Celebrating Our 185th Anniversary! - MCPHS Alumni & Friends

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MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE of PHARMACY and HEALTH SCIENCES Winter 2008 • Volume 33 • Number 1

Alumni with Surprising Careers

Celebrating Our 185th Anniversary!

Wanted

ALUMNI EVENTS CALENDAR

May 16 Commencement Boston–Class of 2008 Bayside Expo 10 a.m.

May 18 February 1 Yankee Dental Conference Alumni and Student Reception Westin Waterfront, Summer Street Boston, Mass. 5:30–7 p.m.

February 6 Graduate Salute Pre–Graduation Celebration, Class of 2008–Worcester Fuller Conference Hall MCPHS–Worcester 5 p.m.

March 3 and 4 Career Fair and Interview Day MCPHS–Boston

March 13

Commencement Worcester/Manchester–Class of 2008 Pharmacy and Nursing DCU Center 10 a.m.

May 24–29 American Academy of Physician Assistants Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas Alumni and Student Reception TBA

May 29 2nd Annual Recipes for Success Scholarship Fundraiser White Hall, MCPHS–Boston 6 p.m.

The Reed Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass. Alumni Reception—5 p.m.

June 6–8

March 14–17

June 7

American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting San Diego, Calif. Alumni and Student Reception TBA

Annual Reunion Dinner and Receptions Boston Park Plaza Hotel

March 15 Alumni and Student Reception APhA San Diego, Calif. 6–7:30 p.m.

March 28–30 Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference Cape Codder Resort

April 3 Scholarship Recognition Dinner White Hall, MCPHS–Boston 6 p.m.

Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008

June 8

Todd R. Baptista, BSP ’90  Group Harmony: Behind the

Rhythm and The Blues

Gerry Dougherty, MSPA ‘06  A Slippery Slope—A Middle-aged Guy’s Bumpy Run From Early Retirement…to Ski Bum….to Ski Patroller…to Physician Assistant William O. Foye, Professor Emeritus  North Quabbin Wilds—A Populous Solitude  Trout Waters

Rylance Allen Lord, BSP ’65, MS ’67  Lyman Spaulding—

His Life and Times

Is your book Published? Do you wish to join our alumni authors?

The Office of Alumni Relations is asking you to donate an autographed copy for the Alumni Library; please send a copy to: MCPHS Authors  Office of Alumni Relations  179 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115

Alumni Association Awards Presentation at the Reed Thursday, March 13, 2008 • Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.

Two awards, honoring graduates, will be presented. The Board of Directors Award is awarded to an alumnus/a who, in the view of the MCPHS Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, exemplifies the highest degree of dedication and service to the College in both word and deed. The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to a graduate who has made significant contributions to his/her profession and to society and thereby has achieved a level of distinction that has brought honor to the College and himself/herself.

Annual Alumni Brunch MCPHS–Boston

Play Ball!

Announcing 2008 Red Sox Ticket Sales Date

June 19–24 American Dental Hygienists' Annual Meeting Albuquerque, N.M.

July 11 Alumni at the Red Sox Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles 5 p.m. Dinner 7:05 p.m. Game time Section 6, Right Field Box

Ticket Sales will open at 9 a.m. EST on Monday, April 7, 2008. Tickets sales will be handled by calling 617.732.2076. Sales will be first-come, first-served; the limit will remain at four (4) tickets per alumnus/a. Please mark this date on your calendar, and good luck! The price is $75 per person—this includes $50 game ticket, Yawkey Way Buffet, parking and trolley ride to and from Fenway Park.

August 15

Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Spring Conference Norwood Four Points Sheraton

Alumni at the Red Sox Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays 5 p.m. Dinner 7:05 p.m. Game time Section 5, Right Field Box

May 12

August 29

Manchester Scholarship Golf Tournament Windham Country Club Windham, N.H.

Alumni at the Red Sox Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox 5 p.m. Dinner 7:05 p.m. Game time Section 23, Grandstand

April 10

Alumni authors

MCPHS is proud to announce its Alumni Authors!

Reunion ’08

June 6–8 Stay tuned for more details

Start planning your weekend now! Special Anniversary Celebration for Classes Ending in 3’s and 8’s

See page 39 for details.

For more information about MCPHS Alumni programs, contact the Alumni Office at 617.732.2902, or visit our website at www.mcphs.edu. Please note: Calendar subject to periodic updates.

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Alumni Events Calendar

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Letter from the President

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Correspondence

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In the News

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In the Community

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In Brief

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Contents

On the Cover: Alumni with Surprising Careers

22 Continuing Education Calendar

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29 MCPHS Alumni Association

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Continuing Education in the Health Sciences An overview of a prolific year!

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Manchester Campus Holds Sixth Commencement in Historic Armory 31 graduate from the PA program.

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Tenth Annual Leadership Gala Sets a New Record 198 guests brave the cold to make the gala a rousing success.

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Meet Your Alumni Association Board Members First in an on-going series profiling the members who represent you.

An MCPHS degree can take you to unexpected places...

32 Class Notes 33 Alumni Profiles

Judith P. Ronshagen BSP ’70/33

Igbal Mohammed MPAS ’08/35 39 In Memoriam 41 College Shop

Cover: Jim Morelli BSP ‘83 reports live in front of the Massachusetts State House, for Boston’s WCVB Channel 5. Photo by George Rodrique.

The Bulletin Winter 2008

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letter from the

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Dear Alumni and Friends of the College, It’s hard to believe that on December 8, 2008 the College will be 185 years old. We can all be justly proud of our heritage as the oldest institution of higher education in the City of Boston and one of the few independent colleges specializing in the health professions. 2008 also marks the fifth anniversary of the first class to graduate from the Worcester Campus' accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. From this initial group of “pioneers,” the campus has grown to almost 500 students in pharmacy, nursing and physician assistant studies. Look for a special feature on Worcester alumni in the summer issue of The Bulletin. MCPHS has a long tradition, but it is also focused on the future, which continues to look brighter than ever before. This fall the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), our regional accrediting body, informed us that MCPHS has received a full 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The commission made its decision following a two-year process that included an extensive self-study prepared by the College, a detailed report based on five days of on-site visits to all three MCPHS campuses and a hearing before the commission. Continuing accreditation by regional and professional groups is an important measure of institutional effectiveness and quality. On behalf of the trustees and administration of the College, I want to thank Michelle Kalis, PhD, who served as Chair of the Self-Study Steering Committee, as well as the many faculty, staff, students, trustees and alumni who contributed to this process through participation on subcommittees and focus groups. Their hard work is much appreciated. The feature article in this issue profiles four alumni whose careers have taken a surprising turn. It is always interesting to see how a degree from MCPHS provides the foundation for so many different professional options, including law, business, government and the media. I hope you enjoy reading about them. As always, I look forward to seeing many of you at future College events. In the meantime, let us know about your personal and professional milestones such as marriages, births and promotions. Just drop a note, or send an e-mail to The Bulletin—we’d love to hear from you. Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary, MCPHS!

The Bulletin is published two times a year for alumni and friends of the College. Editor: George E. Humphrey Managing Editor: Natalie M. Skvarla Senior Writer: Margaret Bucholt Art Director: Natalie M. Skvarla Designer: Cathy Moylan Contributors: Dawn Ballou, Linda Dangelo, Katherine Keough, Pat Ramsay, Michael Ratty Send changes of address and editorial correspondence to The Bulletin, MCPHS, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Tel: 617.732.2902. E-mail: [email protected]. Printed in the U.S.A. MCPHS Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2007–2008 Delilah Barnes BSP ’94 Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88, President Minh T. Do PharmD ’05 Robert A. Curtis BSP ’77 Steven M. Dolley BSP ’88 Fae Gwen B. (Ganiron) Wooding PharmD 05 Anne E. Jensen DH ’67 Forsyth Gary J. Kerr BS ’81 Hampden, PharmD ’02 Mary ((Leet) Kellerman DH ’66 Forsyth Chantal M. (Vuillaume) Kosmidis PharmD ’00 Lindsey L. (Seastedt) LaLiberte BSHP ’00, BSP ’00 Charles F. Monahan III MSRA ’01 Iris Sheinhait PharmD ’03 Anna (Fingerman) Shubashvilli DH ’98 Forsyth John B. Walczyk PharmD ’06 Stanley B. Walczyk BSP ’75, Past President Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, Vice President Dawn M. Ballou, Esq., Executive Director of Alumni Relations (ex-officio) George E. Humphrey Vice President for College Relations 617.732.2909

Charles F. Monahan Jr. President

Marguerite C. Johnson Vice President for College Advancement 617.732.2909 Dennis G. Lyons BSP ’75, RPh Vice President for Alumni and Professional Affairs 617.732.2786 Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in health care disciplines.

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Correspondence

Any thoughts on this issue of The Bulletin? Write or e-mail us. We want to know what you think. Please direct your correspondence to: Letters to the Editor, The Bulletin, MCPHS, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896; or e-mail: [email protected] Letters may be edited for style, clarity and length, and we give preference to those that address the content of the magazine.

Whoops!

Our apologies to Sarah Hafford BSP ’01, for incorrectly identifying her in our Summer Bulletin.

The Famous Foxes Just a note to tell you that you did it again: another feature article on a Fox family, this time our niece and nephew! Ten years ago, in your spring issue, you featured George and me on the front cover of The Bulletin as a couple who met and fell in love at MCPHS. I remember so well your attention to our story that you wrote so well and the array of cameras you brought to our home. We had no idea that we were the cover story until we received the magazine! Now as I read the magazine, which you have improved upon so magnificently, I come across a picture and a feature article on Pamela Kilbey-Fox, a Forsyth graduate, who went on to her present position in public health in the state of Connecticut. I have to say she is as intelligent and compassionate as she is beautiful. She is married to George’s nephew Dr. Arthur Fox, and they have two beautiful daughters, Shayna and Aleah. You wrote an excellent story about Pamela and her accomplishments, and we thank you for honoring her. You are doing your best to make the Fox family famous. Keep up your good work. —Naomi and George Fox, both BSP ’56 Burlington, Mass. It's a Small, Small World... This is coming to you from Richard Scott Cole BSP ’92 and Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole BSP ’90. We live in Westport, Mass. with our three children; Joshua 14, Jillian, 10, and Alexis, 3. Richard is a pharmacist for CVS and Ana is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. We recently took a vacation at Disney World, which is where the photograph we are sending was taken. We attended the Reed Conference at Gillette Stadium and had the pleasure to reunite with many former classmates and friends. We look forward to future events such as this one. —Richard and Ana Cole BSP ’90 and '92 Westport, Mass.

Flying Tigers Am enclosing photo of Lt. Col. Harry Jankelle BSP ’41, taken in storage area of pharmacy of the 95th Station Hospital at Kunming, China, March 1945. This hospital was the medical area of the Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force commanded by Lt. General Claire Lee Chennault. —Harry H. Jankelle, BSP ’41 Randolph, Mass. Editor's Note: We would love to hear from more alumni about their experiences in the military. Send photos and notes to: [email protected]. Laughter Is the Best Medicine I have worked as a pharmacist in the greater-Boston area for the past 30 years. I'm also a professional stand-up comedian (myspace.com/artiejanuario). I work all over the country (when I can get off the bench). I currently work at Stop and Shop as a floater; my position frees me up to travel. I perform regularly at The Riviera in Las Vegas. I used to think it was just a goofy old wives’ tale, but I have personally found that laughter truly is the best medicine. The Bulletin is a nice magazine. —Artie Januario, BS ’78 Billerica, Mass.


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In THE NEWS MCPHS community members sought after by the local and national media for their expertise. Michael Montagne PhD, Senior Associate Dean of pharmacy and professor of social pharmacy, was interviewed by Boston National Public Radio affiliate WBUR (90.9 FM) for a story about the safety of Brazilian diet drugs. Coverage of the Thomas Henry Borysek Living and Learning Center dedication and the Worcester/Manchester School of Pharmacy Commencement appeared in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette on June 14 and June 16. The newspaper also published an editorial on June 14 congratulating the College on the $1 million gift made to support the Worcester campus. An article about the graduating class of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greater Manchester program appeared in the Manchester Daily Express on July 18. Seth Wall, executive director of the Manchester campus, was one of this year’s graduates. A two-story feature package about the Manchester campus appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader on June 25. The first article covered the introduction of the Nursing program in the fall, while second featured a profile of President Charles F. Monahan Jr. and his future plans for Manchester. On August 7, Linda Spooner PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice, guest hosted The Jordan Levy Show on Worcester’s WTAG AM-580. Dr. Spooner had several guests from the College on the show, including President Charles F. Monahan Jr., as well as

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students David Nickerson PharmD ‘09, Traci Dutton PharmD ‘08, and Kristin Tuiskula PharmD ’07. Topics included the College’s PharmD curriculum, as well as the significance of the white coat to both pharmacy students and the pharmacy profession. The College’s Huntington Avenue Academic Center groundbreaking ceremony was covered on August 22 by Boston.com, the Boston Business Journal, The Patriot Ledger, and the Mission Hill Gazette. William McCloskey PharmD, Executive Director of the Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, was interviewed for an August 27 Boston Globe article about the benefits and risks of grapefruit juice. On September 18, New England Cable News covered the launch of MassMedLine’s new MassMedLink to Health initiative at the Worcester campus. Lt. Governor Tim Murray spoke at the event, and MassMedLine staff demonstrated the new service for health officials and media on hand. A full page op/ed letter written by President Monahan appeared in Banker and Tradesman on September 24. The article detailed the process by which the College worked with the Mission Hill Community on the design and scope of the Huntington Avenue Academic Center. Boston.com, the Boston Business Journal and Boston University’s Daily Free Press covered MassDevelopment’s awarding of $118 milion in bond financing to three local

MassMedLine featured on HealthWatch On January 7, New England Cable News’ HealthWatch profiled the work of MassMedLine, the College’s prescription assistance hotline. MassMedLine Director Mary Sullivan discussed the College’s community outreach events during the Medicare D open enrollment, as well as the new “MassMedLink to Health” initiative. colleges, including a $56M million bond issue to MCPHS to construct the new Huntington Avenue Academic Center and refinance existing bonds for the Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center. The College was featured in a two-page supplement in the October 21 Sunday New York Times titled “Great Places To Learn.” A feature about the economic contributions of Manchester colleges and universities, including MCPHS, appeared in the November 9 issue of the New Hampshire Business Journal. Trustee Richard E. Griffin’s BSP '71 $2 million donation to the College was covered by dozens of media outlets locally and across the country, including the Boston Globe, New Hampshire Union Leader, Yahoo! Finance, CBS MarketWatch, and Forbes.com. The announcement of the donation and naming of the future Richard E. Griffin Academic

Center on Huntington Avenue was made at the President’s Leadership Gala on December 15. (See page 26.) n

Emeritus Professor Dr. David Williams, with University of Houston Professor Emeritus Thomas Lemke, edited the sixth edition of Foye’s Principals of Medicinal Chemistry, released in 2007, and first published 35 years ago by Professor Emeritus William Foye. Several MCPHS faculty contributed chapters, including Douglas Pisano, Barbara LeDuc, Stephen Kerr, Timothy Maher and Ahmed Mehanna. The book is still widely used at colleges and schools of pharmacy worldwide.

