Summer 2011 - Western University of Health Sciences

Message from the DeanExpanding our reach. This summer gives us an opportunity to reflect on thewonderful academic year we have just completed. Our twelfth graduating classhas just joined the ranks of our prestigious pharmacy alumni. Two veryspecial alumni deserve mention; Mai T. Nguyen (2003) and Donald Hsu(2002). Mai, who is featured in this edition of RxBound, is changing lives inVietnam for physically and mentally disabled children, orphans and seniorsthrough Hearts of Charity and Friends, which she founded in 2007. It’s hardto imagine anyone who has a bigger heart. Donald Hsu, Associate Professor ofPharmacy Practice and Administration at WesternU, was doubly honored thisspring in receiving the Preceptor of the Year Award and the Teacher of the YearAward, recognizing his outstanding contributions to both classroom teachingand clerkship teaching. This double honor is a first for the College. Don isvery humble and the first to acknowledge the wonderful role models andmentors who have given him guidance along the way. A listing of otherstudent and faculty honorees can be found on pages 22-23. Ninth gradersmaking toothpaste in our compounding and professional developmentlaboratory is another important example of how we reach into the communityto share with local students our excitement about the profession of pharmacy.We are using RxBound to share our successes, our stories and pride in all thatwe do. By reaching out to our alumni and friends we hope that you feel anever growing connection to WesternU. Please share your thoughts,suggestions, good news and photos at rxbound@westernu.edu and utilize theenclosed envelope to stay connected.309 E. Second St., Pomona, Calif. 91766-1854www.westernu.eduEDITORS:Sam K. Shimomura, PharmD, FASHP, CGPAssociate Dean of College AdvancementRenee CookManager of Continuing Education and EventsOffice of Experiential EducationBill BurrowsDirector of DevelopmentUniversity AdvancementCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:Jess LopatynskiJeff MaletMonica PreciadoSam ShimomuraRenee CookGRAPHIC DESIGNER:Debra NelsonRxBound is a joint effort of theCollege of Pharmacy and UniversityAdvancement, published biannually foralumni, faculty, students and friends of theCollege of Pharmacy.Daniel C. Robinson, PharmD, FASHPDean, College of PharmacyWestern University of Health SciencesWestern University of Health Sciences andCollege of Pharmacy ContactsDean’s Office 909-469-5500University Advancement 909-469-8431Our Mission:Educating future pharmacyprofessionals to serve the health careneeds of society and improve thequality of patient care through science,caring and humanism.