Celebrating Our 185Th Anniversary! ALUMNI EVENTS CALENDAR Wanted Alumni Authors May 16 MCPHS Is Prou D to Announce Its Alumni Authors! Commencement Todd R

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

Alumni with Surprising Careers

Celebrating Our 185th Anniversary! ALUMNI EVENTS CALENDAR Wanted Alumni authors May 16 MCPHS is prou d to announce its Alumni Authors! Commencement Todd R. Baptista, BSP ’90  Group Harmony: Behind the Boston–Class of 2008 Rhythm and The Blues Bayside Expo 10 a.m. Gerry Dougherty, MSPA ‘06  A Slippery Slope—A Middle-aged Guy’s Bumpy Run From Early Retirement…to Ski Bum….to Ski Patroller…to May 18 Physician Assistant February 1 Commencement  Worcester/Manchester–Class of 2008 William O. Foye, Professor Emeritus North Quabbin Yankee Dental Conference Pharmacy and Nursing Wilds—A Populous Solitude  Trout Waters Alumni and Student Reception DCU Center  Westin Waterfront, Summer Street 10 a.m. Rylance Allen Lord, BSP ’65, MS ’67 Lyman Spaulding— Boston, Mass. His Life and Times 5:30–7 p.m. May 24–29 Is your book Published? Do you wish to join our alumni February 6 American Academy of authors? Physician Assistants Graduate Salute Pre Graduation – Henry B. Gonzalez The Office of Alumni Relations is asking you to donate an Celebration, Class of 2008–Worcester Convention Center autographed copy for the Alumni Library; please send a copy Fuller Conference Hall San Antonio, Texas to: MCPHS Authors  Office of Alumni Relations  MCPHS–Worcester Alumni and Student Reception TBA 5 p.m. 179 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 May 29 March 3 and 4 2nd Annual Recipes for Success Alumni Association Awards Presentation at the Reed Career Fair and Interview Day Scholarship Fundraiser Thursday, March 13, 2008 • Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass. MCPHS–Boston White Hall, MCPHS–Boston 6 p.m. Two awards, honoring graduates, will be presented. March 13 The Board of Directors Award is awarded to an alumnus/a who, in The Reed June 6–8 the view of the MCPHS Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, exem- Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass. Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008 Alumni Reception—5 p.m. plifies the highest degree of dedication and service to the College in both word and deed. The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to June 7 March 14–17 a graduate who has made significant contributions to his/her profes- American Pharmacists Association Annual Reunion Dinner and Receptions sion and to society and thereby has achieved a level of distinction Annual Meeting Boston Park Plaza Hotel that has brought honor to the College and himself/herself. San Diego, Calif. Alumni and Student Reception TBA June 8 Annual Alumni Brunch March 15 MCPHS–Boston Play Ball! Alumni and Student Reception APhA Announcing 2008 Red Sox Ticket Sales Date San Diego, Calif. June 19–24 6–7:30 p.m. American Dental Hygienists' Annual Ticket Sales will open at 9 a.m. EST on Monday, Meeting April 7, 2008. Tickets sales will be handled by March 28–30 Albuquerque, N.M. Massachusetts Association of calling 617.732.2076. Sales will be first-come, Physician Assistants July 11 first-served; the limit will remain at four (4) tickets Annual Conference Alumni at the Red Sox per alumnus/a. Please mark this date on your Cape Codder Resort Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles calendar, and good luck! The price is $75 per person—this 5 p.m. Dinner includes $50 game ticket, Yawkey Way Buffet, parking and trolley April 3 7:05 p.m. Game time Scholarship Recognition Dinner Section 6, Right Field Box ride to and from Fenway Park. White Hall, MCPHS–Boston August 15 6 p.m. Alumni at the Red Sox April 10 Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Massachusetts Pharmacists Association 5 p.m. Dinner Reunion ’08 Spring Conference 7:05 p.m. Game time June 6–8 Stay tuned for more details Norwood Four Points Sheraton Section 5, Right Field Box August 29 Start planning May 12 your weekend now! Manchester Scholarship Golf Alumni at the Red Sox Special Anniversary Tournament Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox 5 p.m. Dinner Celebration for Classes Ending Windham Country Club in 3’s and 8’s Windham, N.H. 7:05 p.m. Game time Section 23, Grandstand See page 39 for details.

For more information about MCPHS Alumni programs, contact the Alumni Office at 617.732.2902, or visit our website at www.mcphs.edu. Please note: Calendar subject to periodic updates. the MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE of PHARMACY and HEALTH SCIENCES Winter 2008 • Volume 33 • Number 1

DEPARTMENTS ii Alumni Events Calendar

2 Letter from the President

3 Correspondence

4 In the News 14 24 26

5 In the Community table of Contents 7 In Brief

22 Continuing Education 14 On the Cover: Alumni with Surprising Careers Calendar An MCPHS degree can take you to unexpected places... 29 MCPHS Alumni Association 20 Continuing Education in the Health Sciences An overview of a prolific year! 32 Class Notes 24 Manchester Campus Holds Sixth Commencement in Historic Armory 33 Alumni Profiles 31 graduate from the PA program. Judith P. Ronshagen BSP ’70/33 26 Tenth Annual Leadership Gala Sets a New Record 198 guests brave the cold to make the gala a rousing success. igbal Mohammed MPAS ’08/35 42 Meet Your Alumni Association Board Members

39 In Memoriam First in an on-going series profiling the members who represent you.

41 College Shop

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

The Bulletin Winter 2008 1 letter from the president

Dear Alumni and Friends of the College,

The Bulletin is published two times a year for alumni and It’s hard to believe that on December 8, 2008 the College will be 185 years old. We can all be friends of the College. justly proud of our heritage as the oldest institution of higher education in the City of Boston Editor: George E. Humphrey and one of the few independent colleges specializing in the health professions. Managing Editor: Natalie M. Skvarla Senior Writer: Margaret Bucholt 2008 also marks the fifth anniversary of the first class to graduate from the Worcester Cam- Art Director: Natalie M. Skvarla pus' accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. From this initial group of “pioneers,” the cam- Designer: Cathy Moylan pus has grown to almost 500 students in pharmacy, nursing and physician assistant studies. Contributors: Dawn Ballou, Linda Dangelo, Katherine Keough, Look for a special feature on Worcester alumni in the summer issue of The Bulletin. Pat Ramsay, Michael Ratty MCPHS has a long tradition, but it is also focused on the future, which continues to look brighter than ever before. This fall the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Send changes of address and editorial correspondence to (NEASC), our regional accrediting body, informed us that MCPHS has received a full 10-year The Bulletin, MCPHS, 179 Longwood Avenue, accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The commission Boston, MA 02115. Tel: 617.732.2902. made its decision following a two-year process that included an extensive self-study prepared by E-mail: [email protected]. the College, a detailed report based on five days of on-site visits to all three MCPHS campuses Printed in the U.S.A. and a hearing before the commission. MCPHS Alumni Association Continuing accreditation by regional and professional groups is an important measure of Board of Directors, 2007–2008 institutional effectiveness and quality. On behalf of the trustees and administration of the Col- Delilah Barnes BSP ’94 lege, I want to thank Michelle Kalis, PhD, who served as Chair of the Self-Study Steering Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88, President Committee, as well as the many faculty, staff, students, trustees and alumni who contributed Minh T. Do PharmD ’05 Robert A. Curtis BSP ’77 to this process through participation on subcommittees and focus groups. Their hard work is Steven M. Dolley BSP ’88 much appreciated. Fae Gwen B. (Ganiron) Wooding PharmD 05 Anne E. Jensen DH ’67 Forsyth The feature article in this issue profiles four alumni whose careers have taken a surprising Gary J. Kerr BS ’81 Hampden, PharmD ’02 turn. It is always interesting to see how a degree from MCPHS provides the foundation for so Mary ((Leet) Kellerman DH ’66 Forsyth Chantal M. (Vuillaume) Kosmidis PharmD ’00 many different professional options, including law, business, government and the media. I hope Lindsey L. (Seastedt) LaLiberte BSHP ’00, BSP ’00 you enjoy reading about them. Charles F. Monahan III MSRA ’01 Iris Sheinhait PharmD ’03 As always, I look forward to seeing many of you at future College events. In the meantime, let Anna (Fingerman) Shubashvilli DH ’98 Forsyth us know about your personal and professional milestones such as marriages, births and promo- John B. Walczyk PharmD ’06 Stanley B. Walczyk BSP ’75, Past President tions. Just drop a note, or send an e-mail to The Bulletin—we’d love to hear from you. Happy Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, Vice President New Year and Happy Anniversary, MCPHS! Dawn M. Ballou, Esq., Executive Director of Alumni Relations (ex-officio)

George E. Humphrey Vice President for College Relations 617.732.2909 Marguerite C. Johnson Vice President for College Advancement Charles F. Monahan Jr. 617.732.2909 President Dennis G. Lyons BSP ’75, RPh Vice President for Alumni and Professional Affairs 617.732.2786

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in health care disciplines.

2 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Correspondence

The Famous Foxes Any thoughts on this Just a note to tell you that you did it again: another issue of The Bulletin? feature article on a Fox family, this time our niece Write or e-mail us. We and nephew! Ten years ago, in your spring issue, you featured George and me on the front cover of want to know what you The Bulletin as a couple who met and fell in love at think. MCPHS. I remember so well your attention to our story that you wrote so well and the array of cameras Please direct your cor- you brought to our home. We had no idea that we respondence to: Letters to were the cover story until we received the magazine! the Editor, The Bulletin, Now as I read the magazine, which you have im- Flying Tigers MCPHS, 179 Longwood proved upon so magnificently, I come across a pic- Am enclosing photo of Lt. Col. Harry Jankelle BSP Avenue, Boston, MA ture and a feature article on Pamela Kilbey-Fox, a ’41, taken in storage area of pharmacy of the 95th 02115-5896; or e-mail: Forsyth graduate, who went on to her present posi- Station Hospital at Kunming, China, March 1945. tion in public health in the state of Connecticut. This hospital was the medical area of the Flying [email protected] I have to say she is as intelligent and compassion- Tigers of the 14th Air Force commanded by Lt. Gen- Letters may be edited for ate as she is beautiful. She is married to George’s eral Claire Lee Chennault. nephew Dr. Arthur Fox, and they have two beautiful style, clarity and length, —Harry H. Jankelle, BSP ’41 daughters, Shayna and Aleah. Randolph, Mass. and we give preference You wrote an excellent story about Pamela and her Editor's Note: We would love to hear from more to those that address the accomplishments, and we thank you for honoring alumni about their experiences in the military. Send content of the magazine. her. photos and notes to: [email protected]. You are doing your best to make the Fox family famous. Keep up your good work. Laughter Is the Best Medicine —Naomi and George Fox, both BSP ’56 I have worked as a pharmacist in the greater-Boston Burlington, Mass. area for the past 30 years. I'm also a professional stand-up comedian (myspace.com/artiejanuario). I work all over the country (when I can get off the It's a Small, Small World... bench). I currently work at Stop and Shop as a This is coming to you from Richard Scott Cole BSP floater; my position frees me up to travel. I perform ’92 and Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole BSP ’90. We live regularly at The Riviera in Las Vegas. in Westport, Mass. with our three children; Joshua I used to think it was just a goofy old wives’ tale, 14, Jillian, 10, and Alexis, 3. Richard is a pharmacist but I have personally found that laughter truly is the for CVS and Ana is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. We best medicine. recently took a vacation at Disney World, which is The Bulletin is a nice magazine. where the photograph —Artie Januario, BS ’78 we are sending was Billerica, Mass. taken. We attended the Reed Conference at Gillette Stadium and had the pleasure to reunite with many former classmates and friends. We look forward to future events such as this one. Whoops! —Richard and Ana Cole BSP ’90 and '92 Our apologies to Westport, Mass. Sarah Hafford BSP ’01, for incorrectly identifying her in our Summer Bulletin.

The Bulletin Winter 2008 3 In THE NEWS

MCPHS community members sought after by the local and national media for their expertise.

Michael Montagne PhD, students David Nickerson Senior Associate Dean of phar- PharmD ‘09, Traci Dutton macy and professor of social PharmD ‘08, and Kristin Tu- pharmacy, was interviewed by iskula PharmD ’07. Topics in- Boston National Public Radio cluded the College’s PharmD affiliate WBUR (90.9 FM) for curriculum, as well as the sig- a story about the safety of Bra- nificance of the white coat to zilian diet drugs. both pharmacy students and Coverage of the Thomas the pharmacy profession. Henry Borysek Living and The College’s Huntington Learning Center dedication Avenue Academic Center and the Worcester/Manchester groundbreaking ceremony MassMedLine featured on HealthWatch School of Pharmacy Com- was covered on August 22 by On January 7, New England Cable News’ HealthWatch profiled the work mencement appeared in the Boston.com, the Boston Business of MassMedLine, the College’s prescription assistance hotline. Mass- Worcester Telegram and Gazette Journal, The Patriot Ledger, and MedLine Director Mary Sullivan discussed the College’s community out- on June 14 and June 16. The the Mission Hill Gazette. reach events during the Medicare D open enrollment, as well as the new newspaper also published an William McCloskey “MassMedLink to Health” initiative. editorial on June 14 congratu- PharmD, Executive Director lating the College on the $1 of the Center for Drug Infor- colleges, including a $56M mil- Center on Huntington Avenue million gift made to support mation and Natural Products, lion bond issue to MCPHS to was made at the President’s the Worcester campus. was interviewed for an August construct the new Huntington Leadership Gala on December An article about the gradu- 27 Boston Globe article about Avenue Academic Center and 15. (See page 26.) n ating class of the Greater Man- the benefits and risks of grape- refinance existing bonds for chester Chamber of Com- fruit juice. the Ronald A. Matricaria Aca- merce’s Leadership Greater On September 18, New Eng- demic and Student Center. Manchester program appeared land Cable News covered the The College was featured in in the Manchester Daily Express launch of MassMedLine’s new a two-page supplement in the on July 18. Seth Wall, execu- MassMedLink to Health ini- October 21 Sunday New York tive director of the Manchester tiative at the Worcester cam- Times titled “Great Places To campus, was one of this year’s pus. Lt. Governor Tim Murray Learn.” graduates. spoke at the event, and Mass- A feature about the econom- A two-story feature package MedLine staff demonstrated ic contributions of Manchester about the Manchester campus the new service for health of- colleges and universities, in- appeared in the New Hamp- ficials and media on hand. cluding MCPHS, appeared in shire Union Leader on June 25. A full page op/ed letter writ- the November 9 issue of the The first article covered the in- ten by President Monahan ap- New Hampshire Business Jour- troduction of the Nursing pro- peared in Banker and Trades- Emeritus Professor Dr. David nal. gram in the fall, while second man on September 24. The Williams, with University of Trustee Richard E. Griffin’s featured a profile of President article detailed the process by Houston Professor Emeritus BSP '71 $2 million donation Charles F. Monahan Jr. and his which the College worked with Thomas Lemke, edited the sixth to the College was covered by edition of Foye’s Principals of future plans for Manchester. the Mission Hill Community dozens of media outlets lo- Medicinal Chemistry, released On August 7, Linda Spoon- on the design and scope of the cally and across the country, in 2007, and first published 35 er PharmD, assistant professor Huntington Avenue Academic including the Boston Globe, years ago by Professor Emeritus of pharmacy practice, guest Center. New Hampshire Union Leader, William Foye. Several MCPHS hosted The Jordan Levy Show on Boston.com, the Boston Yahoo! Finance, CBS Market- faculty contributed chapters, in- Worcester’s WTAG AM-580. Business Journal and Boston cluding Douglas Pisano, Barbara Watch, and Forbes.com. The Dr. Spooner had several guests University’s Daily Free Press LeDuc, Stephen Kerr, Timothy announcement of the dona- from the College on the show, covered MassDevelopment’s Maher and Ahmed Mehanna. tion and naming of the future including President Charles awarding of $118 milion in The book is still widely used at Richard E. Griffin Academic F. Monahan Jr., as well as bond financing to three local colleges and schools of pharmacy worldwide.

