PostScript Summer 2009

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LETTERS /

BACK IN THE DAY No one correctly identified the photo at left.

Let us know if you have additional information on this haunting holiday snapshot.

We’d love to know more!

Halloween 1986 Sarah Fields D’Orazio, Kati O’Rourke Lombard, Donna Musto Juers, Laura Klink Moody and Betty McGrath Abate. All class of ’87.

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PostScript Summer 09 Vol. 20 No. 1 PostScript provides an on-going review of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, featuring news of the faculty, students, alumni, programs and activities of ACPHS. Published for alumni and friends of the College by the Office of Institutional Advancement, the magazine welcomes letters and story ideas from all members of the ACPHS community.

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FEATURE STORIES

EDITOR

+ Vermont Update

+ Alan Rothschild Patent Museum

Donna Reichel

+ Academy Graduation

+ New Masters Program

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

+ PRI High School Program

Gil Chorbajian James J. Gozzo, Ph.D. PRESIDENT Patrick Rathbun Donna Reichel

+ Commencement

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FACULTY NEWS

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

ADVANCEMENT

+ Anthrax Grant

Vicki A. DiLorenzo VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

+ Scholarship of Discovery Grants

David Zdunczyk

+ Faculty Notes

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

+ 09 Scholarship Recipients

Michael J. Buckley MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER

Gil Chorbajian EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

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DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Candace Madden

+ SGA Leadership Winners

+ Alumni Council Chair Letter

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

+ Summer Research Awardees

+ Reunion

+ CAC Awards

+ Events Calendar

+ Rho Chi Award

+ Frank Reiss Spotlight

Donna Reichel

+ SpringFest

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

+ Sorensen and Zeolla Golf Event

+ Golub Innovation Contest

+ Spotlight on Manny Ramirez

Deborah S. Reutter

+ Relay for Life

+ Class Notes

Patrick Rathbun ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

COORDINATOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

+ In Memoriam

Christina Sanvidge COORDINATOR OF DONOR RELATIONS, STEWARDSHIP AND ACPHS ACADEMY

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PRESIDENT’S LEDGER /

James J. Gozzo Ph.D.

T H E E C O N O M I C E V E N T S of the past 18 months have impacted nearly every individual and organization on some level, and the College is no exception. The challenges of this environment have required us to reexamine all aspects of our operational budget, ensuring we prioritize academic needs and delay any projects without direct benefits for our students.

This measured approach, however, does not mean we are foregoing projects that are in the long term interests of the College. Our growth over the past decade has made the College a coveted destination for students pursuing careers in a variety of health related disciplines. More than half of our incoming freshman class were ranked in the top 10% of their respective high schools, a fact which underscores our ability to attract exceptional students. If we are to maintain and improve upon this status, we must continue to move forward with initiatives that promote excellence in teaching and learning.

One of those initiatives is our new satellite campus in Colchester, Vermont, which will open in fall 2009. If there were any questions about the need for this program, they were answered unequivocally when the campus received more than 1,200 applicants for the 70 seats in the incoming class. The launch of the campus requires a significant start up investment, but the benefits will extend to students in both Vermont and Albany. With state-of-the-art distance learning technology installed on both campuses, all students will now have access to a wider range of courses, knowledge and expertise, regardless of where they are located.

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This fall will also see the debut of the College’s first graduate program — a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences. The addition of this program represents an important step in the growth of the institution, and we expect its success will pave the way for our first Ph.D. program, a development which will further enhance the reputation of the College and positively contribute to building our “community of learners.”

A third important area of emphasis for the College is our burgeoning research program. We have made great strides in expanding our research activities over the past ten years and now have more than $8 million in committed grants and 30 applications pending for additional funding. But in order to maintain this momentum and reach our goal of $10 million by 2012, we must have the resources necessary to support these efforts. That is why we are building an animal research facility and renovating laboratories for both research and teaching.

While it is more important than ever to carefully balance our needs and resources, we will continue to pursue initiatives that expand educational opportunities and enrich the campus community. We believe this formula will not only help the College manage the current economic climate, but more importantly, it will position ACPHS for even greater success in the years to come.

Your ongoing support will continue to be critical in helping ensure we achieve our goals and create an environment that allows students to grow and discover their full potential.

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ACPHS-Vermont Campus Update PostScript recently caught up with Bob Hamilton, Associate Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of the College’s Vermont satellite campus, for a progress update on the new campus, which opens this August.

When will the campus officially open, and what can you tell us about the incoming class?

The Vermont Campus of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will welcome its inaugural class of 70 students for orientation on August 29 with classes beginning on Monday, August 31.

As a satellite campus of the College, the Vermont Campus will offer the same four year Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum as the Albany campus. A major difference is that the Vermont campus will recruit only students who have completed the necessary prerequisites at other colleges and universities. Allowances, however, have been made for students from the Albany Campus to transfer to Vermont and, in fact, three students from Albany will be members of the inaugural class. The remaining students will be arriving from 20 states including New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Vermont, Texas and Washington. The campus will also benefit from an international perspective with 16 countries represented in the incoming class, including Canada, India, Iran, Ghana and Nigeria.

Are all of the faculty now in place?

We have appointed Department Chairs for both Pharmacy Practice (Ronald J. DeBellis, Pharm.D., FCCP) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Stefan Balaz, Ph.D.) and recruited five additional full time faculty, two part-time faculty and one co-funded position with Fletcher Allen Health Care, a state of the art medical center and the largest hospital in Vermont. With each new class, additional faculty will be recruited until the full complement of faculty is in place.

Can you describe the campus for those who have not been there?

The campus is located on Water Tower Hill in Colchester in a modern facility originally designed as an office building. The conversion of this 12 year old building to a college was managed by Envision architects, the same firm that has been involved with recent construction projects at the Albany campus. The ability to replicate designs from Albany in Vermont made the process go much more smoothly, while also allowing faculty to make adjustments based on their teaching experiences.

One of the defining features of the campus is the lecture hall, which has been specially configured to facilitate both distance education and group work. Its unique design continues to impress both academic and non-academic visitors. The smaller classroom is similarly designed to provide state of the art distance education technology.

The distance education technology will utilize industry standards and will enable synchronous and asynchronous sharing of course material between the two campuses. Students at either campus will be able to ask questions in real time of their instructors regardless of the campus on which the lecture originates.

What other resources and facilities exist on campus?

We have a total of 31,000 square feet of instructional space available that includes the main lecture hall, classrooms, a pharmacy skills lab, research labs, faculty and staff offices, and a library. The library, or Information Commons, will be a fully functional library that will provide students with access to both print and electronic resources.

Electronic resources will be available via the web to students at any location. Library staff will be present in Vermont, and students will also have access to librarians via an instant message function at both campuses whether they are physically in the library or not.

How will experiential education work at the Vermont campus?

Students will be completing their experiential education along the same schedule as students at the Albany campus, beginning their Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the summer after their first year and culminating with their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth year of the curriculum. Students will complete much of their experiential education in Vermont with arrangements being made for completion of some experiences at sites around the country.

It sounds like everything is falling into place.

Yes, it is. All of the ingredients are here for an exceptional program.

I strongly encourage alumni and friends of the College to visit the campus if they have an opportunity. We would be happy to show them around.

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ACPHS Academy

ACPHS ACADEMY STUDENTS ISSUED WHITE COATS

White coats are cool

A graduation ceremony and Science Fair was held in the Albert M. White Gymnasium to recognize the achievements of the 35 elementary school students from Brighter Choice Charter School and Delaware Community School who participated in this year’s ACPHS Academy program. The elementary school students, who are mentored by ACPHS students, attended the campus twice a week for ten weeks each semester to participate in the science enrichment program. In addition to receiving a certificate of accomplishment, this year’s graduates were awarded white coats. The College has offered the ACPHS Academy program since 2007.