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In the Community

Students, Faculty and Staff Conduct Health Screenings at NCSL Meeting From August 6-8, pharmacy students and faculty, along with pharmacists from MassMedLine, partnered with the American Pharmacists Association to conduct free health screenings at the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. At the Alliance for Pharmaceutical Care exhibit booth, dozens of volunteers, including a large group from MCPHS, conducted glucose monitoring screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and bone density. Over three days, more than 1,000 state policy makers and legislators made their way through the exhibit booth, which is designed to promote pharmacists’ patient care role and their value to the health care system. “This event was an incredible opportunity to showcase our talented faculty and pharmacists from MassMedLine, along with many of our stu-

dents as they demonstrated many clinical skills and counseling techniques to legislators from across the country,” said Mary Sullivan, Director of MassMedLine. “This particular booth was among the most popular throughout the threeday event, and MCPHS was well represented. I was incredibly proud that the College was able to participate in such an active way.” Twenty-Four High School Students Complete Creating Futures Program This fall, 24 African-American and Latino students from Boston public high schools participated in a unique and challenging career awareness and college preparation program at MCPHS–Boston. Creando Futuros/Creating Futures offers students the opportunity to explore health careers and to discuss them first-hand with MCPHS faculty, staff, alumni and students. At the conclusion of the six-week Saturday program, the students presented their

MCPHS Hosts 2nd Annual Neighborhood Halloween Party On October 29, MCPHS–Boston hosted the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Halloween Party in Fennell Hall. A free bus provided safe transportation for residents of Mission Hill to join the party. Families from the MCPHS and Mission Hill communities enjoyed pizza and salad as well as games, crafts, and the movie "Monsters Inc." on the big screen TV in the Student Lounge. More than 60 children in costume created their own bags then went trick-or-treating in the Fennell Residence Hall, where they were greeted by costumed students who handed out candy and prizes. Staff and faculty distributed health information and other treats in the Atrium. The event was organized by Jennifer Michael, Assistant Dean of students, and Jill Griffin, Director of Community Partnerships. individual and small-group projects at a day-long conference attended by their families. At the December 8 event, students presented research on various health specialties, explained their designs for neighborhood health centers, and investigated family health histories. Students who completed the program received a certificate of achievement from special guest MCPHS Trustee Nina King. Mrs. King

Jill Griffin, Director of Community Partnerships (left) and Trustee Nina King (right) with a graduate of the Creando Futuros program

praised the students for their accomplishments and encouraged them to continue on their path to a bright future MCPHS at Mission Hill Road Race and Back to School Jam The College was very busy in the Mission Hill community on September 15. The Outing Club, Kappa Psi Faternity and Black Student Union organized teams of volunteers to assist with the annual Mission Hill Road Race at Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park. The College also fielded a dozen entrants in the race with freshman Ross Warner finishing second in his Runners division and George Humphrey, Vice President for College Relations, winning the Walkers division. Meanwhile, MassMedLine, the College’s prescription-assistance hotline, cosponsored the Back to School Jam at Mission Main along with State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez and the Mission Main Tenant Task Force. The event featured entertainment by Jam’n 94.5, food and refreshments, Continued on page 6


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Boston Campus Hosts Health Career Opportunities Program This summer the Boston campus hosted the Focus on Health Career Opportunities program in collaboration with the Boston Public Schools and the University of Massachusetts Boston. The program gave more than 25 local high-school students an opportunity to visit the campus and immerse themselves in the College’s academic programs. Each week, College faculty gave presentations on their particular field and the academic path leading to a health care career. Sessions included experiential education, where the students were able to try their hands at each of the professions. Over the course of the program, students worked in the nursing skills, nuclear medicine technology and radiography, pharmacy practice, pharmacy compounding, and physician assistant physical assessment laboratories. The Office of Admission also provided tours and information sessions focusing on the College’s academic programs. At the conclusion of the six-week program, students held a Health Poster Presentation at UMass Boston, where they presented projects based on a specific health care career path covered in the program. Community, Continued from page 5 and raffles with prizes ranging from backpacks filled with school supplies to bicycles. Licensed pharmacists from MassMedLine provided free asthma screenings. Alex Jiminez (Business Office), Mary Sullivan (MassMedLine), Jill Griffin (College Relations),

Boston high school students learn about health care careers in a summer program organized by the MCPHS Office of College Relations and Commuications.

and Timothy Hudd PharmD, Assistant Professor, organized a strong team of volunteers for the event. Worcester Campus Holds First Nursing CE Event On September 12, the Worcester campus hosted the first continuing education program

Counselors and campers from the Barton Center for Diabetes Education in Oxford, Mass. toured Fenway Park last summer and stayed for the afternoon tilt against the Orioles, which the Red Sox won 7–4. The Barton Center held its third annual day camp at the Boston campus the week of July 30.

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designed specifically for the nursing profession. The attendees, comprised of about 90 Worcester-area nurses and 40 MCPHS nursing students and faculty, participated in the half day of accredited continuing education sessions. Regina M. Renaud, MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Critical Care and Cardiovascular Services at St. Vincent’s Hospital, presented “Respiratory Assessment and Electrocardiograms (EKGs),” followed by Kathy Keough, MS, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Continuing Education, who presented “Trends in Pharmaceutical Diversion: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” President Charles F. Monahan Jr. brought greetings from the College. “The College has made a major commitment to nursing education," he said. "Our goal is to help address the national nursing shortage

by offering high-quality, accelerated programs for both high-school graduates and second-career professionals. We need to do all we can to support and nurture the nursing profession. I hope many of you will consider nursing education as a future career path —we need your experience to train the next generation of practitioners.” Michelle Kalis PhD, Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, also addressed the group and thanked those in attendance who serve as clinical preceptors for the College’s program. Following the continuing education sessions, guests enjoyed lunch in the Borysek Living and Learning Center’s Fuller Conference Hall and toured the second floor nursing physical assessment labs.

In Brief

President Charles F. Monahan Jr. celebrates with Manchester students following a ribbon-cutting ceremony last summer. New "smart" classrooms, patient simulation and assessment laboratories, a library and technology center, and multipurpose function space have been added to the Manchester campus, which now has 260 students pursuing degrees in physician assistant studies, pharmacy and nursing. Diana Newman Elected To Massachusetts/Rhode Island League For Nursing Diana Newman, professor of nursing, was recently elected to a three-year term on the Massachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing (MARILN). MARILN is a constituent league of the National League for Nursing (NLN), a New York City–based national nursing organization that supports and accredits nursing education

Diana Newman

programs. Before coming to the College, Professor Newman taught at UMass Boston and at other baccalaureate and higher degree programs on the East Coast for many years. The MCPHS School of Nursing is an institutional member of the NLN, a group in which Professor Newman and colleague Judy Murphy have been members for several years. Two Faculty Lead Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants Boston faculty Marianne Vail MS, PA-C, Assistant Professor, and Wayne DiMatteo BS, instructor, have recently been elected to the positions of President-elect and Director-at-large (respectively) for the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants (MAPA). MAPA was established in 1975 and is the official recognized organization of the American Academy of Physician Assis-

tants (AAPA). The group provides continuing medical education and legislative lobbying services for approximately 1,000 practicing physician assistants in the state. Their terms began August 1. Professor Vail has held the positions of both Clinical Coordinator and Program Director/Chair. She recently stepped down as Chair to return to teaching. She received a BS in Exercise Physiology from UM Lowell and an MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the George Washington University School of Medicine. Instructor DiMatteo, received a BS in Business Management from Bentley College and a BS in Physician Assistant Studies from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He is currently pursuing an MS in Education at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Worcester Faculty and Staff Join United Way Day Of Caring On September 18, seven MCPHS–Worcester faculty and staff joined hundreds of volunteers across Worcester County in the 14th annual United Way of Central Massachusetts’ Day of Caring. This celebration of service is a community-wide event that engages volunteer teams from across Worcester County to complete one-day service projects that benefit local nonprofit organizations and the clients those agencies serve. The College’s team included Kevin Kearney, Bert Nicholas, Monina Lahoz, Carolyn Friel, Paula Bylaska-Davies, Holly Baker, and Josh Aiello. Along with another volunteer group, the team repainted more than 20 entranceways and doors to Worcester Housing Authority apartments in just one afternoon.

Manchester Campus Holds Inaugural Nursing White Coat Ceremony A White Coat Ceremony was held in September in Manchester for the inaugural nursing class. Thirty-one students received their white coats and were formally initiated into the MCPHS Health Sciences' professional community. The ceremony was attended by President Charles F. Monahan Jr., Michelle Kalis PhD, acting Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, and several other members of the MCPHS leadership team. Two local trustees also attended the event. The keynote speaker was Robert Duhaime, Chief Nursing Executive of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, one of the College’s new clinical partners. In his remarks, Mr. Duhaime stressed the importance of the role of the BSN nurse in society today and about a passion to care for the ill. He also spoke about the need to maintain high academic standards related to critical thinking, medication administration and hands-on skills.

On August 6-8, pharmacy students and faculty, along with pharmacists from MassMedLine, partnered with the American Pharmacists Association to conduct free health screenings at the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.


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Gold Certificate Honorees at right. Below: Paul Gosselin, Vice President Peg Johnson, Cecile Gosselin, President Monahan and Executive Secretary Paul Boisseau

New Hampshire Pharmacy Board Celebrates in Style MCPHS was well represented at the annual holiday reception of the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy, which was held at the Manchester Country Club on December 19. Executive Secretary Paul Boisseau BSP ’62 thanked President Monahan and the College for sponsoring the gala event. Six alumni were presented with Gold Certificates for their 50 years of service to the profession: Robert J. Dion BSP ’57 of Nashua, Alexander Georgeou BSP ’57 of Hampton, James J. Hebert BSP ’57 of Nashua, Carl H. Keough BSP ‘57 of Dover, E. George Roentsch BSP ’57 of Keene, and James Wilson Jr. BSP ’57 of Manchester. Honorary New Hampshire pharmacist licenses were presented to Ambassador Gerald Carmen, who represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva under President Reagan and currently advises President Monahan on matters pertaining to the Manchester campus, and Cecile Gosselin for her support of the MCPHS scholarship fund. Hollis pharmacist Vahrij Manoukian, who is a major benefactor of the Manchester campus, also received a special recognition award. School of Health Sciences Holds Retreat at Manchester Campus The School of Health Sciences held a successful retreat at the Manchester campus on August 28. The agenda included business items, and faculty development and breakout sessions for the Health Sciences schools. During the retreat, the new leadership structure of the deans was announced. Scott Massey and James D. Blagg PhD, will provide leadership for the 2007–2008 academic year. New deans Mary Foley (Forysth School of Dental Hygiene) and Gloria Stewart (Physician Assistant

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Studies–Boston) were also introduced. In the afternoon, Dr. Alease Bruce, professor at University of Massachusetts Lowell, presented “Turning Teaching into Scholarship.” The retreat continued with breakout sessions for the schools of Radiologic Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing and Dental Hygiene. A reception on the renovated third floor of the Manchester campus completed the day. President Charles F. Monahan Jr. and Michelle Kalis PhD, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, greeted the participants and

Worcester Philanthropist Joins MCPHS Board of Trustees At the annual meeting of the College Corporation, Mark W. Fuller was named to the MCPHS Board of Trustees. Mr. Fuller is Chairman and Treasurer of the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation and Vice President of Benefit Development Group in Worcester. “I am delighted to join the Board of MCPHS, which has been such a positive force in the development of downtown Worcester,” Mr. Fuller said, following the announcement. “It’s an honor to work with Charlie Monahan and his dynamic team…I enthusiastically support the College’s mission of graduating health professionals to meet local and regional needs.” A native of Boylston with a degree in ceramic science from Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Fuller is the former President of REFCO, Inc., a tool and abrasive sales company that was sold to IDG in 1998. He has been active in many Worcester community organizations, including the YMCA, EcoTarium and Barton Center for Diabetes Education. thanked the faculty and staff for the school's growth and their vision. William J. Barry Dedication

In October, the library circulation desk in Boston was dedicated in memory of William D. Barry, a former administrator at Joslin Clinic and MCPHS who helped establish a permanent development office at the College. Pictured are President Monahan, Marilyn Barry and David L. Maher, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who officiated at the ceremony.

Manchester Computer Lab Dedicated The College dedicated the computer laboratory at the Manchester campus on October 23 in memory of Michael Manoukian, son of Hollis pharmacist and Selectman Vahrij Manoukian. Speaking at the ceremony were President Charles F. Monahan Jr., New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Paul Boisseau and Mr. Manoukian. Also attending were N.H. Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, U.S. District At-

President Monahan and Vahrij Manoukian

torney Thomas P. Colantuono, N.H. Supreme Court Justice Linda Dalianis, N.H. State Senator Theodore Katsas, and former N.H. Commissioner of Resources and Economic Development Sean O’Kane. Commemorative statements from U.S. senators Judd Greg and John E. Sununu were also read during the ceremony. President Monahan thanked Mr. Manoukian for donating $250,000 to create the state-ofthe-art computer center. “This generous gift will directly benefit the many pharmacy, nursing and physician assistant students who use this facility every day,” he said. “We are especially pleased that it comes from a New Hampshire pharmacist who is also a leader in the community.” Mr. Manoukian serves on the Hollis Board of Selectmen, the N.H. Board of Pharmacy and the Armenian-American Pharmacists’ Association. He is

Chairman of the Hillsborough County Republican Party. Boston Campus Library Named in Honor of Beloved Alumna The Henrietta DeBenedictis Library was formally dedicated on October 30 before an assembly of friends and family mem-

resources facility on the Boston campus. Ms. DeBenedictis bequeathed more than $4.5 million to MCPHS. Her total giving to MCPHS exceeded $6 million. The Worcester campus building at 19 Foster Street was named in her honor in 2000. A

bers. Ms. DeBenedictis had great devotion and affection for the MCPHS students who are well-served by the state-ofthe-art research and learning

1931 alumnus, she left behind a remarkable legacy of leadership and generosity to the College, and to the profession of pharmacy. As a pioneer among

Six International Students Visit Boston Through IPSF Program Six international students visited MCPHS–Boston this summer as part of the International Pharmacy Students' Federation (IPSF) Exchange Programme. For four weeks, students Katarzyna Sonta (Poland), Michelle Wan Lin Tan (Singapore), Milena Stryczynska (Poland), Vera Slankamenac (Serbia), Anett Heinzlmann (Hungary), and Anais Lorne (France) rotated between practice sites and conducted research. During the week of July 23, Anais Lorne and Milena Stryczynska were paired on the Boston campus with Timothy Maher, PhD, Professor of pharmacy, and Monica Chuong, PhD. Assistant Professor of pharmaceutical sciences, respectively. Ms. Lorne, along with graduate student Siripan Phattanarudee, researched the exposure of rats in utero and during lactation to metal toxicants, work that is supported by the National Institutes of Health and is part of a large project with Harvard School of Public Health. She also assisted graduate student Alejandro Pino with experiments related to the neuroprotective effects of extracts from the Maca plant. In the Iorio Lab, Ms. Stryczynska worked on pharmaceutical research and compounding, and also conducted a disintegration study with aspirin and calcium products. Lisa McDevitt, PharmD, Assistant Professor of pharmacy, is the faculty coordinator of the IPSF exchange program at

women pharmacists, she was a champion for women in the profession during her 42-year career, and was instrumental in founding the Massachusetts Society of Hospital Pharmacists. At the ceremony held in the library, Richard D. Kaplan, Dean of Library and Learning Resources, reflected upon the significant evolution in the design, technology and holdings of libraries since Ms. DeBenedictis was a student. Despite these changes, Dean Kaplan noted, the library has remained a central hub for student research activities. Following the ceremony, a reception and dinner for invited guests was held at the Brant House. In remarks after dinner, President Charles F. Monahan Jr. reflected on the contributions and commitment of Henrietta DeBenedictis to MCPHS. In particular, he Continued on next page

MCPHS. Several School of Pharmacy–Boston students visited other countries last summer as part of the exchange. The IPSF was founded in 1949 by eight pharmacy student associations in London. The federation now represents around 350,000 pharmacy students and recent graduates in 61 countries worldwide. IPSF initiatives focus mainly on the areas of public health and pharmacy education, and the group holds official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and operational relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Left: Siripan Phattanarudee, Anais Lorne and Alejandro Pino; Below: Milena Stryczynska and Dr. Monica Chuong


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In Brief, Continued from page 9 noted, “Her achievements on behalf of women in the health professions, as well as her generosity to her alma mater, will serve as a model and inspiration for generations to come.” President’s Conference Room on Boston Campus Dedicated On October 3, the President’s Conference Room in the Boston campus’ George Robert White Building was formally dedicated in the names of Raymond A. Gosselin BSP ’43-II, MS ’48, ScD ’70, PhD ’95 and M. Christine (Chris) Gosselin BSP ’44, MS ’53. Mr. Gosselin was the second full-time president of the College, a position that he held for more than 15 years. He presided over the first modern expansion of the

Chris Gosselin (center) with son Jack and daughter Tina

College, acquiring Hampden College of Pharmacy in 1977 and changing the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy charter to include allied health sciences in 1979. Ms. Gosselin

Katherine Keough Named Massachusetts Pharmacist of the Year Katherine Keough, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Continuing Education, received the 2007 MPhA President’s Award at the third annual New England Pharmacists Convention at Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino on October 3. The award is given out annually by the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association (MPhA), and was presented by President Joanne Doyle Petrongolo. Ms. Keough has nearly 25 years of Joanne Doyle Petrongolo and Kathy experience in the health care indusKeough try, specifically in the areas of health care policy and related regulatory issues, including: program development; state and federal regulatory requirements with respect to controlled substances; drafting and promulgating regulations and statutes; legislative and regulatory compliance; development of written policies and procedures; coalition building; and strategic planning. She has also presented numerous educational programs for health care professionals as well as policy makers. She previously worked at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as Assistant Director of Drug Control, where she was responsible for various policy initiatives within the department and also worked as a consultant in a private practice in the area of health policy. She is a graduate of Suffolk University and holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Massachusetts.