4 The Bulletin Winter 2008 MCPHS In the Community MCPHS Hosts 2nd Annual Neighborhood Halloween Party On October 29, MCPHS–Boston hosted the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Halloween Students, Faculty and Staff dents as they demonstrated Party in Fennell Hall. A free bus provided Conduct Health Screenings at many clinical skills and coun- safe transportation for residents of Mis- NCSL Meeting seling techniques to legislators sion Hill to join the party. Families from from across the country,” said From August 6-8, pharmacy the MCPHS and Mission Hill communities Mary Sullivan, Director of students and faculty, along enjoyed pizza and salad as well as games, MassMedLine. “This particu- with pharmacists from Mass- crafts, and the movie "Monsters Inc." on lar booth was among the most MedLine, partnered with the the big screen TV in the Student Lounge. popular throughout the three- American Pharmacists Asso- More than 60 children in costume created day event, and MCPHS was ciation to conduct free health their own bags then went trick-or-treating well represented. I was incred- screenings at the annual meet- in the Fennell Residence Hall, where they ibly proud that the College was ing of the National Conference were greeted by costumed students who able to participate in such an of State Legislators (NCSL) at handed out candy and prizes. Staff and active way.” the Boston Convention and faculty distributed health information and Exhibition Center. At the Al- Twenty-Four High School other treats in the Atrium. The event was liance for Pharmaceutical Care organized by Jennifer Michael, Assistant exhibit booth, dozens of volun- Students Complete Creating Futures Program Dean of students, and Jill Griffin, Director teers, including a large group of Community Partnerships. from MCPHS, conducted glu- This fall, 24 African-American cose monitoring screenings for and Latino students from Bos- blood pressure, blood sugar and ton public high schools par- individual and small-group praised the students for their bone density. Over three days, ticipated in a unique and chal- projects at a day-long confer- accomplishments and encour- more than 1,000 state policy lenging career awareness and ence attended by their fami- aged them to continue on their makers and legislators made college preparation program lies. At the December 8 event, path to a bright future their way through the exhibit at MCPHS–Boston. Creando students presented research booth, which is designed to Futuros/Creating Futures of- on various health specialties, MCPHS at Mission Hill Road promote pharmacists’ patient fers students the opportunity explained their designs for Race and Back to School Jam care role and their value to the to explore health careers and neighborhood health centers, The College was very busy in health care system. to discuss them first-hand with and investigated family health the Mission Hill community “This event was an incred- MCPHS faculty, staff, alumni histories. Students who com- on September 15. The Out- ible opportunity to showcase and students. pleted the program received ing Club, Kappa Psi Faternity our talented faculty and phar- At the conclusion of the a certificate of achievement and Black Student Union or- macists from MassMedLine, six-week Saturday program, from special guest MCPHS ganized teams of volunteers to along with many of our stu- the students presented their Trustee Nina King. Mrs. King assist with the annual Mission Hill Road Race at Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park. The College also fielded a dozen entrants in the race with freshman Ross Warner finishing second in his Runners division and George Humphrey, Vice President for College Relations, winning the Walkers division. Meanwhile, MassMedLine, the College’s prescription-assistance hotline, cosponsored the Back to School Jam at Mission Main along with State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez and the Mission Main Ten- ant Task Force. The event featured entertainment by Jam’n 94.5, food and refreshments,

Jill Griffin, Director of Community Partnerships (left) and Trustee Nina King (right) with a graduate of the Creando Futuros program Continued on page 6

The Bulletin Winter 2008 5 Boston Campus Hosts Health Career Opportunities Program This summer the Boston campus hosted the Focus on Health Career Opportunities program in collaboration with the Boston Public Schools and the University of Massachusetts Boston. The program gave more than 25 local high-school students an opportunity to visit the campus and immerse themselves in the Col- lege’s academic programs. Each week, College faculty gave presentations on their particular field and the academic path leading to a health care career. Sessions included experiential education, where the students were able to try their hands at each of the professions. Over the course of the program, students worked in the nursing skills, nuclear medicine technology and radiography, pharmacy practice, pharmacy compounding, and physician assistant physical assessment laboratories. The Office of Admission also provided tours and information sessions focusing on the College’s academic programs. At the conclusion of the six-week program, students held a Health Poster Presentation at UMass Boston, where they presented Boston high school students learn about health care careers in a summer program organized by the MCPHS Office of College Relations projects based on a specific health care career path and Commuications. covered in the program.

Community, Continued from page 5 and Timothy Hudd PharmD, designed specifically for the by offering high-quality, ac- and raffles with prizes rang- Assistant Professor, organized nursing profession. The at- celerated programs for both ing from backpacks filled with a strong team of volunteers for tendees, comprised of about 90 high-school graduates and school supplies to bicycles. the event. Worcester-area nurses and 40 second-career professionals. Licensed pharmacists from MCPHS nursing students and We need to do all we can to MassMedLine provided free Worcester Campus Holds First faculty, participated in the half support and nurture the nurs- asthma screenings. Alex Jimi- Nursing CE Event day of accredited continuing ing profession. I hope many of nez (Business Office), Mary On September 12, the Worces- education sessions. Regina M. you will consider nursing edu- Sullivan (MassMedLine), Jill ter campus hosted the first Renaud, MSN, RN, CCRN, cation as a future career path Griffin (College Relations), continuing education program CEN, Clinical Nurse Specialist —we need your experience to for Critical Care and Cardio- train the next generation of vascular Services at St. Vincent’s practitioners.” Michelle Kalis Hospital, presented “Respira- PhD, Acting Provost and Vice tory Assessment and Electro- President for Academic Affairs, cardiograms (EKGs),” followed also addressed the group and by Kathy Keough, MS, Execu- thanked those in attendance tive Director of Government who serve as clinical precep- Affairs and Continuing Edu- tors for the College’s program. cation, who presented “Trends Following the continuing edu- in Pharmaceutical Diversion: cation sessions, guests enjoyed What You Don’t Know Can lunch in the Borysek Living Hurt You.” and Learning Center’s Fuller President Charles F. Mona- Conference Hall and toured han Jr. brought greetings from the second floor nursing physi- the College. “The College has cal assessment labs. made a major commitment to Counselors and campers from the Barton Center for Diabetes nursing education," he said. Education in Oxford, Mass. toured Fenway Park last summer and "Our goal is to help address stayed for the afternoon tilt against the Orioles, which the Red Sox the national nursing shortage won 7–4. The Barton Center held its third annual day camp at the Boston campus the week of July 30.

6 The Bulletin Winter 2008 In Brief tants (AAPA). The group pro- Manchester Campus Holds vides continuing medical edu- Inaugural Nursing White Coat cation and legislative lobbying Ceremony services for approximately A White Coat Ceremony was 1,000 practicing physician held in September in Man- assistants in the state. Their chester for the inaugural nurs- terms began August 1. ing class. Thirty-one students Professor Vail has held received their white coats and the positions of both Clini- were formally initiated into cal Coordinator and Program the MCPHS Health Sciences' Director/Chair. She recently professional community. The stepped down as Chair to re- ceremony was attended by turn to teaching. She received President Charles F. Monahan a BS in Exercise Physiology Jr., Michelle Kalis PhD, acting from UM Lowell and an MS Vice President for Academic in Physician Assistant Studies Affairs/Provost, and several from the George Washington other members of the MCPHS University School of Medicine. leadership team. Two local President Charles F. Monahan Jr. celebrates with Manchester students fol- Instructor DiMatteo, received trustees also attended the event. lowing a ribbon-cutting ceremony last summer. New "smart" classrooms, a BS in Business Management The keynote speaker was Rob- patient simulation and assessment laboratories, a library and technology from Bentley College and a BS ert Duhaime, Chief Nursing center, and multipurpose function space have been added to the Man- in Physician Assistant Studies Executive of Catholic Medical chester campus, which now has 260 students pursuing degrees in physi- from the George Washington Center in Manchester, one of cian assistant studies, pharmacy and nursing. University School of Medi- the College’s new clinical part- cine. He is currently pursuing ners. In his remarks, Mr. Du- an MS in Education at Saint haime stressed the importance programs. Before coming to Diana Newman Elected To Joseph’s College of Maine. of the role of the BSN nurse in the College, Professor New- Massachusetts/Rhode Island society today and about a pas- man taught at UMass Boston League For Nursing Worcester Faculty and Staff sion to care for the ill. He also and at other baccalaureate and Join United Way Day Of Caring spoke about the need to main- Diana Newman, professor of higher degree programs on the On September 18, seven tain high academic standards nursing, was recently elected East Coast for many years. The MCPHS–Worcester faculty and related to critical thinking, to a three-year term on the MCPHS School of Nursing is staff joined hundreds of volun- medication administration and Massachusetts/Rhode Island an institutional member of the teers across Worcester County hands-on skills. League for Nursing (MARILN). NLN, a group in which Pro- in the 14th annual United Way MARILN is a constituent league fessor Newman and colleague of Central Massachusetts’ Day of the National League for Judy Murphy have been mem- of Caring. This celebration of Nursing (NLN), a New York bers for several years. City–based national nursing service is a community-wide event that engages volunteer organization that supports and Two Faculty Lead Massachu- teams from across Worcester accredits nursing education setts Association of Physician County to complete one-day Assistants service projects that benefit lo- Boston faculty Marianne Vail cal nonprofit organizations and MS, PA-C, Assistant Profes- the clients those agencies serve. sor, and Wayne DiMatteo The College’s team included BS, instructor, have recently Kevin Kearney, Bert Nicholas, been elected to the positions Monina Lahoz, Carolyn Friel, of President-elect and Direc- Paula Bylaska-Davies, Holly On August 6-8, pharmacy students tor-at-large (respectively) for Baker, and Josh Aiello. Along and faculty, along with pharmacists the Board of Directors of the with another volunteer group, from MassMedLine, partnered with Massachusetts Association of the team repainted more than the American Pharmacists Associa- Physician Assistants (MAPA). 20 entranceways and doors to tion to conduct free health screen- MAPA was established in 1975 Worcester Housing Authority ings at the annual meeting of the and is the official recognized apartments in just one after- National Conference of State Legis- organization of the American noon. lators (NCSL) at the Boston Conven- Academy of Physician Assis- tion and Exhibition Center. Diana Newman

The Bulletin Winter 2008 7 Gold Certificate Hon- Worcester Philanthropist Joins MCPHS Board of Trustees orees at right. Below: At the annual meeting of the College Corporation, Mark W. Fuller Paul Gosselin, Vice was named to the MCPHS Board of Trustees. Mr. Fuller is Chair- President Peg John- man and Treasurer of the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foun- son, Cecile Gosselin, President Monahan dation and Vice President of Benefit and Executive Secre- Development Group in Worcester. tary Paul Boisseau “I am delighted to join the Board of MCPHS, which has been such a positive force in the development New Hampshire Pharmacy Board Celebrates in Style of downtown Worcester,” Mr. Fuller MCPHS was well represented at the annual holiday reception of said, following the announcement. the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy, which was held at the “It’s an honor to work with Charlie Manchester Country Club on December 19. Executive Secre- Monahan and his dynamic team…I tary Paul Boisseau BSP ’62 thanked President Monahan and the enthusiastically support the Col- College for sponsoring the gala event. Six alumni were presented lege’s mission of graduating health with Gold Certificates for their 50 years of service to the profes- professionals to meet local and sion: Robert J. Dion BSP ’57 of Nashua, Alexander Georgeou regional needs.” BSP ’57 of Hampton, James J. Hebert BSP ’57 of Nashua, Carl A native of Boylston with a degree H. Keough BSP ‘57 of Dover, E. George Roentsch BSP ’57 of in ceramic science from Pennsyl- Keene, and James Wilson Jr. BSP ’57 of Manchester. Honorary vania State University, Mr. Fuller is New Hampshire pharmacist licenses were presented to Ambas- the former President of REFCO, Inc., a tool and abrasive sales sador Gerald Carmen, who represented the United States at the company that was sold to IDG in 1998. He has been active in United Nations in Geneva under President Reagan and cur- many Worcester community organizations, including the YMCA, rently advises President EcoTarium and Barton Center for Diabetes Education. Monahan on matters pertaining to the Manchester campus, and Cecile Gos- thanked the faculty and staff Manchester Computer Lab selin for her support of for the school's growth and Dedicated the MCPHS scholarship their vision. The College dedicated the fund. Hollis pharmacist computer laboratory at the Vahrij Manoukian, who Manchester campus on Octo- is a major benefactor of William J. Barry Dedication ber 23 in memory of Michael the Manchester campus, Manoukian, son of Hollis also received a special rec- pharmacist and Selectman ognition award. Vahrij Manoukian. Speaking at the ceremony School of Health Sciences Holds Studies–Boston) were also were President Charles F. Mo- Retreat at Manchester Campus introduced. nahan Jr., New Hampshire The School of Health Sciences In the afternoon, Dr. Alease Board of Pharmacy Executive held a successful retreat at the Bruce, professor at University Director Paul Boisseau and Mr. Manchester campus on Au- of Massachusetts Lowell, pre- Manoukian. Also attending gust 28. The agenda included sented “Turning Teaching into were N.H. Attorney General business items, and faculty Scholarship.” The retreat con- Kelly Ayotte, U.S. District At- development and breakout ses- tinued with breakout sessions sions for the Health Sciences for the schools of Radiologic schools. During the retreat, Sciences, Physician Assistant In October, the library circula- the new leadership structure Studies, Nursing and Dental tion desk in Boston was dedicated of the deans was announced. Hygiene. A reception on the in memory of William D. Barry, a Scott Massey and James D. renovated third floor of the former administrator at Joslin Clinic and MCPHS who helped establish a Blagg PhD, will provide lead- Manchester campus completed the day. President Charles F. permanent development office at the ership for the 2007–2008 aca- College. Pictured are President Mo- Monahan Jr. and Michelle Ka- demic year. New deans Mary nahan, Marilyn Barry and David Foley (Forysth School of lis PhD, Acting Vice President L. Maher, Chairman of the Board Dental Hygiene) and Gloria for Academic Affairs/Provost, of Trustees, who officiated at the cer- greeted the participants and Stewart (Physician Assistant emony. President Monahan and Vahrij Manoukian

8 The Bulletin Winter 2008 torney Thomas P. Colantuono, Chairman of the Hillsborough resources facility on the Boston women pharmacists, she was N.H. Supreme Court Justice County Republican Party. campus. a champion for women in the Linda Dalianis, N.H. State Ms. DeBenedictis be- profession during her 42-year Senator Theodore Katsas, and Boston Campus Library Named queathed more than $4.5 mil- career, and was instrumental former N.H. Commissioner in Honor of Beloved Alumna lion to MCPHS. Her total in founding the Massachusetts of Resources and Economic The Henrietta DeBenedictis giving to MCPHS exceeded $6 Society of Hospital Pharma- Development Sean O’Kane. Library was formally dedicated million. The Worcester campus cists. Commemorative statements on October 30 before an assem- building at 19 Foster Street was At the ceremony held in the from U.S. senators Judd Greg bly of friends and family mem- named in her honor in 2000. A library, Richard D. Kaplan, and John E. Sununu were also Dean of Library and Learn- read during the ceremony. ing Resources, reflected upon President Monahan thanked the significant evolution in Mr. Manoukian for donating the design, technology and $250,000 to create the state-of- holdings of libraries since Ms. the-art computer center. DeBenedictis was a student. “This generous gift will di- Despite these changes, Dean rectly benefit the many phar- Kaplan noted, the library has macy, nursing and physician remained a central hub for stu- assistant students who use this dent research activities. facility every day,” he said. Following the ceremony, a “We are especially pleased that reception and dinner for invit- it comes from a New Hamp- ed guests was held at the Brant shire pharmacist who is also a House. In remarks after din- leader in the community.” ner, President Charles F. Mo- Mr. Manoukian serves on bers. Ms. DeBenedictis had 1931 alumnus, she left behind a nahan Jr. reflected on the con- the Hollis Board of Selectmen, great devotion and affection remarkable legacy of leader- tributions and commitment the N.H. Board of Pharmacy for the MCPHS students who ship and generosity to the Col- of Henrietta DeBenedictis and the Armenian-American are well-served by the state-of- lege, and to the profession of to MCPHS. In particular, he Pharmacists’ Association. He is the-art research and learning pharmacy. As a pioneer among Continued on next page

