University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy www.uri.edu/pharmacy/news
Alumni Newsletter Fall 2008
WHITE COAT CEREMONY By Denise Gorenski On Tuesday, September 2, 2008 the College welcomed the Class of 2012 into the professional curriculum through the Annual White Coat Ceremony. This year, 105 students were led into Edward’s auditorium by members of the Class of 2009. Parents, friends, faculty and staff joined in the celebration. Interim Dean Ronald Jordan welcomed the students into the College Family. Also on hand offering words of encouragement were Dr. Donald DeHayes, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Kathleen Kettle, Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
During the ceremony, each student received a white coat provided through the generosity of CVS/Caremark. The coats were presented by members of the Class of 2011. After receiving their coats, Dean Jordan challenged the students to become members of teams investigating the qualities that make a successful, compassionate pharmacist. These teams, being mentored by faculty, will make formal presentations in the spring. Prior to the ceremony, the students attended a Professionalism Workshop presented by Dr. Michele Danish, Clinical Manager from St. Joseph’s Hospital. At the conclusion of the program, participants enjoyed light refreshments.
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Dean’s Message New Building and Campaign Seminar on the Links Homecoming 2008 Feature a Pharmacist Updates
Message from the Dean As Dean of the College, I traditionally have the privilege of sending a message to our Alumni with each edition of the newsletter. In this issue I have donated my space to one of our alumni who wishes to send a heartfelt message to all who have graduated from his alma mater. Scott Campbell ‘77 and his wife Regina have been committed to the college and university for many years. They have given generously of their time and financial resources since graduation. Scott was also a champion of the initiative to build a new College of Pharmacy, as many of our alumni were. So I ask that each of you take a moment to read the words written by Scott and to reflect upon his message:
WE NEED YOU! As the College of Pharmacy at URI continues to expand and build a new, state-of-the-art building, the financial help of pharmacy alumni is needed more than ever. I hope you’ll take a moment and consider these points. State support at URI has decreased dramatically. In 1975, the state paid 45 percent of the University’s budget, in 1985 it was 39 percent, in 1995 it was 28 percent, and now in 2008, it’s down to 14 percent of the total school budget. The state’s share of $65 million for the new building is not enough to complete the structure. We alumni must raise an additional $10 to $15 million for successful completion, making the project, in effect, a partnership between the state and URI’s successful alumni. If you received a scholarship or financial aid while you were in school, this is an excellent opportunity to pay that benefit forward. Now is your chance to not only return the favor to those individuals and organizations who helped you, but also to invest as well in the future of our profession. A $1000 scholarship given annually in the 1970’s for five years was worth $5,000. If that money had been invested at 3% return, it would be worth 2
around $12,500 today. Can you pledge to give back that $12,500 over the next five years? (That would only be $200 a month.) Will you make that pledge today?
We hope we can count on you to join us in this worthy effort. Now is the time for those of us who value the education we received at URI to say “thank you” and mean it.
We set an example for the rest of the university. URI’s pharmacy students are some of the brightest and most successful of its graduates. As such, much is expected from us. In supporting and standing behind the vital project of a new pharmacy building, we show our fellow graduates that the future is really in our hands, and we’re willing to make a commitment to it. If you want to create your own legacy at URI, please consider adding to our existing scholarships or creating one of your own.
Sincerely, Scott Campbell ‘77 Class Challenge Co-Chair
Most of us in the profession were helped by professors and mentors along the way, and many of us give back by training students and interns. The gift of a monetary donation to the College of Pharmacy will help great numbers of students for generations to come. How much to give? For those who graduated in the 70’s, consider pledging $100 a month for 5 years. For those in the 80’s, $75 a month; the 90’s, $50 a month; and for those who graduated after 2000, please just get started. A small amount every month is greatly appreciated. We’ll leave that up to you. Finally, it’s OUR College of Pharmacy. Everything associated with URI’s College of Pharmacy is also associated with us. A rising tide lifts all boats: committing to make this College a premier school continues to make all of our degrees premier. Many of us are very proud of not only the education we received, but also how that education has led us to a financially rewarding and professionally challenging career. I know I received an excellent education at URI, which has certainly helped support a good and satisfying life. I’m willing to give back and have made a five-year commitment to help the College of Pharmacy construct the building it needs and deserves.