ACADEMY SCIENCE FAIR

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PRI Hosts

High School

Research Program The High School Research Program at The Pharmaceutical

According to PRI Executive Vice President Shaker Mousa, Ph.D.,

Research Institute recently graduated 31 students. The students

“The goal is to introduce high school students to science and

come from all over the Capital District for the opportunity to work

technology, bring the confidence back to them, and motivate

at the Institute. They are introduced to scientific problems and

them. Many of the students who work through these steps go

learn about how medicine works to treat or prevent disease.

on to do very well in college and some go on to graduate school.�

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Commencement 2009 The College held its 129th commencement exercises — and first as Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — on Sunday, May 9 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. With 230 graduates, the Class of 2009 marked the largest in the College’s history. The breakdown by program was: 213 Pharm.D.’s, 10 B.S. in biomedical technology and 7 B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Kandace Daley, chair of the Board of Trustees, opened the ceremony by telling graduates that the “education you received at ACPHS has provided you with the opportunity to pursue so many different careers — find one that you have a great passion for as

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that will make you happy and more often than not, success will follow.”

President Gozzo followed by sharing three keys to career success: (1) Challenge what you see as wrong, (2) Take risks and (3) Don’t be afraid to fail.

One individual who most certainly will enjoy success is Joshua Vinson. Joshua was the Class of 2009 valedictorian who delivered a memorable speech drawing on his passion for basketball and its metaphors for life. He concluded his remarks by encouraging his fellow graduates to “learn from the past, look to the future and live in the present.”

Hugh Johnson, Chairman and Chief

Investment Officer of Johnson Illington Advisors, delivered the commencement speech.

Mr. Johnson, who is also a member of the College’s Board of Trustees, is nationally recognized for his forecasts on the economy, interest rates and the stock market. Media outlets that include BusinessWeek, CNBC, CNN, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal often look to him for commentary on major economic issues and trends.

In announcing Mr. Johnson as the choice of commencement speaker, President Gozzo noted that in the current economic climate, few, if any individuals, could bring the per-

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Legacy Family Graduates Newest Member

Left to right: Salvatore Lanzafame ’55 (Grandfather of David). David Laurenzo‘ 09 and Robert Lanzafame ’91 (Uncle of David)

spective to the commencement ceremony that Mr. Johnson possessed.

Mr. Johnson said the good news for this year’s graduates was the fact that they were in school during the worst financial crisis in a generation. The bad news is they are entering an economy still in the midst of a recovery.

Then he delivered some timeless advice: “If you are in a mania, and a friend whispers something to you about Peruvian copper, do what military types call an ‘about face.’

Getting rich requires time and discipline.

Don’t get suckered into thinking otherwise.”

One of the traditions of the ACPHS commencement ceremony is announcing the

Teacher of the Year awards. The Traditional Teacher of the Year Award, which goes to a faculty member who teaches primarily in the first two years of the curriculum, was given to Dudley Moon, Ph.D. This was the fourth time that Dr. Moon has won the award since joining the College in 1991.

He teaches biology and physiology.

Mike Raley, Ph.D. was named the 2008–09 Professional Teacher of the Year. This award is for faculty primarily involved in years 1–3 of the professional pharmacy curriculum. Dr. Raley teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology courses and serves as director of the Pharmaceutical Sciences program.

Words of Wisdom EXCERPTS FROM THE 2009 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Kandace Daley, Chair of Board of Trustees: “Find a career that you have a great passion for and that will make you happy and, more often than not, success will follow.”

James Gozzo, President: “Challenge what you see as wrong, take risks and don’t be afraid to fail.”

Joshua Vinson, Valedictorian: “Learn from the past, look to the future and live in the present.”

Hugh Johnson, Commencement speaker: “Getting rich requires time and discipline.

Don’t get suckered into thinking otherwise.”

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A N T H R A X Tenure ANTIDOTE The ACPHS Board of Trustees approved the following promotions and tenure at its April board meeting:

The Pharmaceutical Research Institute

Shaker Mousa, Ph.D., executive vice presi-

(PRI) will receive a total of $1,367,191 over

dent and chairman of PRI, will lead the team

the next five years as part of a joint effort

of PRI investigators who will focus their part

with researchers at the University of

of the research in two areas: (1) Formulation

Toronto, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Studies — which will help optimize the con-

and Biophage Pharma Inc. to develop an

centrations of ingredients in the antidote and

antidote (‘antitoxin’) for anthrax. The

(2) Stability Testing — which will help extend

research grant is being funded by the

the shelf life of the antidote. This research,

National Institutes of Health (NIH), with a

in conjunction with the work being done by

total of $6.2 million allocated to the four

the other collaborators, is designed to help

institutions. Work on the project has

pave the way for human clinical trials of an

already been initiated.

anthrax antidote by 2013.

PROMOTION

Nicole M. Lodise, Pharm.D. was promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice

PROMOTION/TENURE Ray Chandrasekara, Ph.D. was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Arts and Sciences Carlos Feleder, M.D., Ph.D. was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kevin Hickey, Ph.D. was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Arts and Sciences

PRI Chairman Shaker Mousa Participates in World Economic Forum PRI Executive Vice President and Chairman Shaker Mousa, Ph.D. was invited to participate in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East this past May in Jordan. The forum was attended by about 1,400 government and business leaders representing 85 countries from around the world.

Dr. Mousa participated in a panel that deliberated the role model characteristics for a scientist, specifically considering the aspirations, behaviors, education, background and values that exist within the environment of role model scientists.

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News + Notes Robert Levin Ph.D., Professor of

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Educational

Excellence

Grants

Faculty

Scholarship of Discovery

Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received funding from Astellas Pharma Global

Congratulations to the faculty members who have been awarded 2009–2010

Development for his grant application titled

Scholarship of Discovery and Educational Excellence Grants by the College.

“Effect of solifenacin alone or in combination with antioxidants in the treatment of experi-

The purpose of this intramural grant program is to support scholarly activity

mental overactive bladder dysfunction in

which increases the body of knowledge within an investigator’s discipline.

rabbits” in the amount of $82,275.

This includes scientific, clinical, historical, cultural or literary pursuits, or other activities that contribute to the scholarship of a faculty member and the

John Polimeni, Ph.D. has been awarded a

respective discipline.

Fulbright Scholar grant. He will lecture and do research at the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania for four months, beginning this fall. His project will explore the sustainable agriculture and energy sectors of Romania.

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Ray Chandrasekara, Ph.D. Water Security Issues in Southeast Asia (Cambodia) Daniel d’Oney, Ph.D. A whisper to the living: Public Representations of the Houma Indians

Leon Cosler, Ph.D. will serve as a reviewer

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE

for grant applications to the Agency for

John Polimeni, Ph.D. Making the connection: Agriculture and Energy Policies Converging

Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

AHRQ is a federal agency which has received a substantial influx of new federal funding as part of President Obama’s investment in comparative effectiveness research.

Arnold Johnson, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Alex Steiner, Pharm.D., Ph.D. Hypothermia in severe sepsis: Could it be beneficial?

Jeff Voigt, Ph.D. Regulation of VDUP-1 expression in human breast tumor cells by the Hedgehog Pathway Carlos Feleder, M.D., Ph.D. Central mechanisms that mediate hypotension during sepsis: from brain to periphery

has been appointed to the editorial board

COLLABORATIVE APPLICATIONS

of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell

Amy Barton Pai, Pharm.D., Darius Mason, Pharm.D. Development of a chronic kidney disease biomarker surveillance cohort: Albany Pharmacy Biosurveillance (Alpha-Bios) Cohort Study

and Molecular Biology, one of the most prestigious journals in the field of lung physiology and pathophysiology.