Six International Students Visit Boston Through IPSF Program MCPHS. Several School of Pharmacy–Boston students visited other coun- Six international students visited MCPHS–Boston this summer as part tries last summer as part of the exchange. of the International Pharmacy Students' Federation (IPSF) Exchange Pro- The IPSF was founded in 1949 by eight pharmacy student associations gramme. For four weeks, students Katarzyna Sonta (Poland), Michelle in London. The federation now represents around 350,000 pharmacy stu- Wan Lin Tan (Singapore), Milena Stryczynska (Poland), Vera Slankamenac dents and recent graduates in 61 countries worldwide. IPSF initiatives fo- (Serbia), Anett Heinzlmann (Hungary), and Anais Lorne (France) rotated cus mainly on the areas of public health and pharmacy education, and the between practice sites and conducted research. During the week of July group holds official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) 23, Anais Lorne and Milena Stryczynska were paired on the Boston cam- and operational relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, pus with Timothy Maher, PhD, Professor of pharmacy, and Monica Chuong, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). PhD. Assistant Professor of pharmaceutical sciences, respectively. Left: Siripan Phattanarudee, Anais Ms. Lorne, along with graduate student Siripan Lorne and Alejandro Pino; Below: Phattanarudee, researched the exposure of rats in utero Milena Stryczynska and Dr. Monica Chuong and during lactation to metal toxicants, work that is supported by the National Institutes of Health and is part of a large project with Harvard School of Public Health. She also assisted graduate student Alejandro Pino with experiments related to the neuroprotective ef- fects of extracts from the Maca plant. In the Iorio Lab, Ms. Stryczynska worked on pharmaceutical research and compounding, and also conducted a disintegration study with aspirin and calcium products. Lisa McDe- vitt, PharmD, Assistant Professor of pharmacy, is the faculty coordinator of the IPSF exchange program at

The Bulletin Winter 2008 9 In Brief, Continued from page 9 was the first woman to hold a faculty position at the Col- noted, “Her achievements on lege and the second woman to behalf of women in the health head the Massachusetts Phar- professions, as well as her gen- macists' Association. erosity to her alma mater, will More than 50 members of serve as a model and inspira- the Gosselin family, friends, tion for generations to come.” business associates and MCPHS officials took part in President’s Conference Room on the dedication proceedings. Boston Campus Dedicated Guests visited the President’s Happy Poster Session winners On October 3, the President’s Conference Room to review Conference Room in the Bos- newly installed plaques and ton campus’ George Robert The following three posters photos of the Gosselins, as well White Building was formally were chosen as the winners: as to view a historical DVD dedicated in the names of Ray- First Place—"The Causal retrospective of the Gosselins’ mond A. Gosselin BSP ’43-II, Chris Gosselin (center) with son Relationship Between Peri- Jack and daughter Tina relationship with the College. MS ’48, ScD ’70, PhD ’95 and odontal Disease and Coronary The program of events contin- M. Christine (Chris) Gosselin Heart Disease": Parisa Anbard- ued in White Hall with formal BSP ’44, MS ’53. Mr. Gosselin College, acquiring Hampden ar, Juliana Leonel-Bedell, Ash- remarks delivered by Ms. Gos- was the second full-time presi- College of Pharmacy in 1977 ley Halpert, Helina Teskeste, selin, her son Jack Gosselin, dent of the College, a position and changing the Massachu- and Abby Rhodes Thomas E. Morrison BSP ‘75, that he held for more than 15 setts College of Pharmacy Second Place—"The Most Vice President of Managed years. He presided over the charter to include allied health Effective Systemic Antibiotic Care for CVS, and President first modern expansion of the sciences in 1979. Ms. Gosselin for the Treatment of Periodon- Charles F. Monahan Jr. tal Disease": Kayla Doherty, Lindsey Caisse, Jennifer Bates, Katherine Keough Named Massachusetts Pharmacist of the Year Forsyth Holds Seventh Annual Scientific Poster Session on Britney O’Connell, and Ma- Katherine Keough, Executive Director Oral Health rissa McGrath of Government Affairs and Continu- Third Place—"CD4 T Cell T ing Education, received the 2007 he Forsyth School of Dental Levels and Their Effect on MPhA President’s Award at the third Hygiene hosted its annual Periodontal Disease": Cath- annual New England Pharmacists Second Clinical Year Scientific ryn Lubinski, Adam Tashjian, Convention at Mohegan Sun Hotel Poster Session on Oral Health Stephanie Kane, Molly Rich, and Casino on October 3. The award in November. Eight scientific and Carrie Twardoski is given out annually by the Mas- posters were presented by the These students presented sachusetts Pharmacists Associa- group of 38 students. Tom’s their posters at the 33rd Yankee tion (MPhA), and was presented by of Maine, Patterson Dental Dental Congress in Boston President Joanne Doyle Petrongolo. Supply, Procter and Gamble in January, and the first place Professional Oral Health, and Ms. Keough has nearly 25 years of winners will also present at the the Metropolitan District of Joanne Doyle Petrongolo and Kathy experience in the health care indus- American Dental Hygienists’ Gift to MCPHS–Boston Keough the Massachusetts Dental try, specifically in the areas of health Association (ADHA) annual In August, Maryesther L. Fournier BSP ’75 was formally acknowledged Hygienists' Association all care policy and related regulatory session in New Mexico. and recognized for her generous gift to the College made in honor contributed to the prize pool. issues, including: program development; state and federal regulatory of her husband Robert L. Fournier BSP ’77 (right). Ms. Fournier pro- Judges for the competition requirements with respect to controlled substances; drafting and pro- Worcester Campus honors vided the funding to support the technology center in the Henrietta were Michelle Kalis, PhD, mulgating regulations and statutes; legislative and regulatory compli- Hoche-Schofield Foundation DeBenedictis Library at the MCPHS–Boston campus. A small gather- Acting Vice President for ance; development of written policies and procedures; coalition building; During an October 29 cer- ing of MCPHS Trustees Academic Affairs/Provost, and strategic planning. She has also presented numerous educational emony, The Nursing Criti- and officials took part Kathleen O’Loughlin, DMD, programs for health care professionals as well as policy makers. cal Care Unit was named in in a recognition cer- Kathryn Dolan, MS, RDH, honor of the Hoche-Scofield emony and luncheon to She previously worked at the Massachusetts Department of Public Michelle Henshaw, DDS, Foundation for its gift to the celebrate the naming of Health as Assistant Director of Drug Control, where she was responsible Wendy Bebe, BS, RDH, MCPHS–Worcester campus. the technology center for various policy initiatives within the department and also worked as a Kathy Myers, MS, RDH, and The Hoche-Scofield Founda- and to express their consultant in a private practice in the area of health policy. She is a gradu- Anna Karina DDS. ate of Suffolk University and holds a master’s degree in public policy from tion supports the arts, educa- appreciation for Ms. the University of Massachusetts. tion and health non-profit or- Fournier’s support. ganizations throughout greater

10 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Worcester. Representing the foundation at the event was Cotrustee Harry Dewey and Bank of America representative Audrey Klein-Leach.

Two New School of Pharmacy– Worcester Grants Awarded Harry Dewey, Audrey Klein- Rangaprasad Sarangarajan, Leach and MCPHS President PhD, is one of two recipients Charles F. Monahan Jr. of the 2007 Grant Award from Department of Pharmaceuti- the National Vitiligo Associa- cal Sciences in Worcester has tion for his research proposal also awarded a $101,583 grant “Role of gamma glutamyl- from Charles River Laborato- transpeptidase in the conver- ries for the establishment of sion of 4-tertiary butyl phenol a new two-year fellowship in to a toxic metabolite in occu- pharmaceutical sciences. This pational vitiligo.” This annual novel program will provide grant resulted from a proposal postgraduate education and by Dr. Sarangarajan in a com- training for a recent pharmacy petitive peer review process graduate. The fellow will be and is worth $15,000. The engaged in laboratory research at MCPHS–Worcester and at Charles River Laboratories’ new facility in Shrewsbury, Mass. At the Charles River site, (From Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Marguerite C. Johnson BSP ’61, MP the fellow will gain experience '81, MCPHS Vice President for College Advancement, accepts a gift to MCPHS from the Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association deliv- in many facets of drug discov- ered by President H. John Mailhot BSP ’59. A generous gift made by Joseph ery and development. Carolyn Adamczyk BSP ’63, a director of the Association, facilitated the naming of Friel, PhD, is the contact for a Boston campus residence suite in his honor. An unrestricted gift from as- fellowship applicants. Steven sociation member Theodore A. Jamrog BSP ’62 resulted in the naming of a D. Cohen BSP ’65 MS ’67, residence suite occupied by grateful MCPHS students Adam Shimoda, Seth DSC is program director for Souza, and Symin Charpentier. George J. Couchiaftis BSP ’59, member of this grant. the Western Massachusetts Pharmacists Association, poses with Ms. Johnson outside her office that was named in honor of the association.

Dr. Rangaprasad Sarangarajan Western Massachusetts Academic and Student Center Pharmacy Association were named in recognition of Gift to MCPHS–Boston Recognition generous gifts to the College made by association Director In August, Maryesther L. Fournier BSP ’75 was formally acknowledged Last fall, ceremonies were held Joseph Adamczyk BSP ’63 and and recognized for her generous gift to the College made in honor on the Boston campus to rec- association member Theodore of her husband Robert L. Fournier BSP ’77 (right). Ms. Fournier pro- ognize the Western Massachu- Jamrog BSP ’62. vided the funding to support the technology center in the Henrietta setts Pharmacists Association, DeBenedictis Library at the MCPHS–Boston campus. A small gather- and several of its members for ing of MCPHS Trustees gifts to the College. The office and officials took part of Marguerite C. Johnson BSP in a recognition cer- '61, Vice President for College emony and luncheon to Advancement, was named for celebrate the naming of the association. (Ms. Johnson the technology center was the first female president and to express their of the association and held of- appreciation for Ms. fice in 1978 and 1979.) In ad- Fournier’s support. dition, two residence suites in the Ronald A. Matricaria

The Bulletin Winter 2008 11 Lt. Governor Tim Murray Helps Launch MassMedLink To HealthFair

On September 18, “We are very excited about this new format in which patients Worcester-based can learn about their condition and ask questions from the conve- MassMedLine of- nience and privacy of their own home,” said Mary Sullivan, Director ficially launched of MassMedLine. “Our goal is to continue to enhance access to MassMedLink to critical health information for residents across the state, and we Health, a new on- hope that both patients and caregivers will utilize the service.” line initiative de- MassMedLink to Health was made possible by The Health Foun- signed to inform dation of Central Massachusetts, which awarded an $84,500 grant Massachusetts res- to MassMedLine in December 2006. The service targets patients idents about sever- with issues of adherence, compliance and affordability through in- al important health dividualized and interactive technology and utilizes existing Mass- issues. The service MedLine clinical pharmacy staff. The Web service and hotline won’t can be found at be restricted to office hours, and brochures promoting the new ser- www.massmedline.com or toll free at 1.866.633.6799. Lt. Gover- vices are being distributed to patients and health care professionals nor and former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray, a longtime supporter across the state. of the MassMedLine program, spoke at the event, which included a demonstration of the service’s online tools and hotline. The website and hotline feature detailed information about six topics: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension, and medication safety. New topics will be added regularly. A unique Ask the Phar- macist online tool allows residents to submit questions directly to licensed pharmacists.

Calling MCPHS Parents: The MCPHS Parent Fund “The most important repository for unrestricted gifts; serves as a major resource for vital student programs and services that are not covered by tuition.”

Abe and Mona Afshari, parents of two MCPHS students, made the first leadership gift to this spring’s MCPHS Parent campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Afshari note, “We hope to continue Omid Afshari PharmD ’08 and the tradition of excellence providing opportunities for successful careers and leadership in Ava Afshari pharmacy. We are confident that both our children Omid and Ava will be able to apply the PharmD ’14 skills and knowledge gained at MCPHS to achieve their personal goals.” flank their parents Abe and Mona Hear The Call and Respond Afshari. During February and March, MCPHS students will be calling parents of MCPHS students The family’s about this year’s Parent Fund campaign generous gift to MCPHS will kick off Parents can make a big difference in the lives of students the first MCPHS Parent with Parent Fund gifts. campaign this spring. When you hear their call, make your gift, or go online at www.mcphs.edu and click on Make a Gift Now

12 The Bulletin Winter 2008 SAVE THE DATE

The Heart of china tour

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

Continuing education credit is available.

November 1ñNovember 11, 2008 MCPHS China Tour and Conference – Highlights

Hangzhou – West Lake – Conference on Traditional Medicine and Western Health Care

Shanghai – Bund – Jade Buddha Temple – Yu Garden – Nanjing Road – Jin Mao Tower

Xi’an – Silk Road – Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Shaanxi Museum – Terracotta Army

Beijing – Forbidden City – Temple of Heaven – Gate of Heavenly Peace – Tiananmen Square – Great Wall of China

Look for a special China '08 brochure in your mailbox soon. For further information, send an email inquiry to [email protected] or call 617.732.2206. The Bulletin Winter 2008 13 Surprising Careers Editor’s Note: The College is proud of our more than 16,000 alumni who live in all 50 states and 41 foreign countries. For this issue of The Bulletin, we selected four graduates whose career paths have taken surprising turns, whether geographic, political or organizational. The common thread is that they all credit their success to the education they received at MCPHS.

Jim Morelli BSP ’83

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

New s A nc hor Sox. “As a reporter, you get to be a part of some amaz- Photo by George Rodrique.