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was the first woman to hold a faculty position at the College and the second woman to head the Massachusetts Pharmacists' Association. More than 50 members of the Gosselin family, friends, business associates and MCPHS officials took part in the dedication proceedings. Guests visited the President’s Conference Room to review newly installed plaques and photos of the Gosselins, as well as to view a historical DVD retrospective of the Gosselins’ relationship with the College. The program of events continued in White Hall with formal remarks delivered by Ms. Gosselin, her son Jack Gosselin, Thomas E. Morrison BSP ‘75, Vice President of Managed Care for CVS, and President Charles F. Monahan Jr. Forsyth Holds Seventh Annual Scientific Poster Session on Oral Health The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene hosted its annual Second Clinical Year Scientific Poster Session on Oral Health in November. Eight scientific posters were presented by the group of 38 students. Tom’s of Maine, Patterson Dental Supply, Procter and Gamble Professional Oral Health, and the Metropolitan District of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association all contributed to the prize pool. Judges for the competition were Michelle Kalis, PhD, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, Kathleen O’Loughlin, DMD, Kathryn Dolan, MS, RDH, Michelle Henshaw, DDS, Wendy Bebe, BS, RDH, Kathy Myers, MS, RDH, and Anna Karina DDS.

Happy Poster Session winners

The following three posters were chosen as the winners: First Place—"The Causal Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease": Parisa Anbardar, Juliana Leonel-Bedell, Ashley Halpert, Helina Teskeste, and Abby Rhodes Second Place—"The Most Effective Systemic Antibiotic for the Treatment of Periodontal Disease": Kayla Doherty, Lindsey Caisse, Jennifer Bates, Britney O’Connell, and Marissa McGrath Third Place—"CD4 T Cell Levels and Their Effect on Periodontal Disease": Cathryn Lubinski, Adam Tashjian, Stephanie Kane, Molly Rich, and Carrie Twardoski These students presented their posters at the 33rd Yankee Dental Congress in Boston in January, and the first place winners will also present at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) annual session in New Mexico. Worcester Campus honors Hoche-Schofield Foundation During an October 29 ceremony, The Nursing Critical Care Unit was named in honor of the Hoche-Scofield Foundation for its gift to the MCPHS–Worcester campus. The Hoche-Scofield Foundation supports the arts, education and health non-profit organizations throughout greater

Worcester. Representing the foundation at the event was Cotrustee Harry Dewey and Bank of America representative Audrey Klein-Leach. Two New School of Pharmacy– Worcester Grants Awarded Rangaprasad Sarangarajan, PhD, is one of two recipients of the 2007 Grant Award from the National Vitiligo Association for his research proposal “Role of gamma glutamyltranspeptidase in the conversion of 4-tertiary butyl phenol to a toxic metabolite in occupational vitiligo.” This annual grant resulted from a proposal by Dr. Sarangarajan in a competitive peer review process and is worth $15,000. The

Harry Dewey, Audrey KleinLeach and MCPHS President Charles F. Monahan Jr.

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Worcester has also awarded a $101,583 grant from Charles River Laboratories for the establishment of a new two-year fellowship in pharmaceutical sciences. This novel program will provide postgraduate education and training for a recent pharmacy graduate. The fellow will be engaged in laboratory research at MCPHS–Worcester and at Charles River Laboratories’ new facility in Shrewsbury, Mass. At the Charles River site, the fellow will gain experience in many facets of drug discovery and development. Carolyn Friel, PhD, is the contact for fellowship applicants. Steven D. Cohen BSP ’65 MS ’67, DSC is program director for this grant.

Dr. Rangaprasad Sarangarajan

Gift to MCPHS–Boston In August, Maryesther L. Fournier BSP ’75 was formally acknowledged and recognized for her generous gift to the College made in honor of her husband Robert L. Fournier BSP ’77 (right). Ms. Fournier provided the funding to support the technology center in the Henrietta DeBenedictis Library at the MCPHS–Boston campus. A small gathering of MCPHS Trustees and officials took part in a recognition ceremony and luncheon to celebrate the naming of the technology center and to express their appreciation for Ms. Fournier’s support.

(From Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Marguerite C. Johnson BSP ’61, MP '81, MCPHS Vice President for College Advancement, accepts a gift to MCPHS from the Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association delivered by President H. John Mailhot BSP ’59. A generous gift made by Joseph Adamczyk BSP ’63, a director of the Association, facilitated the naming of a Boston campus residence suite in his honor. An unrestricted gift from association member Theodore A. Jamrog BSP ’62 resulted in the naming of a residence suite occupied by grateful MCPHS students Adam Shimoda, Seth Souza, and Symin Charpentier. George J. Couchiaftis BSP ’59, member of the Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association, poses with Ms. Johnson outside her office that was named in honor of the association.

Western Massachusetts Pharmacy Association Recognition Last fall, ceremonies were held on the Boston campus to recognize the Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association, and several of its members for gifts to the College. The office of Marguerite C. Johnson BSP '61, Vice President for College Advancement, was named for the association. (Ms. Johnson was the first female president of the association and held office in 1978 and 1979.) In addition, two residence suites in the Ronald A. Matricaria

Academic and Student Center were named in recognition of generous gifts to the College made by association Director Joseph Adamczyk BSP ’63 and association member Theodore Jamrog BSP ’62.


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Lt. Governor Tim Murray Helps Launch MassMedLink To HealthFair On September 18, Worcester-based MassMedLine officially launched MassMedLink to Health, a new online initiative designed to inform Massachusetts residents about several important health issues. The service can be found at www.massmedline.com or toll free at 1.866.633.6799. Lt. Governor and former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray, a longtime supporter of the MassMedLine program, spoke at the event, which included a demonstration of the service’s online tools and hotline.

“We are very excited about this new format in which patients can learn about their condition and ask questions from the convenience and privacy of their own home,” said Mary Sullivan, Director of MassMedLine. “Our goal is to continue to enhance access to critical health information for residents across the state, and we hope that both patients and caregivers will utilize the service.” MassMedLink to Health was made possible by The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, which awarded an $84,500 grant to MassMedLine in December 2006. The service targets patients with issues of adherence, compliance and affordability through individualized and interactive technology and utilizes existing MassMedLine clinical pharmacy staff. The Web service and hotline won’t be restricted to office hours, and brochures promoting the new services are being distributed to patients and health care professionals across the state.

The website and hotline feature detailed information about six topics: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension, and medication safety. New topics will be added regularly. A unique Ask the Pharmacist online tool allows residents to submit questions directly to licensed pharmacists.

Calling MCPHS Parents: The MCPHS Parent Fund

Omid Afshari PharmD ’08 and Ava Afshari PharmD ’14 flank their parents Abe and Mona Afshari. The family’s generous gift to MCPHS will kick off the first MCPHS Parent campaign this spring.

“The most important repository for unrestricted gifts; serves as a major resource for vital student programs and services that are not covered by tuition.” Abe and Mona Afshari, parents of two MCPHS students, made the first leadership gift to this spring’s MCPHS Parent campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Afshari note, “We hope to continue the tradition of excellence providing opportunities for successful careers and leadership in pharmacy. We are confident that both our children Omid and Ava will be able to apply the skills and knowledge gained at MCPHS to achieve their personal goals.”

Hear The Call and Respond During February and March, MCPHS students will be calling parents of MCPHS students about this year’s Parent Fund campaign

Parents can make a big difference in the lives of students with Parent Fund gifts. When you hear their call, make your gift, or go online at www.mcphs.edu and click on Make a Gift Now

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SAVE THE DATE The Heart of china tour

Join fellow alumni and friends of MCPHS for the journey of a lifetime. See the ancient and modern marvels of China’s 5,000-year-old culture in the fall, and share ideas on contemporary health practice. Continuing education credit is available.

November 1ñNovember 11, 2008 MCPHS China Tour and Conference – Highlights Hangzhou – West Lake – Conference on Traditional Medicine and Western Health Care Shanghai – Bund – Jade Buddha Temple – Yu Garden – Nanjing Road – Jin Mao Tower Xi’an – Silk Road – Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Shaanxi Museum – Terracotta Army Beijing – Forbidden City – Temple of Heaven – Gate of Heavenly Peace – Tiananmen Square – Great Wall of China

Look for a special China '08 brochure in your mailbox soon. For further information, send an email inquiry to [email protected] or call 617.732.2206.


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Surprising Careers Editor’s Note: The College is proud of our more than 16,000 alumni who live in all 50 states and 41 foreign countries. For this issue of The Bulletin, we selected four graduates whose career paths have taken surprising turns, whether geographic, political or organizational. The common thread is that they all credit their success to the education they received at MCPHS.

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ome MCPHS alumni are more familiar than others. Some you may see frequently at alumni events. Others you may see in The Bulletin every now and then. If you live in New England and recognize Jim Morelli BSP ‘83, it’s no fluke. He’s been on your TV screen. Mr. Morelli has been a reporter for WCVB-TV (Channel 5) since February 2004, covering all kinds of stories. Any New Englander worth his or her salt knows that means pretty much everything: snow storms, car accidents, politics, and, of course, the Red Sox. “As a reporter, you get to be a part of some amaz-

ing things,” Mr. Morelli said. Growing up in Thomaston, Conn., Morelli dreamed of becoming a musician or a politician. Becoming a pharmacist wasn‘t usually included in those dreams. One September morning he found himself standing on Longwood Avenue outside the doors of MCPHS. “It was so long ago, but I still remember it so clearly," he said. "The way the sky looked, the way the air smelled. It was such a pristine late summer day.” Clarity, he says, quickly gave way to confusion, especially in science. “I was always the guy in chemistry class whose final product never weighed what it was supposed to weigh,” Mr. Morelli said. “How I passed college physics remains one of the greatest mysteries of my life.” But, he did pass physics, and every other course he took. After graduating, he took the boards, got licensed and went to work as a pharmacist. Mr. Morelli quickly realized, though, that he yearned to do something else, and grappled with that for two years. He would figure out what that something was on a summer night at Tufts University. He had enrolled in a master's program and picked up an elective writing course, chosen, in part, because the description suggested it would involve “only light intellectual lifting.” “Hey, it was summer,” Mr. Morelli jokes. Half-way through the first class, Mr. Morelli realized he wanted to be a writer. So, he became one, initially covering town meetings and the like for community newspapers, then moving on to magazine, public relations writing, and even fiction. Truth would soon turn out stranger than fiction, as a somewhat chance encounter would lead to a new career. And a wife. One day, while working as a chain-store pharmacist in the late 1980s, a familiar looking woman walked up to the prescription area. She wanted help choosing contact lens products. “That was the ruse, anyway,” Mr. Morelli said. He swore he’d seen her face before. That’s because he had seen her face before. She was Linda Ciampa, daughter of well-known MCPHS alumnus Walter Ciampa BSP ‘57. Mr. Morelli had worked at Walter’s pharmacy in Cambridge a few years earlier. Need more coincidence? Linda’s brother Joe (YOG) and sister Susan

BSP '84 also graduated from MCPHS. As it happened, Ms. Ciampa was a TV writer with WHDH-TV (Channel 7), and Mr. Morelli had seen a blurb about her in the Boston Herald just a few days earlier. There she was, pretending to be looking for contact lenses, but actually looking for Mr. Morelli. After the “chance” encounter, the

the news, put a tape together, and took it to the President of CNN/Headline News. “He pretty much told me to get lost,” Mr. Morelli said. Undeterred, he kept making tapes and bugging the President until one day he blew up at Mr. Morelli. Months later though, something shocking happened. The President offered him a job as weekend overnight anchor. “That job didn’t last very long, but it opened the door to so many other things,” Mr. Morelli said. Mr. Morelli later began reporting for one of CNN’s feature units, anchoring for CNN Radio and writing for Headline News. From there he moved to reporting for the CBS affiliate in Atlanta, a true “breaking news” station, for three years. "It was a crazy three years—and I loved every minute of it,” Mr. Morelli said. In February 2004, he made the move to WCVB, where he is a weekend reporter and has covered widelywatched events like the Blizzard of 2005 and the Boston Red Sox historic World Series win in 2004. What’s the best thing about working in TV news? “First and foremost, the camaraderie.” Field crews—which consist of the reporter, the photographer and the live truck operator—spend a lot of time together, and often in difficult situations, Mr. Morelli said. “You quickly develop deep and lasting friendships.”

Truth would soon turn out stranger than fiction, as a somewhat chance encounter would lead to a new career. And a wife. two dated, got married and now are the parents of 5-year-old Will, who is “growing up much too fast,” he said. Mr. Morelli’s route to WCVB would prove to be much more circuitous. In 1992, Ms. Morelli got an offer to work at CNN in Atlanta. Mr. Morelli followed, but he didn’t enter the TV world until 1996. That year, he combined his two areas of expertise and published a home guide to common poisonings. The book led to several media appearances, including one on the "Oprah Winfrey Show." Bitten by the TV bug, Mr. Morelli accepted a part-time, temporary job at the CNN Airport Network. As associate producer, he wrote and produced a few five-minute newscasts, which an anchor then recorded. As he watched the anchor read his words, he figured he could do just as good a job, if not better. He began practicing reading

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Olympics

Peter N. Foss BSP ’67

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uring a golf game at the Pittsfield Country Club in 1978, Peter N. Foss BSP ’67, owner of two Pittsfield, Mass.–area drugstores, had an unexpected offer by Jack Welch, soon to be the chairman of General Electric (GE), one of the world’s largest companies. “He encouraged me to join GE and said he thought it would be a good fit,” recalls Mr. Foss, who had known him for 10 years. It turns out Jack Welch, whose business management skills as GE’s CEO became legendary, was right. Today Mr. Foss, who has served for 29 years in a variety of capacities, and has seen GE grow from a $25-billion company to a $170-billion company, is President of GE’s Olympic Sponsorship and Corporate Accounts. He is responsible for coordinating GE’s global Olympic Sponsorship as well as serving as the GE interface with the National Football League (NFL) and leading a team whose goal is to develop and implement growth strategies with a select group of GE’s strategic global customers. He spends half his time out of the country, mostly in Beijing, China, site of the 2008 Sum-


mer Olympics. Other cities he visits frequently are Vancouver, Canada, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and London, England, host of the 2012 summer Olympics. “Of all the positions I’ve held this one is the most fun,” he said. GE, a diversified technology and media company that employs more than 300,000 people worldwide, is the exclusive provider of a wide range of products and services for staging the Beijing games, including energy distribution, power generation, lighting, security and water treatment. GE also supplies hospitals with ultrasound and MRI equipment to help doctors treat athletes. NBC Universal, a division of GE, is also the sole U.S. media partner of the Olympic games. Both partnerships extend through 2012. In Beijing, GE is contributing to more than 335 infrastructure projects. Working with China’s National Development and Reform Commission, for example, GE is using environmentally sound technology for several projects, including filtration systems for clean drinking water and rainwater recycling at the National Stadium; solar-powered lighting at Fengtai Softball Field; water processing technology to recycle water for Olympic Green landscaping;

and high-efficiency energy units at Jing Hui Garden Hotel for the media. “We love the Olympic movement and are happy to support it,” said Mr. Foss. “Our combined monetary support is about $3 billion for the upcoming three games.” (Log on to www.ge.com/innovation/ china/index.html to see and hear Mr. Foss and other GE employees talk about the projects underway in Beijing.) According to the website, China is investing $40 billion on new subway, airline terminals, and 12 new stadiums, hotels and housing to accommodate the 1 million visitors expected in Beijing. The goal for Beijing, and the other two Olympic venues, is sustainable development. “A city wants to have a positive legacy after the Olympics are over,” Mr. Foss said. “Barcelona was a city that benefited dramatically by hosting the Olympics, and it’s now a popular tourist destination. It’s quite an undertaking. This is a chance for China to demonstrate to the world its capabilities and willingness to partner for growth.” Regarding the College’s planned trip to China (see page 13), Mr. Foss said he thought it would be a most enjoyable, well-organized trip. Having the proper visa documentation was of utmost importance. “Beijing is a beautiful city and is a busy, busy, place,” he said. Mr. Foss attended MCPHS, a college recommended by the Foss family friend, alumnus Philip S. Hart PhG ’33, PhC ’35, who was President of Hart’s Pharmacy in Williamstown and was an MCPHS benefactor. At MCPHS, Mr.