Luciana Lopes, Pharm.D., Ph.D., HaiAn Zheng, Ph.D. Liquid crystalline phases as novel topical delivery systems for an anti-cancer drug, Paclitaxel

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STUDENT HAPPENINGS

AwardsHonors+Recognition Student Awards College Announces Student

Fellowships

and Prizes

Summer Research Awards

The annual Student Summer Research Award Program provides research awards, in the amount of $2,000 each, to ACPHS students interested in pursuing laboratory, clinical or other research projects and scholarly activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Below is a list of the 2009 research award winners along with their mentors and research projects:

Jaclyn Hosmer received the Pfizer Summer Research Award. She will be involved in a project to develop and evaluate liquid crystalline phases for topical delivery of anticancer drugs.

She will also evaluate the ability of selected systems to increase the skin penetration of paclitaxel.

Arjun Bajaria, BSPS student (mentored by Jeffrey Voigt) Regulation of VDUP-1 Expression in Breast Tumor Cells by the Hedgehog Pathway Joseph Cross, Pharm.D. student (mentored by Martha Hass) Isolation and Characterization of Isoprostanes from LPS-Challenged Spleen Dania Fontanelle, Pharm.D. student (mentored by Darius Mason) Comparison of Vitamin D Supplements Ergocalciferol and Cholecalciferol in the Treatment of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Chronic Kidney Disease Jaclyn Hosmer, Pharm.D. student (mentored by Luciana Lopes) Evaluation of Liquid Crystalline Phases for Topical Delivery of an Anticancer Drug Nicole Izzo, BSPS student (mentored by William Millington) Brain Mechanisms Responsible for Septic Shock

Elaine Liu was selected for a summer research fellowship through Mayo Graduate School. She is just one of 80 undergraduate fellowship recipients among nearly 1,000 applicants. Liu will be working with Dr. Joseph Poduslo in Molecular Neuroscience.

Elaine Liu, BSPS student (mentored by Alexandre Steiner) Will the Shift from Fever to Hypothermia during Sepsis Aid the Host?

Heena Patel, Pharm.D. student (mentored by Amy Barton Pai) Effects of Relatively Labile and Stable Intravenous Iron Products on Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Function in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells Anjoli Punjabi, BSPS student (mentored by Arnold Johnson) TNF Induces GSK3_ Dependent Suppression of VE-Cadherin Expression Roshan Tasgaonkar, Pharm.D. student (mentored by Andy Zheng) Molecular Dynamics of Insulin Inactivation through Aggregation and Fibrillization Hillary VanDeWall, BSPS student (mentored by Thomas Lodise) Incidence of Thrombocytopenia among Veterans Affairs Patients: A Comparison between Linezolid and Vancomycin

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Rho Chi Chapter Named Nation’s Best for Second Straight Year Rho Chi, the academic honor society in pharmacy, has selected the College’s Gamma Gamma chapter as the recipient of the 2008 National Chapter Achievement Award.

The award was given following a review of nearly 90 chapters from pharmacy programs

SpringFest Where else can you go rock climbing, rodeo riding and bungee jumping in one place?

At SpringFest, of course! The beautiful weather and incredible smells of barbeque wafting through the air brought students out in droves.

Dinosaur BBQ was one of the hits of the day as well as rockin’ tunes from Augustana. Special thanks to Kinney Drugs for sponsoring the event.

around the country. It is the second consecutive year in which the Gamma Gamma chapter has received this honor.

The chapter organizes several events on campus including the “Fit Friendly” Campaign sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA). This program encourages the entire campus community to become more physically active and focuses on nutrition and other wellnessrelated lifestyle changes. According to Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Gina Garrison, who serves as Chapter Advisor, “The goal is to have our campus community meet the various AHA criteria for a “fit friendly corporation.” Starting exercise classes, encouraging healthy food selections in the cafeteria and supporting an on-campus smoking cessation pro-

grams are some of the ways in which Rho Chi is working to achieve this goal, all of which will help foster a culture of health and wellness at the College.”

The Chapter also participates in an Annual Health Fair and Pharmacy Legislative Day which is held at the state capital every March. During this time, pharmacists and pharmacy students travel to Albany from around the state to lobby for pro-pharmacy bills with the senators and assemblymen of their respective hometowns. This year the Chapter scheduled appointments for almost 200 students to meet with their legislators.

For more info on the Fit Friendly Program, visit the American Heart Association website at www.americanheart.org

APhA–ASP Receives Advocacy Award The American Pharmacists Association — Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA–ASP) Chapter has received the National Chapter Policy and Legislative Award. APhA–ASP received the award for their efforts in advocating for Pharmacists as Immunizers in New York State.

New York passed legislation on September 5, 2008 authorizing certified pharmacists to administer flu and pneumococcal

immunizing agents to adults. The decision is expected to increase immunization rates, and by extension, decrease both illness and mortality.

Pharmacists interested in becoming immunizers should contact Lori Kline (lori.kline@acphs.edu) in the College’s Continuing Professional Development office for information on Immunization Certification programs.

APhA–ASP The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA–ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.

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Left to right: Mark Chandler–Vice President of Golub Corp., Angela Dominelli–Associate Dean and Faculty Advisor, Jessica Schoen, Eric Choi, Anthony Danial, and Jerry Golub– Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Golub Corp.

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Students Receive Honors at Golub Competition Two teams of ACPHS students were among 30 teams from area colleges to compete in a business plan competition sponsored by the Golub Corporation, owners of the Price Chopper chain of grocery stores. Both teams advanced to the final round of seven, making ACPHS the only school to have two teams in the finals.

Each of the teams developed a plan to leverage the pharmacy in ways to increase sales throughout Price Chopper stores.

Following submission of their written plans, the teams were invited to present their ideas to a panel of company executives at the Golub headquarters.

The team of Eric Choi, Anthony Danial and Jessica Schoen finished in second place (no team was awarded the first place prize) and received an award of $5,000.

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Their plan, titled “Prescription for Healthy Shopping,” sought to provide pharmacy patrons with a shopping list of food items and products in the store that would help them better manage their disease states.

The team of Jay Barat, John Cosmello and Ann-Maria Raco finished in third place and received an award of $3,000. Their proposal bundled samples of health related products sold in Price Chopper stores into “Care Kits,” the contents of which would be dictated by each season of the year. The Kits were designed to provide a value added service to customers and drive them to purchase the items included in the Kits.

Each of the six students just completed their third year in the professional pharmacy program.

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Relay for Life Surpasses Fundraising Goal The College’s second annual Relay for Life event brought together 37 teams and an estimated 400 participants from the college and the local community. Participants walked around the school’s track from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost to cancer and raise money to help fight the disease. Relay for Life is held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps.

Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings opened the festivities. This year’s event raised nearly $40,000, surpassing the 2008 total, an accomplishment particularly notable in the current economic climate. Relay for Life is organized by

the Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) chapter on campus, a group who recently received “outstanding chapter” accolades from the national organization.

Colleges Against Cancer is engaged in other activities on campus and in the community, in addition to Relay for Life. The group has developed an educational campaign to demonstrate the dangers of smoking and has worked to generate student support for a campus-wide smoking ban.

CAC members have also assembled and distributed care packages to patients receiving chemotherapy treatments at local hospitals. This form of support is designed to encourage those battling cancer to keep fighting.

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New Cross Country Team Forms The athletic department has added its third intercollegiate sport cross-country, which will start competing in the fall. According to Head Coach Craig Tynan, “The new cross country team has been an idea ever since we started the club program a couple of years ago. In many ways, this is the perfect athletic program for our school.”

Tynan explains that student athletes can vary their training around their schedules and there is limited conflict with academic courses. An initial interest meeting brought out 35 potential runners, confirming the decision to move forward with the program. Tynan states, “Some of our students were part of very strong high school programs and I know many still do quite a bit of training on their own. I think we can field a very strong team for the fall, and we could make an immediate impact in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference in both the men’s and women’s sections.”

While Tynan remains optimistic about the teams chances he says, “If we can build some team chemistry and camaraderie among the runners and have some fun, our first season will be a success.”