14 The Bulletin Winter 2008 ing things,” Mr. Morelli said. Growing up in Thomaston, Conn., Mo- relli dreamed of becoming a musician or a politician. Becoming a pharmacist wasn‘t usually included in those dreams. One Sep- tember morning he found himself standing on Longwood Avenue outside the doors of MCPHS. “It was so long ago, but I still remember it so clearly," he said. "The way the sky looked, the way the air smelled. It was such a pristine late summer day.” Clar- ity, he says, quickly gave way to confusion, especially in science. “I was always the guy in chemistry class whose final product never weighed what it was supposed to weigh,” Mr. Morelli said. “How I passed college physics remains one BSP '84 also graduated from MCPHS. the news, put a tape together, and took it of the greatest mysteries of my life.” As it happened, Ms. Ciampa was a TV to the President of CNN/Headline News. But, he did pass physics, and every other writer with WHDH-TV (Channel 7), and “He pretty much told me to get lost,” Mr. course he took. After graduating, he took Mr. Morelli had seen a blurb about her in Morelli said. the boards, got licensed and went to work as the Boston Herald just a few days earlier. Undeterred, he kept making tapes and a pharmacist. Mr. Morelli quickly realized, There she was, pretending to be looking for bugging the President until one day he blew though, that he yearned to do something contact lenses, but actually looking for Mr. up at Mr. Morelli. Months later though, else, and grappled with that for two years. Morelli. After the “chance” encounter, the something shocking happened. The Presi- He would figure out what that something dent offered him a job as was on a summer night at Tufts University. Truth would soon turn out weekend overnight an- He had enrolled in a master's program and chor. “That job didn’t last picked up an elective writing course, cho- stranger than fiction, as a some- very long, but it opened sen, in part, because the description sug- what chance encounter would lead the door to so many other gested it would involve “only light intellec- things,” Mr. Morelli said. tual lifting.” to a new career. And a wife. Mr. Morelli later began “Hey, it was summer,” Mr. Morelli jokes. reporting for one of CNN’s Half-way through the first class, Mr. Mo- feature units, anchoring relli realized he wanted to be a writer. So, he two dated, got married and now are the par- for CNN Radio and writing for Headline became one, initially covering town meet- ents of 5-year-old Will, who is “growing up News. From there he moved to reporting for ings and the like for community newspa- much too fast,” he said. the CBS affiliate in Atlanta, a true “break- pers, then moving on to magazine, public Mr. Morelli’s route to WCVB would ing news” station, for three years. "It was a relations writing, and even fiction. Truth prove to be much more circuitous. crazy three years—and I loved every minute would soon turn out stranger than fiction, In 1992, Ms. Morelli got an offer to work of it,” Mr. Morelli said. In February 2004, as a somewhat chance encounter would lead at CNN in Atlanta. Mr. Morelli followed, he made the move to WCVB, where he is a to a new career. And a wife. but he didn’t enter the TV world until 1996. weekend reporter and has covered widely- One day, while working as a chain-store That year, he combined his two areas of ex- watched events like the Blizzard of 2005 and pharmacist in the late 1980s, a familiar look- pertise and published a home guide to com- the Boston Red Sox historic World Series ing woman walked up to the prescription mon poisonings. The book led to several win in 2004. area. She wanted help choosing contact lens media appearances, including one on the What’s the best thing about working in products. “That was the ruse, anyway,” Mr. "Oprah Winfrey Show." TV news? Morelli said. He swore he’d seen her face Bitten by the TV bug, Mr. Morelli accept- “First and foremost, the camaraderie.” before. That’s because he had seen her face ed a part-time, temporary job at the CNN Field crews—which consist of the reporter, before. She was Linda Ciampa, daughter Airport Network. As associate producer, the photographer and the live truck oper- of well-known MCPHS alumnus Walter he wrote and produced a few five-minute ator—spend a lot of time together, and Ciampa BSP ‘57. Mr. Morelli had worked newscasts, which an anchor then recorded. often in difficult situations, Mr. Morelli at Walter’s pharmacy in Cambridge a few As he watched the anchor read his words, said. “You quickly develop deep and lasting years earlier. Need more coincidence? Lin- he figured he could do just as good a job, friendships.” da’s brother Joe (YOG) and sister Susan if not better. He began practicing reading

The Bulletin Winter 2008 15 16 The Bull etin Winter2008 Olympics mostly inBeijing, China,siteofthe2008 Sum- strategic global customers. growth strategies with a select group of GE’s a team whose goal is to develop and implement the National Football League (NFL) and leading ship as well as serving as the GE interface with for coordinating GE’s globalOlympic Sponsor- ship and Corporate Accounts. He is responsible company, isPresident ofGE’s Olympic Sponsor- from a$25-billioncompanyto$170-billion in a variety of capacities, and has seen GE grow was right. agement skillsasGE’s CEObecamelegendary, who hadknown himfor10years. thought it would be a good fit,” recalls Mr. Foss, the world’s largest companies. the chairman of General Electric (GE), one of D Peter He spends half his time out of the country, Today Mr. Foss, who has served for 29 years It turnsoutJack Welch, whosebusinessman- “He encouraged me to join GE and said he offer by Jack Welch, soon to be drugstores, hadanunexpected of two Pittsfield, Mass.–area Peter N. Foss BSP ’67, owner field Country Club in 1978, uring agolfgameatthePitts- N . Foss BSP ’67 recycle waterforOlympic Green landscaping; Softball Field; water processing technology to Stadium; solar-powered lighting at Fengtai water and rainwater recycling at the National including filtration systems for clean drinking mentally sound technology for several projects, Commission, forexample,GEisusingenviron- China’s National Development and Reform 335 infrastructure projects. Working with extendthrough 2012. games. Bothpartnerships also the sole U.S. media partner of the Olympic athletes. NBC Universal, a division of GE, is sound and MRI equipment to help doctors treat treatment. GEalsosupplieshospitals withultra- power generation, lighting, security and water Beijing games, including energy distribution, range of products and services for staging the worldwide, is the exclusive provider of a wide pany that employs more than 300,000 people most fun,” hesaid. 2012 summer Olympics. Olympics, and London, England, host of the are Vancouver, Canada, host of the 2010 Winter mer Olympics. Other cities he visits frequently In Beijing, GE is contributing to more than GE, adiversified technologyandmediacom- “Of all the positions I’ve held this one is the and high-efficiency energy units at Jing Foss was the recipient of the John L. Lexan® film in the 1970s, and he was Hui Garden Hotel for the media. Thompson and Sons, Inc. Scholarship the Market Development Manager on “We love the Olympic movement and the Johnson and Johnson Award. the ULTEM® introduction team in and are happy to support it,” said Mr. He still can recall a few of the principles 1982. In Columbus, Ohio, he worked Foss. “Our combined monetary support outlined in the Remington: The Science with GE Superabrasives as the General is about $3 billion for the upcoming and Practice of Pharmacy textbook and Manager of Marketing. He also served three games.” a few of his professors: Charles Bauer as the Regional General Manager for (Log on to www.ge.com/innovation/ “one of the smartest”; Mitchell Stoklosa four of the GE Plastics regions, includ- china/index.html to see and hear Mr. “easy to understand and very good with ing leading the GE Plastics effort in Foss and other students”; and Mexico in the mid 1990s. GE employees Joseph Goodness, Working in Mexico, Mr. Foss recalled talk about the “Of all the positions I’ve who taught busi- the enormous changes taking place with projects under- held, this one is the most ness and “wore a the North American Free Trade Agree- way in Beijing.) carnation in his ment (NAFTA) and the pleasure he According fun.” lapel.” derived from mentoring GE employees. to the website, —Peter Foss “The College “It was very fulfilling to help people China is invest- gave me a mean- develop skills and ultimately their ca- ing $40 billion ingful education reer,” he said. “Mexico was an incredible on new subway, airline terminals, and that taught me to dig into details and learning experience.” n 12 new stadiums, hotels and housing to become a logical thinker,” he said. accommodate the 1 million visitors ex- After graduation from MCPHS, pected in Beijing. The goal for Beijing, Mr. Foss purchased and the other two Olympic venues, is Magner’s Store in sustainable development. Pittsfield, and was co- “A city wants to have a positive owner of Lee Pharma- legacy after the Olympics are over,” Mr. cy in Lee, Mass. with Foss said. “Barcelona was a city that Mark Wheeler BSP benefited dramatically by hosting the ’74. By 1977, he had Olympics, and it’s now a popular tourist divested himself from destination. It’s quite an undertaking. both stores. This is a chance for China to demon- “I had always been strate to the world its capabilities and interested in business,” willingness to partner for growth.” he said. Regarding the College’s planned trip Prior to his cur- to China (see page 13), Mr. Foss said he rent position, he thought it would be a most enjoyable, was President of GE well-organized trip. Having the proper Polymerland, the visa documentation was of utmost im- commercial organiza- portance. “Beijing is a beautiful city and tion representing GE is a busy, busy, place,” he said. Plastics in the global Mr. Foss attended MCPHS, a college marketplace, for six recommended by the Foss family friend, years. He was an early alumnus Philip S. Hart PhG ’33, adopter and leader PhC ’35, who was President of Hart’s in e-commerce. His Pharmacy in Williamstown and was an other roles at GE MCPHS benefactor. At MCPHS, Mr. include introducing

The Bulletin Winter 2008 17 18 Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee, where Committee, Affairs Elderly and Services Human Court,Mr. Case wasimmediately assigned totheHealth, after serving in the New Hampshire House for 15 years. Peg,wife,hislegislativeretired theofwho seat for ran he tatives) in November 2006. Represen- of (House Court General Hampshire New the F The Bull etin Winter2008 Frank Case Government After the election, as the only pharmacist in the General families,politicalcandidacieswithin on twist a in And Case, who was elected to a two-year term in in term two-year a to elected was who Case, Mr. legislature,” said the in involved be and not complaining.He’s delighted. H. N. Nottingham,position,new hisyear he’sinbutearns $100a of ’59 BSP Case rank “It’sofficefor runalwaysgreat; wantedtoI future. the in office for run to vowed and process the of part being loved he and issues, pharmacyregarding ings hear- many attended he Association, for the New Hampshire Pharmacists’ doors. It taughtmehow tothink.” school. My education opened a lot of wonderful It’sa MCPHS. at started all “Itsaid. life,”hegreat phar- a is macist a “Being 1984. to 1959 store from the operated and Sr., Frank father, his from N.H. Raymond, in BSP’59 bought Raymond Drugstore Mr. Case and his classmate Jack Ross to meetingsaround thestate. traveling often is he Standards, and Poisoning Preventions, Lead Laws, Policies Childhood Study to mission As a member of the Governor’s Com- hearings when the legislature is not in session. attending required than but lawmakers often spend more time January to June, three days per week, from year, the of months six meets spent alotoftimeonit.” “I wasn’t,”Case. Mr.it recalled but slam-dunk a be would it thought “I committee. the on members House the of one was He differences. the out hashed members Senate three and House three where Conference, ofCommittee the reviewedby be to had it and bill, the onto tacked was At that time, as an unpaid lobbyist MCPHS, from graduation After Legislature Hampshire New The BSP ’59 ae en l my life.” all been have I person, people a “I’m Case. Mr. said people,” to talking stituents. con- prospective his with talking mer, sum- that car his on miles 1,927 logged He credentials. about his formation in- and literature health out handed and events, town at Nottingham,where heset up booths and Northwood, Deerfield, Candia, meetings towns, four the aroundtraveled and selectman attended He trict 1 seat being vacated by Dis- Peg Case. Rockingham the for paigning cam- started 2006, of summer the in and week, a hours 10 Concord in Pharmacy Northeast for pharmacist a workingasbegan and 2003 incare joined Unicare. He retired from Uni- —Frank Case me howtothink." opened alotofdoors.Ittaught wonderful school.Myeducation "It allstartedatMCPHS.It’s a “It’s a lot of fun fun of lot a “It’s and store the sold he 1984, In ate, where it also passed easily.amendmentHowever,passed alsoan it Sen- where ate, Hampshire New the to forwarded was it and bill, process. We were happytogetitthrough.” the of out errors of lot a law.“It’stakes Itgreat said. a he of Registration inPharmacy can regulate itsusage. Board Hampshire New the place, in is law the that Now Lynch. John Governor by 2007 September in law into week, acted on67billsduringthepastsession. a times three or two meets which committee, busy The topics. few a name topoisoning, lead andillness, mental reviewsbillspertaininghepharmacies, to nursing homes, i cmite asd h eetoi prescription electronic the passed committee His joy,” and pride my is law prescription electronic “The Heproudestis theelectronicof prescription billsigned happy to be part ofit.”happy tobepart n very and fortunate very feel “I said. learningexperience,”wonderfula he yourself intheprocess, allthebetter. enjoying are you if And way. some earn a living, you should give back in he believes if a community helps you “Being an elected representative is Representative CaseandGovernorJohnL service is simple: simple: is public service regarding Hisphilosophy moderator. town Raymond the as and Board the School Raymond on served Case Mr. elected, ro being Prior ynch Janis M. (DiCarlo) Meier DH ’74

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

When the Canton of Zug approved independent daughter Eve helped set up her website, which practice, Ms. Meier jumped at the opportunity to contains useful information on oral health and the open her own office in September 2005. Her teenage profession of dental hygiene. Still a Red Sox fan, Ms. Meier also loves Switzerland’s national pastime “Kids are the same the —skiing. The favorite part of her job? Opening her clinic world over,” she said. “And several times a year to groups of kindergartners from they make the best the local English/German bilingual school. “Kids are the same the world over,” she said. “And they patients.” make the best patients.” n —Janis Meier

Market day in the town of Luzerne

The Bulletin Winter 2008 19 NEW! Continuing Education for Nursing and Radiologic Science Professionals

and students were on hand for the presentation “Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills: Moving from Confrontation to Cooperation.” At both of the nursing programs, President Charles F. Monahan Jr. and Acting Provost Michelle Kalis, PhD, were on hand to welcome the group. “The College has made a major commitment to nursing education and has experienced a 30 percent growth in the nursing program alone over the past two years,” President Monahan told the attendees. “Our goal is to help address the national nursing shortage by offering high-quality, accelerated programs for both high-school graduates and second-career professionals.” During Radiologic Science Week in November, the Madame Curie Lec- ture drew a record crowd of more than 200 registrants, including area radiologic science professionals as well as MCPHS faculty and students. The ASRT-accredited programs included “Radiation Protection in the Heal- continues to expand its pro- ing Arts,” presented by Frank A. Ascoli, M.S., medical physicist, technical mcphsfessional development pro- engineer, and Radiation Safety Officer at Radiation Oncology Associates, grams by providing accredited continuing edu- Inc. in Providence, R.I.; and “Can’t We All Get Along and Sing a Song: cation courses for nurses, physician assistants, Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace” by Laura Carwile Aaron, PhD, RT radiologic science professionals, dental hygien- (R)(M)(QM), program Director and Assistant Professor of Radiologic Tech- ists and other disciplines in the School of Health nology at Northwestern State Sciences. “Building on our decades of experi- University in Shreveport, La. ence in Pharmacy Continuing Education, it’s a This program expands upon natural progression to focus on developing programs of interest to our the College’s continuing edu- alumni and others in the health sciences community,” said Vice President cation offerings in the radio- for Alumni and Professional Affairs Dennis G. Lyons BSP '75 at a recent CE logic sciences, which in the event. “These programs foster awareness to the health and hospital com- past two years have included munity about the wonderful assets these young professionals can bring to a one-hour Radiologic Science their organizations upon graduation.” CE program and a CT Imag- During the fall, two very well-attended nursing CE programs were of- ing course attended by both fered—one in Boston and one in Worcester. In the audience were nursing students and professionals in students, professionally dressed in their MCPHS white coats, who had the the field. opportunity to meet with RNs and LPNs from the Worcester and Boston area. In October, an evening dinner CE program was held at the Boston campus; more than 120 registered nurses and MCPHS nursing faculty

Continuing Education and Recognizing the Contributions of Networking: A Perfect Match! Pharmacy Preceptors The Alumni and Continuing Education departments presented Experiential Education and the CE Departments jointly spon- two programs for recent pharmacy graduates. The classes of 2006 sored its third annual Preceptor Appreciation CE program to ac- from Boston and the classes of 2003 and 2006 from Worcester/ knowledge the valued service provided by preceptors. To recognize Manchester were invited to join classmates for a complimentary their efforts, each October, the College invites its pharmacy pre- networking reception, dinner and for many their first postgradua- ceptors to participate in a complimentary continuing education tion session on pharmacy law. The Boston gathering was at Brant program. The course is designed to assist preceptors with oversee- House, and the Worcester/Manchester classes enjoyed the beauti- ing students during their rotations This year, about 120 preceptors ful view from the Fuller Conference Hall in the Borysek Living attended the full-day program that covered topics including "An and Learning Center. This fall the class CE initiative will provide Overview of the Experiential Education Program," "Discussion of not only an opportunity for networking but also a professional de- the New ACPE Standards for Experiential Education and Iden- velopment component. Look for more information on the college tifying," "Treating the Substance-Abusing Pharmacist/Student/ website www.mcphs.edu and visit either the CE or alumni pages. Technician," "Patient Safety Initiatives at MCPHS," and a Legis- lative and Regulatory Update.

20 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Esther Wilkins Symposium Draws International Crowd!