Foss was the recipient of the John L. Thompson and Sons, Inc. Scholarship and the Johnson and Johnson Award. He still can recall a few of the principles outlined in the Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy textbook and a few of his professors: Charles Bauer “one of the smartest”; Mitchell Stoklosa “easy to understand and very good with students”; and Joseph Goodness, who taught business and “wore a carnation in his lapel.” “The College gave me a meaningful education that taught me to dig into details and become a logical thinker,” he said. After graduation from MCPHS, Mr. Foss purchased Magner’s Store in Pittsfield, and was coowner of Lee Pharmacy in Lee, Mass. with Mark Wheeler BSP ’74. By 1977, he had divested himself from both stores. “I had always been interested in business,” he said. Prior to his current position, he was President of GE Polymerland, the commercial organization representing GE Plastics in the global marketplace, for six years. He was an early adopter and leader in e-commerce. His other roles at GE include introducing

“Of all the positions I’ve held, this one is the most fun.” —Peter Foss

Lexan® film in the 1970s, and he was the Market Development Manager on the ULTEM® introduction team in 1982. In Columbus, Ohio, he worked with GE Superabrasives as the General Manager of Marketing. He also served as the Regional General Manager for four of the GE Plastics regions, including leading the GE Plastics effort in Mexico in the mid 1990s. Working in Mexico, Mr. Foss recalled the enormous changes taking place with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the pleasure he derived from mentoring GE employees. “It was very fulfilling to help people develop skills and ultimately their career,” he said. “Mexico was an incredible learning experience.” n


Frank Case BSP ’59

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rank Case BSP ’59 of Nottingham, N. H. earns $100 a year in his new position, but he’s not complaining. He’s delighted. “It’s great; I always wanted to run for office and be involved in the legislature,” said Mr. Case, who was elected to a two-year term in the New Hampshire General Court (House of Representatives) in November 2006. And in a twist on political candidacies within families, he ran for the legislative seat of his wife, Peg, who retired after serving in the New Hampshire House for 15 years. After the election, as the only pharmacist in the General Court, Mr. Case was immediately assigned to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee, where was tacked onto the bill, and it had to be reviewed by the Committee of Conference, where three House and three Senate members hashed out the differences. He was one of the House members on the committee. “I thought it would be a slam-dunk but it wasn’t,” recalled Mr. Case. “I spent a lot of time on it.” The New Hampshire Legislature meets six months of the year, from January to June, three days per week, but lawmakers often spend more time than required attending hearings when the legislature is not in session. As a member of the Governor’s Commission to Study Childhood Lead Poisoning Preventions, Laws, Policies and Standards, he is often traveling to meetings around the state. After graduation from MCPHS, Mr. Case and his classmate Jack Ross BSP ’59 bought Raymond Drugstore in Raymond, N.H. from his father, Frank Sr., and operated the store from 1959 to 1984. “Being a pharmacist is a great life,” he said. “It all started at MCPHS. It’s a wonderful school. My education opened a lot of doors. It taught me how to think.” At that time, as an unpaid lobbyist for the New Hampshire Pharmacists’ Association, he attended many hearings regarding pharmacy issues, and he loved being part of the process and vowed to run for office in the future.


he reviews bills pertaining to pharmacies, nursing homes, mental illness, and lead poisoning, to name a few topics. The busy committee, which meets two or three times a week, acted on 67 bills during the past session. He is proudest of the electronic prescription bill signed into law in September 2007 by Governor John Lynch. Now that the law is in place, the New Hampshire Board of Registration in Pharmacy can regulate its usage. “The electronic prescription law is my pride and joy,” he said. “It’s a great law. It takes a lot of errors out of the process. We were happy to get it through.” His committee passed the electronic prescription bill, and it was forwarded to the New Hampshire Senate, where it also passed easily. However, an amendment Prior being elected, Mr. Case served on the Raymond School Board and as the Raymond town moderator. His philosophy regarding public service is simple: he believes if a community helps you earn a living, you should give back in some way. And if you are enjoying yourself in the process, all the better. “Being an elected representative is a wonderful learning experience,” he said. “I feel very fortunate and very happy to be part of it.” n

"It all started at MCPHS. It’s a wonderful school. My education opened a lot of doors. It taught me how to think." —Frank Case In 1984, he sold the store and joined Unicare. He retired from Unicare in 2003 and began working as a pharmacist for Northeast Pharmacy in Concord 10 hours a week, and in the summer of 2006, started campaigning for the Rockingham District 1 seat being vacated by Peg Case. He attended selectman meetings and traveled around the four towns, Candia, Deerfield, Northwood, and Nottingham, where he set up booths at town events, and handed out health literature and information about his credentials. He logged 1,927 miles on his car that summer, talking with his prospective constituents. “It’s a lot of fun talking to people,” said Mr. Case. “I’m a people person, I have been all my life.”

Representative Case and Governor John Lynch

Janis M. (DiCarlo) Meier DH ’74

When the Canton of Zug approved independent practice, Ms. Meier jumped at the opportunity to open her own office in September 2005. Her teenage

“Kids are the same the world over,” she said. “And they make the best patients.” —Janis Meier

daughter Eve helped set up her website, which contains useful information on oral health and the profession of dental hygiene. Still a Red Sox fan, Ms. Meier also loves Switzerland’s national pastime —skiing. The favorite part of her job? Opening her clinic several times a year to groups of kindergartners from the local English/German bilingual school. “Kids are the same the world over,” she said. “And they make the best patients.” n

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nown for its sublime landscapes, savory cheeses and tempting chocolate, Switzerland is also one of the few places in the world where dental hygienists can practice independently. And Forsyth alumna Janis M. (DiCarlo) Meier DH ’74 was the first (and still the only) hygienist to open a practice in the picturesque Canton of Zug, located just southwest of Zurich, Switzerland’s financial center. After graduating from Forsyth, Ms. Meier practiced dental hygiene in Boston and White Plains, N.Y., before relocating to Switzerland in 1981. “I was one of more than 200 dental hygienists from the United States, Canada and Australia who brought the benefits of professional preventive dental care to Switzerland, Germany, Lichtenstein, and other European countries” in the 1980s, she says on her website—www.dentalhygiene-zug. info.ms. She became active in the Swiss Dental Hygienists’ Association while working in private practice in the towns of Luzerne and Aargau for more than 20 years.

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NEW! Continuing Education for Nursing and Radiologic Science Professionals

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continues to expand its professional development programs by providing accredited continuing education courses for nurses, physician assistants, radiologic science professionals, dental hygienists and other disciplines in the School of Health Sciences. “Building on our decades of experience in Pharmacy Continuing Education, it’s a natural progression to focus on developing programs of interest to our alumni and others in the health sciences community,” said Vice President for Alumni and Professional Affairs Dennis G. Lyons BSP '75 at a recent CE event. “These programs foster awareness to the health and hospital community about the wonderful assets these young professionals can bring to their organizations upon graduation.” During the fall, two very well-attended nursing CE programs were offered—one in Boston and one in Worcester. In the audience were nursing students, professionally dressed in their MCPHS white coats, who had the opportunity to meet with RNs and LPNs from the Worcester and Boston area. In October, an evening dinner CE program was held at the Boston campus; more than 120 registered nurses and MCPHS nursing faculty

and students were on hand for the presentation “Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills: Moving from Confrontation to Cooperation.” At both of the nursing programs, President Charles F. Monahan Jr. and Acting Provost Michelle Kalis, PhD, were on hand to welcome the group. “The College has made a major commitment to nursing education and has experienced a 30 percent growth in the nursing program alone over the past two years,” President Monahan told the attendees. “Our goal is to help address the national nursing shortage by offering high-quality, accelerated programs for both high-school graduates and second-career professionals.” During Radiologic Science Week in November, the Madame Curie Lecture drew a record crowd of more than 200 registrants, including area radiologic science professionals as well as MCPHS faculty and students. The ASRT-accredited programs included “Radiation Protection in the Healing Arts,” presented by Frank A. Ascoli, M.S., medical physicist, technical engineer, and Radiation Safety Officer at Radiation Oncology Associates, Inc. in Providence, R.I.; and “Can’t We All Get Along and Sing a Song: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace” by Laura Carwile Aaron, PhD, RT (R)(M)(QM), program Director and Assistant Professor of Radiologic Technology at Northwestern State University in Shreveport, La. This program expands upon the College’s continuing education offerings in the radiologic sciences, which in the past two years have included a one-hour Radiologic Science CE program and a CT Imaging course attended by both students and professionals in the field.

Continuing Education and Networking: A Perfect Match!

Recognizing the Contributions of Pharmacy Preceptors

The Alumni and Continuing Education departments presented two programs for recent pharmacy graduates. The classes of 2006 from Boston and the classes of 2003 and 2006 from Worcester/ Manchester were invited to join classmates for a complimentary networking reception, dinner and for many their first postgraduation session on pharmacy law. The Boston gathering was at Brant House, and the Worcester/Manchester classes enjoyed the beautiful view from the Fuller Conference Hall in the Borysek Living and Learning Center. This fall the class CE initiative will provide not only an opportunity for networking but also a professional development component. Look for more information on the college website www.mcphs.edu and visit either the CE or alumni pages.

Experiential Education and the CE Departments jointly sponsored its third annual Preceptor Appreciation CE program to acknowledge the valued service provided by preceptors. To recognize their efforts, each October, the College invites its pharmacy preceptors to participate in a complimentary continuing education program. The course is designed to assist preceptors with overseeing students during their rotations This year, about 120 preceptors attended the full-day program that covered topics including "An Overview of the Experiential Education Program," "Discussion of the New ACPE Standards for Experiential Education and Identifying," "Treating the Substance-Abusing Pharmacist/Student/ Technician," "Patient Safety Initiatives at MCPHS," and a Legislative and Regulatory Update.

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Esther Wilkins Symposium

Symposium Draws International Crowd!

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lthough alumni come from near and far to attend Continuing Education events, one globetrotter traveled all the way from Italy for November’s Esther Wilkins Symposium. Mary Rose Boglione DH '70, a native of Plymouth, Mass., just couldn’t miss this year’s event! A former student of the symposium’s namesake, Ms Boglione has lived in Italy (one of only six Forsyth alumni who currently do so) since her graduation from Forsyth’s Dental Hygiene program in 1970. At that time, there was only one dental hygiene school in the country; when the second opened in 1971 at the University of Bologne, she was tapped as a founding faculty member—along with two other Forsyth alums. “A degree from Forsyth was like a degree from MIT or Harvard,” she said. She spent her summers bringing Italian dental hygenists here to Boston, to learn about the prestigious Forsyth program and facilities. She continued teaching at the University of Bo-

At top: Gail Weisberg, Jan SelwitzSegal, Dr. Wilkins, and Pat Ramsay; Below: Crest sponsor representative Sonya Salisbury with Dr. Wilkins.

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he inaugural Esther Wilkins Symposium was held on Saturday, November 17 at the Boston campus and was attended by an audience of 190 dental hygienists. The first presenter was the namesake of the symposium, Dr. Esther Wilkins DH '39, who lectured on “Dental Caries: The Periodontal Infection Connection.”

logne for 10 years, while also assisting Jerry Kramer to teach the first series of Italian periodontal courses. She currently works in a private clinic in Florence, and is also a dental consultant for a pharmaceutical company. She has been honored to host symposium speakers Esther Wilkins and Anna Patterson in her adopted country, but this was her first visit back to Forsyth since 1999—and therefore her first glimpse of the newly renovated clinic. She was very impressed, but expected no less from a place she dubbed “a good calling card!”

The author of the textbook Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, now in its ninth edition, Dr. Wilkins graciously autographed copies of her book. She is an adjunct professor at Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and an internationally recognized lecturer in dental hygiene. During the lunch break, many participants took the time to tour the new state-of-the-art dental hygiene clinic at MCPHS, opened and named in 2005 in honor of Dr. Wilkins.

Anna M. Pattison RDH, MS, Associate Professor and former chair of dental hygiene at USC School of Dentistry, was the presenter for the second half of the day-long symposium. Professor Pattison, a Forsyth benefactor, presented “Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation: New Technologies, New Instruments” to rave reviews by participants.

Fall Health Care Symposium Sets Another Record A beautiful fall day brought out more than 200 pharmacists, MCPHS students, faculty, alumni and other pharmacy and industry professionals for the fourth annual Fall Health Care Symposium. Held at the Sheraton Colonial in Wakefield, Mass. on November 1, the symposium has become a regional favorite, attracting nationally known speakers. The full-day program included presentations by Dennis Lyons, Vice President for Alumni and Professional Affairs, who provided an update on the College’s recent projects and initiatives, and Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH, Coordinating Center for Infectious Disease, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who traveled from Atlanta, Ga. to present “CDC Initiatives: Prevention and Guidelines for Immunization.” Other topics covered included immunization, preventing medication errors in children, bipolar depression, obesity and pharmacy law. Participants were able to receive additional credits by participating in the poster session, where MCPHS faculty and sixth-year PharmD students were on hand to present their posters based on this year’s theme Patient Safety. Added to this year’s event was an exhibit hall where more than 15 pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy and organization representatives greeted participants and answered questions about their products and services. “The College strives to provide high-quality continuing education programs that are interactive and designed to help satisfy licensing and certification requirements,” said Dawna G. Burrus, Director of Continuing Education. See page 22 or visit the MCPHS website to view a list of CE programs scheduled for 2008.

Patient Safety was the theme of the poster session at the fourth annual Health Care Symposium.


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Continuing Education

Calendar

Date: 2008

CE Program

LOCATION and TIME

March 13, 2008

68th Annual Howard L. Reed Conference

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., reception 5–7 p.m.

March 25, 2008

12th Annual Michael J. Ordman Lecture

MCPHS–Boston Tuesday, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

March 28–30, 2008

New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists Cabin Fever

North Conway, N.H.; Red Jacket Mountain View

April 6, 2008

New Hampshire Pharmacists Association

Executive Court Conference, Manchester, N.H. Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

April 18, 2008

Nursing CE: Boston

MCPHS–Boston, White Hall; Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

April 29, 2008

Nursing CE: Worcester

MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium I Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

May 22, 2008

Second Annual Pharmacy Update Symposium

Dedham Hilton, Dedham, Mass. Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

June 10, 2008

BioPharmaceutical Forum

MCPHS–Boston, White Hall Tuesday, 3 p.m.–8 p.m.

June 18, 2008

Western Mass. Pharmacist Association CE–Law Program

Best Western Hotel, West Springfield, Mass. Wednesday, 6–8 p.m.

September 14, 2008

New Hampshire Pharmacists Association

Executive Court Conference, Manchester, N.H. Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

September 17, 2008

Nursing CE: Worcester

MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium I Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

September 17, 2008

Western Mass. Pharmacist Association CE

Springfield, Mass. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

September 23, 2008

Young Alumni CE and Reception–Worcester

MCPHS–Worcester, Fuller Conference Hall, 9th Floor 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

September 25, 2008

Young Alumni CE and Reception–Boston

MCPHS–Boston, 5–8 p.m.

For more information about CE Programs, contact the CE department at 617.732.2081, or visit our website at www.mcphs.edu. Please note: calendar subject to periodic updates.

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The Pillar Society Honors Planned Giving to the College.

In Brief

“Consider the reason for your accomplishments

and success. It’s all due to a good education.” “Once you’ve taken care of your family, the rest should be payback to the institution that made it possible.” The MCPHS Pillar Society recognizes each alumnus and friend who honors the College in his or her estate plan, or who makes a planned gift during his or her lifetime.

Paul Albert BSP, Class of 1958, is a charter member of the MCPHS Pillar Society.

“I’m very impressed with the growth of the College. President Monahan has done a beautiful job.”

Consider the benefits of charitable giving that have a meaningful impact on the MCPHS mission, now and into the future. For more information about planned gifts to MCPHS , and membership in the Pillar Society, please contact Jared Bouzan, Director of Development, at 617.732.1521, or e-mail [email protected]

Planned, deferred, estate giving are different ways for you to help manage your affairs, plan for the future, make a generous gift to MCPHS and potentially create tax savings and income benefits for you and your family.