I would like to express my appreciation to Scott for his message of support. The College is racing against time to raise private funds to beat building cost inflation which will erode our purchasing power very quickly. The College needs your support now if we are to achieve our goal. Please consider donating when you are called for this important cause. Sincerely Ronald Jordan ‘76 Interim Dean
College of Pharmacy University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 401-874-2761 Mr. Ronald Jordan Interim Dean Dr. Joan Lausier Associate Dean, Academic and Student affairs 401-874-5888 Dr. E. Paul Larrat Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Education Dr. Stephen Kogut Chair, Pharmacy Practice Dr. Clinton Chichester Chair, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences URI College of Pharmacy Alumni Newsletter: Editors: Rita Marcoux, Michael Simeone, and Dawne Strickland. Layout: John Grossomanides Please visit us on our web site at: www.uri.edu/pharmacy/news Email us at: pharmce@etal.uri.edu Send us a fax at 401-874-4424
students is even more exciting as students work to win Penny Wars and bragging rights. Only pennies count The past few months have been towards the total collected; all other busy on the future site of our new monies are a deduction from the total. building. This picture shows the site of the new pharmacy building as seen Secretly, coins and dollars are added looking east from the fourth floor of the by faculty, staff and students as they new Center for Biotechnology and Life sabotage other classes in their quest Sciences. In the foreground we see the to be the winning class. Dean Jordan will donate a prize to the winning class. DeWolf Anatomy Lab and BISC ,both However, the College of Pharmacy is of which are scheduled for demolition the ultimate winner, as all monies once their functions have been reloraised are donated to the new building. cated into the Biotech building. The middle of the picture shows the area October is Pharmacy Month that is currently being worked on; this area is within the footprint of our new Pharmacy Month is a reminder to building, and work is being done to patients and other members of the prepare the utility infrastructure. The brick buildings in the middle of the pic- health care team of the value of our education and the importance of pharture and on the middle right are remacists participating on each patient’ spectively Tyler Hall and Woodward healthcare team. As alumni of URI Hall. Both of these buildings will be College of Pharmacy we each received connected into the new pharmacy an education that prepared us to serve building. in this highly respected profession. As graduates of URI College of PharCapital Campaign Notes: macy’s program, we continue to benefit from the faculty and curriculum’s War is being waged in the College national reputation of excellence as well as the success of the program’s of Pharmacy’s Office of Student alumni. Within the next few weeks, a Affairs. URI student will be calling you for a donation for our new building. During September is always an exciting time at the College of Pharmacy as the this month designated to us, would you consider giving back to the College of activities for the new academic year Pharmacy to ensure the same quality get underway. This year’s return of
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education for future generations of students? Your commitment will also help sustain the value of your diploma which depends on the reputation and quality of our College and graduates. A new building offering the latest technology, teaching resources and space will enable the College to meet the needs of tomorrow’s pharmacy students and to maintain its place among the leading Colleges of Pharmacy. Our faculty has met the call of support with 100% participation in this campaign. We need each of you to make a similar commitment to ensure this initiative is an overwhelming success.
Each of your contributions brings us closer to reaching our goal Success
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SEMINAR ON THE LINKS By MJ Kanaczet The sun shone brightly over Narragansett Bay as College of Pharmacy alumni and friends hit the links for the 15th Annual Louis A. Luzzi Seminar on the Links at the gorgeous Quidnessett Country Club on September 8, 2008. Dr. Roberta King, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, kicked off the day with a Continuing Education program entitled “What the FDA is saying about ADME and Drug Interactions.” Then, 120 golfers teed off! Tournament winners this year were once again led by John Grossomanides (’84) and included Mike Pirri, Matt Mears and Rick Angeli. Longest drive prizes went to Angella Reardon and Steve Golia. The Mario Family Foundation along with corporate sponsors, CVS/ Caremark, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Mylan, and 25 tee sign donors generously made this day possible. The proceeds from the tournament will enrich opportunities for College of Pharmacy students through the Share of Tomorrow Fund. Current pharmacy students, Chris Ivanoski and Hillary Williams, spoke to the gathering of golfers about how they have personally benefited from the fund which has allowed them to participate in national pharmacy conferences.