Symposium lthough alumni come from near and far to attend logne for 10 years, while also Continuing Education events, one globetrotter trav- assisting Jerry Kramer to teach Aeled all the way from Italy for November’s Esther the first series of Italian peri- Wilkins Symposium. Mary Rose Boglione DH '70, a native odontal courses. She currently of Plymouth, Mass., just couldn’t miss this year’s event! works in a private clinic in A former student of the symposium’s namesake, Ms Bo- Florence, and is also a dental glione has lived in Italy (one of only six Forsyth alumni consultant for a pharmaceuti- who currently do so) since her graduation from Forsyth’s cal company. Dental Hygiene program in 1970. At that time, there was She has been honored to only one dental hygiene school in the country; when the host symposium speakers second opened in 1971 at the University of Bologne, she Esther Wilkins and Anna Pat- was tapped as a founding faculty member—along with terson in her adopted country, two other Forsyth alums. “A degree from Forsyth was like but this was her first visit back a degree from MIT or Harvard,” she said. She spent her to Forsyth since 1999—and therefore her first glimpse summers bringing Italian dental hygenists here to Bos- of the newly renovated clinic. She was very impressed, ton, to learn about the prestigious Forsyth program and but expected no less from a place she dubbed “a good facilities. She continued teaching at the University of Bo- calling card!” At top: Gail Weisberg, Jan Selwitz- Segal, Dr. Wilkins, and Pat Ramsay; Below: Crest sponsor representative The author of the textbook Clinical Anna M. Pattison RDH, MS, Associ- Sonya Salisbury with Dr. Wilkins. Practice of the Dental Hygienist, now in ate Professor and former chair of den- its ninth edition, Dr. Wilkins graciously tal hygiene at USC School of Dentistry, autographed copies of her book. She is was the presenter for the second half of The inaugural Esther Wilkins Sympo- an adjunct professor at Forsyth School the day-long symposium. Professor Pat- sium was held on Saturday, November 17 of Dental Hygiene and an internationally tison, a Forsyth benefactor, presented at the Boston campus and was attended recognized lecturer in dental hygiene. “Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation: by an audience of 190 dental hygienists. During the lunch break, many par- New Technologies, New Instruments” to The first presenter was the namesake ticipants took the time to tour the new rave reviews by participants. of the symposium, Dr. Esther Wilkins state-of-the-art dental hygiene clinic at DH '39, who lectured on “Dental Caries: MCPHS, opened and named in 2005 in The Periodontal Infection Connection.” honor of Dr. Wilkins.

Fall Health Care Symposium Sets Another Record

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

The Bulletin Winter 2008 21 Continuing Education Calendar

Date: 2008 CE Program LOCATION and TIME

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. March 13, 2008 68th Annual Howard L. Reed Conference Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., reception 5–7 p.m.

MCPHS–Boston March 25, 2008 12th Annual Michael J. Ordman Lecture Tuesday, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists March 28–30, 2008 North Conway, N.H.; Red Jacket Mountain View Cabin Fever

Executive Court Conference, Manchester, N.H. April 6, 2008 New Hampshire Pharmacists Association Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

April 18, 2008 Nursing CE: Boston MCPHS–Boston, White Hall; Friday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium I April 29, 2008 Nursing CE: Worcester Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Dedham Hilton, Dedham, Mass. May 22, 2008 Second Annual Pharmacy Update Symposium Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

MCPHS–Boston, White Hall June 10, 2008 BioPharmaceutical Forum Tuesday, 3 p.m.–8 p.m.

Western Mass. Pharmacist Association CE–Law Best Western Hotel, West Springfield, Mass. June 18, 2008 Program Wednesday, 6–8 p.m.

Executive Court Conference, Manchester, N.H. September 14, 2008 New Hampshire Pharmacists Association Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

MCPHS–Worcester, Auditorium I September 17, 2008 Nursing CE: Worcester Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Springfield, Mass. September 17, 2008 Western Mass. Pharmacist Association CE Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

MCPHS–Worcester, Fuller Conference Hall, 9th Floor September 23, 2008 Young Alumni CE and Reception–Worcester 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

September 25, 2008 Young Alumni CE and Reception–Boston MCPHS–Boston, 5–8 p.m.

For more information about CE Programs,

contact the CE department at 617.732.2081,

or visit our website at www.mcphs.edu.

Please note: calendar subject to periodic updates.

22 The Bulletin Winter 2008 InThe Brief Pillar Society Honors Planned Giving to the College.

“Consider the reason for your accomplishments

and success. It’s all due to a good education.” “Once you’ve taken care of your family, the rest should be payback to the institution that made it possible.”

The MCPHS Pillar Society recognizes each alumnus and friend who honors the College in his or her estate plan, or who makes a planned gift during his or her lifetime.

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

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

Planned, deferred, estate giving are different ways for you to help manage your affairs, plan for the future, make a generous gift to MCPHS and potentially create tax savings and income benefits Consider the benefits of charitable for you and your family. giving that have a meaningful impact on the MCPHS mission, “In the future, the College will have my now and into the future. For gift, and I know the College will use more information about planned it wisely. It’s to say thanks and to give gifts to MCPHS, and membership in the Pillar Society, please something back for all the good years.” contact Jared Bouzan, Director of Development, at 617.732.1521, or e-mail [email protected] The Bulletin Winter 2008 23 Commencement MCPHS–Manchester, N.H.

Manchester Campus Holds Sixth Commencement at Historic Armory

This page, from top: NEED NAMES Below: Jean Joyce-Brady and faculty marshal Donald Bernard lead the processional

n Friday, December 14, the (New Hampshire) High School and the Uni- MCPHS–Manchester Physician As- versity of New Hampshire in Durham, where Osistant Studies program graduated 31 she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, students during a commencement cere- summa cum laude. Ms. Donohue is planning a mony at the historic Manchester Armory, career as a surgical physician assistant or a sub- now part of the Radisson Hotel complex specialty in oncology. on Elm Street. This year’s Commence- “I realize that it is the places that we have ment speaker was Alyson Pitman Giles, been, the people we have met, and the patients President and Chief Executive Officer of we have helped along the way that have truly CMC Healthcare System, which includes changed us over this past year,” she told her fel- Catholic Medical Center, a 330-bed, acute- low classmates. “These experiences have changed care hospital, the New England Heart In- all of us whether we realize it or not.” stitute, and several subsidiaries, including During the ceremony, Scott Massey, DE- physician practices and an ambulatory GREE, Associate Dean and Chair of the De- surgery partnership with 30 surgeons. partment of Physician Assistant Studies for the Trustee Judith Ronshagen BSP ‘70, a Manchester and Worcester campuses, presented New Hampshire native, officially opened awards to students and faculty preceptors. Fac- the sixth annual graduation exercises and ulty member Steven Steiner, BA, Instructor, led introduced President Monahan, who the graduates in the Physician Assistant Profes- presided over the ceremony. Trustee Gail sional Oath. (Phillips) Bucher BSP ’63 offered the in- After the graduates received their coveted di- vocation and benediction. plomas, they were welcomed into the MCPHS The student speaker was Erin Kathleen Alumni Association by Herbert E. Capron Jr. Donohue, who graduated from Salem BSP ‘88, President of the association.

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

24 The Bulletin Winter 2008 “I will hold as my primary responsibilities the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.” —From the Physician Assistant Professional Oath

This page, clockwise, from top left: graduates prepare to receive their diplomas; Louise Lee presents the Pharmacy Preceptor Awards Award to Megan Giles DeSantis; Alyson Pitman-Giles gives a rousing Commence- FIRST HONOR GRADUATE: Erin Kathleen Donohue ment Address; Alumni Association President Herbert J. Capron welcomes graduates to LINDA J. WEISS CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD: Richard Jay LaFlame the Alumni Association; ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: Richard Jay LaFlame PHYSICIAN PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR: Mark Henschke , OD PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRECEPTOR OF THE YEAR: Megan Giles DeSantis, PA-C

The Bulletin Winter 2008 25 Platinum Sponsors On December 15, 2007, venerable George Robert Bond Brothers, Inc. White Hall was the scene of the largest President’s Chartwell’s Perkins + Will Leadership Gala in the College’s history. One- Securitas Security Services USA hundred-ninety-eight guests braved the snow and Gold Sponsor chilling temperatures to enjoy dinner, dancing and All Time Service, Inc. Silver Sponsors surprises at the annual black-tie event to honor Fiduciary Investment major supporters of the College. Advisors, LLC { Kelly Construction, Inc. }

During his remarks, lectively have donated ment: Trustee Richard portant MCPHS has t dinner, President Charles F. Mo- more than $780,000 to E. Griffin BSP ’71 has been to his professional Vice Chair- nahan Jr. BSP ’62 intro- the Manchester Cam- donated $2 million to- success and how pleased man Jay Bikofsky duced an eight-minute pus. President Monahan ward the construction he is to give something BSP ’62, ScD ’06 (Hon.) video presentation on also congratulated Fran- of the College’s new back to his alma mater. brought greetings from the College’s achieve- ces Brant and Esther building on Huntington the Board of Trustees, ments during the past M. (Gallagher) Wilkins Avenue. President Mo- The evening ended with including our newest year and acknowledged FDH ’39, who celebrat- nahan told the audience dancing and socializing Trustee, Mark H. Fuller, a few special guests in at- ed their 90th and 91st that the new building before revelers scurried who was present with tendance, including Jo- birthdays respectively on will be named the Rich- home ahead of Boston’s his wife, Jan. President seph Brant BSP ’51 and December 6. ard E. Griffin Academic second major snow Monahan thanked this his wife, Frances, Vahrij Center. storm for the week. year’s corporate sponsors Manoukian and Trustee As in previous years, the for their generous sup- Judith (Patrick) Ronsha- evening included a ma- In his brief remarks, Mr. port. gen BSP ’70, who col- jor surprise announce- Griffin recalled how im-

th 10 Annual Leadership Gala

26 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Trustee Richard E. Griffin BSP '71 has donated $2 mill- lion toward the construction of a new MCPHS facility on Huntington Avenue in Boston. Scheduled for completion in December 2008, the Richard E. Griffin Academic Cen- ter will house the School of Nursing, the School of Physi- cian Assistant Studies, a 250-seat auditiorium, conference center and offices for Alumni and Professional Affairs, Col- …Sets New Record lege Advancement, and College Relations and Communi- cations.

The Bulletin Winter 2008 27 Back by p opular d e m a n d … MCPHS is hosting its second annual Recipes for Success If you missed out last year, don’t let this opportunity pass you by again!

Show your support for the MCPHS Scholarship Fund by attending our most talked-about event.

Enjoy local haute cuisine from the area’s hottest restaurants and don’t miss a moment of the live auction hosted by "TV Diner’s" Billy Costa!…Mingle with friends and groove to the beat, all while de- lighting your palate with a smorgasbord of food and drink!

Our list of restaurants and auction prizes is currently being finalized. Register online today to reserve your spot and to view updated information on participating restaurants and prizes at: Th u r s d a y www.mcphs.edu/recipes_for_success May 29, 2008 6–8:30 p.m. MCPHS–Bo s to n Testimony from last year’s event: $55/p e r s o n “The food was wonderful and the auction was a great and fun way to raise money…we had an excellent time!” “What a fabulous night!…We can’t wait to attend again next year.” “It’s great when an event meets expectation. It’s even better when an event exceeds expectation, which is what this party did for us—it was fantastic. It was a good cause and a great party…already looking forward to next year!”

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS Registration Form {$55/person}

FULL NAME MCPHS YEAR/DEGREE (if applicable)

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS

GUEST’S NAME(S) NUMBER OF GUESTS

I would like to pay (amount) $______n BY CHECK (payable to MCPHS) or n BY CREDIT CARD: ● MC ● VISA ● AMEX ● DISCOVER

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

Nutmeg Conference A Salute to the its annual Alumni and Student Graduates reception at the beautiful Ve- Graduates from the Man- netian Hotel. More than 200 In November, the College sponsored chester PA class of 2007 cel- alumni and students attended. the Past President’s reception at the ebrated together with their Vice President Dennis G. Ly- Connecticut Dental Hygiene Associ- guests at the annual Gradu- ons and Alumni Executive ation’s Nutmeg Conference in Stam- ate Salute—a pregraduation Director Dawn Ballou were ford, Conn. An educational booth celebration that has become a on hand to welcome alumni, was also manned by Pat Ramsay DH tradition at the College. More students and friends. Trustee ’66, Director of Forsyth Alumni pro- than 50 people celebrated on Judith Ronshagen, Worcester grams, Barbara (Gaunya) Bourdeau Friday evening, November 3 SOP Dean Michael Malloy, DH ’57, Helen (Lawton) Brennan DH at the Puritan Backroom. This alumni board members Steve ’57 and Beverly (Panciera) Whitford is the inaugural event for the Dolley, Gary Kerr and Fae DH ’59. Alumni who stopped by the soon-to-be newest members of (Ganiron) Wooding greeted booth or attended the reception were Helen (Lawton) Brennan DH ’57 and the Alumni Association. Trust- attendees. The Alumni Associ- pleased to see the College represent- Barbara (Gaunya) Bourdeau DH '57 help ees Chester Babineau, Ernest ation handed out water bottles ed at this event. to set up the display Gates and Judith Ronshagen with the College seal and held joined Alumni Association a raffle for two Red Sox tick- President Herbert Capron Jr. ets. It was standing room only, Pharmaceutical ni gathered to share a meal and and Director Emeritus Donald and graduates enjoyed the Scientists reconnect with friends and Messina as they mingled with opportunity to use this event meeting held fellow graduates at a luncheon in San Diego graduates and welcomed them as a mini reunion. The 2008 held at the San Diego Marriott to the college community. ASHP meeting will be held in Professor Emeritus David A. and Marina. It has become a Alumni Association President Orlando, Fla. from December Williams BSP ’60, and Alumni tradition for the College to Capron called each graduate 7–11. Alumni should check the and Professional Affairs Vice host an alumni and student forward and Mr. Messina and alumni calendar on the College President Dennis Lyons BSP luncheon at this prestigious Ms. Ronshagen presented them website www.mcphs.edu in the ’75 co-hosted an alumni lun- educational meeting. The 2008 with a gift from the Alumni As- fall of 2008 for more details. cheon at the American Asso- AAPS meeting is scheduled for sociation. Vice President Den- ciation of Pharmaceutical Sci- November 16-20 in Atlanta, nis G. Lyons brought greetings entists (AAPS) annual meeting Ga. Check the alumni events from the President and Acting and expo in San Diego. Alum- calendar at www.mcphs.edu in Provost Michelle Kalis con- fall 2008 for more details. gratulated the students on a In October, MCPHS alumni and job well done. The Graduation MCPHS friends joined together for a Sponsors third Ceremony for the Manchester wonderful performance of the New England PA class of 2007 was held on musical "Wicked" at the Opera Pharmacists House in Boston. A reception December 14. The PA Studies with decadent desserts and Convention class has 31 members, and all champagne was held at the The third annual New Eng- but three were available to cel- Ritz prior to the performance was enjoyed by all. land Pharmacists Convention ebrate this evening. was held at Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino, October ASHP Alumni and Student 11–12, 2007. The College and Reception its Alumni Association spon- Las Vegas was the site for the sored the convention at the 2007 American Society of platinum level. The meeting Health-System Pharmacists is presented through a joint (ASHP) mid-year meeting. partnership between the Con- The Alumni Association hosted necticut Pharmacists Associa- tion and the Massachusetts Alumni attending the AAPS meeting joined Pharmacists Association. The Dennis Lyons and Professor Emeritus meeting is a great way for David Williams at a luncheon at the San pharmacy professionals from Diego Marriott. continured on next page