“In the future, the College will have my gift, and I know the College will use it wisely. It’s to say thanks and to give something back for all the good years.”


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Commencement MCPHS–Manchester, N.H.

Manchester Campus Holds Sixth Commencement at Historic Armory This page, from top: NEED NAMES Below: Jean Joyce-Brady and faculty marshal Donald Bernard lead the processional

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n Friday, December 14, the MCPHS–Manchester Physician Assistant Studies program graduated 31 students during a commencement ceremony at the historic Manchester Armory, now part of the Radisson Hotel complex on Elm Street. This year’s Commencement speaker was Alyson Pitman Giles, President and Chief Executive Officer of CMC Healthcare System, which includes Catholic Medical Center, a 330-bed, acutecare hospital, the New England Heart Institute, and several subsidiaries, including physician practices and an ambulatory surgery partnership with 30 surgeons. Trustee Judith Ronshagen BSP ‘70, a New Hampshire native, officially opened the sixth annual graduation exercises and introduced President Monahan, who presided over the ceremony. Trustee Gail (Phillips) Bucher BSP ’63 offered the invocation and benediction. The student speaker was Erin Kathleen Donohue, who graduated from Salem

(New Hampshire) High School and the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, summa cum laude. Ms. Donohue is planning a career as a surgical physician assistant or a subspecialty in oncology. “I realize that it is the places that we have been, the people we have met, and the patients we have helped along the way that have truly changed us over this past year,” she told her fellow classmates. “These experiences have changed all of us whether we realize it or not.” During the ceremony, Scott Massey, DEGREE, Associate Dean and Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies for the Manchester and Worcester campuses, presented awards to students and faculty preceptors. Faculty member Steven Steiner, BA, Instructor, led the graduates in the Physician Assistant Professional Oath. After the graduates received their coveted diplomas, they were welcomed into the MCPHS Alumni Association by Herbert E. Capron Jr. BSP ‘88, President of the association.

“These experiences have changed all of us whether we realize it or not.” —Student Speaker Erin Kathleen Donohue


“I will hold as my primary responsibilities the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.”

—From the Physician Assistant Professional Oath

This page, clockwise, from top left: graduates prepare to receive their diplomas; Louise Lee presents the Pharmacy Preceptor Award to Megan Giles DeSantis; Alyson Pitman-Giles gives a rousing Commencement Address; Alumni Association President Herbert J. Capron welcomes graduates to the Alumni Association;

Awards FIRST HONOR GRADUATE: Erin Kathleen Donohue LINDA J. WEISS CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD: Richard Jay LaFlame ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: Richard Jay LaFlame PHYSICIAN PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR: Mark Henschke , OD PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR: Megan Giles DeSantis, PA-C


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t dinner, Vice Chairman Jay Bikofsky BSP ’62, ScD ’06 (Hon.) brought greetings from the Board of Trustees, including our newest Trustee, Mark H. Fuller, who was present with his wife, Jan. President Monahan thanked this year’s corporate sponsors for their generous support.

During his remarks, President Charles F. Monahan Jr. BSP ’62 introduced an eight-minute video presentation on the College’s achievements during the past year and acknowledged a few special guests in attendance, including Joseph Brant BSP ’51 and his wife, Frances, Vahrij Manoukian and Trustee Judith (Patrick) Ronshagen BSP ’70, who col-

On December 15, 2007, venerable George Robert White Hall was the scene of the largest President’s Leadership Gala in the College’s history. Onehundred-ninety-eight guests braved the snow and chilling temperatures to enjoy dinner, dancing and surprises at the annual black-tie event to honor major supporters of the College.

lectively have donated more than $780,000 to the Manchester Campus. President Monahan also congratulated Frances Brant and Esther M. (Gallagher) Wilkins FDH ’39, who celebrated their 90th and 91st birthdays respectively on December 6. As in previous years, the evening included a major surprise announce-

ment: Trustee Richard E. Griffin BSP ’71 has donated $2 million toward the construction of the College’s new building on Huntington Avenue. President Monahan told the audience that the new building will be named the Richard E. Griffin Academic Center.

portant MCPHS has been to his professional success and how pleased he is to give something back to his alma mater. The evening ended with dancing and socializing before revelers scurried home ahead of Boston’s second major snow storm for the week.

In his brief remarks, Mr. Griffin recalled how im-

10th Annual Leadership Gala 26 The Bulletin Winter 2008

Trustee Richard E. Griffin BSP '71 has donated $2 milllion toward the construction of a new MCPHS facility on Huntington Avenue in Boston. Scheduled for completion

…Sets New Record

in December 2008, the Richard E. Griffin Academic Center will house the School of Nursing, the School of Physician Assistant Studies, a 250-seat auditiorium, conference center and offices for Alumni and Professional Affairs, College Advancement, and College Relations and Communications. The Bulletin Winter 2008 27

Back by popular demand… MCPHS is hosting its second annual

Recipes for Success If you missed out last year, don’t let this opportunity pass you by again! Show your support for the MCPHS Scholarship Fund by attending our most talked-about event. Enjoy local haute cuisine from the area’s hottest restaurants and don’t miss a moment of the live auction hosted by "TV Diner’s" Billy Costa!…Mingle with friends and groove to the beat, all while delighting your palate with a smorgasbord of food and drink!

Our list of restaurants and auction prizes is currently being finalized. Register online today to reserve your spot and to view updated information on participating restaurants and prizes at:

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May 29, 2008

6–8:30 p.m. MCPHS–Boston $55/person

Testimony from last year’s event: “The food was wonderful and the auction was a great and fun way to raise money…we had an excellent time!” “What a fabulous night!…We can’t wait to attend again next year.” “It’s great when an event meets expectation. It’s even better when an event exceeds expectation, which is what this party did for us—it was fantastic. It was a good cause and a great party…already looking forward to next year!”

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Mail this completed form with check or payment information to MCPHS, 4th floor, 179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, Attn: Sheryl Lisi. Or fax with credit card information to 617.732.2220 Attn: Sheryl Lisi. Online registration available at the address above. For additional information, contact Kristin Zepp at 617.732.2961 or [email protected] or Kathy Keough at 617.732.2789 or [email protected].

ALUMNI association A Salute to the Graduates

Graduates from the Manchester PA class of 2007 celebrated together with their guests at the annual Graduate Salute—a pregraduation celebration that has become a tradition at the College. More than 50 people celebrated on Friday evening, November 3 at the Puritan Backroom. This is the inaugural event for the soon-to-be newest members of the Alumni Association. Trustees Chester Babineau, Ernest Gates and Judith Ronshagen joined Alumni Association President Herbert Capron Jr. and Director Emeritus Donald Messina as they mingled with graduates and welcomed them to the college community. Alumni Association President Capron called each graduate forward and Mr. Messina and Ms. Ronshagen presented them with a gift from the Alumni Association. Vice President Dennis G. Lyons brought greetings from the President and Acting Provost Michelle Kalis congratulated the students on a job well done. The Graduation Ceremony for the Manchester PA class of 2007 was held on December 14. The PA Studies class has 31 members, and all but three were available to celebrate this evening. ASHP Alumni and Student Reception

Las Vegas was the site for the 2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) mid-year meeting. The Alumni Association hosted Alumni attending the AAPS meeting joined Dennis Lyons and Professor Emeritus David Williams at a luncheon at the San Diego Marriott.

its annual Alumni and Student reception at the beautiful Venetian Hotel. More than 200 alumni and students attended. Vice President Dennis G. Lyons and Alumni Executive Director Dawn Ballou were on hand to welcome alumni, students and friends. Trustee Judith Ronshagen, Worcester SOP Dean Michael Malloy, alumni board members Steve Dolley, Gary Kerr and Fae (Ganiron) Wooding greeted attendees. The Alumni Association handed out water bottles with the College seal and held a raffle for two Red Sox tickets. It was standing room only, and graduates enjoyed the opportunity to use this event as a mini reunion. The 2008 ASHP meeting will be held in Orlando, Fla. from December 7–11. Alumni should check the alumni calendar on the College website www.mcphs.edu in the fall of 2008 for more details.

In October, MCPHS alumni and friends joined together for a wonderful performance of the musical "Wicked" at the Opera House in Boston. A reception with decadent desserts and champagne was held at the Ritz prior to the performance was enjoyed by all.

Nutmeg Conference

In November, the College sponsored the Past President’s reception at the Connecticut Dental Hygiene Association’s Nutmeg Conference in Stamford, Conn. An educational booth was also manned by Pat Ramsay DH ’66, Director of Forsyth Alumni programs, Barbara (Gaunya) Bourdeau DH ’57, Helen (Lawton) Brennan DH ’57 and Beverly (Panciera) Whitford DH ’59. Alumni who stopped by the booth or attended the reception were pleased to see the College represented at this event. Pharmaceutical Scientists meeting held in San Diego

Professor Emeritus David A. Williams BSP ’60, and Alumni and Professional Affairs Vice President Dennis Lyons BSP ’75 co-hosted an alumni luncheon at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) annual meeting and expo in San Diego. Alum-

Helen (Lawton) Brennan DH ’57 and Barbara (Gaunya) Bourdeau DH '57 help to set up the display

ni gathered to share a meal and reconnect with friends and fellow graduates at a luncheon held at the San Diego Marriott and Marina. It has become a tradition for the College to host an alumni and student luncheon at this prestigious educational meeting. The 2008 AAPS meeting is scheduled for November 16-20 in Atlanta, Ga. Check the alumni events calendar at www.mcphs.edu in fall 2008 for more details. MCPHS Sponsors third New England Pharmacists Convention

The third annual New England Pharmacists Convention was held at Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino, October 11–12, 2007. The College and its Alumni Association sponsored the convention at the platinum level. The meeting is presented through a joint partnership between the Connecticut Pharmacists Association and the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association. The meeting is a great way for pharmacy professionals from continured on next page


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throughout the Northeast to meet, hear from experts in the field, view the latest products and services, and to network with colleagues. A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the 2007 MPhA President’s Award which was presented to Katherine Keough, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Continuing Education at MCPHS. National dental hygiene month

The Alumni Office joined Forsyth alumni in celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month by sponsoring a presentation by Lady J at a celebratory tea party on October 28, 2007. Lady J, as Mrs. Russell Parsons, welcomed the group into her turn-of-thecentury parlor. The event was attended by representatives from various dental hygiene programs and many Forsyth alumni. The MCPHS Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

was represented by students Lina Paglucia, Abby Rhoades, Krissie Sinkiewcz and Britney O’Connell. Pat (Crane) Ramsay DH ’66, a past president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) presented Mary (Leet) Kellerman DH ’66, the organizer of the event, with a commemorative pin from the initial National Dental Hygiene Week held in 1985. Proceeds from this event will be used to develop a foundation that will assist individuals who need dental care prior to getting back into the workforce. Student Alumni Association Spirit

Enthusiastic, spirited and creative can best describe the Student Alumni Association (SAA). These energetic students have participated in Reunion 2007, Recipes for Success and the Alumni Association Directors’ meetings, just to name a few. In fulfillment of the Student Government Association requirements, SAA has put on several Tasty Alumni Treat

Students and Bea (Lapidus) Miller DH ’36 at tea party for Natioinal Dental Hygiene month

College Hosts Red Sox Night at Fenway Park On August 31, more than 100 alumni and friends cheered on the Sox at Fenway Park. Prior to game-time, a “Yawkey Way Buffet” was held in the College’s Rombult Atrium, where guests enjoyed traditional ballpark fare including hot dogs, sausages, ice cream and, of course, Cracker-Jacks. The group traveled over to Fenway by Old Time trolley, in time to see Chuck Monahan ’01 take part in the pregame ceremony down on the field. Although the Red Sox were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles 9–8 in a back and forth game that came down to Tom Shilale ’79 and guest the last pitch, a great time was had by all.

fundraisers; students interview MCPHS faculty/staff who are alumni and find out their favorite recipe. They then cook the favorite recipe and display interesting facts about the faculty/staff member they interviewed. In March, SAA will be attending the District I Conference at the University of Rhode Island as part of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Student Advancement Programs. This will allow SAA to branch off and see what other groups are doing! NCPA Annual Meeting in anaheim

Dennis G. Lyons, Vice President for Alumni and Professional Affairs greeted alumni and students who attended the National Community Phar-

Student Alumni Association representatives to the September Board meeting gathered on the stairs in White Hall. Left to right: Matthew Flo, Stacie Dermady, Toni Haskell and Katie Jacob.

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macists Association (NCPA) annual meeting. The NCPA was founded in 1898 as the National Association of Retail Druggists (NARD), representing pharmacist owners, managers and employees of independent pharmacies across the United States. The 109th annual Convention and Trade Exposition was held from October 13–17, 2007 in Anaheim, Calif. Mr. Lyons greeted alumni and students at a breakfast held at the Marriott Anaheim. He used the opportunity of this important meeting to not only enjoy breakfast with attendees but also to visit with alumni in the Anaheim area, give a DVD presentation of what is happening on the campuses and bring greetings from the President, trustees and Alumni Association board. The 2008 meeting will be held in Tampa, Fla. from October 11–15.

In Brief

Annual Meeting of the College Corporation

The annual meeting of the College Corporation was held in White Hall on October 17. The corporation consists of elected and honorary members who meet in October each year to approve vacancies on the Board of Trustees and ratify reports from the Chairman of the board, the President and various committee chairs. In his remarks, President Charles F. Monahan Jr. recounted the highlights of 2007, including a glowing accreditation report from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, an upgrade in the College’s bond rating by both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, and record enrollments on all three campuses. “As members of the Corporation, you can indeed be proud of the College’s achievements,”

he told the appreciative audience. Corporation member William F. Shaffer BSP ’56 received a special award in recognition of his continuous support of the College since 1965 as the first charter member and first President of the Century Club.

ing the eigth annual Primary Care Conference sponsored by the New Hampshire Society of Physician Assistants. Students from the Manchester campus conducted an auction prior to the dinner and at the conclusion of the days lectures. The purpose of the auction was to raise money for the student

“As members of the Corporation, you can indeed be proud of the College’s achievements.” —President Charles F. Monahan Jr. Alumni and Student Dinner at N.H. Society of Physician Assistants

In September, the Alumni Association hosted a dinner for alumni and students attend-

chapter of NH-SPA. All the auction items were donated and a lot of fun was had by students, faculty and alumni who participated. The conference features 12 lectures on various topics pertinent to

Members of the College Corporation who attended this year’s annual meeting: Paul J. Albert BSP ’58, Paul G. Boisseau BSP ’62, Gerard M. Boyce BSP ’65 MS ’67, Edward A. Bucher, John D. Cafazzo BSP ’56, Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88, Walter J. Ciampa BSP ’57, George J. Couchiaftis BS ’59 Hampden, Adelard W. Cournoyer BSP ’57, Ramzi S. Dinno BSP ’86, Marie F. Dyer BSN ’96, Minh T. Do PharmD ’05, Paul Dumouchel BSP ’54, Richard E. Fradette BSP ’77, M. Christine Gosselin BSP ’44, MS ’53, William A. Gouveia, Steven Graziano BSP ’72, Rosetta T. Hassan BSP ’48, MS ’50, James J. Hebert BSP ’57, Benjamin R. Hershenson BSP ’62, MS ’64 PhD 68, Anita I. Jedwabski BSP ’96, Farah Jiwa Banji BSP ’96, Jason Kan PharmD ’02, Stephen Karoghlanian BSP ’56, MS ’58, Douglas H. Kay BSP ’53, MS ’55 PhD ’58, Maureen E. Lawton BSP ’75 PharmD ’77, Vahrij Manoukian, Donald M. Messina BSP ’55, Thomas E. Morrison BSP ’75, James Nagle, Ann Marie Niemyski DH ’69 Forsyth, Robert M. O’Connell BSP ’81, Martin H. Packer BSP ’61, Barbara M. Perry BSP ’78, Ronald L. Petrin BSP ’75, Alan J. Phair, Karen M. Ryle BSP ’85, MSRA ’02, Diane Zack Seigal DH ’75 Forsyth, William F. Shaffer BSP ’56, Louis V. Sorgi, Stephen C. Tarallo BSP ’75, Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, Bradley Whitney BSP ’54, Esther M. Wilkins DH ’39 Forsyth, David A. Williams BSP ’60, MS ’62 and Charles R. Young BSP ’69.

primary care practice. The location for the conference was the beautiful North Conway Grand Hotel at Settlers Green. It was a perfect time for physician assistants to take time out of their busy schedules to attend this very important meeting. The gorgeous display of foliage and the perfect weather helped transform a packed two days of lectures and learning into a nice break from the usual work routine. Career fair and Interview Day

Each academic year, three Career Fair and Interview Days are held, which serve all campuses. On average, 20-25 companies participate. The Career Fair, which is held on the first day, is intended for all students to network, gather information for summer internships and diversify career paths. The second day, Interview Day is for final-year pharmacy students. Students must register online for an interview slot. The MCPHS Alumni Association hosts a reception for all company representatives following the Career Fair. The next Career Fair and Interview Day will be held in Boston on March 3–4. For additional information, please e-mail [email protected]. n

David Warner and Todd Wells of Kinney Drugs pose with students during the MCPHS–Worcester/Manchester Career Fair on January 22.