Coordinator of Athletics and Recreation, Ryan Venter is also optimistic about the team. He says, “I am very excited about the addition of both a men’s and women’s cross country team at ACPHS. Interest among current and incoming students is very high and I’m looking forward to seeing our students compete this fall. We have a lot of talented runners currently on campus and providing this new opportunity is great for the College and students.”

Sports at ACPHS

Associate Vice President, Packy McGraw (left) receives the Hall of Fame Award from John Denio, Associate Dean of Students.

College Honors Hall of Fame Inductees In April, the 2009 ACPHS Athletics Banquet was held to distribute awards to 2008–09 honorees and Albert M. White Hall of Fame inductees.

About 100 people saw current and former players and coaches recognized for their achievements. As part of the event, three new members were inducted into the ACPHS Hall of Fame: current Associate Vice President Packy McGraw, Jerrod Richards ’02 and Orest Zalusky ’04.

Zalusky is the second all-time leading scorer for the men’s soccer program.

Richards played only 60 career games at ACPHS, but established himself as one of the College’s most dominating basketball

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forces. McGraw led the ACPHS Men’s basketball team and the athletics program to great success for more than a decade.

“While being inducted into the Hall of Fame is very satisfying to me, the true satisfaction for me has been in the relationships that I have formed and maintained with my former players,” McGraw said.

This year’s most valuable player awards were also given out during the banquet.

The honorees included Kylle Waseleski ’11 for women’s soccer; Brandon Schenck ’11 for men’s soccer; Amber Batzold ’12 for women’s basketball; and Bryan Jones ’11 for men’s basketball.

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Mario Zeolla (deceased)—soccer

2005

1997

Shawn Parker—soccer/basketball

2004

1998

Bob Langdon—basketball

2004

1996

Tim Fish- basketball/soccer

2003

1990

Greg Stanley—soccer/basketball

2003

1998

Christine Debboli—soccer

2003

1995

Stacy Spaulding Bruyns—basketball

2003

1996

Mark Pochal—Basketball

2002

1982

Jennifer Dabravalskas-Munoz—soccer

2002

1997

Kelli Doggett-Brown—soccer/basketball

2002

1995

Karen Mash-Hohn—basketball/soccer

2001

1989

Todd Bourn—basketball

2001

1994

Jeanne Forrest—soccer/basketball

2001

1995

Terri Wank—basketball/soccer

2000

1989

Matt Scott—soccer

2000

1994

Erin O’ Connor Southwick—soccer

2000

1994

James Porter—soccer

1999

1991

Steven McGrail—soccer

1999

1992

Dr. Rita Leighton (deceased)—basketball

1999

1986

Christine Phillips Robataille—soccer

1998

1993

Luke Hobika—basketball

1998

1991

Robert Alessi—soccer

1995

1982

Howard Rubinger—basketball

1994

1963

Lori Hammecker Farquhar—soccer

1993

1987

Nick Anagnost—basketball

1993

1957

Christopher Palmer—basketball

1991

1986

John Romeo—basketball

1991

1986

Martha Naber—basketball/soccer

1991

1986

Paul Zalewski—basketball

1989

1983

Michael Morris—soccer/basketball

1989

1980

Cynthia King Wyman—basketball

1989

1980

Wayne Halayko—basketball

1987

1980

Teresa Hall Kane—basketball

1987

1984

Robert Toomajian—basketball

1986

1962

David Adsit—basketball

1986

1980

Gene Corman

1985

1934

Anthony Chiffy—basketball

1985

1960

Janet Korwan—basketball

1985

1981

Sandy Leach (deceased)

1984

1955

Neil Schram—basketball

1984

1966

Daniel Sanders—basketball

1984

1981

Jack Becker—basketball

1983

1958

J. Gordon Dailey—basketball

1983

1957

Rocco Giruzzi, Jr.—basketball

1982

1958

Frank Viviani—basketball

1982

1958

Robert Koshikar

1981

1976

Dr. Robert Clark

1981

1976

Nicholas Renchovsky—bowling

1980

1968

David Krazinski—basketball

1980

1976

Winston Dobbins—basketball

1980

1958

Michael Levine—basketball

1979

1968

Gary Sorenson—basketball

1978

1968

Ralph Mancini—basketball

1978

1959

Morris Abramson

1978

1955

David Smith

1977

1966

Douglas Stone

1976

1952

Joseph Fischella—soccer

1975

1952

Harry Mikhitarian (deceased)—basketball

1974

1954

Rich Jansen

1973

1967

Paul Meader (deceased)

1973

1953

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Growing Inventors Alan Rothschild ’65 hopes his passion for the history of invention, inspires young minds to make their own discoveries.

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Donna Reichel

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Gene Gissin

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Legacy Family Alan Rothschild ’65 Gerald Rothschild ’60 (brother) Gustav Rothschild ’24 (father)

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A L A N RO T H S C H I L D ’ 6 5 R E M E M B E R S the moment when his passion for collecting was ignited. It was the summer before he started at ACPHS when the shine of a classic car caught his eye. “It was a 1930 Ford Model A Sports Coupe,” he says. “And I still have it today.” As he lovingly restored the vintage car, he realized that the art of collecting an item and caring for it was innately part of him. Soon after this purchase his focus would shift from automobiles to something more unusual.

While working on a project on patent medicines at ACPHS, he became interested in apothecary items. Over time, he accumulated enough items to construct an apothecary shop which he showcased for many years in a Syracuse museum which he opened. He eventually donated the collection to the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (located in downtown Syracuse) where it is displayed today.

Below: Patent models from the Rothschild Museum.

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After graduation he joined the family pharmacy his father started. However, he soon realized that he wanted to take his career in a different direction and so he left the pharmacy and formed Rothschild Medical Supply.

While building his company, his life took another unexpected turn, but in order to understand what happened next, some historical context may be helpful.

From 1790–1880, the U.S. Patent Office required a working miniature model to accompany each patent application. During the early 19th century, thousands of these models were displayed at the Patent Office in Washington D.C. Even after two large fires, there were still more than 200,000 models. In 1880, the Patent Office dropped the requirement for models due to a lack of storage space. Some of the patent models were returned to their owners, some were sent to the Smithsonian, and the

remainder were sold at auction in 1925 to Sir Henry Wellcome, founder of Glaxo-Wellcome Pharmaceutical Company.

Fast forward to the early 1990’s and Rothschild is attending an antique show in upstate New York with his wife Ann where he comes upon a group of patent models. “One of the first patent models that I purchased was a washing machine. I was totally captivated by them as I was not familiar nor had I ever seen a patent model before. That day was the beginning of a fascinating journey which has taken me to many unexpected places and events and given me the privilege to meet and become friends with some amazing individuals. That journey still continues.” Today he owns the largest privately owned viewable patent model collection in the world.

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The Rothschild Peterson Patent Model Museum at his home in Cazenovia, NY, currently has over 4000 models in its collection.

Built in 1998 and funded by Rothschild, all are original U.S. patents complete with patent tags attached by tiny red ribbons. Beyond getting a glimpse into the history of invention in this country, there are many opportunities to learn from the Museum’s owner. “Most people have no idea how the term ’government red tape’ evolved. When the patent office put a file away they would bound it up in red tape because the patent files were often very large.

When they were done, they would also tag the models with red ribbons. That’s where the term comes from.”

Rothschild purchased 4000 of the models from an individual collector and the remainder he obtained himself. The collection runs the gamut from an artificial leg, an automatic swing, an early bicycle and even includes a

My goal is to grow inventors and inventors would grow a product.

The product would grow a company and the company would grow a community.

roller skate. Models from well-known inventors such as B.F Goodrich, Steinway and Sargent are included. He says, “The Goodrich model is a vulcanized rubber cushion for a billiard table. The Steinway is a very important model because his invention is still used today in every piano. Steinway invented the bar that goes the length of the piano and holds each note in tune.”

What makes the collection come to life is Rothschild’s knowledge and enthusiasm. He not only knows the models intimately, he is also familiar with some of the inventors. “B.F. Goodrich was named for Benjamin Franklin.