The Bulletin Winter 2008 29 throughout the Northeast to was represented by students meet, hear from experts in the Lina Paglucia, Abby Rhoades, College Hosts Red Sox Night at Fenway Park field, view the latest products Krissie Sinkiewcz and Britney and services, and to network O’Connell. Pat (Crane) Ram- On August 31, more than 100 alumni with colleagues. A highlight of say DH ’66, a past president of and friends cheered on the Sox at the meeting was the presen- the American Dental Hygien- Fenway Park. Prior to game-time, tation of the 2007 MPhA ists' Association (ADHA) pre- a “Yawkey Way Buffet” was held in President’s Award which sented Mary (Leet) Kellerman the College’s Rombult Atrium, where was presented to Katherine DH ’66, the organizer of the guests enjoyed traditional ballpark Keough, Executive Director event, with a commemorative fare including hot dogs, sausages, ice of Government Affairs and pin from the initial National cream and, of course, Cracker-Jacks. Continuing Education at Dental Hygiene Week held in The group traveled over to Fenway by MCPHS. 1985. Proceeds from this event Old Time trolley, in time to see Chuck will be used to develop a foun- Monahan ’01 take part in the pre- National dental dation that will assist individu- hygiene month als who need dental care prior game ceremony down on the field. Although the Red Sox were defeated The Alumni Office joined to getting back into the work- Forsyth alumni in celebrat- force. by the Baltimore Orioles 9–8 in a back and forth game that came down to ing National Dental Hygiene Tom Shilale ’79 and guest the last pitch, a great time was had Month by sponsoring a pre- Student Alumni sentation by Lady J at a cel- Association by all. ebratory tea party on Octo- Spirit ber 28, 2007. Lady J, as Mrs. Enthusiastic, spirited and Russell Parsons, welcomed the creative can best describe the fundraisers; students interview macists Association (NCPA) group into her turn-of-the- Student Alumni Association MCPHS faculty/staff who are annual meeting. The NCPA century parlor. The event was (SAA). These energetic students alumni and find out their fa- was founded in 1898 as the attended by representatives have participated in Reunion vorite recipe. They then cook National Association of Re- from various dental hygiene 2007, Recipes for Success and the favorite recipe and dis- tail Druggists (NARD), rep- programs and many Forsyth the Alumni Association Direc- play interesting facts about resenting pharmacist own- alumni. The MCPHS Forsyth tors’ meetings, just to name a the faculty/staff member they ers, managers and employees School of Dental Hygiene few. In fulfillment of the Stu- interviewed. In March, SAA of independent pharmacies dent Government Association will be attending the District across the United States. The requirements, SAA has put I Conference at the University 109th annual Convention on several Tasty Alumni Treat of Rhode Island as part of the and Trade Exposition was held Council for Advancement and from October 13–17, 2007 Support of Education (CASE) in Anaheim, Calif. Mr. Lyons Students and Bea (Lapidus) Miller DH Student Advancement Pro- greeted alumni and students at ’36 at tea party for Natioinal Dental grams. This will allow SAA to a breakfast held at the Marriott Hygiene month branch off and see what other Anaheim. He used the oppor- groups are doing! tunity of this important meeting to not only enjoy breakfast NCPA Annual with attendees but also to visit Meeting in with alumni in the Anaheim anaheim area, give a DVD presentation Dennis G. Lyons, Vice Presi- of what is happening on the dent for Alumni and Profes- campuses and bring greetings sional Affairs greeted alumni from the President, trustees and students who attended the and Alumni Association board. National Community Phar- The 2008 meeting will be held in Tampa, Fla. from October 11–15. Student Alumni Association representatives to the September Board meeting gathered on the stairs in White Hall. Left to right: Matthew Flo, Stacie Dermady, Toni Haskell and Katie Jacob.

30 The Bulletin Winter 2008 In Brief Annual Meeting he told the appreciative audi- ing the eigth annual Primary primary care practice. The lo- of the College ence. Care Conference sponsored by cation for the conference was Corporation Corporation member Wil- the New Hampshire Society of the beautiful North Conway The annual meeting of the liam F. Shaffer BSP ’56 received Physician Assistants. Students Grand Hotel at Settlers Green. College Corporation was held a special award in recognition from the Manchester campus It was a perfect time for physi- in White Hall on October 17. of his continuous support conducted an auction prior to cian assistants to take time out The corporation consists of of the College since 1965 as the dinner and at the conclu- of their busy schedules to at- elected and honorary members the first charter member and sion of the days lectures. The tend this very important meet- who meet in October each first President of the Century purpose of the auction was to ing. The gorgeous display of year to approve vacancies on Club. raise money for the student foliage and the perfect weather the Board of Trustees and rat- helped transform a packed ify reports from the Chairman two days of lectures and learn- of the board, the President and “As members of the Corporation, you ing into a nice break from the various committee chairs. usual work routine. In his remarks, President can indeed be proud of the College’s Charles F. Monahan Jr. re- Career fair and counted the highlights of 2007, achievements.” Interview Day including a glowing accredita- —President Charles F. Monahan Jr. Each academic year, three Ca- tion report from the New Eng- reer Fair and Interview Days land Association of Schools are held, which serve all cam- and Colleges, an upgrade in Alumni and chapter of NH-SPA. All the puses. On average, 20-25 com- the College’s bond rating by Student Dinner auction items were donated panies participate. The Career both Moody’s and Standard at N.H. Society and a lot of fun was had by Fair, which is held on the first and Poor’s, and record enroll- of Physician students, faculty and alumni day, is intended for all students ments on all three campuses. Assistants who participated. The confer- to network, gather informa- “As members of the Corpora- In September, the Alumni As- ence features 12 lectures on tion for summer internships tion, you can indeed be proud sociation hosted a dinner for various topics pertinent to and diversify career paths. The of the College’s achievements,” alumni and students attend- second day, Interview Day is for final-year pharmacy stu- Members of the College Corporation who attended this year’s annual meeting: Paul J. Albert BSP ’58, Paul G. Boisseau BSP ’62, Gerard dents. Students must register M. Boyce BSP ’65 MS ’67, Edward A. Bucher, John D. Cafazzo BSP ’56, Herbert E. Capron BSP ’88, Walter J. Ciampa BSP ’57, George J. online for an interview slot. Couchiaftis BS ’59 Hampden, Adelard W. Cournoyer BSP ’57, Ramzi S. Dinno BSP ’86, Marie F. Dyer BSN ’96, Minh T. Do PharmD ’05, Paul Dumouchel BSP ’54, Richard E. Fradette BSP ’77, M. Christine Gosselin BSP ’44, MS ’53, William A. Gouveia, Steven Graziano BSP The MCPHS Alumni Asso- ’72, Rosetta T. Hassan BSP ’48, MS ’50, James J. Hebert BSP ’57, Benjamin R. Hershenson BSP ’62, MS ’64 PhD 68, Anita I. Jedwabski ciation hosts a reception for BSP ’96, Farah Jiwa Banji BSP ’96, Jason Kan PharmD ’02, Stephen Karoghlanian BSP ’56, MS ’58, Douglas H. Kay BSP ’53, MS ’55 all company representatives PhD ’58, Maureen E. Lawton BSP ’75 PharmD ’77, Vahrij Manoukian, Donald M. Messina BSP ’55, Thomas E. Morrison BSP ’75, James following the Career Fair. The Nagle, Ann Marie Niemyski DH ’69 Forsyth, Robert M. O’Connell BSP ’81, Martin H. Packer BSP ’61, Barbara M. Perry BSP ’78, Ronald next Career Fair and Interview L. Petrin BSP ’75, Alan J. Phair, Karen M. Ryle BSP ’85, MSRA ’02, Diane Zack Seigal DH ’75 Forsyth, William F. Shaffer BSP ’56, Louis V. Sorgi, Stephen C. Tarallo BSP ’75, Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, Bradley Whitney BSP ’54, Esther M. Wilkins DH ’39 Forsyth, David A. Day will be held in Boston on Williams BSP ’60, MS ’62 and Charles R. Young BSP ’69. March 3–4. For additional information, please e-mail nata- [email protected]. n

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

The Bulletin Winter 2008 31 Class Notes Suzanne, James and Amy. She is in retirement with fishing in the involved in Pax Christi, Ikebana Atlantic Ocean and on the Gulf of International, and the AAUW. Mexico, playing tennis, and tend- 1937 Nancy and Fred have attended ing to my vegetable garden.” Madelyn (Plummer) MacPhee DH several alumni receptions held in lives in Jacksonville, Fla. She Florida. Nancy traveled to Boston Fred Groehl BSP reports that he has two sons, Alan Copithorne for the 2007 Reunion weekend. lives in Mashpee, Mass. and Kenneth Copithorne, and a daughter Marilyn (Copithorne) 1948 George D. Denmark BSP and his Gerard Hajarian BSP now re- Roberts DH ‘72. Reunion Class of 1948: send us wife, Ann, spend the winter in At- tired, enjoyed a 40-year career your updates! lantis, Fla. and the summer in Fal- with the Food and Drug Admin- mouth, Mass., and said he has “the istration (FDA). He and his wife, 1951 best of both worlds.” George and Karen, live in Hudson, Ohio; Paul H. Lussier BSP lives in Jack- Ann have seven children: Priscilla, they have four children and four sonville, Fla. and reports that he is Christopher, Marie, Elizabeth, G. grandchildren and have enjoyed semi-retired since 1986, when he David, Timothy and Ann Marie traveling to China, Italy, Greece, 1938 began working as a PRN pharma- and 15 grandchildren. Thailand and Turkey. Reunion Class of 1938: send us cist. He kept reducing his hours as your updates! he aged but recently added some Robert J. Dion BSP and his wife, James Hebert BSP and his wife, volunteer work for Volunteers in Jacqueline, are the parents of Da- Lorraine, live in Nashua, N.H. 1940 Medicine. They offer a free clinic vid, Karen and Joseph and have and have four children, Catherine, Shirley (Lamson) Hodgdon DH for workers without insurance. 11 grandchildren and three great John, Roger BSP ‘86 and Paul. and her husband, Richard, live in Paul said he finds this activity very grandchildren. The couple lives in Jim is retired as president of Rice’s Portsmouth, N.H. and celebrated rewarding. Nashua, N.H., and Bob reports Pharmacy in Nashua, which is their 65th wedding anniversary in that he is still working part time at now owned by his son, Roger. Jim June 2007. Shirley was active in Southern New Hampshire Medi- was very active in the community, school programs from 1950–1975 cal Center. including serving as chairman of and was the first woman elected the Nashua Federal Savings and chairman of the New Hampshire David Elkin BSP and his wife, Loan Association Board of Direc- Republican State Committee. The Dorothy, live in Wallingford, tors. Hodgdon’s have three children, 1953 Conn. and have a son, Michael, six grandchildren and nine great Reunion Class of 1953: send us and a daughter, Debra. David Carl H. Keough BSP reports that grandchildren. your updates! was the president and operator of he still works two days per week Warner’s Pharmacy Inc. in Meri- at Hannaford, a chain pharmacy 1942 1957 den, which later became Elkins in Dover, N.H. He and his wife, June Holmes DH lives in Tulsa, Marjorie (Mogan) Burke BSP and Prescription Center. He has been Penny, live in Rollinsford and Okla. and has a sister, Shirley (Hol- her husband, Donald, live in retired since 1992. have nine children and 20 grand- mes) Robinson DH ‘45, who is a Weare, N.H. where she serves as children. Forsyth alumna. June is retired, vice chair of the Weare District James G. Fanikos BSP lives in but her education career began School Board. They have two Melrose, Mass. with his wife, Alfred Keshishian BSP is retired at the Forsyth School of Dental sons, Donald and Lloyd, and six Florence. They have four sons, from Walgreens and lives in Quin- Hygiene. Later, she was a Boston grandchildren. Gregory, John BSP ‘84 Edward cy, Mass. He has two children, University (BU) instructor for the and Paul BSP ‘89 as well as 13 Barsha and William Bernier, and Department of Defense School Melvin G. Chandler BSP is re- grandchildren. Jim reports that four grandchildren. in Europe, the assistant direc- tired and living in Boca Raton, over the years he has presented tor of Pupil Personnel Services Fla. with his wife, Lori. They have programs to youth on preventing Phyllis (Lian) Kaspar DH lives in and the coordinator for Person- two children, Marc and Peter, and drug abuse and to senior citizens Brooklyn, N.Y. with her husband, nel Services for the Department five grandchildren. Melvin states on pharmaceutical needs and con- Anthony. She reports that they of Defense Overseas Dependent that “pharmacy was and still is a cerns. have two daughters, Christine and School. June remains active in wonderful profession, and I am Linda. the Tulsa-area United Way, the pleased that I worked as a phar- Elaine (Brilliant) Fine DH lives Tulsa County Medical Society, the macist during my entire career.” in Newton Center, Mass. and has Stanley P. Levine BSP is retired Oklahoma State Medical Associa- three children, Arnold, Suzanne from Walgreens and lives in West tion, and as an ethics consultant Adelard W. Cournoyer BSP and and Lori. She is employed by Newton, Mass. He and his wife, to the Muskogee, Okla. VA Medi- his wife, Jane, live in Acton, Mass. Hammond GMAC as a realtor. Frances, have four children, Har- cal Center, and a coordinator for and spend winters in Florida. She was one of several members ry, Annette, Jacalyn and Shara, Relay for Life. The couple has a son, Jeffrey, and of the class of 1957 that enjoyed and five grandchildren. a daughter, Sharon, and three getting together for lunch at the grandchildren. Adelard is retired Museum of Fine Arts during the Edward E. Madden Jr. BSP retired as president of Acton Pharmacy 2007 Reunion weekend. in 2004 as director of the Medi- and is enjoying volunteering as a cal Center of Louisiana Pharmacy hospice care-giver. Alexander Georgeou BSP and his Department. He and his wife, wife, Rita, live in Hampton, N.H. Jacquelyn, live in Metairie, La. He 1943 Nancy (Peters) Costello DH and have two children, Lisa and reported that they are still deal- Reunion Class of 1943: send us lives in Bonita Springs, Fla. with Diane, and two grandchildren. ing with Hurricane Katrina. “Our your updates! her husband, Fred. They have six They live in Naples, Fla. in the children: Fred, Catherine, Daniel, winter, and Alex states he is “active Continued on npage 34

32 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Trustee Profile Judy Ronshagen pharmacist who knew Dr. Stoklosa, and she introduced me to Massachusetts Col- lege of Pharmacy. I graduated from high school, set my sights and never looked back.” When Ronshagen recalled her early years at the College, she smiled. “In the 1960s, in most classes, students were seated alphabetically, with the girls in the front of the class. There were 12 females in a class of 150 students.” Today, women account for 68 percent of the student population on the Boston, Manchester and Worcester campuses combined. “It’s been amazing to watch the transformation,” she said. “MCP didn’t have dorms in those days, so during my first yearI stayed at the students' house on the Fenway near Forsyth. It was a dorm for women who attended college in the area. For the next three years I lived in an apartment with other MCP women.” For her senior year, Ms. Ronshagen readjusted her living arrangements, moved back home, and commuted to college. After graduation, she decided to stay in New Hampshire until she knew where she wanted to settle. “As time passed I found it hard to leave,” she said. “I had a very nice life; the mountains, the ocean and the city of Boston were all within an hour’s drive.” Thirty-seven years later, Ms. Ronshagen remains in New Hampshire, working in the field that captured her interest as a young adult and today remains her passion and focus. Since 1996 she has served as the Coordinator of Pharmacy Systems at Elliot Hospital Judith Ronshagen receives the College Medal from President Mondahan in Manchester, where she is responsible for the accuracy and security of all of the hospital pharmacy’s clinical, productivity, information and drug databases. if you visit Judith Ronshagen BSP ’70 at work, and you’ve never been in a Throughout her professional career she has also held part-time positions in retail hospital pharmacy before—or even if you have—you’re in for a treat. pharmacies in an effort to keep her finger on the pulse of the needs in the com- Ms. Ronshagen’s easy smile and mild manner belie the strong list of accom- munity. plishments and leadership initiatives she has taken in the field of pharmacy, for “In the late 70s, early 80s I reconnected with my alma mater by becoming which she was commended at the 2007 Commencement ceremony in Worcester. active in the New Hampshire MCPHS Alumni Chapter and a member of the Cen- Ms. Ronshagen was awarded the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and tury Club. I was then invited to join the MCPHS Alumni Board [she has served Health Sciences College Medal “for her contributions to the practice of health-systems pharmacy through leadership positions at Elliot Hospital, “Be a leader in making the changes necessary to the future of your profession. Catholic Medical Center and Optima Health; for her outstanding service to the citizens and practitio- Don’t sit back and let others decide what your future will be.” ners of New Hampshire as Vice President of the New —Judy Ronshagen Hampshire Board of Pharmacy; for her exemplary leadership roles in such national organizations as the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and as a member, chairman, vice president, president and director emeritus] and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; for her unselfish contributions to became a preceptor for students. For the last 20 years, in addition to taking on public health through voluntary service to the American Cancer Society, Health various roles on numerous committees, Ms. Ronshagen has served on the 20- Education Consortium, New Hampshire Diabetes Association and New Hampshire member College Board of Trustees, to which all constituencies of the College are Heart Fund; for her many honors, including Pharmacist of the Year from the New accountable. “When Charlie Monahan became President, his vision and energy Hampshire Pharmacists’ Association, Hospital Pharmacist of the Year from the were contagious," she said. "The College has grown so much and now includes 3 New Hampshire Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the Alumni Achievement campuses. It’s incredible what we have accomplished since his tenure began.” Award from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and for her “It’s been a wonderful career, reflects Ms. Ronshagen. “It’s terrific to see that dedication as an alumna of the College who has served as a member of the Col- pharmacists are being utilized more extensively than ever before in clinical set- lege Corporation, President of the Alumni Association and Chair of the Education tings. The doctors are actually consulting with the pharmacists and asking for Committee of the Board of Trustees.” help. If I could make one suggestion to current students entering the profession, it “I knew that I wanted to be a pharmacist from the time I was a teenager work- would be get involved. Be a trendsetter. Be a leader in making the changes neces- ing the soda fountain at a local Manchester pharmacy,” she said. “I thought it sary to the future of your profession. Don’t sit back and let others decide what your would be a great profession for a woman, and I was right. My boss was a female future will be.”