15TH ANNUAL LOUIS A. LUZZI SEMINAR ON THE LINKS THANK YOU SPONSORS Platinum Sponsor The Mario Family Foundation Gold Sponsor CVS/Caremark Rite Aid Walgreens Bronze Sponsor Mylan Laboratories
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November, 6, 2008 51st Annual Heber W. Youngken Jr. Pharmacy Clinic tributor to the College's experiential Radisson Airport Hotel Practice Excellence and education programs, providing Post Road Leadership students with advanced training in ap- Warwick, RI plied pharmacokinetics and therapeutic The title of this year's sympoCongratulations to Dr. Michele drug monitoring. Dr. Danish also consium is "Strategies in the PrevenDanish, PharmD on being honored for tributes to the college’s didactic curtion and Treatment of HIV/AIDS." her ability to "Practice Excellence and riculum, providing lectures on the cliniLeadership" by the American Society cal pharmacokinetics of antiJanuary 25-27, 2009 of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) coagulants and many other topics. She CE and Snow practitioner recognition program. Dr. continues to assist the College though Sunday River Resort Danish is one of 20 Fellows for 2008 her participation in committee work Bethel, Maine selected in recognition for excellence and in serving as a liaison to the comachieved in pharmacy practice. munity of hospital-based practitioners. Seminar by the Sea Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Dr. Danish is the Pharmacy Clinical The College of Pharmacy extends its Preceptor development and additional Manager and Manager of the Reutmost congratulations to Dr. Danish workshops search Oversight Committee at St. Jo- for this well deserved honor! Thursday and Friday, seph Health Services, and Adjunct AsMarch 19 & 20, 2009 sociate Professor with the College of Earn up to 15 contact hours Pharmacy. She is a long-standing conHyatt Regency Newport, RI 4
Homecoming 2008 College of Pharmacy Saturday, October 18th Homecoming is just around the corner, and plans have been made for alumni and friends who want to take part in the fun. The College has reserved a tent in Rhodyville, URI’s Homecoming tent village, from 10AM to 4PM. Located by the Meade Field south entrance, in front of Tootell, Keaney and Mackal Field House, it provides a great location to plan a get together before our Rams take on the Villanova Wildcats. Just park at Keaney and proceed to our tent. The College will handle the rest!! New coach, new look, new era! Join fellow alumni as URI takes on Villanova at 12pm at Meade Stadium. Tickets and a barbeque lunch will be reserved by the College for those who are interested in attending. Please contact Rich Popovic, Assistant Dean of Development at 401-874-9017 or rpopovic@foundation.uri.edu. We look forward to seeing you, and Go Rhody!!! For more detailed information regarding Homecoming, go to: www.advance.uri.edu/ alumni/events/homecoming
The official mascot of the Boston Red Sox, Wally The Green Monster, surprised the American Cancer Society's Camp Hope during summer camp recently. As the special guest of the week, Wally took pictures, signed autographs and led campers in a rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Camp Hope is a residential oncology camp for children ages 7-17 with cancer or who are in remission, and their siblings. University of Rhode Island Pharmacy students who volunteer a week of their summer time are included in this picture. URI Pharmacy students (counselors) are Brian Seyboth, Amanda Watkins, Michelle Krawczynski, Nicole Seyboth, Hilary Williams and Sara Perkins.