His mother adored Franklin and named her son after her idol. Most people don’t know that Ben Franklin Goodrich was a medical doctor and a surgeon in the Civil War,” he adds.

James Sargent, from Rochester, invented the first timed lock system. “When robbers like Jessie James rode into town to rob the bank, they would hold a gun to someone’s head, and the safe would be opened. With Sargent’s invention, the safe could only be opened at certain times,” Rothschild states. Sargent would eventually improve on his original design implementing a double lock timing system.

When asked if he has a favorite, Rothschild sounds like a father talking about his children, warmly saying he loves them all. However, he explains that some are more unusual than others and extremely rare. “One of the most interesting is the pigeon starter, and I would put that into the rare category because it is one of a kind,” he says. He explains that in the 1800’s pigeon shooting was a common sport. The pigeons would be kept in cages in the ground and when the shooter opened the top they were supposed to fly into the sky in order to be a target. “But they often just mulled about on the ground. In order to get them to fly, the shooter would throw things at them and yell.

This was a device that was supposed to scare the pigeons into flight,” he states.

Only able to display a fraction of the collection, many are stored in their original boxes waiting for the public and those with a love of history to enjoy them. Rothschild has attempted to establish a permanent museum for his collection for many years. He has faced many challenges in that endeavor and so has now turned his focus to a virtual museum and traveling exhibit. He says, “The traveling exhibit is scheduled to start in February 2010.

We are working with a very well known company called Smith Kramer to coordinate it. We will have about 60 patent models on display all across the country.”

The Rothschild Peterson Patent Model Museum is open by appointment only.

Rothschild holds two “intelligent label” patents himself. One certainly developed from his knowledge and experience as a pharmacist. It is a label which warns of an impending expiration date and which could be used on a prescription drug bottle. The second warns motorists 30 days before their inspection is about to expire. He explains, “This patent would warn drivers to get their cars inspected, but more importantly, it could be used by law enforcement to get cars off the road that shouldn’t be there. This would be beneficial for the general public.”

Rothschild sold his medical supply company in 2006, but he is still involved in the business side of health care as owner of Rothschild’s Home Healthcare Center and a medical real estate development company.

When asked if his collection is complete, he leaves the door open to future purchases. He says, “I am extremely selective now. But I can’t help myself if I see something unusual. I would have to add it to my collection.”

His collection has brought him attention both locally and nationally. He has been spotlighted on CBS Sunday Morning News with Charles Osgood and has appeared in Forbes Magazine. However, his ultimate goal is to inspire youth and encourage young inventors.

He says, “Thousands of people have seen these models at different venues. But my goal has been and will always be to grow inventors. I want to start at a young age. My goal is to grow inventors and inventors would grow a product. The product would grow a company and the company would grow a community.”

CURRENT TOUR SCHEDULE F E B R UA RY 2 7 – M AY 9 , 2 0 10

Louisiana Art and Science Museum Baton Rouge, Louisiana

O C T O B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 0 – A P R I L 1 0 , 2 0 11

Museum of Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas

J U L Y 8 – A U G U S T 2 8 , 2 0 11

Dane G Hansen Memorial Museum Logan, Kansas

S E P T E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 11 – J A N U A R Y 1 , 2 0 1 2

The Hudson River Museum Yonkers, New York

Additional locations and dates will be added.

For the most updated schedule go to: www.smithkramer.com

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Mastering the Possibilities

New Graduate Program Offered in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professor Bill Millington with ACPHS student.

The College will fulfill one of its strategic objectives this fall when it launches its first graduate program, a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS).

The inaugural class is expected to have 5–10 students.

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Left to right: Associate Professor, Carlos Feleder; Assistant Professor Luciano Lopes (left) with student Jaclyn Hosmer; Assistant Professor HaiAn Zheng.

“ T H I S P RO G R A M W I L L S T R E NG T H E N existing programs at the College by helping recruit nationally recognized faculty and enhancing research funding and infrastructure development,” said Dean Mehdi Boroujerdi.

With no comparable programs between Buffalo and New York City and the ongoing development of upstate New York’s “Tech Valley,” ACPHS felt the time was right to offer such a program.

According to The Business Review, the biopharma and life sciences sector generates $520 million in payroll in the Capital Region annually, with more than 50 companies in the region employing nearly 8,000 workers.

“The Capital Region is rapidly expanding with new companies in the biomedical, pharmacy and chemistry fields,” Boroujerdi said.

“Our graduates will be well positioned to contribute to the development of the region.”

The MSPS program will offer concentrations in pharmacology and pharmaceutics as well as thesis and non-thesis options. Director of Graduate Programs and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Bill Millington, Ph.D. said these tracks allow students to pursue a variety of interests. Thesis students will be highly engaged in research activities, while non-thesis students will focus on honing critical skills needed outside the lab environment.

Both Boroujerdi and Millington believe that graduate education will also help ACPHS further develop its international relationships, and ultimately, raise the profile of the College around the world.

ACPHS has existing relationships with

biotechnology, academic and pharmaceutical institutes in countries that include Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Turkey, Australia and India. The College also has memorandums of understanding with universities in Brazil and Spain. The MSPS program will help ACPHS pursue additional collaborations and recruit more international students and faculty, according to Millington.

“This is about bringing researchers together,” he said. “We want to break down the barriers that inhibit collaboration. Departmental boundaries are for teaching, not for research or thinking.”

The master’s program was several years in development and was aided by organizational changes that resulted in the creation of the Office of Graduate Education, a Graduate Council and a Graduate Curriculum Committee.

These factors, along with strong faculty commitment, helped make the program a reality.

“This program could not have been possible without the enthusiastic support of the faculty,” Millington said. “They were willing to write the necessary course proposals and individual faculty took responsibility for individual courses.”

Plans are being developed for a Ph.D. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and ACPHS expects to offer a five-year bachelor’s/master’s joint degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the near future. When combined with future master’s programs in Pharmacy Administration and Health Outcomes Research, the outlook for graduate education at the College is very promising.

The MSPS program will help ACPHS pursue additional collaborations and recruit more international students and faculty, helping raise the profile of the college around the world.

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ADVANCEMENT /

Scholarships Alumni Scholarships Jeffrey Meredith Janice Nguyen Yuliya Pokhylko Gurmukh Singh Joan Westcott

CLASS

Anthony Debboli Nicholas DiPirro

BERTR AM R APOWITZ ’58 FUND

R I N A L D O V. D E N U Z Z O ’ 5 2 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

J A M E S M C G U I N E S S ’ 71 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ELLIS H. ROBISON ALUMNI SCHOL ARSHIP

GEORGE C. LEWIS ’28 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Shakil Farooqui Rebecca Hohenforst E L I L I L LY S C H O L A R S H I P

Yu Jin Lim Suzanne Visser FR ANCIS J. O’BRIEN ’20 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Solomon Chang Vanessa Ebosiem Keith Freeman Kathryn Hogle Svetlana Kanaeva Sunjeev Konduru Evan Kujawski Karen Lam Michael McCarthy

C A P S C A P I TA L A R E A P H A R M AC E U T I C A L SOCIET Y SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous DEBR A BR AMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Kathleen Dopp M AU I RO S C H O L A R S H I P

Ireny Sedrak THE MEDICINE SHOPPE SCHOLARSHIP

Andrew Brown DONALD MCANDREW ’62 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Nicholas DiPirro Joel Messina HARRY MIKHITARIAN ’54 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Gina Kochian

Maya Murilo

Katherine Frank JAMES J. MORRISSEY JR. ’65 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous VA R A N T N A J A R I A N ENDOWMENT SCHOL ARSHIP

Laura Stachnik NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES SCHOLARSHIP

Jessica Blanchard Anna Vasyukhnevich H E N R Y A . PA N A S C I J R .

