Class of 2020

OATHCeremony

Originally Scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020 | 7:00 p.m. Geary Auditorium, Riggleman Hall OATH OF A PHARMACIST Oath Ceremony 2020

“I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others Processional Class of 2020 & Faculty Dr. Gannett Monk*, Lead Marshal through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow: Invocation Mr. Rance Berry, Director of Counseling & Outreach Services Welcome Dr. Martin S. Roth, President • I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of University of Charleston suffering my primary concerns. Expressions from the Class of 2020 Mr. Glenn Schiotis President, Class of 2020 • I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the Musical Selection University Singers Dr. Joseph Janisch, Conductor best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my Introduction of the Speaker Dr. Kristy Lucas patients. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Keynote Speaker Dr. Victoria Oyewole (Class of 2018) • I will respect and protect all personal and health Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at Detroit Medical Center Academic Regalia and the Oath Ceremony Dr. Sandra Bowles, information entrusted to me. Assistant Dean of Special Projects Oath Ceremony Ms. Jamie Bero • I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my Director of Student Affairs professional knowledge and competence. Presentation of Academic Hoods Dr. Lindsay Acree, Assistant Professor Ms. Jane Condee, Instructor • I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest Dr. Stephen Cook*, Assistant Professor principles of our profession’s moral, ethical, and legal Dr. Michelle Knight, Executive Director of Enrollment & Admissions Dr. Jessica Robinson*, Associate Professor conduct. Dr. Aymen Shatnawi, Associate Professor Dr. Aladin Siddig, Associate Professor • I will embrace and advocate changes that improve Class of 2020 Awards Dr. Gannett Monk patient care. Executive Director of Professional Affairs Dr. Amy Bryan Residency Awards Danielle Hoff • I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and Logan White Dr. Tess Taubman Residency Award Danielle Hoff values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists. Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Community Pharmacy Logan White Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Health-Systems Pharmacy Zachary Grimmett United States Public Health Service Award Glenn Schiotis Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award Koffi Amegadje I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.” Introduction of Preceptor of the Year Dr. Julie Testman Director of Experiential Education Oath of the Pharmacist Mr. Joey Anderson Alum Creek Pharmacy Charge to the Class & Closing Remarks Dr. Faruk Khan Interim Dean Recessional Audience please remain seated until graduates and faculty have left Riggleman Auditorium. Reception in Riggleman Rotunda after recessional. *Pharmacy Fellows Advisors School of Pharmacy | Class of 2020 History of Hooding Ceremony KEYNOTE SPEAKER and Academic Regalia

DR. VICTORIA OYEWOLE The pageantry of commencement has its roots in medieval times, dating to the early tradition of Europe’s first universities. In 1895, the United States set for its Class of 2018 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident universities a uniform academic costume code which is reflected in most regalia Detroit Medical Center worn today.

The colorful hood is a special part of academic regalia and denotes scholarly and Dr. Victoria Oyewole is a member of the Class of 2018 from the professional achievements. Academic hoods may be worn by those receiving the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She is currently bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees, however they differ in length and velvet in a PGY2 residency as a Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at the trim width according to degree awarded. The doctoral hood is the longest of the three Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Oyweole was attracted to Detroit’s with the inner lining denoting the institution awarding the degree. The outer velvet diverse patient mix and the hospital’s progressive pharmacy trim five inches in width denotes the academic discipline. University of Charleston practice. Her PGY2 research project explored the impact of Doctor of Pharmacy graduate hoods therefore bear an inner lining of maroon and gold methadone use for weaning patients on prolonged opioid with the velvet trim of olive green for pharmacy. infusions in the ICU, especially those with a history of opioid dependency or illicit IV drug use. Dr. Oyewole completed a PGY1 as a Pharmacy Practice Gowns represent the levels of academic degrees. The doctoral gown worn by most Resident at the St. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, Washington. During this year, she of the faculty and doctoral candidates is faced with velvet panels from the neck to completed a research project on the prophylaxis of neonatal refeeding syndrome in the ankles, fitted with bell-shaped sleeves crossed by three velvet bars. Although intrauterine growth restricted neonates. the color of the gown in the US is generally black, several universities have their own Dr. Oyewole was extremely involved as a student pharmacist at the University of distinctive colors. Charleston. She was the Pharmacy Student Governance Association (PSGA) President and Parliamentarian. Dr. Oyewole was instrumental in consolidating the former Honors The cap allows for the greatest individual expression. Worn by most is the traditional and Awards/Rites of Passage event and the PSGA sponsored semi-formal to the Honors mortarboard, however velvet tams reserved for the doctoral degree are also and Awards/Rites of Passage event followed immediately by the Gala. Combining these commonly seen. The bachelor’s and master’s tassel match the color of the discipline. two events brought a dramatic increase in participation by student pharmacists, faculty A tassel of gold thread is reserved for the doctoral cap however, the discipline color members, staff members, and family/significant others. She was a member of both the may also adorn the cap. Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and the American Pharmacists Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). PHARMACY FELLOWS Dr. Oyewole was awarded the Walgreens Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award and The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy medallion is worn by UCSOP the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy Leadership Award for her role as the Pharmacy Fellows who have successfully completed all activities associated with Pharmacy Student Governance Association President during her days as a student the UCSOP Fellowship Program. The gold medallion with the university seal on a pharmacist. maroon background and the words Pharmacy Fellow has a maroon and gold ribbon and is worn as part of academic regalia. Dr. Oyewole is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Her professional interests The UCSOP Pharmacy Fellowship Program is a highly competitive program that is include critical care, emergency medicine, research, and leadership. She is dedicated to available to no more than ten students per class, based on their ranking in the top 10% tackling the complex challenges faced in the inpatient care setting and gaining unique of each entering pharmacy class. The program provides leadership development, experiences that will allow her to practice at the top of her license. After completing advocacy experiences, has research and community service requirements, an her PGY2 residency, she would like to secure a position as a Critical Care specialist at a annual scholarship, and a required GPA of 3.25, which must be maintained throughout tertiary referral hospital, mentor future pharmacists, and conduct research addressing matriculation in the program. the healthcare gaps for critically ill patients. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY CLASS OF 2020

