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TOTS, SHOTS, CONNECTING THE DOTS: THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS

Smiling students and faculty gather around a presentation table

April 18, 2016
Community, Events, Shady Grove, Student Life
APhA-ASP, Erika Saunders, Immunizations, Jill Morgan, Pediatric Pharmacy, Student Organizations

Student organizations collaborate to host event aimed at dispelling the myths surrounding immunizations for children.

Several students stand around a research poster on an easel in a meeting room, as one presenter gestures to figures and text while explaining the project to the group. Chairs and windows are visible in the background.

April 14, 2016
Baltimore, Events, Student Life
CPNP, Mental Health, Psychiatric Pharmacy, Ryan Starr, Student Organizations

Student organizations come together for event aimed at sharing experiences and reducing the stigma often associated with mental illness.

Several adults sit at a table indoors wearing blue nitrile gloves, handling small containers, capsules and medication bottles during a hands-on activity, with a University of Maryland banner nearby

Graduate students and student pharmacists from the School of Pharmacy attend the Career Choice S.T.E.M. Bonanza to introduce kids to careers in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

A graphic announces National Poison Prevention Week, March 20–26, 2016, with text explaining that poisoning is the leading cause of injury‑related death in the U.S. Illustrated icons of household products, medications, and chemicals surround families and individuals, emphasizing poison safety awareness and prevention.

March 18, 2016
Baltimore, Community, Events, Practice
Angel Bivens, Maryland Poison Center, MPC, National Poison Prevention Week, Poison Prevention

MPC’s public education coordinator discusses the dangers of poisonings and offers advice to help families prevent them.

Undergraduate Students "Spring Into Science" at the School of Pharmacy

March 14, 2016
Academics, Baltimore, Events, Research, Student Life
PSC, Sarah Michel, SIMSI, Spring into Maryland Science

Annual event introduces science majors from Notre Dame of Maryland University to the School’s PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences program.

A vending machine display filled with candy bars and snacks, including M&M’s, Skittles, KitKat, Twix, Reese’s, Milky Way, Almond Joy, and Butterfinger, each labeled with a price of 90¢.

March 11, 2016
Baltimore, Community, Practice
Advocacy, Brent Reed, Health and Wellness, PPS

A new bill aims to provide Marylanders with healthy food and beverage options in vending machines located on public property.

Alumni Return to the School During APhA's Annual Meeting & Exposition

View a photo gallery of the special reception hosted for alumni and friends.

Dr. Layson-Wolf with Student Pharmacist Volunteers

March 4, 2016
Baltimore, Community, Events, Practice
Cherokee Layson-Wolf, Immunizations, Influenza, PPS

School of Pharmacy partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to provide flu shots for elementary and middle school children across Howard County.

An infographic labeled “Big Data” shows a central microchip connected by circuit lines to four concepts: Volume (scale of data), Variety (forms of data), Velocity (analysis of data flow), and Value (unique insights), illustrated on a blue technology‑themed background.

Examining the importance of “big data” and how researchers in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research are getting involved in this cutting-edge field.

February 17, 2016
Academics, Baltimore, Events
APPE Rotation Site Fair, ELP, Experiential Learning Program, Mark Brueckl, Preceptors

First-of-its-kind event prepares student pharmacists for their final year at the School of Pharmacy.

TOTS, SHOTS, CONNECTING THE DOTS: THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS

STIGMATIZED SECRETS: UNTOLD MYSTERIES OF THE MIND SHINES LIGHT ON STRUGGLES SURROUNDING MENTAL ILLNESS

STUDENTS BRING PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES TO LIFE FOR VIRGINIA SCHOOLCHILDREN

MARYLAND POISON CENTER CELEBRATES NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS “SPRING INTO SCIENCE” AT THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

HEALTHY VENDING: SENDING A CONSISTENT MESSAGE TO PATIENTS

ALUMNI RETURN TO THE SCHOOL DURING APHA’S ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

SCHOOL-BASED IMMUNIZATION CLINICS HELP KEEP THE FLU AT BAY

SOP’S HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCHERS MAKE A BIG SPLASH WITH “BIG DATA”

APPE ROTATION SITE FAIR A SMASHING SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS AND PRECEPTORS