P H A R M AC Y S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D

Megan Bristol Samantha Nolan RITE AID SCHOLARSHIP

Patrick Clancy Nun Gong Amy Kage 22

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THOMAS CUTBUSH ’68 SCHOLARSHIP

Karen Holmes

BURT ORRIN KINNEY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Megan Jensen Rahne Minckler DENNIS RULE ’96 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous ELLIS H. ROBISON ALUMNI SCHOL ARSHIP

Selena Manzer

Allison Reyngoudt Joshua Vinson Lisa Wu

ALLEN BARNUM ’24 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

T H E F R A N C I S D O N O VA N ’ 51 S C H O L A R S H I P

Steven Leggett

Maya Murilo

MYRON BOOK SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

M I L T O N B E R N S T E I N ’ 31 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

HARLAND R. ECKLER ’20 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A A AC P M E M O R I A L S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D

Selena Manzer

Carla Maxemous

Anonymous

ORRIN O. BIGELOW ALUMNI SCHOL ARSHIP

J O H N E . F LY N N S C H O L A R S H I P

A AC P G E N E R A L S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D

Penny Gross Stephanie Haynes Nathan Rogers Haley Runyon

Hamed Abouzeid

Matthew Mahar

Tyler Nichols Samantha Nolan Maria Tam Pham Kimberly Plaske Brian Spoelhof Rachel Sussman Diana Thi Tiffany Thomas Justin Thompson Megan Thompson

J A C O B G . B A U R L E ’ 31 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

C A R O L L E E S O W E K ’ 74 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous W A L G R E E N S D R U G C O M PA N Y S C H O L A R S H I P

Joseph Cross Jessica Dunne Tasmina Hydery WEGMANS SCHOLARSHIP

D R . K E N N E T H W. M I L L E R S C H O L A R S H I P

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Anonymous

Nathan Rogers M I C H A E L P. A N D E L I S E K . Y U DA SCHOLARSHIP

Peter Avery Jessica Blanchard Courtney Caimano Edmund DeCarlo Nicholas DiPirro Laura Fox Thomas Giovinazzo Steven Leggett Amanda Siddon MARIO M. ZEOLLA ’97 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ireny Sedrak THE 2008 CORPOR ATE SPONSOR S C H O L A R S H I P A WA R D B Y T H E N E W Y O R K STATE COUNCIL OF HEALTH–S YSTEM P H A R M AC I S T S

Andrea Searle Traina

Selena Manzer DEAN ALBERT M. WHITE SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous Anonymous

T H E PA U L A . J A B L O N S C H O L A R S H I P

Mina Ilia John Nahas Aniwaa Owusu Obeng

Elizabeth Burke Jonathan Caruso Collin Dempsey Christine Donato Kayleigh Hillebrandt Tasnima Khushnud Eric Micelli Michael Micelli Amanda Nolan Alexandria Oaks Eric Peil ELLEN WIDENMANN BOYIAN SCHOL ARSHIP

Geordan Caswell Job Edwards Adam Fanelle Tyson Fearon Rendell Michel Hiten Patadia Alexander Prokopienko Liana Scialdone Joshua Vinson Kayla West Lin Zheng Qu Zhong

Ngoc Nguyen Kimberly Siskavich Zonker White Kurt Wojak DEAN’S ENDOWMENT

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Nora Morgan Emily Napper Leanna Tice Kristen Whitaker D E M E R S FA M I LY S C H O L A R S H I P

Sonya Vargulick H. RUSSELL DENEGAR ’43 SCHOLARSHIP

Andrea Carbone Aimee Moses BARBAR A M. DILASCIA ’55 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ashley Beninati K E N N E T H A N D A L I C E H AG G E R T Y MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Anonymous WA L T E R ’ 4 3 A N D K A T H R Y N H E N N I N G SCHOLARSHIP

Emily Mozingo

DEBR A BR AMER ’87 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

KENNETH G. HUNTER ’25 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Kathleen Dopp

Leanna Tice

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB SCHOLARSHIP

BRUCE KAY ’66 MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

Aimee Moses

Alissa Phillips

ALFRED J. COLLINS JR. ’53 SCHOLARSHIP

K I R K PA T R I C K M E M O R I A L S C H O L A R S H I P

Daniel Duffy

Joseph Carreno

CVS SCHOLARSHIP

E. CHARLES LEIGHTON ’59 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

John Aziz Marissa Chisdock Kelsey Fagan Sonia Kurian

David Sanderson RITA E. LEIGHTON ’86 SCHOL ARSHIP

Sarah Gruber

ALUMNI AFFAIRS /

Dear Fellow Alumni, CHANGE…DEVELOPMENT…DIVERSIFICATION...INNOVATION...REVISION… ADJUSTMENT…ADVANCEMENT…ADDITION What a year it has been!

I hope 2009 has been a good year so far for all of you. I am honored to continue as the Chair of the Alumni Council. Thank you for your support. w I would first like to begin this letter by congratulating the Class of 2009. Well done graduates! As ACPHS alums, you have now entered a distinguished group and you have become advocates for our profession. w Over the past year, we have seen tremendous amounts of change. Personally, I have seen my territory expand to the Albany area, enhancing my ability to serve as the Alumni Council Chair. The Alumni Council was designed to encourage Alumni to make an impact (to get involved) with ACPHS. In October 2008, Albany College of Pharmacy unveiled a new name: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This name change reflects the broad range of programs now offered at the college. While the Pharm D. program remains central to the college’s mission, the college will continue building around it with additional programs in health sciences. I am passionate about ACPHS, and I believe that this name change will be integral in the advancement of the College. w In the fall, the College will be expanding and opening a Vermont Campus. This expansion validates the type of commitments and investments the College is making to become an extraordinary institute of higher learning. Without your contributions and your support, this would not be possible. w Over the next year, I (along with ACPHS and the Alumni Council) am envisioning a more exciting alumni presence, improved alumni volunteer engagement and an increase in alumni programming. New initiatives being planned include a focus on young alumni and student programs, a revitalized Reunion Weekend, and an alumni network that helps with the mentoring of our future colleagues. w I thank all my fellow alumni for your continued support of the college; your generosity and gifts to the various programs, such as the Annual Fund, directly benefit the academic and professional advancement of our current and future ACPHS students. All of us truly impact the progression and innovation of ACPHS.

Congratulations class of 2009 Welcome to the Alumni Association!

John M. Maraffa Jr., ’03 ALUMNI COUNCIL CHAIR

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REUNION WEEKEND

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Reunion 2009 brought alums from as far away as San Juan, Puerto Rico to reminisce and reconnect with friends.

Highlights of the weekend included a golf tournament and anniversary dinners for alums celebrating their 50th, 55th and 60th reunions.

Other activities included an Aqua Ducks tour, walking tours of the campus as well as a family BBQ. Saturday’s festivities culminated in an incredible fireworks display enjoyed by all.

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EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST MONDAY, AUGUST 31

First day of classes on Albany & Vermont campuses

SEPTEMBER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Cardiology/Geriatric Symposium Continuing Education Program TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

White Coat Ceremony SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery Certificate Program Continuing Education Program

The ACPHS website connects you to the campus AND the world...

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Alumni Basketball Game

OCTOBER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Family Weekend SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Oncology/Pain Management Program Continuing Education Program SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Raleigh, North Carolina Alumni Event SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Rochester, New York Alumni Event

NOVEMBER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Annual Law Day Continuing Education Program FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Career Fair SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Pharmacy-based Immunization Certificate Program Continuing Education Program

FOR A COMPLETE LISTING of all events visit www.acphs.edu

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Follow 6th year pharmacy student Jessica Schoen as she travels to Alaska and Africa for her rotations!

Log on to her blog today at www.acphs.edu

REMEMBERING MY ALMA MATER

Frank Reiss ’89 OWNER

Town Total Health Pharmacy

T H I S I S M Y WA Y O F S A Y I N G

thank you.