The Bulletin Winter 2008 33 ICnlass THE NEWSNotes 1962 Roberta (Parker) Berson DH lives house flooded, our daughter’s Jewish Chaplain at the Sarasota in Sarasota, Fla. and has recently house flooded, and our young- Memorial Hospital, the Florida retired after a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales for est son’s house had three trees do Department of Corrections, and 1963 major damage...Until one goes the Florida Department of Juve- Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. She has Clayton T. Shaw through a life-changing event like nile Justice. He and his partner, three children: Michael, a pro- BSP, DO, PA, was Katrina they can not appreciate Helen Schechter, have six children fessor at the University of South notified that he was awarded the the effect. We are moving for- and six grandchildren. Florida, Shari, a Montessori edu- highest rating for a 2007 Premi- ward and appreciate those fellow cator, and Marci, a human re- um Quality and Efficiency of Care Americans who have been so sup- Myron N. Slotsky BSP is retired sources specialist. Roberta was the designation in United Healthcare. first New York representative for portive.” They have four children, from Marion Merrill Dow Com- 1964 Pamela, Timothy, Colleen and pany and lives in Boynton Beach, Scherer Laboratories (GelKAm). James H. Stewart Michael, and 10 grandchildren. Fla. He and his wife, Elaine, are She has been very active in the BSP lives in Pon- the parents of Michael (deceased, Women’s League; Sierra Club; te Vedra, Fla. and is president and Paul X. Murphy BSP and his wife, November 19, 1995), and Risa, Asolo Theatre Guild, the Oncol- managing director of the Stewart Janet, have lived in Wakefield, and have three grandchildren. ogy Nursing Society; and as a vol- Group. unteer usher at the Ringling Mu- Mass. for 43 years. They have eight 1965 children, 18 grandchildren and Robert H. Surabian BSP is retired seum and the Van Wezell Theatre two great grandchildren. His fam- and lives in Winchester, Mass. He in Sarasota. Rylance Lord BSP and his wife, ily includes two other MCPHS and his wife, Joan, have five chil- Twyla, have lived in Springfield, alumni, his daughter Paula Zam- dren, George, Donna, Robert, Jay Bikofsky BSP, Managing Di- Ohio almost as long as they’ve marelli BSP ‘79 and her husband, Michael and John and 12 grand- rector, Hagedorn and Company, been married. They celebrated Paul Zammarelli BSP ‘79. children. a privately owned New York City their 35th wedding anniversary insurance-brokerage firm, was in July. Ry works as a floater phar- Karl A. Nieforth BSP is Dean Emer- Louis Zampitella BSP reports elected Chair of the boards of macist for Wal-Mart, and Twyla is itus of the University of Connecti- that he is still working “on a very Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT), an RN working as a private-duty cut School of Pharmacy. He and part-time basis” for an indepen- PHT Services, Ltd. (PHTS), and home-care nurse. The couple’s his wife, Joan, live in Mansfield, dent pharmacy. He and his wife, Palmetto Healthcare Liability two grown children, Matt (JD) Conn. and between them have six Carolyn, live in Reading, Mass. Insurance Program (PHLIP) for and Jessica (AB, psych), live and children and seven grandchildren. and have a daughter, Yvonne Zampi- 2008. He also currently serves as work in Ohio. Ry published his His son Keith Nieforth PharmD ’91 tella BSP ‘89 and three grandchil- Vice Chairman of the MCPHS biography of the founder of the is an alumnus. dren. Louis’ father also attended Board of Trustees. Jay and his United States Pharmacopoeia, Dr. MCPHS in the late 1930s. wife, Elizabeth, reside in New Lyman Spalding (1775–1821) Robert A. Palmeri BSP is a part- York City. in 2003—the culmination of 15 time staff pharmacist at Whit- years of independent research and tier Pharmacist Inc. in Haverhill, Kathryn (McDermott) Clabby DH study. They were in New England Mass. He and his wife, Marie, and her husband, James, live in this past summer visiting family reside in Haverhill and have two Washington Crossing, Pa. They and friends. children and three grandchildren. are the parents of Kelly Kessler, 1958 Jim Clabby and Kathleen Clabby. 1966 Virginia (Coffin) Phillips DH lives Marva (Hightower) Allen BSP writes Mary (Leet) Kellerman DH had in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada “My career in pharmacy continues Judith (Hall) Gabriel DH lives in an article published in the July with her husband, Carlyle. They to be challenging and interesting. I Bridgewater, Mass. with her hus- 2007 issue of RDH®, a national have four children, Brigham, have worked in almost every phase band, Robert, and has two sons, magazine for magazine for dental Bruce, Michael and Heather. of it! I am repositioning myself Peter and David. She has been ac- hygiene professionals. The article, again to now teach pharmacology tive as president of the Mt. Pros- “Dinetes, Dents, and Teeth: The Joseph L. Poirier BSP is retired to pharmacy students and medical pect Cemetery Corporation, vice Diary of an International Dental from Eli Lilly and Company and and surgical students at National chair of the Historical District Hygienist,” documented Mary’s lives in Concord, Mass. with his College of Business and Technol- Commission, chair of the Board recent experience with Project wife, Lee. They have two children, ogy in Indianapolis.” of Library Trustees and as a mem- Stretch and the Cape Verde Dental Christopher and Laura, and seven ber of the One Book, One Com- Mission Team, and working at the grandchildren. He reports that 1961 munity board. Cambridge Health Alliance where in retirement he is enjoying his John McNabb BSP was featured in the target population speaks more grandchildren, traveling and play- a May 25 Lowell Sun article, “He Terrence McNabb BSP lives than 35 languages. Mary is the ing golf. Gives Us His Prescription for Suc- in Townsend, Mass. and is the recipient of the 2007 Esther M. cess.” John bought Titles Pharma- owner and proprietor of McNabb Wilkins Distinguished Alumni Leonard Rosenberg BSP is re- cy in 1966 and ran it for 33 years. Pharmacy. A recent feature in the Award, which was presented to tired from Melrose Drug Center. After selling his list of pharmacy Townsend Times described Terry as her by Dr. Wilkins at the For- He and his wife, Carole, live in customers to Brooks Pharmacy, “ a pioneer in promoting women syth Alumni Association’s annual Winthrop, Mass. and have two he worked for the chain for eight in pharmacy.” Terry’s daughter meeting and brunch in June. daughters, Lori and Janet, and years while keeping his store open Karen (McNabb) Noon BSP '95, a four grandchildren. for nonpharmacy items. He is senior regulatory affairs officer for 1967 now back running his store with the FDA, also fills prescriptions at Janice (McCarthy) Comeau DH and Arthur H. Shapiro BSP is living his longtime manager and her his pharmacy. her husband, Robert, reside in in Sarasota, Fla. and is a part-time daughter. Mashpee, Mass. She is employed

34 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Student Profile Igbal Mohamed became a licensed nursing assistant then started working at a nursing home in Manchester.” When she decided it was time to formally apply to a program, she Physician Assistant Studies Candidate (Manchester) met with the staff at MCPHS, and after considering the options, applied to and entered the Physician Assistant Studies program. Igbal Mohamed MSPA '08 believes in second chances—which is just what she got at MCPHS. As a working wife and mother of four children, she found the heavy load to be more than she could easily handle along with her other responsibilities. Her men- In 1990 Ms. Mohamed left Sudan for the U.S. to complete her MS in interna- tors at MCPHS suggested she take a leave of absence in order to regroup. tional community economic development. After she graduated, however, she was unable to find a job that fit her credentials and ultimately took a position as a A year later, with the strong support of her husband, Mohamed, and her sons, residential specialist at a medical center for people with disabilities. Firas, Tariq, Obay and Odey, she determinedly rejoined the MCPHS community and restarted the program. In 2008, she will graduate and sit for the board examina- “I was learning about health care and really took to the hospital and clini- tion. cal environment,” she says. “I started taking nursing classes at a local college,

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

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

as a dental hygienist in the office Maureen (Osborne) Lapierre DH 1969 from a strict disciplinary approach of Drs. Becker and Silvius in Re- and her husband, George, have six Charles “Chuck” Young BSP was in regulating outcomes. vere. adult children and live in Moult- honored at the National Asso- onboro, N.H. She is employed ciation of Boards of Pharmacy 1971 Anne Jensen DH of Braintree, as a dental hygienist at Interlakes (NABP) 103rd awards dinner as its Christel (Koppel) Autuori DH lives Mass. has two children, Andrew Dental Center in Moultonboro. 2007 honorary president for lead- in Ridgefield, Conn. with her and Bethany Blackman, and is ership in public health protection. husband, Michael, and was re- especially proud of her grandson Linda (Barbato) Woodward DH Currently, the professional affairs cently elected copresident of Cape Jack. She is employed as a dental lives in Stoughton, Mass. with her pharmacy manager for the Office CARES. Cape CARES is a group hygienist at the Boston University husband, Richmond, and has two of Clinical Affairs, University of of volunteers who have donated dental clinic. She is a member of children, James and Brian. She Massachusetts Medical School, their time and resources to help the MCPHS Alumni Board of was one of several classmates who he is the former executive direc- elevate the lives of the poor and Directors and is very active in the celebrated their 40th reunion at tor of the Massachusetts Board needy of Central America, specifi- Union Congregational Church of the MCPHS Reunion weekend. of Registration in Pharmacy. He cally Honduras. Christel’s next trip Weymouth. Anne’s sister Marilyn also served a one-year term on to Honduras is scheduled for Feb- Ayles DH ‘64 is a Forsyth alumna. the NABP Executive Committee. ruary. She also recently published As the pharmacy board’s execu- an article in ACCESS, a publica- Nancy (Morse) Kennedy DH lives tive director, Chuck developed an tion of the American Dental Hy- in Arlington, Mass. with her hus- initiative for a separate line item gienists' Association. The paper is band, Joseph, and has three chil- from the state legislature’s budget entitled "From the Forsyth Project dren, Brian, Patrick and Kristen. for additional board resources to to the Advanced Dental Hygiene She is employed as a dental hy- 1968 create a new position for a con- Practitioner." The paper was based gienist in the offices of Dr. Daniel Reunion Class of 1968, send us tinuous quality improvement sur- on the address that she gave at the Giatrelis in Melrose and Dr. Mark your updates! veyor. The first of its kind in the commemoration of the 90th anni- Connolly in West Medford. nation, the position allowed the versary of the Forsyth School for board to move forward, and away Dental Hygiene in October 2006.

The Bulletin Winter 2008 35 Class Notes is employed as a dental hygienist 1980 in Dr. Robert Sibilia’s office in Peter Chlebek BSP and his wife of Mansfield. She reports that she 24 years, Shelley, reside in Som- Marilyn’s mother, Madelyn (Plum- also works with a classmate, Mary erset, Mass. and have two sons. Robert DeChristoforo BSP was mer) MacPhee DH ‘37 is a Forsyth (Sibilia) Cuddy DH ‘77. Their oldest son, Ryan, graduated one of 30 health-system phar- alumna. from West Point in 2005 and mar- macists named a fellow by the Linda (Maietta) Posta BSP re- ried a fellow graduate. Both will American Society of Health-Sys- ports that she has a new position be leaving for Iraq shortly. Their tem Pharmacists (ASHP) during as a scientific affairs liaison for youngest son, Randy, is in his the ASHP June meeting in San McNeil Pediatrics, based in Fort second year at the U.S. Air Force Francisco. The ASHP practitio- Washington, Pa. Academy in Colorado Springs, ner program recognizes excellence Colo. Peter is employed at West- in practice and promotes public 1973 Robert Tang BSP is currently a port Apothecary, an independent awareness of outstanding pharma- Reunion Class of 1973: send us practicing dentist in Burlington retail pharmacy in Westport. cists. Robert is deputy chief of the your updates! Mass. Bob graduated from Boston Clinical Center Pharmacy Depart- University School of Dental Med- Michael Gilfillan BSP is the third ment at the National Institutes of 1974 icine in 1983 and was recently generation in his family to run Health in Bethesda, Md. Mark Lasoff BSP lives in Palm appointed as a clinical instructor West End Drug Company in Bar Coast, Fla. and reports that he has at Harvard University School of Harbor, Maine. In a recent article John Davenport BSP, a long-term retired after 25 years with Wal- Dental Medicine. He reports that in The Ellsworth American, Mike care consultant for PharMerica of greens in Florida. he is the only mentor presently in described how the insurance com- Warwick, R.I., lives in Westport, eastern Mass. from the Koiscenter panies, government and technol- Mass. A recent article in Westport Janis (DiCarlo) Meier DH has (a postdoctoral training facility in ogy have changed pharmacy prac- Shorelines reported on his enthu- been living in Switzerland since Seattle, Wash.: www.koiscenter. tice. He admits that the changes siasm for kite-flying. “His calling 1981. Dental hygienists with a com) that allows him to mentor “aren’t all bad." The article con- card, a massive array of whimsical university education are allowed classes in Seattle with fellow den- tinues, "with the sheer volume colorful kites drifting lazily in the to practice independently, and tists. The extensive training helps of prescriptions that he processes, sea breeze, pinpoints his location Janis opened a practice in 2005. him to focus his practice in com- computers are great for keeping on weekends from April to Octo- She reports that it is fantastic! plex restorative cases. Bob lives track of patient histories, allergies ber. With his hand-made appliqué in Andover Mass. with his wife, and potential drug interaction. banners set firmly in the sand to 1976 Debbie, and son Justin, 11 years And the fact that so many people mark off the edges of ‘his flying John “Jack” Cleary BSP lives in old. have insurance means more people field,’ he sits happily in a lawn York, Maine and reports that he is get the care they need. Bar codes chair, ready to answer questions a therapist specializing in the treat- mean that there is less chance of from the curious or admiring ment of alcohol and drug addic- a prescription being filled incor- beach-goers about the soft fab- tions. He is currently completing rectly.” ric wonders floating above him.” an MEd in counseling psychology John reported that he has been fly- at Cambridge College in order to 1981 ing kites “religiously” since 1987. take the licensing examination as a 1978 Carrie (Smith) Cox BSP was recent- mental health counselor. Arthur “Artie” Januario BSP reports 1972 ly named to Fortune magazine’s that he has worked as a pharma- annual list of 50 Most Powerful Patricia Lutkus Miller DH has two 1977 cist in the greater Boston area for Women in Business for the third children, Stephen and Suzanne, Linda (Boschetto) DeBenedictis 30 years. “I’m also a professional consecutive year and the fourth and lives in Berlin, Conn. with DH and her husband, Joseph, stand-up comedian who works all time in her career. Executive Vice her husband, Richard. She is live in Pocasset, Mass. and have over the country (when I can get President of the Schering-Plough employed as the dental program three children, Alyssa, Michael off the bench). I currently work Corporation and President of manager at the Hartford Gay and and Christina. She is employed at Stop and Shop as a floater, and Global Pharmaceuticals, Carrie Lesbian Health Center in Hart- as a dental hygienist at Falmouth my position frees me up to travel. was credited for leading a core ford. Dental Associates in Falmouth. I perform regularly at The Riviera division that has delivered stellar in Vegas. I used to think it was just results over the past year. Carrie Pamela (Hedin) Parsons DH and Jeanne (Vigneau) Irvin DH lives a goofy old wives’ tale, but I have and her husband, Kenneth, live her husband, Gary, live in Natick, in Goodland, Kan. with her hus- personally found out that laughter in Mendham, N.J. with their two Mass. and have two children, Me- band, Douglas, and their two chil- truly is the best medicine.” (See children. lissa and Katie. She is employed dren, Chris and Ryan. She is the "Correspondence," page 3.) as a dental hygienist in the of- secretary/treasurer of Prairie En- 1982 fice of Marilyn Rivero, DMD, in terprises and is the past cochair of Mark Lasoof BSP reports that he Maureen (McInerney) Clarke DH Framingham. Pamela’s mother, the Leadership Sherman County is living in Palm Coast, Fla. and who lives in West Hartford, Olive (Nelson) Hedin DH ‘39 was a Board, Sherman County Farm has recently retired from Wal- Conn. with her husband, Brian, Forsyth alumna. Bureau Board, a 4-H leader, and greens after 25 years. joined several of her classmates past president of Philanthropic at the recent MCPHS Reunion Marilyn (Copithorne) Roberts Educational Organization (PEO) 1979 weekend. She is employed as a DH and her husband, Stephen, Chapter Z. Jay LaForest BSP lives in Baltimore, dental hygienist at Pediatric Den- live in St. Augustine, Fla. She has Md. and has recently accepted a tistry in New Britain. Maureen is two children, Paula and Brian, Debra (Campbell) McDougall DH position as senior pharmacy search the secretary of the Hartford Den- and five grandchildren. She is em- and her husband, Randy, live in consultant in Hanover. tal Hygienists’ Association. ployed as a sales representative for Mansfield, Mass. and have two the Hayes Handpiece Company. children, Scott and Shane. Debra