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URI College of Pharmacy: A Rewarding Community Interview with Lynn Pezzullo By: Kristen Von Hone In December of 1990, Lynn Pezzullo, RPh, a Johnston, Rhode Island native, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy. “Growing up, I always liked the medical field. I liked the sciences,” said Pezzullo. “I had family and friends who were pharmacists, it just seemed like something I’d be interested in.” Over the course of her education, Pezzullo would change her mind along the way. From pharmacy, Pezzullo entered majors ranging from elementary education to medical technology. In the end “nothing interested me more than pharmacy, so I decided to go back to it,” said Pezzullo. As a student, Pezzullo worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital. “I learned a lot, I enjoyed the work,” said Pezzullo. “I just didn’t see myself in that environment. I wanted more direct interaction with patients.” After graduation, Pezzullo took a position at CVS/pharmacy where she stayed for 14 years. Her initial experience provided her with direct customer interaction in the pharmacy. Her positions in the corporate office gave her a more global perspective of the 6
business. “It provided an opportunity to continue my development and to pursue my professional goals,” Pezzullo said. Today, Pezzullo is the Manager of Pharmacy Services at Quality Partners of Rhode Island, a non-profit organization. “I have had an opportunity to gain a broader perspective across the overall healthcare system, and the impact that pharmacy can have in all settings,” Pezzullo said. While at Quality Partners, Pezzullo has worked on a number of healthcare projects: Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes Campaign; QuitWorks-RI, a tobacco cessation program; improving medication use among beneficiaries with diabetes, and the Rhode Island Chronic Care Sustainability Initiative, which aligns quality improvement goals and financial incentives to improve the delivery of primary care services to patients with chronic illness. “These projects give me the opportunity to work with partners in all settings, and to identify ways that pharmacy can be integrated to positively impact patient care,” said Pezzullo. As her career progresses, Pezzullo would like to see “a point where pharmacists are always recognized as an integral part of the healthcare team, and consulted as part of the patient’s care plan.” When Lynn Pezzullo looks back at where she started, the URI College of Pharmacy, community is the first thing that comes to mind. “The URI COP is such an incredible resource to the pharmacy community and the patient community,” Pezzullo said. “Now that I’m this far into my career, I have an even greater appreciation for what the college offers.”
URI announces recipients of 3rd Annual Distinguished Achievement Awards The President’s Award winners and 27 Dean’s List recipients will be honored at URI’s Annual Distinguished Achievement Awards ceremony Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Westin Hotel, Providence.
Distinguished Achievement Award recipients are selected by a committee of representatives from URI’s colleges, the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, the Division of University Advancement, the Department of Athletics, the Alumni Association, and the graduate and undergraduate student body. Listed below are the 2008 College of Pharmacy Dean's List recipients.
Pharmacy • Stephen J. Allen, ’76 is executive vice president and chief executive officer of The American Society of Health System Pharmacists’ Research and Education Foundation in Bethesda, MD. He was formerly director of pharmacy services at Owen Healthcare where he supervised pharmacy operations at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He lives in Bowie, MD.
• Evangeline R. Lausier ’75 is an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University. She earned her B.S. in pharmacy with highest distinction at URI and her medical degree at the University of Vermont. She completed her residency in Portland, Maine and a fellowship at the University of Arizona in integrative medicine 2006, and now practices at Duke Integrative Medicine.
• Saul Kaplan ‘79 is the executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation and serves as the executive counselor to the Governor on Economic Growth and Community Development. Prior to his state leadership role, Kaplan was a Partner at Accenture and has worked broadly throughout the pharmaceutical and medical products industry.
• Vasant G. Telang ’68, associate provost, Howard University, Washington, D.C. A distinguished pharmacist, research scientist, author, and higher education administrator; recipient of leadership, research and teaching excellence awards; demonstrated service and leadership in professional pharmaceutical associations and societies; Dr. Telang provides international leadership and voice to pharmaceutical education excellence.
Faculty Recognition Professor Paul Larrat and Assistant Professor Rita Marcoux were recently praised for their work with the RI Department of Corrections. Over five years ago, the URI College of Pharmacy and the Department of Corrections began a partnership to provide management and clinical oversight for the pharmacy component of the DOC healthcare program. Dr. Larrat and Ms. Marcoux have worked creatively with the DOC medical service staff to develop timely and effective strategies for improving the health outcomes of their patients and managing the utilization and cost of the pharmacy services provided by the DOC. Ashbel T. Wall II, DOC director, states that, "Rita Marcoux and Paul Larrat have brought to our partnership a high level of expertise in pharmacy benefit management. They are the consummate public servants, demonstrating exceptional professionalism, perseverance and a team-oriented collaborative philosophy." The collaboration between the two organizations has allowed the State of Rhode Island to realize 8 million dollars in savings. URI Pharmacy students also benefit from an experiential course, which allows approximately 12 students per year to hone their clinical and management skills at the DOC. Students are involved in developing clinical protocols for medical treatment of DOC patients, assessing utilization and cost trends of medication in the facilities and assisting prescribers in proper medication selection. Congratulations, Rita and Paul, on a job well done!