Israel Achu Dusty Hardge* Kiarra Laws Maya Riggins Cum Laude Koffi Amegadje Tyler Leroy Ralph Roy PharmD/MBA Hannah Hayes Jacob Madison Rija Saleem Chelsea Bailey Juwrehdi Herron* Cum Laude Marvin Natividad Glenn Schiotis#*+ Brittany Ball Cum Laude Leonard Hilley* Yvonne Ngong*+ Elaine Chae Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ayesha Shakoor*

Vincent Cheung* Danielle Hoff#* Linda Nguyen# Maxwell Spradlin Magna Cum Laude Cristin Creedon# Vincent Nguyen+ Adeel Toppa Danhong Hong Cum Laude Taylor Douglas Xuan-Mai Tran Seung Wook Jeong Abagael Nicholas Jevic Dunn Teknika Tucker# Michael Joyce* Victor Obi Rawlings Ebot Enow Summa Cum Laude Stephanie Turner PharmD/MBA Evans Ogora Harpreet Kaur Hoang Vu Sami Elsayed Jesse Eron Okoduwa Jasleen Kaur Glennis Watts Chiemeka Enyidede Florence Palle Clara Kima Logan White*+ Obiechina Ezekwesili Amisha Patel* Oluremi Kusimo Flora Yufenyuy Trevor Floyd Holly Poe PharmD/MBA Walter Kweh Zachary Grimmett Logan Reed Dong-Nghi Lam