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Class

Notes

1937

Madelyn (Plummer) MacPhee DH lives in Jacksonville, Fla. She has two sons, Alan Copithorne and Kenneth Copithorne, and a daughter Marilyn (Copithorne) Roberts DH ‘72.

1948

Reunion Class of 1948: send us your updates!

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Shirley (Lamson) Hodgdon DH and her husband, Richard, live in Portsmouth, N.H. and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Shirley was active in school programs from 1950–1975 and was the first woman elected chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee. The Hodgdon’s have three children, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

1942

June Holmes DH lives in Tulsa, Okla. and has a sister, Shirley (Holmes) Robinson DH ‘45, who is a Forsyth alumna. June is retired, but her education career began at the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. Later, she was a Boston University (BU) instructor for the Department of Defense School in Europe, the assistant director of Pupil Personnel Services and the coordinator for Personnel Services for the Department of Defense Overseas Dependent School. June remains active in the Tulsa-area United Way, the Tulsa County Medical Society, the Oklahoma State Medical Association, and as an ethics consultant to the Muskogee, Okla. VA Medical Center, and a coordinator for Relay for Life.

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Paul H. Lussier BSP lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and reports that he is semi-retired since 1986, when he began working as a PRN pharmacist. He kept reducing his hours as he aged but recently added some volunteer work for Volunteers in Medicine. They offer a free clinic for workers without insurance. Paul said he finds this activity very rewarding.

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Marjorie (Mogan) Burke BSP and her husband, Donald, live in Weare, N.H. where she serves as vice chair of the Weare District School Board. They have two sons, Donald and Lloyd, and six grandchildren. Melvin G. Chandler BSP is retired and living in Boca Raton, Fla. with his wife, Lori. They have two children, Marc and Peter, and five grandchildren. Melvin states that “pharmacy was and still is a wonderful profession, and I am pleased that I worked as a pharmacist during my entire career.” Adelard W. Cournoyer BSP and his wife, Jane, live in Acton, Mass. and spend winters in Florida. The couple has a son, Jeffrey, and a daughter, Sharon, and three grandchildren. Adelard is retired as president of Acton Pharmacy and is enjoying volunteering as a hospice care-giver. Nancy (Peters) Costello DH lives in Bonita Springs, Fla. with her husband, Fred. They have six children: Fred, Catherine, Daniel,

Suzanne, James and Amy. She is involved in Pax Christi, Ikebana International, and the AAUW. Nancy and Fred have attended several alumni receptions held in Florida. Nancy traveled to Boston for the 2007 Reunion weekend.

in retirement with fishing in the Atlantic Ocean and on the Gulf of Mexico, playing tennis, and tending to my vegetable garden.”

George D. Denmark BSP and his wife, Ann, spend the winter in Atlantis, Fla. and the summer in Falmouth, Mass., and said he has “the best of both worlds.” George and Ann have seven children: Priscilla, Christopher, Marie, Elizabeth, G. David, Timothy and Ann Marie and 15 grandchildren.

Gerard Hajarian BSP now retired, enjoyed a 40-year career with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He and his wife, Karen, live in Hudson, Ohio; they have four children and four grandchildren and have enjoyed traveling to China, Italy, Greece, Thailand and Turkey.

Robert J. Dion BSP and his wife, Jacqueline, are the parents of David, Karen and Joseph and have 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The couple lives in Nashua, N.H., and Bob reports that he is still working part time at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

James Hebert BSP and his wife, Lorraine, live in Nashua, N.H. and have four children, Catherine, John, Roger BSP ‘86 and Paul. Jim is retired as president of Rice’s Pharmacy in Nashua, which is now owned by his son, Roger. Jim was very active in the community, including serving as chairman of the Nashua Federal Savings and Loan Association Board of Directors.

David Elkin BSP and his wife, Dorothy, live in Wallingford, Conn. and have a son, Michael, and a daughter, Debra. David was the president and operator of Warner’s Pharmacy Inc. in Meriden, which later became Elkins Prescription Center. He has been retired since 1992. James G. Fanikos BSP lives in Melrose, Mass. with his wife, Florence. They have four sons, Gregory, John BSP ‘84 Edward and Paul BSP ‘89 as well as 13 grandchildren. Jim reports that over the years he has presented programs to youth on preventing drug abuse and to senior citizens on pharmaceutical needs and concerns. Elaine (Brilliant) Fine DH lives in Newton Center, Mass. and has three children, Arnold, Suzanne and Lori. She is employed by Hammond GMAC as a realtor. She was one of several members of the class of 1957 that enjoyed getting together for lunch at the Museum of Fine Arts during the 2007 Reunion weekend. Alexander Georgeou BSP and his wife, Rita, live in Hampton, N.H. and have two children, Lisa and Diane, and two grandchildren. They live in Naples, Fla. in the winter, and Alex states he is “active

Fred Groehl BSP reports that he lives in Mashpee, Mass.

Carl H. Keough BSP reports that he still works two days per week at Hannaford, a chain pharmacy in Dover, N.H. He and his wife, Penny, live in Rollinsford and have nine children and 20 grandchildren. Alfred Keshishian BSP is retired from Walgreens and lives in Quincy, Mass. He has two children, Barsha and William Bernier, and four grandchildren. Phyllis (Lian) Kaspar DH lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. with her husband, Anthony. She reports that they have two daughters, Christine and Linda. Stanley P. Levine BSP is retired from Walgreens and lives in West Newton, Mass. He and his wife, Frances, have four children, Harry, Annette, Jacalyn and Shara, and five grandchildren. Edward E. Madden Jr. BSP retired in 2004 as director of the Medical Center of Louisiana Pharmacy Department. He and his wife, Jacquelyn, live in Metairie, La. He reported that they are still dealing with Hurricane Katrina. “Our Continued on npage 34

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Judy Ronshagen

pharmacist who knew Dr. Stoklosa, and she introduced me to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. I graduated from high school, set my sights and never looked back.” When Ronshagen recalled her early years at the College, she smiled. “In the 1960s, in most classes, students were seated alphabetically, with the girls in the front of the class. There were 12 females in a class of 150 students.” Today, women account for 68 percent of the student population on the Boston, Manchester and Worcester campuses combined. “It’s been amazing to watch the transformation,” she said. “MCP didn’t have dorms in those days, so during my first year I stayed at the students' house on the Fenway near Forsyth. It was a dorm for women who attended college in the area. For the next three years I lived in an apartment with other MCP women.”

Judith Ronshagen receives the College Medal from President Mondahan If you visit Judith Ronshagen BSP ’70 at work, and you’ve never been in a hospital pharmacy before—or even if you have—you’re in for a treat. Ms. Ronshagen’s easy smile and mild manner belie the strong list of accomplishments and leadership initiatives she has taken in the field of pharmacy, for which she was commended at the 2007 Commencement ceremony in Worcester.

For her senior year, Ms. Ronshagen readjusted her living arrangements, moved back home, and commuted to college. After graduation, she decided to stay in New Hampshire until she knew where she wanted to settle. “As time passed I found it hard to leave,” she said. “I had a very nice life; the mountains, the ocean and the city of Boston were all within an hour’s drive.” Thirty-seven years later, Ms. Ronshagen remains in New Hampshire, working in the field that captured her interest as a young adult and today remains her passion and focus. Since 1996 she has served as the Coordinator of Pharmacy Systems at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, where she is responsible for the accuracy and security of all of the hospital pharmacy’s clinical, productivity, information and drug databases. Throughout her professional career she has also held part-time positions in retail pharmacies in an effort to keep her finger on the pulse of the needs in the community. “In the late 70s, early 80s I reconnected with my alma mater by becoming active in the New Hampshire MCPHS Alumni Chapter and a member of the Century Club. I was then invited to join the MCPHS Alumni Board [she has served

Ms. Ronshagen was awarded the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences College Medal “for her contributions to the practice of health-systems pharmacy through leadership positions at Elliot Hospital, “Be a leader in making the changes necessary to the future of your profession. Catholic Medical Center and Optima Health; for her Don’t sit back and let others decide what your future will be.” outstanding service to the citizens and practitioners of New Hampshire as Vice President of the New —Judy Ronshagen Hampshire Board of Pharmacy; for her exemplary leadership roles in such national organizations as the American Pharmaceutical Association, American as a member, chairman, vice president, president and director emeritus] and Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and became a preceptor for students. For the last 20 years, in addition to taking on National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; for her unselfish contributions to various roles on numerous committees, Ms. Ronshagen has served on the 20public health through voluntary service to the American Cancer Society, Health member College Board of Trustees, to which all constituencies of the College are Education Consortium, New Hampshire Diabetes Association and New Hampshire accountable. “When Charlie Monahan became President, his vision and energy Heart Fund; for her many honors, including Pharmacist of the Year from the New were contagious," she said. "The College has grown so much and now includes 3 Hampshire Pharmacists’ Association, Hospital Pharmacist of the Year from the campuses. It’s incredible what we have accomplished since his tenure began.” New Hampshire Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the Alumni Achievement Award from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and for her dedication as an alumna of the College who has served as a member of the College Corporation, President of the Alumni Association and Chair of the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees.” “I knew that I wanted to be a pharmacist from the time I was a teenager working the soda fountain at a local Manchester pharmacy,” she said. “I thought it would be a great profession for a woman, and I was right. My boss was a female

“It’s been a wonderful career, reflects Ms. Ronshagen. “It’s terrific to see that pharmacists are being utilized more extensively than ever before in clinical settings. The doctors are actually consulting with the pharmacists and asking for help. If I could make one suggestion to current students entering the profession, it would be get involved. Be a trendsetter. Be a leader in making the changes necessary to the future of your profession. Don’t sit back and let others decide what your future will be.”


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Class Notes In THE NEWS house flooded, our daughter’s house flooded, and our youngest son’s house had three trees do major damage...Until one goes through a life-changing event like Katrina they can not appreciate the effect. We are moving forward and appreciate those fellow Americans who have been so supportive.” They have four children, Pamela, Timothy, Colleen and Michael, and 10 grandchildren. Paul X. Murphy BSP and his wife, Janet, have lived in Wakefield, Mass. for 43 years. They have eight children, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His family includes two other MCPHS alumni, his daughter Paula Zammarelli BSP ‘79 and her husband, Paul Zammarelli BSP ‘79. Karl A. Nieforth BSP is Dean Emeritus of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. He and his wife, Joan, live in Mansfield, Conn. and between them have six children and seven grandchildren. His son Keith Nieforth PharmD ’91 is an alumnus. Robert A. Palmeri BSP is a parttime staff pharmacist at Whittier Pharmacist Inc. in Haverhill, Mass. He and his wife, Marie, reside in Haverhill and have two children and three grandchildren. Virginia (Coffin) Phillips DH lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband, Carlyle. They have four children, Brigham, Bruce, Michael and Heather. Joseph L. Poirier BSP is retired from Eli Lilly and Company and lives in Concord, Mass. with his wife, Lee. They have two children, Christopher and Laura, and seven grandchildren. He reports that in retirement he is enjoying his grandchildren, traveling and playing golf. Leonard Rosenberg BSP is retired from Melrose Drug Center. He and his wife, Carole, live in Winthrop, Mass. and have two daughters, Lori and Janet, and four grandchildren. Arthur H. Shapiro BSP is living in Sarasota, Fla. and is a part-time

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1962 Jewish Chaplain at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the Florida Department of Corrections, and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. He and his partner, Helen Schechter, have six children and six grandchildren. Myron N. Slotsky BSP is retired from Marion Merrill Dow Company and lives in Boynton Beach, Fla. He and his wife, Elaine, are the parents of Michael (deceased, November 19, 1995), and Risa, and have three grandchildren. Robert H. Surabian BSP is retired and lives in Winchester, Mass. He and his wife, Joan, have five children, George, Donna, Robert, Michael and John and 12 grandchildren. Louis Zampitella BSP reports that he is still working “on a very part-time basis” for an independent pharmacy. He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Reading, Mass. and have a daughter, Yvonne Zampitella BSP ‘89 and three grandchildren. Louis’ father also attended MCPHS in the late 1930s.

Roberta (Parker) Berson DH lives in Sarasota, Fla. and has recently retired after a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales for Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. She has three children: Michael, a professor at the University of South Florida, Shari, a Montessori educator, and Marci, a human resources specialist. Roberta was the first New York representative for Scherer Laboratories (GelKAm). She has been very active in the Women’s League; Sierra Club; Asolo Theatre Guild, the Oncology Nursing Society; and as a volunteer usher at the Ringling Museum and the Van Wezell Theatre in Sarasota. Jay Bikofsky BSP, Managing Director, Hagedorn and Company, a privately owned New York City insurance-brokerage firm, was elected Chair of the boards of Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT), PHT Services, Ltd. (PHTS), and Palmetto Healthcare Liability Insurance Program (PHLIP) for 2008. He also currently serves as Vice Chairman of the MCPHS Board of Trustees. Jay and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in New York City.

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Kathryn (McDermott) Clabby DH and her husband, James, live in Washington Crossing, Pa. They are the parents of Kelly Kessler, Jim Clabby and Kathleen Clabby.

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Judith (Hall) Gabriel DH lives in Bridgewater, Mass. with her husband, Robert, and has two sons, Peter and David. She has been active as president of the Mt. Prospect Cemetery Corporation, vice chair of the Historical District Commission, chair of the Board of Library Trustees and as a member of the One Book, One Community board.

Marva (Hightower) Allen BSP writes “My career in pharmacy continues to be challenging and interesting. I have worked in almost every phase of it! I am repositioning myself again to now teach pharmacology to pharmacy students and medical and surgical students at National College of Business and Technology in Indianapolis.” John McNabb BSP was featured in a May 25 Lowell Sun article, “He Gives Us His Prescription for Success.” John bought Titles Pharmacy in 1966 and ran it for 33 years. After selling his list of pharmacy customers to Brooks Pharmacy, he worked for the chain for eight years while keeping his store open for nonpharmacy items. He is now back running his store with his longtime manager and her daughter.

Terrence McNabb BSP lives in Townsend, Mass. and is the owner and proprietor of McNabb Pharmacy. A recent feature in the Townsend Times described Terry as “ a pioneer in promoting women in pharmacy.” Terry’s daughter Karen (McNabb) Noon BSP '95, a senior regulatory affairs officer for the FDA, also fills prescriptions at his pharmacy.

1963

Clayton T. Shaw BSP, DO, PA, was notified that he was awarded the highest rating for a 2007 Premium Quality and Efficiency of Care designation in United Healthcare.

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James H. Stewart BSP lives in Ponte Vedra, Fla. and is president and managing director of the Stewart Group.

1965 Rylance Lord BSP and his wife,

Twyla, have lived in Springfield, Ohio almost as long as they’ve been married. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in July. Ry works as a floater pharmacist for Wal-Mart, and Twyla is an RN working as a private-duty home-care nurse. The couple’s two grown children, Matt (JD) and Jessica (AB, psych), live and work in Ohio. Ry published his biography of the founder of the United States Pharmacopoeia, Dr. Lyman Spalding (1775–1821) in 2003—the culmination of 15 years of independent research and study. They were in New England this past summer visiting family and friends.

1966

Mary (Leet) Kellerman DH had an article published in the July 2007 issue of RDH®, a national magazine for magazine for dental hygiene professionals. The article, “Dinetes, Dents, and Teeth: The Diary of an International Dental Hygienist,” documented Mary’s recent experience with Project Stretch and the Cape Verde Dental Mission Team, and working at the Cambridge Health Alliance where the target population speaks more than 35 languages. Mary is the recipient of the 2007 Esther M. Wilkins Distinguished Alumni Award, which was presented to her by Dr. Wilkins at the Forsyth Alumni Association’s annual meeting and brunch in June.