Farewell and Welcome!! We would like to bid a fond farewell to members of the faculty who have chosen to retire/leave at the end of the 2007-2008 Academic year: Dr. Monica Akus Dr. John Babson Dr. Thomas Needham Dr. Al Swonger We have all benefited from their dedication to the profession and wish each of them well as they begin a new chapter in their lives. The College would like to welcome two new faculty members: Dr. Navindra Seeram Dr. Daniel Udwary Drs. Seeram and Udwary do research in Natural Products Chemistry.
LKS Biennial Convention This summer the LKS Biennial Convention was held at the Hyatt in Savannah,GA, from August 6-20. Seven members of LKS attended: Lisa Rodriguez (PharmD), Rebecca Davis (P2), Melinda Nogueira (P2), Amanda Watkins (P2),Vasudha Gupta (P2), Natalie Jacques (P2), and Amanda Larocca (P2). The Xi chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma here at URI College of Pharmacy won the Efficiency Cup, which is awarded to the chapter with the best performace over the past two
Robert A. Tortolani is presented the Preceptor of the Year Award for 2008 by Associate Professor Brett Feret (L) and Dean Ronald Jordan (R ). Bob is a Retail Pharmacist for Walgreens and the former Owner of Golini Drug in Cranston for 17 years. A Class of 79 graduate, Bob has been a leader in the profession of pharmacy for many years.
years. Every two years, each chapter submits a portfolio of their work in seven areas: professionalism, membership, loyalty, publications, service, scholarship, and leadership. URI’s chapter won in the categories of professionalism, loyalty, publications, and scholarship. Students attended business meetings, CE offerings, and other programs. The guest speaker, David Stollman, spoke about the core values of the Greek system and how they apply to the members as a professional fraternity. The convention afforded the students an educational forum as well as an opportunity to explore Savannah!
The College of Pharmacy, along with many other organizations such as the American Pharmacists Association, is embracing the power and potential of Facebook to connect their extended communities of members, students, alumni, faculty and friends. We would like to encourage you to join our recently established group and become a part of our online Facebook community. Quick guide to finding and joining our group: Go to www.facebook.com If you already have an account logon, if you don't have an account then sign up for one now. Click on home, then click on Groups under Applications (on the right hand side of the page). Type "University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy" into the Search for Groups box. Click on Join Group next to "University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy" (the one with the URXI logo).
Once you are in the group you can find related groups including the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association and the American Pharmacists Association. 7
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy gratefully acknowledges the alumni, corporations, faculty, foundations, friends, students and parents whose gifts were received by the College between April 1, 2008 and September 25, 2008. Your continuing support allows us to educate and train the pharmacists, clinicians, pharmaceutical scientists and community leaders of tomorrow. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information below. In the event of an error or omission, please contact Rich Popovic, Assistant Dean of Development at 401-874-9017 so that we may correct our records. Gifts over $50,000 Takeda Pharmaceuticals Thomas M Ryan Gifts $10,000 to $49,000 CVS/Caremark Corporation Douglas & Elizabeth Durand Family Foundation Paul J Hastings John G Niedzwicki Michael A Zoglio Gifts $5,000 to $9,999 Scott A Campbell NACDS Foundation Roberta S King* & Louis Soloff David & Debra Whalley & Newport Prescription Center Gifts $1,000 to $4,999 Albertson's Inc Anthony’s Drug Stores Inc Axia Management Consultants LLC Timothy E. Baker & Baker's Pharmacy of Jamestown Frederick W Burgess & Beverly M Ragosta-Burgess Carmine J Catalano Gregory R & Heidi Cianfarani Susan M Delmonico Louis T Difazio Erica Estus* & Todd M Estus Jennifer L Gerdes Chester A & Debra A Hibbard Annette S Hockman Anne L & George M Hume Nancy C Motola Novo Nordisk Inc Andrea V O'Hair Louise DiChiara Pastore Pharmacists Mutual Companies Paul G Pierpaoli Rite Aid Corporation Charles L Rossi Richard S Sabatelli Norman C Saute Brian Sawchuk Sherry J Soloff Cynthia Willey Temkin* & Lester Temkin Verdure Sciences F Randy & Jane K Vogenberg Walgreens Inc
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Gifts $500 to $999 Dana H Anderson Mario Casinelli, Jr. Cowen and Company LLC Charles B Frost John Grossomanides Eric J Mack Deborah J Magiera Frances Reinhardt Ota McKesson Corporation Norma J Owens* Oxnard Pharmacy John J Pavis Henrique T Pedro Pharma Conference RI Law Enforcement Trainers Association Robert L Rodgers Lionel R Savaria Nancy J Tortolani* Wyeth Inc Gifts $250 to $499 Tracy A Benson Otelinda L Charpentier Christine Mary Dollard Lisa A Durland Brett M* & Dawn Feret Jessica L Goren* & Christopher Ouellette Geraldine C Harriman Haworth Apothecary Inc Kikaku America International E Paul Larrat* & Amey Wilkinson Larrat Angelina Lupo Medspan Healthcare Market Research Inc Laza M Ndombe Cosimo A Serio Elizabeth R Sibicky Richard J Silvia Danny R Simard Michael L* & Jennifer A Simeone Brian P Smith Karen A Wyman Gifts below $250 Abacus Management Technologies LLC Michael K Ahlijanian Laura C Albert Paula J Avarista Lorraine Bailey* Bay Realty Ltd William A Beaulieu* Elaine R Beaumont Norman L Bolski Ann Marie Bolvin Winifred E Brownell Jane Stoecker Bruckner Geraldine B Calabrese Norman A* & Mary Campbell Capuzziello & Associates Donald C Carlson Rebecca A Carosella Carmella A Catalfamo Josephine F Cavallari Suzanne G Cavallari Eleanor A Chadronet Diana F Clarke Joseph A Coccia Lisa B Cohen Szumita* Michael V Colasanti Eileen Conlon Jeffrey J De Nuccio Leborio G Delisi Amario Diorio Andrea G Dooley* James P Durkin Amy J Duval Roy A Eckloff, Jr. Evelyn F Ferrin Christopher L Franklin Christopher J Freed
Brian L Furbush Gerry Enterprises Inc Vito M Giberti Jane A Giorgi* David N Girard Stephen T Golia Gretchen K Golikov Edwin R Gorham Anne L Gould Sidney F Greenwald Joanna L Howes Susan C Johnson Dayle F Joseph Michele B Kaufman & Jo Ellen Fusco Brian G Kerr Kingston Pizza Nancy S Kitz Paula J Knight Maureen L Kotlow Tamar Lasky* Joan M Lausier* Susan F Lawler Dolores Leone Sonia Lin* Lions Club of Rumford Mary E Lownds Patricia Manferdini Joseph Louis Masso John J Mastrianni Samantha L Mattiucci Marykristine Mazmanian Gerald Melamut Katherine C Miller John R Moriarty, Jr. Roxanne L Nelson NKI Enterprises Inc Joyce O'Brien Kenneth F Olszewski Mark F Orszulak Helen R Palmer* Eugene Anthony Parker Jayne E Pawasauskas* Normand A Pelissier Eleanor M Perfetto Nancy L Pohl Edward J Popkin William A Quirk Laura D Rexroad Constantine Roditakis Sara E* & Steven Rosenbaum Caroline Russo Alexander Scagnelli Leonard G Seader Navindra P* & Veronica Seeram Michael A Serio Mary G Serio Pilar Seyrlehner Anthony J Solomon Edward J Staffa Dawne M* & Tim Strickland Jessica L Tavares Gloria R Thiboutot Martha Tortolani Daniel Udwary* Rita J Valentino Dorothy E Vanderwoude Anna M Villa* Kristina E Ward Betty M Welch William Z Welsh, Jr. Merry-Jane Wolborsky Elizabeth C Zanfagna * Indicates a gift from member of the College’s faculty or staff (including emeritus faculty)
Send Gifts to: URI Foundation COP Future Fund c/o Rich Popovic, 133 Fogarty Hall 41 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881