Summa Cum Laude – 3.90 - 4.00 # Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society Magna Cum Laude – 3.75 - 3.89 Rho Chi Phamaceutical Honor Society Cum Laude – 3.50 - 3.74 * + Pharmacy Fellow As of 2019 fall semester CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 STUDENT LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS STUDENT LEADERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Israel Achu Phi Delta Chi Vice-President Tyler Leroy Script Your Future Chair, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Parliamentarian, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists President , P4 Class Koffi Amegadje Industry Pharmacist Organization Treasurer, Industry Pharmacist Organization Parliamentarian Vice-President, Student National Pharmaceutical Association Secretary Jacob Madison P1 Class Parliamentarian, Industry Pharmacist Organization Secretary, Brittany Ball P1 Class Treasurer, P2 Class Treasurer, Pharmacy Student Governance Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Treasurer Association Treasurer Marvin Natividad Industry Pharmacist Organization Historian, Industry Pharmacist Elaine Chae American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Finance Organization President Vice-President Yvonne Ngong P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P2 Pharmacy Fellow, P3 Pharmacy Fellow, Convocation Vincent Cheung National Community Pharmacists Association Vice-President, Rho Chi Committee, Rho Chi Vice-President President Linda Nguyen Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Vice-President Cristin Creedon P2 Class Secretary, Strategic Planning Committee, Pharmacy Student Governance Association Secretary, ePortfolio Committee, P4 Class Vice-President Vincent Nguyen P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P2 Pharmacy Fellow, Convocation Committee, National Community Pharmacists Association Treasurer, P3 Pharmacy Fellow Taylor Douglas Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Vice-President, Pi Delta Chi President, Phi Delta Chi Treasurer Abagael Nicholas Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Secretary, Pharmacy Student Governance Association Vice-President Jevic Dunn Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Treasurer Victor Obi National Community Pharmacists Association Historian Rawlings Ebot Enow P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P2 Class President, Student National Pharmaceutical Association President Evans Ogora Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Secretary, Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Treasurer Sami Elsayed Industry Pharmacist Organization Director of Social Media & Marketing Jesse Eron Okoduwa P3 Class President, P4 Class Treasurer Obiechina Ezekwesili Industry Pharmacist Organization Vice-President Florence Palle Lambda Kappa Sigma Community Outreach Coordinator Trevor Floyd P3 Class Treasurer Amisha Patel Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Secretary Zachary Grimmett P1 Pharmacy Fellow, American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Finance Vice-President Holly Poe Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Secretary Dusty Hardge Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Activities Coordinator Rija Saleem American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Secretary, P4 Class Historian Hannah Hayes Lambda Kappa Sigma Treasurer Glenn Schiotis P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P1 Class Vice-President, P1 Class President, P2 Pharmacy Juwrehdi Herron Lambda Kappa Sigma Community Outreach, Student College of Clinical Fellow, Pharmacy Student Governance Association Historian, P3 Pharmacy Fellow, Pharmacy Pharmacy Treasurer, Rho Chi Treasurer Student Governance Association President, ePortfolio Committee, P4 Class President, Phi Leonard Hilley P1 Class Historian, P2 Class Historian, Rho Chi Historian Lambda Sigma Vice-President Danielle Hoff Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Vice-President, Christian Ayesha Shakoor Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Secretary, Student College of Clinical Pharmacist Fellowship International President, Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Pharmacy President Secretary, Rho Chi Secretary Adeel Toppa National Community Pharmacists Association Historian Danhong Hong P2 Class Parliamentarian, Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Vice-President Xuan-Mai Tran Lambda Kappa Sigma Treasurer Michael Joyce P1 Class Secretary, National Community Pharmacists Association President Teknika Tucker Lambda Kappa Sigma President, Phi Lambda Sigma President Harpreet Kaur Industry Pharmacist Organization Vice-President & National Director of Stephanie Turner American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Engagement Finance Vice-President Jasleen Kaur P2 Class Vice-President, Industry Pharmacist Organization Director of Finances Glennis Watts P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P2 Pharmacy Fellow, P3 Pharmacy Fellow, P3 Class & Fundraising Secretary Clara Kima Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Treasurer, P3 Class Vice-President Logan White P1 Pharmacy Fellow, P1 Class Vice-President, P2 Pharmacy Fellow, American Walter Kweh American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Historian Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists President-Elect, P3 Pharmacy Fellow, American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists President, P4 Dong-Nghi Lam Pharmacy Student Governance Association Treasurer, American Pharmacists Class Secretary Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Membership Vice-President Flora Yufenyuy Lambda Kappa Sigma Vice-President Kiarra Laws Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Historian FACULTY

Special thanks to the following Faruk Khan, PhD, Lindsay Acree, PharmD for their generosity and support of Interim Dean Jane Condee, RPh the Annual Oath Ceremony Kristy Lucas, PharmD, Stephen Cook, PharmD Ms. Betsy Allen Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jennifer Dettra, PharmD Ms. Jamie Bero Sandra Bowles, EdD, Dr. Amy Bryan Assistant Dean Special Projects Barbara Doak, RPh Ms. Stacie Geise David Bowyer, RPh, Sarah Embrey, PharmD Dr. Gannett Monk Department Chair, Pharmacy Practice Alice Gahbauer, PharmD Mylan Pharmaceuticals Tamer Fandy, PhD, Hunter Highlander, PharmD Ms. Carol Spradling Department Chair Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences Michaela Leffler, PharmD Ms. Carly Stover Williams Julie Testman, PharmD, Rebecca Linger, PhD Dr. Tess Taubman Executive Director of Gregory Polsinelli, PhD University Audiovisual Experiential Education Ronaldo Ramirez, MPH University Catering Gannett Monk, PharmD, University Singers Mohamed Rashrash, PhD Executive Director of Professional Affairs University Communications Michelle Knight, PharmD, Jessica Robinson, PharmD Executive Director of Enrollment & Shelley Schliesser, PharmD Admissions Aymen Shatnawi, PhD Leah Hall, PharmD, Aladin Siddig, PhD Executive Director of Assessment Oath Ceremony Planning Committee

Ms. Jamie Bero Cristin Creedon^ Rawlings Ebot Enow^ Dr. Faruk Khan Mr. Branford Marks STAFF Dr. Gannett Monk Linda Nguyen^ Betsy Allen, BA Ryan Jenkins Ms. Carly Stover Michael Beller Branford Marks, BA Jamie Bero, MA Erica Paxton Stacie Geise, BS Carly Stover, BS Photography Anna Hughes, MS Bruce Heflin www.mypicturesnow.com Brock Burwell, UC Videographer & Photographer

^Member of the Class of 2020 University of Charleston Mission The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement.

School of Pharmacy Mission The mission of the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacists and scientists to have a positive impact on the community through advocacy, scholarship and innovation. Pharmacy graduates will provide the highest level of interprofessional patient care with an emphasis on serving rural and underserved populations. Oath ceremony Volunteers Joyce Fajuroki Jami Swift

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