1967

Janice (McCarthy) Comeau DH and her husband, Robert, reside in Mashpee, Mass. She is employed

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Igbal Mohamed

Physician Assistant Studies Candidate (Manchester) Igbal Mohamed MSPA '08 believes in second chances—which is just what she got at MCPHS. In 1990 Ms. Mohamed left Sudan for the U.S. to complete her MS in international community economic development. After she graduated, however, she was unable to find a job that fit her credentials and ultimately took a position as a residential specialist at a medical center for people with disabilities. “I was learning about health care and really took to the hospital and clinical environment,” she says. “I started taking nursing classes at a local college,

became a licensed nursing assistant then started working at a nursing home in Manchester.” When she decided it was time to formally apply to a program, she met with the staff at MCPHS, and after considering the options, applied to and entered the Physician Assistant Studies program. As a working wife and mother of four children, she found the heavy load to be more than she could easily handle along with her other responsibilities. Her mentors at MCPHS suggested she take a leave of absence in order to regroup. A year later, with the strong support of her husband, Mohamed, and her sons, Firas, Tariq, Obay and Odey, she determinedly rejoined the MCPHS community and restarted the program. In 2008, she will graduate and sit for the board examination.

"The combination of my life’s experiences has prepared me to become a competent and caring practitioner in this field. I’m grateful that MCPHS gave me the opportunity…and another chance.”

—Igbal Mohamed

“I think the PA approach to medicine is unique but simple,” she said. “You have a relationship not only with the patients but also with their families. I’ve worn so many hats; I really think that the combination of my life’s experiences has prepared me to become a competent and caring practitioner in this field. I’m grateful that MCPHS gave me the opportunity… and another chance.”

as a dental hygienist in the office of Drs. Becker and Silvius in Revere. Anne Jensen DH of Braintree, Mass. has two children, Andrew and Bethany Blackman, and is especially proud of her grandson Jack. She is employed as a dental hygienist at the Boston University dental clinic. She is a member of the MCPHS Alumni Board of Directors and is very active in the Union Congregational Church of Weymouth. Anne’s sister Marilyn Ayles DH ‘64 is a Forsyth alumna. Nancy (Morse) Kennedy DH lives in Arlington, Mass. with her husband, Joseph, and has three children, Brian, Patrick and Kristen. She is employed as a dental hygienist in the offices of Dr. Daniel Giatrelis in Melrose and Dr. Mark Connolly in West Medford.

Maureen (Osborne) Lapierre DH and her husband, George, have six adult children and live in Moultonboro, N.H. She is employed as a dental hygienist at Interlakes Dental Center in Moultonboro. Linda (Barbato) Woodward DH lives in Stoughton, Mass. with her husband, Richmond, and has two children, James and Brian. She was one of several classmates who celebrated their 40th reunion at the MCPHS Reunion weekend.

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1969

Charles “Chuck” Young BSP was honored at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) 103rd awards dinner as its 2007 honorary president for leadership in public health protection. Currently, the professional affairs pharmacy manager for the Office of Clinical Affairs, University of Massachusetts Medical School, he is the former executive director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. He also served a one-year term on the NABP Executive Committee. As the pharmacy board’s executive director, Chuck developed an initiative for a separate line item from the state legislature’s budget for additional board resources to create a new position for a continuous quality improvement surveyor. The first of its kind in the nation, the position allowed the board to move forward, and away

from a strict disciplinary approach in regulating outcomes.

1971

Christel (Koppel) Autuori DH lives in Ridgefield, Conn. with her husband, Michael, and was recently elected copresident of Cape CARES. Cape CARES is a group of volunteers who have donated their time and resources to help elevate the lives of the poor and needy of Central America, specifically Honduras. Christel’s next trip to Honduras is scheduled for February. She also recently published an article in ACCESS, a publication of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. The paper is entitled "From the Forsyth Project to the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner." The paper was based on the address that she gave at the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene in October 2006.


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Robert DeChristoforo BSP was one of 30 health-system pharmacists named a fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) during the ASHP June meeting in San Francisco. The ASHP practitioner program recognizes excellence in practice and promotes public awareness of outstanding pharmacists. Robert is deputy chief of the Clinical Center Pharmacy Department at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. John Davenport BSP, a long-term care consultant for PharMerica of Warwick, R.I., lives in Westport, Mass. A recent article in Westport Shorelines reported on his enthusiasm for kite-flying. “His calling card, a massive array of whimsical colorful kites drifting lazily in the sea breeze, pinpoints his location on weekends from April to October. With his hand-made appliqué banners set firmly in the sand to mark off the edges of ‘his flying field,’ he sits happily in a lawn chair, ready to answer questions from the curious or admiring beach-goers about the soft fabric wonders floating above him.” John reported that he has been flying kites “religiously” since 1987.

1972

Marilyn’s mother, Madelyn (Plummer) MacPhee DH ‘37 is a Forsyth alumna.

Linda (Maietta) Posta BSP reports that she has a new position as a scientific affairs liaison for McNeil Pediatrics, based in Fort Washington, Pa.

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1974

Mark Lasoff BSP lives in Palm Coast, Fla. and reports that he has retired after 25 years with Walgreens in Florida. Janis (DiCarlo) Meier DH has been living in Switzerland since 1981. Dental hygienists with a university education are allowed to practice independently, and Janis opened a practice in 2005. She reports that it is fantastic!

1976

John “Jack” Cleary BSP lives in York, Maine and reports that he is a therapist specializing in the treatment of alcohol and drug addictions. He is currently completing an MEd in counseling psychology at Cambridge College in order to take the licensing examination as a mental health counselor.

Patricia Lutkus Miller DH has two children, Stephen and Suzanne, and lives in Berlin, Conn. with her husband, Richard. She is employed as the dental program manager at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Center in Hartford.

1977

Pamela (Hedin) Parsons DH and her husband, Gary, live in Natick, Mass. and have two children, Melissa and Katie. She is employed as a dental hygienist in the office of Marilyn Rivero, DMD, in Framingham. Pamela’s mother, Olive (Nelson) Hedin DH ‘39 was a Forsyth alumna.

Jeanne (Vigneau) Irvin DH lives in Goodland, Kan. with her husband, Douglas, and their two children, Chris and Ryan. She is the secretary/treasurer of Prairie Enterprises and is the past cochair of the Leadership Sherman County Board, Sherman County Farm Bureau Board, a 4-H leader, and past president of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter Z.

Marilyn (Copithorne) Roberts DH and her husband, Stephen, live in St. Augustine, Fla. She has two children, Paula and Brian, and five grandchildren. She is employed as a sales representative for the Hayes Handpiece Company.

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is employed as a dental hygienist in Dr. Robert Sibilia’s office in Mansfield. She reports that she also works with a classmate, Mary (Sibilia) Cuddy DH ‘77.

Linda (Boschetto) DeBenedictis DH and her husband, Joseph, live in Pocasset, Mass. and have three children, Alyssa, Michael and Christina. She is employed as a dental hygienist at Falmouth Dental Associates in Falmouth.

Debra (Campbell) McDougall DH and her husband, Randy, live in Mansfield, Mass. and have two children, Scott and Shane. Debra

Robert Tang BSP is currently a practicing dentist in Burlington Mass. Bob graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 1983 and was recently appointed as a clinical instructor at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. He reports that he is the only mentor presently in eastern Mass. from the Koiscenter (a postdoctoral training facility in Seattle, Wash.: www.koiscenter. com) that allows him to mentor classes in Seattle with fellow dentists. The extensive training helps him to focus his practice in complex restorative cases. Bob lives in Andover Mass. with his wife, Debbie, and son Justin, 11 years old.

1978

Arthur “Artie” Januario BSP reports that he has worked as a pharmacist in the greater Boston area for 30 years. “I’m also a professional stand-up comedian who works all over the country (when I can get off the bench). I currently work at Stop and Shop as a floater, and my position frees me up to travel. I perform regularly at The Riviera in Vegas. I used to think it was just a goofy old wives’ tale, but I have personally found out that laughter truly is the best medicine.” (See "Correspondence," page 3.) Mark Lasoof BSP reports that he is living in Palm Coast, Fla. and has recently retired from Walgreens after 25 years.

1979

Jay LaForest BSP lives in Baltimore, Md. and has recently accepted a position as senior pharmacy search consultant in Hanover.

1980

Peter Chlebek BSP and his wife of 24 years, Shelley, reside in Somerset, Mass. and have two sons. Their oldest son, Ryan, graduated from West Point in 2005 and married a fellow graduate. Both will be leaving for Iraq shortly. Their youngest son, Randy, is in his second year at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Peter is employed at Westport Apothecary, an independent retail pharmacy in Westport. Michael Gilfillan BSP is the third generation in his family to run West End Drug Company in Bar Harbor, Maine. In a recent article in The Ellsworth American, Mike described how the insurance companies, government and technology have changed pharmacy practice. He admits that the changes “aren’t all bad." The article continues, "with the sheer volume of prescriptions that he processes, computers are great for keeping track of patient histories, allergies and potential drug interaction. And the fact that so many people have insurance means more people get the care they need. Bar codes mean that there is less chance of a prescription being filled incorrectly.”

1981

Carrie (Smith) Cox BSP was recently named to Fortune magazine’s annual list of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business for the third consecutive year and the fourth time in her career. Executive Vice President of the Schering-Plough Corporation and President of Global Pharmaceuticals, Carrie was credited for leading a core division that has delivered stellar results over the past year. Carrie and her husband, Kenneth, live in Mendham, N.J. with their two children.

1982

Maureen (McInerney) Clarke DH who lives in West Hartford, Conn. with her husband, Brian, joined several of her classmates at the recent MCPHS Reunion weekend. She is employed as a dental hygienist at Pediatric Dentistry in New Britain. Maureen is the secretary of the Hartford Dental Hygienists’ Association.

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Deborah (Gale) Dolio DH, currently practicing as a dental hygienist in a periodontal practice in Orodell N.J., recently received a certificate in massage therapy. Deborah lives in Ridgewood N.J. with her two children, ages 3 and 9. Julie (O’Brien) McCormack DH and her husband, John, reside in Hyde Park, Mass. with their two children, Luke and Declan. Julie is employed as a dental hygienist at Post Office Square Dental Group in Boston. Anne Marie (Pancallo) Meretsky DH and her husband, Warren, live in Lauderdale By the Sea, Fla. with their children, Christopher and Nicole. Anne Marie is employed as a dental hygienist in the office of Joseph Belotto, DDS, in Fort Lauderdale.

Peter Lyons BSP, a pharmacist at Samuel’s Pharmacy in Winthop, Mass., is starting his second year as head coach of the Winthrop High School golf team.

1985

Karen (Fredericks) Ryle BSP, MSRA '02 was re-elected to a three-year term after serving a one-year term representing District 1 on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Executive Committee. Karen has served as Chairperson for both the Task Force to Develop Recommendations to Best Reduce Medication Errors in Community Pharmacy Practice, and the Task Force on Telepharmacy and the Implementation of the Medicare Drug Benefit Medication Therapy Management Provisions. Currently, Karen is the Director of Outpatient Pharmacy Services at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Collette (Picard) Ricco DH lives in Nashua, N.H. with her husband, William, and is employed as a dental hygienist in the office of John Maschell, DMD, in Lowell, Mass. Her mother, Constance (Frechette) Picard DH ‘54 is a Forsyth alumna.

1986

Lisa Vouras DH is serving as a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society Board of Trustees representing the East Middlesex District.

Dorothy “Deedee” Gurin DH said she made the decision to be a dentist at a very young age, when she took a summer job as a dental assistant. After practicing as a dental hygienist for six years, she returned to school and graduated from the Boston University (BU) School of Dental Medicine in 1997. Besides her busy practice in Milton, Mass. Deedee also teaches courses in operative dentistry at BU. She also finds time to volunteer her skills for organizations such as Special Olympics and the National Child Identification Program. She has traveled to Nicaragua three times as a volunteer to provide oral surgery and other dental services.

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John Fanikos BSP is the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of clinical pharmacy at both MCPHS and Northeastern University. Over the past decade, John has worked closely with the Venous Thromboembolism Service at Brigham and Women’s and has written or coauthored numerous articles on anticoagulation therapy.

Shannon (Boyle) O’Connor DH lives in New Milford, Conn. with her husband, Michael, and their daughters, Hannah Marie and Caitlin Rose. Shannon is employed as a dental hygienist in the periodontic practice of Harvey Miller, DMD, in Danbury.

Gayle Hylen BSN reports that she has recently retired as school nurse at the West Springfield (Massachusetts) Middle School and moved to New Hampshire in May 2007.

1987

Richard J. Oakley BSP was recently appointed as director of pharmacy at Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Richard is involved with several community and charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

pharmacist for Omnicare Pharmacy of Rhode Island. Marisel Segarra-Newnham BSP recently was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) at the ACCP annual meeting in Denver, Colo. Marisel lives in Palm City, Fla.

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Grace M. Kuo BSP is a PhD candidate and the associate professor of clinical pharmacy, University of California San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Mary (Mazzola) Spivey MSN was recently named President and CEO of BlueChoice HealthPlan, formerly Companion HealthCare. “Mary has been instrumental in BlueChoice’s growth and success,” said M. Edward Sellers, Chairman, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. “She also has taken the lead in several country wide efforts, including our BlueCross BlueShield and BlueCross HealthPlan employee telecommuting program, which has more than 400 people working from home.”

1990

Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole BSP and husband, Richard Scott Cole BSP ‘92 live in Westport, Mass. with their children Joshua,14, Jillian,10, and Alexis, 3. Richard is a pharmacist for CVS, and Ana is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. They attended the Reed Conference at Gillette Stadium and had the pleasure to reunite with many former classmates and friends. They are looking forward to similar future events. (See Correspondence, page 3.) Barbara (Costa) Pereira BSP is currently living in Dartmouth, Mass. with her husband, Al, who attended MCPHS from 1983–1986. They have two children, Jacob, 11, and Rachel, 7. She is employed as a consultant coordinator and a consultant

J.D. Coffey BSP was appointed Executive Director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. J.D. and his wife, Nancy (Allard) Coffey BSP ‘92 live in Rye, N.H.

1992

Richard Scott Cole BSP and his wife, Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole BSP ‘90 live in Westport, Mass. with their children Joshua, 14, Jillian, 10, and Alexis, 3. Richard is a pharmacist for CVS, and Ana is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. They attended the Reed Conference at Gillette Stadium and had the pleasure to reunite with many former classmates and friends. They are looking forward to similar future events. (See Correspondence, page 3.) Kimberly (Wade) Payne DH has two children, Ryan, and a new addition born in August 2007. She lives in Needham, Mass. with her husband, Ryan. She is employed as a dental hygienist in the office of Dr. John Fiore in Dedham.

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Karen McNabb-Noon BSP lives in Townsend, Mass. and is an FDA Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer conducting clinical trials.

1996

Steven R. Brown BSP married Linda Marra on July 14, 2007. Steven is currently employed as a pharmacist and Manager at Rite Aid. The couple lives in Saco, Maine.


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Susan (Shortman) Davis BSP and Garrett Davis BSP live in Granby, Conn., and welcomed daughter Allison Maureen to their family on October 26, 2007. She joins their 3-year-old son, Kevin. Garrett is a Pharmacy Manager for Wal-Mart and Susan is a staff pharmacist for Wal-Mart. Jacqueline Kugler Petrillo BSP, PharmD ’01 and her husband Frank Petrillo PharmD '01 live in Reading, Mass. and are now both attorneys. Jackie is at Sugarman and Sugarman in Boston and Frank is employed at DanaFarber Cancer Institute, where he handles all of the contracts for clinical trials. Mary Regan BSP, PharmD lives in Watertown, Mass. and is the Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Critical Care at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge.

2001

Mandi Splonskowski MSPA has joined the staff of St. Joseph’s Area Health Services, Dakota Clinic and the Center for Weight Management (both in Park Rapids, Minn.) as a physician assistant. Veronica (Cardenas) Azevedo DH and her husband, Joseph, live in Cere, Calif. and are the parents of a 2-year-old son, Jay. She is employed as a dental hygienist in the office of M. Scott Renshaw, DDS, in Turlock.

