The

Resume Slasher‟ because a student

claimed I slashed his resume to bits, but

he went home, considered my

suggestions, reworked his resume, and

then landed his dream job,” Borden said.

To prepare for internship interviews

and selection, students record a practice

interview using the InterviewStream

program, and Borden provides feedback

on their performance, including tips on

how to minimize filler words such as

“umm,” “like” and “you know”. Borden

also discusses how to navigate phone

and Skype interviews, and she gives the

students opportunities to practice their

skills in face-to-face mock interviews.

Social media is another important

dimension of students‟ training in the

Institute for Leadership in the Sciences.

Students learn about networking,

personal branding, communications

skills, and professional presentations.

Students use the LinkedIn professional

networking site and create a profile to

enhance their personal brand and reach

out to appropriate organizations and

employers. Mastering these skills early

in their careers can help them to

establish a sound professional

reputation.

Because they have not only a strong base

of knowledge in the sciences but also

the skills to navigate the workplace, the

students in our BSPS students have an

advantage over many of their peers

nationwide.

Read more on the college‟s website.

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Each year, in cities across the United

States, comedian Tom Joyner of the Tom

Joyner Morning Show promotes Take a

Loved One to the Doctor Day. The event

is aimed at increasing access to

healthcare services for minorities and

traditionally underserved populations in

an effort to address healthcare

disparities that affect these populations.

Students in the College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences participate in

this annual event, held at Toledo‟s Scott

High School, by offering blood pressure

and blood glucose screenings as well as

giving flu shots provided by the Lucas

County Health Department.

LEADERSHIP LESSONS

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BRING BUSINESS CARDS.

Bring a sufficient quantity of your business cards whether on campus, in the city or at a convention. One should never be without this inexpensive way of networking. Secure your business cards early in the month of September, as the first opportunity for networking can occur in that month.

MEET GUESTS AND TAKE NOTES.

Meet at least three college guests or event participants. Make eye contact, shake hands or just say hello. During the conversation, or just before ending the interaction, offer your business card and ask for the same of your new contact. Take the card in hand with reverence, reading it and then placing it in a secure place. Do not write on the card in the presence of the giver unless you first get permission to do so. Your notes from the conversation can be placed on the card after he/she walks away.

LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE.

Leave the relative comfort of your classmates, and find the beverage station. A quiet location such as this is where you can get a beverage and engage a college guest.

PRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING.

Ask great questions, listen and ask for clarification or expansion if needed.

Networking 101: The art of networking

must be cultivated, preferably early in

one’s academic career. Dean Early

paraphrases an article from Forbes to

provide helpful tips for novice networkers.

5 BE YOURSELF.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

get the picture Click the links for photos of recent college events.

2014 Professional Advancement Ceremony

P1 Cookout sponsored by Giant Eagle

09.04.14 Dean’s Commission on Pharmacy Education, two-day semiannual meeting begins 09.06.14 Pill Box tailgate tent sponsored by Giant Eagle for Rockets v. Missouri, 10am 09.10.14 Infectious Disease Update Registration due by 09.04.14 Download printable brochure New Developments in Lip Care and Lip Makeup Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 09.12.14 Career Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 09.26.14 Starting Your Own Cosmetic Business in the US Tresha Heath, Make Me Makeup 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.04.14 Annual Wal-Mart Student Leadership Retreat at Camp Miakonda 10.10.14 Developments in Cosmetics Regulation: A Historical Overview Shontell Wright, FDA 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus) 10.22.14 New Developments in Nail Care and Nail Make-Up Products Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 11:00 am to 11:50 am Collier 1030 (Health Science Campus) 10.24.14 Research Opportunities in the Cosmetic Industry Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions Corp. 10:00 am to 10:50 am Field House 1030 (Main Campus)

LEGENDARY: DEAN EARLY TO BE

HONORED BY TOLEDO NONPROFIT

Author and entrepreneur Steve Saint

once said, “Your story is the greatest

legacy that you will leave to your

friends. It's the longest-lasting legacy

you will leave to your heirs.”

In this spirit, Dean Early adds his

story to that of the African American

Legacy Project, a local nonprofit that

is dedicated to “documenting and

preserving the history of Northwest

O h i o ‟ s A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n

communities and their impact and

influence upon Toledo and the

greater world community”.

This fall, the AALP will honor Dr.

Early with its Legend Award,

recognizing his achievements in

leadership, service and academia as

part of Toledo‟s history. Nominated

for his decades-long career as a

pharmacy dean as well as his

ongoing service to the pharmacy and

African American communities, Dr.

Early lives his commitment to

diversity and student success. His

story, which carried him from

humble beginnings in a small

Georgia town to national leadership

positions in pharmacy organizations,

is indeed worthy of recognition.

“I am honored to receive this

recognition,” Dr. Early said. Most

important to my personal legacy are

stu dent -ce nte re dne ss , g lo bal

outreach and diversity, all of which

are cornerstones of our college‟s

mission and goals.”

Dr. Early will be recognized

alongside three other honorees at a

gala celebration on October 3-4,

2014.

To learn more about AALP or to

place an advertisement in the

program for the gala event, visit

africanamericanlegacy.org.

Photo: Dean Early, far right, with the

first inductees of Sigma Phi Sigma

Pharmaceutical Science Honor Society.

www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/alumni Jeff Barton, 419-530-5413 or Jeffrey.barton@utoledo.edu

Ashleigh Sonnenberg, 419-530-5359

Join The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as we celebrate Homecoming and the 110th anniversary of the college.

Class Reunions Pre-Gala Reception Homecoming Gala Post-Gala Gathering Homecoming Parade Alumni Tailgate Rockets vs. UMass

Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade Bancroft Street

Pre-game tailgate Koester Alumni Pavilion

Rockets vs. UMass ($25) Glass Bowl Stadium

Pre-Gala Reception, reunion Student Union Room 2592 Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres

Gala banquet ($30) Pharmacy honoree is Jerry Wisler, ‘79. Student Union Auditorium

Post-Gala Gathering Student Union Room 2592

This year’s Homecoming theme is Blast from the Past. Do you remember when Rocky looked like this?

Homecoming 2014