What motivated you to give?

I celebrated my 20 year reunion this past June. And I wanted to do something that would directly impact students. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up, and I was the first member of my family to graduate from college. I’m in a position in my life to consider all that I’ve accomplished, and now it’s time to give something back.

How did you feel after setting up the bequest?

It felt really good after I made that decision. I felt positive and proud. I would encourage all alums to consider helping the school in this way.

Why ACPHS? The professors cared so much about the community, the good of the students and providing an excellent education. Attending ACPHS was a life changing experience.

SET UP A BEQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding setting up a bequest or making a donation, please call the Institutional Advancement Office at (518) 694-7125.

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ALUMNI AFFAIRS /

Golf Tournament Held in Honor of Alums The second annual Noah Sorensen and Mario M. Zeolla Memorial Golf Tournament was held on June 19 in Rexford, New York at the Mohawk River Country Club and Chateau. The tournament takes place on one of the longest days of the year symbolizing the

continued light of these two extraordinary class of ’97 alums.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Grand Circle Fund, which supports schools and non-profit organizations worldwide, and the Mario M. Zeolla Memorial Scholarship Fund at ACPHS. FOR MORE INFORMATION or to donate, visit www.fonsmz.org

The team from ACPHS from left to right: James J. Gozzo, Robert Gould, Bill Jabour and Packy McGraw

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Feels Like Old Times at Broadway Pharmacy Manny Ramirez ’91 feels at home behind the counter at Dichter’s

Ramirez believes in bringing an “Old Time” feel to the pharmacy.

Pharmacy on Broadway in New York City. And he should. Ramirez

“We didn’t do any remodeling. We still have the wood fixtures and

started working there as a stock boy when he was just 13 years old

the 18 foot tin ceiling.” The staff, which includes his father, goes the

and now he is the proud owner.

extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. “I will deliver a prescription myself if I have to. And I have done it many times. I answer the

He remembers his mentor, George Liebmann (the owner at that time)

phone, I know my customers. Many of them are the parents of the

as someone who was hard nosed, tough as nails but with a heart of

kids I grew up with.” He refuses to ask customers to wait an hour

gold. Ramirez says, “I owe all the glory to him because he told me I

or come back for their prescriptions. Instead he prefers to make the

was going to stock the shelves and handle the window. He said he

delivery, often personally, to ease their burdens.

wouldn’t allow me to be a prima donna pharmacist.”

He credits his commitment as a pharmacist to his experience at Ramirez recalls what it was like to walk into the pharmacy for the first

ACPHS. “The classes at ACPHS gave me the feeling of what being

time as the owner. “I worked here through high school and pharmacy

a pharmacist is all about. There is a pride in being a pharmacist.

school. My first day as the owner was surreal. I really had to think

We are here to help the community,” says Ramirez.

about it a lot before making that leap.” Ramirez had already launched a successful career with Rite Aid and then Duane Reade. He was work-

Ramirez feels that he is fortunate to be living his dream. He says,

ing in Northern New Jersey when the opportunity to purchase the

“It’s my dream, my calling, what I was meant to do on this planet.”

pharmacy became available. He says, “I was in a good position and

On his store website he proudly proclaims “Let me help you feel

doing well. But I was quite certain I was making the right move. There

better.” When asked about the quote he adds, “I mean that sincerely.”

was anxiety and nervousness but it was also reassuring because I knew

Ask any of his patients, and they will tell you the same.

that this was my life’s work. This was what I was supposed to be.”

Left to right: Tomas Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez and Pedro Ramirez (Manny’s father).

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Notes Class Notes

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1976 Daniel J. Villa has been named Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Northern New York, after retiring in July as president of ProAct, Kinney Drug Inc.’s prescription benefit management division. Dan started at the Red Cross in December and says his major focus will be to continue to build awareness of the Red Cross’s programs and services. His leadership and management background and engagement in community activities stem, in part, from his time as Kinney Drugs Foundation President and serving as Vice Chairman of the Samaritan Medical Center Board of Trustees. In December, the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce named Dan as the recipient of the Shapiro Citizenship Award. Dan is a resident of Three Mile Bay.

1977 1951 Raymond J. Blake Jr. of DeWitt, N.Y., sent in his photo with daughter Kellie Ann Blake ’83. Kellie was awarded her Pharm.D. from the University of Florida, Gainesville, in May of 2008, graduating summa cum laude.

1957

1978 Marc Berardino has joined the staff of FaxtonSt. Luke’s Healthcare, located in the Utica area.

Prior to joining FSLH, Marc was a supervising pharmacist at Rite Aid in Rome, N.Y. He also has held positions at a local hospital and at pharmacies in New York, Connecticut and Nevada.

Tom Byrnes is the author of Two Centuries of Medical Care in the Town of Nunda and Vicinity, published by the Nunda Historical Society as part of the town’s bicentennial activities. Tom is himself a part of the medical history of the town. Along with brother James Byrnes ’66, he owned the Byrnes Pharmacy in Nunda for many years after taking over from their father Paul, an 1934 graduate of ACP. The pharmacy is now owned and operated

by Jeremiah Axtell ’90 as the Nunda Family Pharmacy.

David Kvancz was presented with the Clifton J. Latiolais Award for significant contribution to institutional pharmacy practice at the 2008 meeting of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists held in Orlando in December.

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James Marmar has been named Executive Director of the Vermont Pharmacists Association for 2009. Jim practices community pharmacy in Woodstock, Vermont.

1972 Margaret L. Eaton has joined the Board of Directors of the Natividad Medical Foundation.

The Natividad Medical Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to philanthropically supporting Natividad Medical Center in its mission to continually improve the health status of the people of Monterey County through access to affordable, high quality health care services. She previously served for 11 years as legal counsel for the Stanford Medical Center followed by research, teaching and service positions at the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. Currently, she teaches and publishes in the area of biotechnology business ethics and biomedical ethics.

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David Fiore is the owner of Prescription Center Pharmacy in Rome, N.Y. The pharmacy was started 47 years ago by David’s father, the late Alex Fiore ’48, and is the oldest independent pharmacy in the city. David is a member of the Mohawk Pharmaceutical Society and the consultant pharmacist for the NYS School for the Deaf.

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Sam Berardino has been elected to the board of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. Sam is a financial advisor at Citi Smith Barney in Utica. Prior to pursuing his securities license, Sam spent more than 27 years as a pharmacist, beginning his career with Rite Aid. He later went to work for Eli Lilly, where he held positions of increasing responsibility over a period of 20 years.

After managing the company’s business in NYC and Long Island for two years, he decided to accept a position with Smith Barney to be closer to home. Sam maintains his connections with the pharmacy profession as an active member of the Mohawk Valley Pharmacist Association and the New York State Council of Health Systems Pharmacists, where he is Past President of the local chapter.

1981 Jeffrey Fudin was the only pharmacist included in a panel of leading pain experts recruited by the American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine to develop the first-ever clinical

practice guideline for physicians on prescribing opioid pain medications for patients with chronic non-cancer pain. The opioids guideline, which appeared in the February issue of The Journal of Pain, is based on a two-year review of more than 8,000 published and unpublished studies on opioid therapy. Jeff is a diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management and a clinical pharmacy specialist in pain management at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Albany. He also serves as an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at ACPHS.

1983 Geno Germano, will lead Pfizer’s Specialty Care and Vaccines unit. Germano previously served as President of Wyeth’s U.S. and pharmaceuticals businesses. The Specialty Care and Vaccines unit will be the world’s second largest specialty care business, with prominent positions in inflammation, vaccines and immunology.