Leenie Rodriquez-Lewis BSHP writes that she married Troy Anthony Lewis in April 2006 in Methuen, Mass. and had a baby girl, Abigail Virginia, on January 9, 2007. For the past eight years she has been working in the financial investments industry. She holds a stockbroker’s license. In the past five years, she has traveled throughout the United States visiting various clients and providing education on retirement plans and investments. Leenie writes “Currently, I am in the process of moving to West Des Moines, Iowa and have decided to take some time off to spend with our daughter.”

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Maine Medical Center. In October, she made a presentation on cardiac medications at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.

2007

Bethany Arsenault PharmD joined the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as a lieutenant. Bethany has accepted a position as an inpatient pharmacist at the Alaskan Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Lynne Rohrbaugh Millson married Adrian Millson on June 16, 2007.The couple lives in Hudson, Mass.

Mandy Torres PharmD and Andreas Mergner were married September 2, 2006. She is employed as a clinical pharmacy specialist in geriatrics. The couple lives in Albany, N.Y.

Reunion Class of 2003: send us your updates! Lisa (Ferrante) Gray BSP married Peter Gray on October 24, 1998. They welcomed their fourth child on April 17, 2007. Matthew joins their other children Marie, John and Amanda. The family lives in Billerica, Mass., and Lisa currently works in Arlington at an independent pharmacy.

Fae (Ganiron) Wooding PharmD married Anson Wooding on August 4, 2007. The ceremony was held at Kalapaki Beach followed by a reception at the Kauai Mar-

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John Stallman MSPA is the website contact for the New Hampshire Society of Physician Assistants.

William Mullen MSPA serves on the 2007 Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Society of Physician Assistants. Melissa (Roy) McRobbie PharmD and Brian E. McRobbie exchanged marriage vows on November 4, 2006. The couple currently lives in Ludlow, Mass. Melissa is a pharmacist at Big Y in South Hadley. Tammy Ryan BSDH married Christopher Reynolds on June 16, 2007. The couple lives in Canton, Mass.

2004

Brian Oxley PharmD married Elizabeth Haynes BSPMM ’05, BSN ‘07 on October 6, 2007. The couple lives in Millis, Mass.

2005

Elizabeth Haynes BSPMM, BSN ‘07 married Brian Oxley PharmD ‘04 on October 6, 2007. The couple lives in Millis, Mass.

riott Resort and Beach Club in Kauai, Hawaii. Attending the wedding were: Trushna (Patel) Mehta PharmD and her husband, Sameer Mehta; Lisa (Perrin) Lane PharmD and her husband, Ben Lane; Matthew Benvenuti PharmD and his wife, Rose; Kevin Grenyion PharmD; Heidi Dispirito PharmD; Kimberly (Reno) Ly PharmD '03 and her husband, Cam Ly. Sarah (Noyes) Zigouras PharmD married Paul Zigouras September 1, 2007. The couple lives in Raynham, Mass.

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Courtney Kasaras MSPA of Manchester, N.H. has joined the Nashua West Center Family Practice in Nashua. Her clinical interest is in women’s health. Courtney joins the Dartmouth Hitchcock family after working with occupationally and physically challenged patients of all ages as an assistant instructor at UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center in Goffstown. Sarah Melanson-Green PharmD lives in Leeds, Maine and is employed as a pharmacist at Central

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{farewell}

Dr. Gerald F. Pagliuca (1906–2007)

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n September 25, Gerald F. Pagliuca PHG ’28, MD, HON '82, passed away in his beloved hometown of Medford, Mass. He graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1928 – just one year before the stock market crash that

started the Great Depression. Among his fellow MCP graduates was Edward Breck from Springfield—who would go on to invent Breck Shampoo and help launch a whole new trend in women’s hair fashion. Soon after becoming a registered pharmacist in 1929, Mr. Pagliuca entered Boston’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, which later become the Tufts University School of Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Pagliuca and his wife, Caroline, became major benefactors of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. They established two scholarship funds, including one that is still the largest in the history of the College. Several generations of students from Medford and surrounding communities have benefited from the Pagliuca’s generosity, including at least two current members of the MCPHS faculty, who were awarded Pagliuca scholarships as undergraduates. “I love the College,” Dr. Pagliuca once said. “That’s where I received the best education.” And the College, in turn, loved him and will be forever grateful for his generosity in helping students achieve their professional dreams.

In memoriam {farewell} Mary (Santosuosso) Tompkins PhG ’23, August 22, 2007

Leo Blackman BSP ’43, June 28, 2007

Arthur Gallerani BSP ’55, June 6, 2007

James W. Hagan BSP ’60, October 16, 2007

Gerald Pagliuca PhG ’28, HON '82, MD, September 25, 2007

Joseph Zamparelli BSP ’43, April 27, 2007

Herve H. LeBeau BSP ’55, June 11, 2007

Linda (Murphy) Dallamora DH ’61, August 13, 2007

Philip Gliserman BSP ’32, July 13, 2007

Mary Lou (Stover) Day DH ’48, August 17, 2007

William F. Bousquet BSP ’55, October 15, 2007

Thelma (Bennett) Knight DH ’32, December 06, 2002

Frances E. Wurtz DH ‘49, November 7, 2007

Leo A. Belleville BSP ’56, July 19, 2007

George White PhG ’33, November 26, 2007

William J. Webber Jr. BSP ’50, June 27, 2007

Alfred P. Iacobucci BSP ’56, April 30, 2007

Leo Wolfe PhG ’33, December 3, 2007

Rolland J. Asselin BSP ’51, November 11, 2007

Richard L. Wilson BSP ’56, September 22, 2007

Harriet (Childs) Pearson DH ’38, August 15, 2007

Ruth (Sattler) Geffert BS ’51, August 8, 2007

Beverly (Thomas) Desbiens DH ’57, June 6, 2007

Bryce C. ”Bill” Moulton BSP ’41, June 4, 2007

Robert E. Kearney BSP ’51, July 6, 2007

Philip Pyser BSP ’58, March 2007

Sydney J. Leavitt BSP ’41, May 2006

John J. Falvey BSP ’52, April 4, 2007

John P. Ryan BSP ’58, August 21, 2007

Mason Irving Jr. BSP ’43, May 24, 2007

Louis Norman Letourneau BSP ’54, April 18, 2007

Sherwin Shechet BSP ’63, September 24, 2006 Alan W. Paine BSP ’71, October 27, 2007 Paul Montminy BSP ’73, June 3, 2007 Deborah (Murphy) Wall BSP ’80, July 31, 2007 Edward Frodyma Jr. BSP ’76, October 24, 2007 Robert J. Bolger ’83 (Hon.), October 7, 2007 Renae Bausley BSP ’87, May 29, 2007


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Start planning your weekend now! Special Anniversary Celebration for Classes Ending in 3’s and 8’sMore info to follow…

Friday, June 6 Stay tuned for more details… Saturday, June 7 Annual Reunion Dinner—Boston Park Plaza 530 pm Cocktail Receptions 630 pm Dinner and Dancing Sunday, June 8 Annual Alumni Brunch 1000 am–noon Forsyth Alumni Brunch White Hall MCPHS Alumni Brunch Rombult Atrium

Hotel Accommodations Ask for Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Room Blocks The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers 64 Arlington Street, Boston, Mass. 02116 Toll-free: 800.225.2008 $219/night—single or double rate (Run of the House) Rate good until 5.7.08

The Midtown Hotel 220 Huntington Avenue Boston, Mass. 02115 Toll-free: 800.343.1177 $159/per night—single or double rate Rate good until 5.7.08

On-line: http://www.mcphs.edu/reunion

Infant Romper $10 100% cotton in blue and pink. Reads “A Graduate of MCPHS Loves Me” in kid print. Available in sizes 3–24 months.

Show your school spirit! Wear MCPHS gear! Forsyth Polo $20 Forsyth short-sleeved polo shirt in deep purple with the Forsyth logo in white on the left chest and the word “Alumni” printed below. Available in sizes S, M, L and XL.

Tell us what you want. Each semester we order new College merchandise with you, our alumni, in mind. Then it occurred to us: maybe YOU have a better idea! And so… we are asking you: What would you like us to offer? Currently, we have a wide variety of MCPHS and Forsyth apparel for purchase on our Web site—www.

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to see all the new merchandise we have to offer, and our new shopping cart method of purchase! Or call

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Meet the Alumni Association Editor’s Note: Recently the alumni boards of MCPHS and Forsyth were combined into a single organization. The names of current board members are listed on page 2 of this edition of The Bulletin. Over the next several issues, we will be running profiles of board members so that alumni can get to know their representatives a little better. We hope you enjoy meeting the first group!

Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, the Vice President of the MCPHS Alumni Association, is a dental hygienist, after a career in a variety of fields, including pharmaceutical sales at Cooper Laboratories, pharmacology research at Brown Medical School, Women and Infant Hospital Division, and a stint as an entrepreneur. She founded her own wellness company In Control, which she ultimately sold to Humana Insurance Company in 1989. Following the sale, she worked with the Rhode Island Department of Economic Development, bringing in new companies and helping exisiting companies expand. Throughout her career, she always kept up her license as a dental hygienist. She most recently left the office of Dr. Ron Kolodziej, a cosmetic dentist in Framingham, Mass. “I’ve done a lot with my education,” said the North Providence, R.I. resident. “Dental hygiene school gave me the moxie to branch out. My education has served me well.” Beginning in 1997 she joined the Forsyth Alumni Association and served as treasurer and president. Currently, she helps recruit approximately 10 students a year—in physician assistant studies, pharmacy and nursing, as well as dental hygiene— to the College. “I’m thrilled with the merger of Forsyth and the College, and now the two alumni associations,” she said. “Everybody benefits; MCPHS students get diversity, and dental hygienists become part of a bigger whole.” The tradition continues.


Minh T. Do PharmD '06 Minh Do PharmD ’06 is the Pharmacy Manager at a new CVS in Boston’s Fenway area. In his former position at a CVS in the South End, he served as a preceptor and mentor to MCPHS pharmacy stu dents. A graduate of UMass Amherst with a degree in premedical studies, he was employed as a personal trainer before being accepted at MCPHS and finding his niche as a pharmacist. “I love the patient-pharmacist interactions,” he said. Most recently, he was thrilled to be invited to join the College Corporation, which he accepted. At MCPHS, he participated in Phi Delta Chi and the Student Government Association events. A member of the Golf Club, he was inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma for his leadership skills. He also co-founded the College’s Roller-Hockey Club with Andrew Stein PharmD ’05, which is ongoing and in which he is still involved. “My involvement in all these things made me be a better leader,” said Mr. DoMinh, who lives in the Fenway area and walks to work. “I had the best education I could possible get at the College. The faculty was awesome.” “We’re hoping to get as many people involved in the Alumni Association as possible,” he said. He encourages young alumni in particular to stay connected to their alma mater. (For more information about getting involved, please e-mail him at [email protected].)

Board Members Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88, newly elected President of the Alumni Association, is an Institutional Diabetes Care Specialist for Novo Nordisk. The Boxford, Mass. resident started his career as a retail pharmacist at Osco Drug before moving to Eli Lilly and Company, and then Pfizer. He also sits on the MCPHS On the Move Campaign Steering Committee, and he hopes his effort will help to boost contributions for scholarships and faculty development. He has served on the alumni board for three years, most recently as Vice President. “The alumni board functions as an outreach arm of the College. We’d like all alumni to be more involved,” he said. “There’s value in a continued relationship with the College—for graduates, current students, and the institution.” A member of Phi Delta Chi and senior class President during his years at MCPHS, he outlined the importance of staying connected through events such as mentoring current students, and attending continuing education programs and Reunion weekend, a great time to network. “Things don’t operate in a vacuum,” said Herb. “The College helps define your profession, and shapes its future. Our alumni have grown in their profession, and in their lives, and the College has, too. It’s nice to be part of something that’s larger than you are.”

Chantal (Vuillaume) Kosmidis PharmD ’00 Chantal (Vuillaume) Kosmidis PharmD ’00, a Senior Safety Associate in Research and Development’s Drug Safety and Risk Management Division at Biogen Idec, was appointed to her second three-year term on the alumni board. “I like reaching out to alumni to get them interested in coming back to the College for events,” said the Cambridge resident. “I think it’s excellent and imperative that the board members are representative of all the College’s disciplines.” Since graduating, she has maintained close contact with the College and is involved in many alumni activities, including the Reunion Committee, Career Tools/Career Paths seminars for current students, where she answers questions about her own career path and discusses the various opportunities open to PharmD graduates, and out-of-state receptions being planned for accepted MCPHS applicants. Before her move to Biogen Idec, she was a Sales Representative at Eli Lilly and Company and a Clinical Safety Specialist at Millennium Pharmaceuticals. At Biogen Idec, she also serves as a preceptor, mentoring students and assisting them with resume building. “I enjoy giving back to the College and helping students with their career decisions, especially those pertaining to nontraditional pathways in pharmacy,” she said.


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7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Conference 5–7 p.m. Alumni Reception

This year's topics and speakers include: "Insomnia and Narcolepsy: Opposite Ends of the Sleep Spectrum"—Douglas B. Kirsch, MD Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School; Regional Medical Director, Greater Boston Sleep HealthCenters

"Late Life Care: The Five D’s (Delirium, Dementia, Depression, Death and Dying and Doctors)"—Sumer Verma, MD Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Education and Fellowship program, McLean Hospital; Lecturer on Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine "Management of Asthma in Children"—Paul S. Salva, MD, PhD Pediatric Pulmonology of Western New England, PC; Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Tufts Medical School

"Pharmacist Concerns about Why and How to Select a Statin"—Ronald J. DeBellis Jr., PharmD, FCCP Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS Worcester/ Manchester "Making the Law Work for You and Your Patients: A Legal Perspective on the Effective and Safe Use of Opioids"—Jennifer Bolen, JD Attorney at Law, The J. Bolen Group, LLC, Knoxville, Tenn. "DEA Update: What Pharmacists Need to Know"—Mark W. Caverly Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants will receive six (6) contact hours (0.6 CEUs) including two (2) hours in pharmacy law. Participants may earn an additional two (2) contact hours (0.2 CEUs) by participating in the conference poster sessions. Statements of credit will be mailed within four weeks following the program. Poster sessions will be presented by MCPHS Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice. Earn additional CE credits.

To register, or for updated information, please visit our Web site: www.mcphs.edu

SEND US YOUR STORIES! The Worcester campus celebrates the FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of its first graduating class in May. In June, Worcester grads will convene at the MCPHS Reunion for the first time in history. In celebration of this, The Bulletin will be focusing on the Worcester campus for our Summer edition. Please share your experiences in Worcester! You can contact us at [email protected].

Applied Natural Products is Now Online The Master of Applied Natural Products (MANP) program has recently moved to an ONLINE FORMAT! The new format offers working professionals the opportunity to pursue an advanced degree along with the convenience and flexibility of completing coursework from home. The part-time program is designed for individuals interested in developing expertise in the natural-products discipline. The program offers academic learning in the areas of dietary supplements, natural-products informatics, functional medicine, phytochemical therapies, and epidemiology. Candidates interested in the program must have a prior health baccalaureate professional degree. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in specialized settings, including clinics and retail, natural-product and pharmaceutical industries, federal regulatory agencies, drug-information centers, academia or other healthrelated fields. The MANP program can be completed in as few as five semesters. For more information, please e-mail [email protected].

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Join the MCPHS alumni online community! At mcphs.edu you're eligible for:  Lifetime e-mail account and Alumni Association membership  Free access to MCPHS online alumni communities through MyMCPHS.edu  Subscription to alumni publication—The Bulletin  Annual Reunions  Regularly-updated, Web-posted career opportunities  Easy online registration for Continuing Education programs  Government affairs and advocacy updates  Invitations to attend alumni-hosted events at professional meetings  Opportunities to sponsor a student for admission  Regional alumni clubs with nationwide and international membership  Networking and social events with more than 17,000 fellow graduates  Discounts on alumni merchandise and programs MyMCPHS will soon have a new look! Have you visited MyMCPHS lately? The online community created exclusively for MCPHS is your gateway to staying connected with other MCPHS graduates. If you haven't already joined us, register for a new MCPHS e-mail address and password at www.mcphs.edu, which will enable you to access your personal alumni space on MyMCPHS.

Want to learn more? Log on, sign up, and stay tuned! If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected], or call the Alumni Office at 617.732.2902. Here is just a sampling of the library and select online journals accessible with your online membership: American Journal of Public Health Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice GenETHX (Genetics and Ethics Database) Merck Manual

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