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Boston Campus Holds 139th Commencement
More than 400 students received degrees at the 139th Commencement of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on May 18 at the Bayside Expo and Conference Center in Boston.
Stacey Hebert, a graduating pharmacy student from Merrimack, NH delivered the student speech. Hebert came to MCPHS in January of 2002 after spending a year and a half studying journalism at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. After board certification, she plans to work as a full-time pharmacist at Rice’s Pharmacy, an independent compounding pharmacy in Nashua, NH. In her speech, Hebert commended the Class of 2007 on its ability to balance the rigors of school and personal life. “We have met our best friends and our mentors, we have struggled together and we have grown together,” she said. “Our small MCPHS community has become a second family to many of us which makes today bittersweet.”
Kathleen O’Loughlin, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts, delivered the commencement address. O’Loughlin graduated cum laude from Boston University and went on to earn her doctorate at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a Master’s degree in Public Health and Health Care Policy from Harvard University. In her remarks, she encouraged the graduates to both acknowledge and embrace their responsibilities as health care providers. “We both come from organizations committed to creating positive change in the communities we serve,” O’Loughlin said. “You are in a position to make a profound impact on your community and our society through your newly minted degrees.”
Immediately following the address, O’Loughlin was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the College, for her many contributions to dental education and her support of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
MCPHS Chairman David L. Maher presented the 2007 Trustees’ Award For Teaching Excellence to Beth Welch, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Director of the Non-Traditional PharmD (NTPD) program, for “providing leadership for the program, teaching a number of its courses, and precepting students in their advanced clinical rotations.”
President Monahan also made two other presentations. Janis P. Bellack, who is stepping down after serving seven years as Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, was named Provost Emerita. George Humphrey, Associate Vice President for External Affairs, was awarded the College Medal. Over a 27-year span, Humphrey has served in multiple roles, including faculty member, department chair, and vice president.
Presiding over the presentation of degree candidates were Dr. Bellack and Jean Joyce Brady, Dean of Students. Serving as College Marshals were: Joyce-Brady, Joseph Ferullo, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice; Alfred Garafalo, Professor, Arts and Sciences; and Carla Moschella, Assistant Professor, Health Sciences. Following the recessional, all guests were invited to a Presidential Reception to honor the graduates and their families. President Monahan also hosted a luncheon for Trustees, faculty, staff and other distinguished guests.
For complete Boston Commencement photos, visit www.eventproofs.com (name: MCPHS)
All Photos Courtesy of Suzi Camarata / Camarata Photography
School of Pharmacy-Boston Holds Hooding Ceremony
The fourth annual School of Pharmacy-Boston Convocation and Hooding Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 17 at Boston’s Back Bay Events Center. The School of Pharmacy-Boston, PharmD Class of 2007 was recognized for their achievements with a variety of awards. Douglas Pisano, Dean of the School of Pharmacy-Boston and Associate Provost for Pharmacy Education, served as master of ceremonies, and President Charles F. Monahan Jr., and Janis Bellack, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, also offered remarks and congratulations on behalf of the College. All 273 graduating students received a PharmD hood in a ceremony facilitated by the faculty with an olive border for Pharmacy and lined in red and white representing MCPHS as the degree-granting institution. Immediately following the ceremony, the School of Pharmacy-Boston hosted a reception for graduates and their families, faculty and staff.
For a complete list of list of award winners, click here.
All Photos Courtesy of Diane McCormick / McCardinal Photo
School of Health Sciences Holds Pinning, Hooding, and Awards Ceremony
The fourth annual School of Health Sciences Pinning, Hooding, and Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 17, at Boston’s Back Bay Events Center. Michelle Kalis, Associate Provost for Health Sciences Education, served as master of ceremonies. President Charles F. Monahan Jr. offered greetings from the College. Provost Janis Bellack spoke about the symbolism of Academic Regalia. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2007 were hooded by Professors Carla Moschella and Wayne DiMatteo. The Class of 2007 of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with majors in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, and Radiation Therapy were presented program pins in recognition of entry into professional practice by Acting Dean Cy Whaley and Program Directors Frances Keech, Lisa Fanning, and Susan Belinsky. Students completing the professional component of the MCPHS Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program were also presented program pins by Interim Program Director, Andrea Gancarz-Gojini and Associate Professor Christine Dominick. Several students from these programs were recognized for achievement of academic and clinical excellence through a variety of awards. Immediately following the ceremony, the School of Health Sciences hosted a reception for graduates, students and their families, faculty, and staff.
For a complete list of list of award winners, click here
All Photos Courtesy of Diane McCormick / McCardinal Photo
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