1987 Leigh A. Briscoe-Dwyer has been appointed to the New York State Board of Pharmacy by the Board of Regents. Members of the State Board of Pharmacy are appointed for a term of five years and are responsible for public protection as well as determining quality professional preparation and conduct. They also advise on licensing requirements, licensing examinations and practice issues, provide community outreach and participate in licensure disciplinary and restoration proceedings. Leigh joins ACPHS alums Daniel J. Villa ’76, Mark B. Arlington ’85, John L. Croce ’84, Michael D. Duteau ’92 and Executive Secretary Lawrence H. Mokhiber ’71 on the board. Leigh has also been appointed to the New York State Department of Health Drug Utilization Review Board for Medicaid and was recently elected Vice Chair. She currently holds the position of Corporate Director of Pharmacy Contracting for the North Shore at Long Island Jewish Health System, the nation’s third largest, non-profit, secular healthcare system.

1988 Marty Irons is the new President of the Vermont Pharmacists Association. Marty practices clinical community pharmacy and as a diabetes educator in Rutland, Vermont. w Tracy Heaton has joined Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in the Utica area.

Previously Tracy held positions as Staff Pharmacist, Supervising Pharmacist and Pharmacy District Supervisor for Rite Aid and, from 1994 until 2007, as a pharmacist in charge of NCS Healthcare. He is a member of the NYS Council of Health Systems. w Christine Marion Brady of Seneca Falls and Nicholas Edward Bouchard of Stratford were married September 19, 2008, in Skaneateles Falls.

1989 Dawn Cimo Hewitt has worked in community pharmacy for more than 20 years. She joined Rome Memorial Hospital’s pharmacy department eight years ago. In addition to dispensing medica-

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Frank Reiss, owner of Town Total Health Pharmacy in Albany, was appointed to the board of Catholic Charities AIDS Services also in Albany.

The organization offers transportation, case management and social and recreational services to AIDS patients and their families.

1990 Suzannah Drag Kelly, a pharmacist at the Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., was named the 2008 Civilian Pharmacist of the Year at the Joint Forces Pharmacy Seminar in Louisville, Ky., an event for pharmacy staff serving all U.S. branches of military service. Kelly was credited with numerous accomplishments at NBHC, including reducing prescription wait times from more than an hour to approximately 15 minutes. She also established an intern program for ACPHS students at the pharmacy and initiated a smoking cessation program within the NBHC clinic. Kelly is a resident of Ballston Spa.

1991 Alexander V. Gurevich and Leigha O’Kim Basini were married on June 7, 2008 in Bennington, Vermont. Alex is employed as a pharmacist at Albany Medical Center.

1992 Anne Myrka has joined the full-time faculty at Southern Vermont College as Chairwoman of The John Merck Division of Science and Technology.

As SVC’s “roving” professor of pharmacology, Anne contributes an interdisciplinary perspective to many courses across the curriculum, dealing with topics such as drugs, health care and public health. Anne has worked previously for NCS Healthcare and the Columbia Memorial Hospital and currently works as an independent consultant pharmacist in addition to teaching.

1993 Jim Hagg accepted a position as Supervising Pharmacist at Brewerton Pharmacy. The pharmacy located in Brewerton, NY is owned and operated by alums Nick and Nancy Chervinsky ’65 and their daughter Lorie Giamartino ’89.

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to attend the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists’ Antithrombotic Pharmacotherapy Traineeship, which prepares pharmacists to establish and maintain specialized services for the management of patients’ antithrombotic therapy.

He is also actively involved with the Shore Memorial Health Foundation’s Leaders Alliance, an organization that raises funds for the future new Pediatric Care Center at Shore Memorial, serving on the organization’s steering committee.

He recently published a short story titled, “Infestation.” Available as a podcast, the story can be read at http://pseudopod.org. In his community, Piskun serves as both a tee-ball and soccer coach with the Egg Harbor Township Department of Recreation.

1997 Joe Padalino was recognized by ACPHS this past fall as Preceptor of the Year. Joe is staff pharmacist at the Hannaford Pharmacy in Altamont, N.Y. w Jennifer Renee Murray Landaverde and husband Jose welcomed daughter Brooke Elena on December 17, 2008. She joins three-year-old sister Ashlee Lorena. The Landaverdes have been married for six years. Jennifer is staff pharmacist at CVS/Caremark in San Antonio, Tx.

1998 Rupesh Asher has been named chairman of the board of the Vermont Pharmacists Association after serving as president for several years.

Rupesh practices community pharmacy in Essex, Vermont.

1999 Kwadwo Amankwa was appointed as Assistant Professor, Clinical and Administrative Sciences at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy. w Joe Breton opened New Bedford Pharmacy on June 23, 2009. The pharmacy is located in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, which is midway between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Joe and his wife Jill, who is also a pharmacist, have three children with a fourth on the way.

2000 Michael Perrone, Mike Fish and Shane Louis have developed a new website to assist students and providers from all fields of health care and help them to advance their careers. Check it out at www.ProMedLink.com.

Richard Pinckney was profiled in a local paper, The Citizen, that regularly spotlights health care professionals in his area. A resident of Auburn, N.Y., Richard and wife Mary Beth have six children.

When not in the pharmacy, he enjoys gardening and physical fitness. w Jeffrey Kupiec and Kelsey Weber were married on April 26, 2008 in Boca Raton, Florida.

Jerilyn Rose Olmstead and Joseph Patrick Mashaw were married on September 6, 2008, at Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, N.Y. Best man was Robert Meyer. Both Jerilyn and Joseph are employed as pharmacists in Brunswick, Me., and they live nearby in Topsham.

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Matt Piskun, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Shore Memorial Hospital (Somers Point, NJ), was named by Atlantic City Weekly newspaper as one of the “Top 40 Under 40.” In 2008, Matt Piskun was selected as one of 14 people in the country

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Erin Cinelli Dorval and husband Josh Dorval ’05 have relocated from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Aventura, Fl., about halfway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, where Josh has a new job as Assistant Director at Aventura Hospital. The cou-

ple’s daughter Regan was born last year. w Matt Coleman accepted a position as Director of Pharmacy at Auburn Memorial Hospital in Auburn, New York.

2004 Kathleen Jordan and Robert Arthurs were married on October 5, 2007. Kathleen works at Omnicare while Robert is employed by Price Chopper Pharmacy. The couple reside in New Hartford, N.Y. w Deanna Moroni married Douglas Marsh on September 15, 2007. Deanna is a pharmacist at Wegmans. They make their home in Webster, N.Y. w Nicole M. Debbold wed Christopher Lockwood on August 3, 2007. Both are employed as pharmacists for Walgreens.

They live in Utica, N.Y.

2006 Kelli Manor and Kevin Rushia were married on June 21, 2008. They welcomed a daughter, Lilah Fenway, on June 2, 2009. Kelli is a clinical pharmacist at the VA Hospital in Albany.

2008 Jason Howard married Kathleen Buckley on January 3, 2009. Classmate Shawn Leland was a member of the wedding party. For their honeymoon, the couple enjoyed skiing in Breckenridge, Co. Jason is Pharmacy Manager for Rite Aid in Malone, N.Y.

IN MEMORIAM Harry Apkarian, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away while vacationing with family in Florida on March 3, 2009. Born in Watervliet, N.Y., he served on the ACPHS Advisory Board since 2002.

Dr. Janis W. Vieze passed away on March 6, 2009. He was an associate professor of clinical pathology and clinical microscopy, lecturing at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the department of medical technology from 1960–1963.

1938 Clifton “Bob” Curtis

1957 Henry Palmer

1940 Rita Sweeney McCann

1959 Charles English

1948 Helen C. O’Brien

1958 Carmine V. Lotano

1951 Eugene Sherman

1961 Thomas A. Somio

1954 Normand E. Perrone “Chop”

1988 Sarah Stricos Cook

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ESTABLISHED A SCHOLARSHIP IN HIS FATHER’S MEMORY

Why do you give?

I was walking down the street once with some colleagues and I gave some money to a homeless man. They asked me why I bothered and I answered, because I can. For me, it’s that simple.

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It’s how you perpetuate values.

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and that’s important from any social point of view. You’ve got to help people build their own careers and lives.

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