36 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Class Notes Shannon (Boyle) O’Connor DH pharmacist for Omnicare Phar- lives in New Milford, Conn. with macy of Rhode Island. Deborah (Gale) Dolio DH, Peter Lyons BSP, a pharmacist at her husband, Michael, and their Marisel Segarra-Newnham currently practicing as a dental Samuel’s Pharmacy in Winthop, daughters, Hannah Marie and BSP hygienist in a periodontal practice Mass., is starting his second year Caitlin Rose. Shannon is em- recently was inducted as a fel- in Orodell N.J., recently received as head coach of the Winthrop ployed as a dental hygienist in the low of the American College of a certificate in massage therapy. High School golf team. periodontic practice of Harvey Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) at the Deborah lives in Ridgewood N.J. Miller, DMD, in Danbury. ACCP annual meeting in Denver, with her two children, ages 3 and 1985 Colo. Marisel lives in Palm City, 9. Karen (Fredericks) Ryle BSP, MSRA Fla. '02 was re-elected to a three-year 1991 Julie (O’Brien) McCormack DH term after serving a one-year term J.D. Coffey and her husband, John, reside in representing District 1 on the Na- BSP was appointed Executive Director of the Mas- Hyde Park, Mass. with their two tional Association of Boards of 1988 children, Luke and Declan. Julie is Pharmacy Executive Committee. sachusetts Board of Registration Reunion Class of 1988: employed as a dental hygienist at Karen has served as Chairperson send us in Pharmacy. J.D. and his wife, Nancy (Allard) Coffey Post Office Square Dental Group for both the Task Force to Develop your updates! BSP ‘92 live in Rye, N.H. in Boston. Recommendations to Best Reduce 1989 Medication Errors in Community Grace M. Kuo 1992 Anne Marie (Pancallo) Meretsky Pharmacy Practice, and the Task BSP is a PhD can- Richard Scott Cole DH and her husband, Warren, Force on Telepharmacy and the didate and the associate professor BSP and his Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole live in Lauderdale By the Sea, Fla. Implementation of the Medicare of clinical pharmacy, University wife, with their children, Christopher Drug Benefit Medication Therapy of California San Diego, Skaggs BSP ‘90 live in Westport, Mass. and Nicole. Anne Marie is em- Management Provisions. Cur- School of Pharmacy and Pharma- with their children Joshua, 14, ployed as a dental hygienist in the rently, Karen is the Director of ceutical Sciences. Jillian, 10, and Alexis, 3. Richard office of Joseph Belotto, DDS, in Outpatient Pharmacy Services at is a pharmacist for CVS, and Ana Mary (Mazzola) Spivey Fort Lauderdale. Massachusetts General Hospital. MSN is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. They was recently named President and attended the Reed Conference at Collette (Picard) Ricco DH lives 1986 CEO of BlueChoice HealthPlan, Gillette Stadium and had the plea- in Nashua, N.H. with her hus- Gayle Hylen BSN reports that formerly Companion Health- sure to reunite with many former band, William, and is employed she has recently retired as school Care. “Mary has been instrumen- classmates and friends. They are as a dental hygienist in the office nurse at the West Springfield tal in BlueChoice’s growth and looking forward to similar future of John Maschell, DMD, in Low- (Massachusetts) Middle School success,” said M. Edward Sellers, events. (See Correspondence, ell, Mass. Her mother, Constance and moved to New Hampshire in Chairman, BlueCross BlueShield page 3.) (Frechette) Picard DH ‘54 is a May 2007. of South Carolina. “She also has Kimberly (Wade) Payne Forsyth alumna. taken the lead in several country DH has 1987 wide efforts, including our Blue- two children, Ryan, and a new ad- Lisa Vouras DH is serving as Dorothy “Deedee” Gurin DH said Cross BlueShield and BlueCross dition born in August 2007. She a member of the Massachusetts she made the decision to be a den- HealthPlan employee telecom- lives in Needham, Mass. with her Dental Society Board of Trustees tist at a very young age, when she muting program, which has more husband, Ryan. She is employed representing the East Middlesex took a summer job as a dental as- than 400 people working from as a dental hygienist in the office District. sistant. After practicing as a dental home.” of Dr. John Fiore in Dedham. hygienist for six years, she returned 1990 to school and graduated from the th Ana Claudia Dacunha-Cole th Boston University (BU) School of BSP Richard Scott Cole June 6–8 June 6–8 Dental Medicine in 1997. Besides and husband, 2008 her busy practice in Milton, Mass. BSP ‘92 live in Westport, Mass. 2008 Deedee also teaches courses in op- with their children Joshua,14, Jillian,10, and Alexis, 3. Richard 199315 198325 erative dentistry at BU. She also Reunion Class of 1993: Reunion Class of 1983: send us finds time to volunteer her skills is a pharmacist for CVS, and Ana send us your updates! for organizations such as Special is a pharmacist for Rite Aid. They your updates! attended the Reed Conference at Olympics and the National Child 1995 1984 Identification Program. She has Gillette Stadium and had the plea- Karen McNabb-Noon John Fanikos BSP is the Assis- traveled to Nicaragua three times sure to reunite with many former BSP lives in tant Director of Pharmacy at as a volunteer to provide oral sur- classmates and friends. They are Townsend, Mass. and is an FDA Brigham and Women’s Hospital gery and other dental services. looking forward to similar future Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer and Assistant Professor of clinical events. (See Correspondence, conducting clinical trials. Richard J. Oakley page 3.) pharmacy at both MCPHS and BSP was re- 1996 Northeastern University. Over cently appointed as director of Barbara (Costa) Pereira Steven R. Brown the past decade, John has worked pharmacy at Nashoba Valley Med- BSP is BSP married Lin- closely with the Venous Throm- ical Center. Richard is involved currently living in Dartmouth, da Marra on July 14, 2007. Steven boembolism Service at Brigham with several community and char- Mass. with her husband, Al, is currently employed as a phar- and Women’s and has written or itable organizations, including the who attended MCPHS from macist and Manager at Rite Aid. coauthored numerous articles on American Cancer Society and the 1983–1986. They have two chil- The couple lives in Saco, Maine. anticoagulation therapy. American Heart Association. dren, Jacob, 11, and Rachel, 7. She is employed as a consultant coordinator and a consultant

The Bulletin Winter 2008 37 ICnlass THE NEWSNotes John Stallman MSPA is the web- Maine Medical Center. In Octo- site contact for the New Hamp- ber, she made a presentation on shire Society of Physician Assis- cardiac medications at the Central 1997 2001 tants. Maine Heart and Vascular Insti- Susan (Shortman) Davis BSP and Mandi Splonskowski MSPA has tute. Garrett Davis BSP live in Granby, joined the staff of St. Joseph’s Area Fae (Ganiron) Wooding PharmD Conn., and welcomed daughter Health Services, Dakota Clinic married Anson Wooding on Au- 2007 Allison Maureen to their family on and the Center for Weight Man- gust 4, 2007. The ceremony was Bethany Arsenault PharmD joined October 26, 2007. She joins their agement (both in Park Rapids, held at Kalapaki Beach followed the United States Public Health 3-year-old son, Kevin. Garrett is a Minn.) as a physician assistant. by a reception at the Kauai Mar- Service Commissioned Corps as a Pharmacy Manager for Wal-Mart lieutenant. Bethany has accepted a and Susan is a staff pharmacist for 2002 position as an inpatient pharma- Wal-Mart. Veronica (Cardenas) Azevedo DH cist at the Alaskan Native Medical and her husband, Joseph, live in Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Jacqueline Kugler Petrillo BSP, Cere, Calif. and are the parents of PharmD ’01 and her husband a 2-year-old son, Jay. She is em- Lynne Rohrbaugh Millson mar- Frank Petrillo PharmD '01 live ployed as a dental hygienist in the ried Adrian Millson on June 16, in Reading, Mass. and are now office of M. Scott Renshaw, DDS, 2007.The couple lives in Hudson, both attorneys. Jackie is at Sug- in Turlock. Mass. arman and Sugarman in Boston and Frank is employed at Dana- Mandy Torres PharmD and An- Farber Cancer Institute, where dreas Mergner were married Sep- he handles all of the contracts for tember 2, 2006. She is employed clinical trials. as a clinical pharmacy specialist in geriatrics. The couple lives in Al- Mary Regan BSP, PharmD lives bany, N.Y. in Watertown, Mass. and is the Se- nior Clinical Pharmacist Special- ist in Critical Care at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge.

2003 riott Resort and Beach Club in Reunion Class of 2003: send us Kauai, Hawaii. Attending the your updates! wedding were: Trushna (Patel) Mehta PharmD and her husband, 1998 William Mullen MSPA serves on Sameer Mehta; Lisa (Perrin) Lane Lisa (Ferrante) Gray BSP married the 2007 Board of Directors of PharmD and her husband, Ben Peter Gray on October 24, 1998. the New Hampshire Society of Lane; Matthew Benvenuti PharmD ADH/Associate of Science-Dental Hygiene They welcomed their fourth child Physician Assistants. and his wife, Rose; Kevin Grenyion ART/Associate of Science-Radiation Therapy on April 17, 2007. Matthew joins PharmD; Heidi Dispirito PharmD; ANMT/Associate of Science-Nuclear Medicine their other children Marie, John Melissa (Roy) McRobbie PharmD Kimberly (Reno) Ly PharmD '03 Technology and Amanda. The family lives in and Brian E. McRobbie exchanged and her husband, Cam Ly. BS/Bachelor of Science Billerica, Mass., and Lisa currently marriage vows on November 4, BS Hampden/Hampden College of Pharmacy works in Arlington at an indepen- 2006. The couple currently lives Sarah (Noyes) Zigouras PharmD BSHS/Bachelor of Science-Health Sciences dent pharmacy. in Ludlow, Mass. Melissa is a phar- married Paul Zigouras Sep- macist at Big Y in South Hadley. BSP/Bachelor of Science-Pharmacy tember 1, 2007. The cou- BSPS/Bachelor of Science-Pharmaceutical Leenie Rodriquez-Lewis BSHP ple lives in Raynham, Mass. writes that she married Troy An- Tammy Ryan BSDH married Sciences thony Lewis in April 2006 in Christopher Reynolds on June 16, 2006 BSRS/Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science Methuen, Mass. and had a baby 2007. The couple lives in Canton, Courtney Kasaras MSPA of Man- BSDH/Bachelor of Science-Dental Hygiene girl, Abigail Virginia, on January Mass. chester, N.H. has joined the Nash- BSHP/Bachelor of Science-Health Psychology 9, 2007. For the past eight years ua West Center Family Practice in DH Forsyth/Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene she has been working in the fi- 2004 Nashua. Her clinical interest is in MSP/Master of Science-Pharmacy Brian Oxley nancial investments industry. She PharmD married women’s health. Courtney joins MS/Master of Science holds a stockbroker’s license. In Elizabeth Haynes BSPMM ’05, the Dartmouth Hitchcock family MSRA/Master of Science-Drug Regulatory Af- the past five years, she has traveled BSN ‘07 on October 6, 2007. The after working with occupationally throughout the United States vis- couple lives in Millis, Mass. fairs and Health Policy and physically challenged patients MSN/Master of Science-Nursing iting various clients and providing of all ages as an assistant instructor MSPA/Master of Science-Physician Assistant education on retirement plans and 2005 at UpReach Therapeutic Riding investments. Leenie writes “Cur- Elizabeth Haynes BSPMM, BSN Center in Goffstown. Studies rently, I am in the process of mov- ‘07 married Brian Oxley PharmD PharmD/Doctor of Pharmacy ing to West Des Moines, Iowa and ‘04 on October 6, 2007. The cou- Sarah Melanson-Green PharmD PhD/Doctor of Philosophy-Pharmacy have decided to take some time off ple lives in Millis, Mass. lives in Leeds, Maine and is em- PhC/Pharmaceutical Chemist (graduate degree) to spend with our daughter.” ployed as a pharmacist at Central PhG/Graduate in Pharmacy

38 The Bulletin Winter 2008 The Bulletin Winter 2008 38 {farewell}

Dr. Gerald F. Pagliuca (1906–2007)

n September 25, Gerald F. Pagliuca PHG ’28, MD, HON '82, passed away in his beloved hometown of Medford, Mass. He graduated from Massachusetts OCollege of Pharmacy in 1928 – just one year before the stock market crash that started the Great Depression. Among his fellow MCP graduates was Edward Breck from Springfield—who would go on to invent Breck Shampoo and help launch a whole new trend in women’s hair fashion. Soon after becoming a registered pharmacist in 1929, Mr. Pagliuca entered Boston’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, which later become the Tufts University School of Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Pagliuca and his wife, Caro- line, became major benefactors of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- ences. They established two scholarship funds, including one that is still the largest in the history of the College. Several generations of students from Medford and surround- ing communities have benefited from the Pagliuca’s generosity, including at least two current members of the MCPHS faculty, who were awarded Pagliuca scholarships as undergraduates. “I love the College,” Dr. Pagliuca once said. “That’s where I received the best education.” And the College, in turn, loved him and will be forever grateful for his generosity in helping students achieve their professional dreams.

In m e m o r i a m {farewell}

Mary (Santosuosso) Tompkins Leo Blackman BSP ’43, Arthur Gallerani BSP ’55, James W. Hagan BSP ’60, PhG ’23, August 22, 2007 June 28, 2007 June 6, 2007 October 16, 2007

Gerald Pagliuca PhG ’28, HON Joseph Zamparelli BSP ’43, Herve H. LeBeau BSP ’55, Linda (Murphy) Dallamora DH ’61, '82, MD, September 25, 2007 April 27, 2007 June 11, 2007 August 13, 2007 Philip Gliserman Mary Lou (Stover) Day William F. Bousquet BSP ’55, BSP ’32, DH ’48, Sherwin Shechet July 13, 2007 August 17, 2007 October 15, 2007 BSP ’63, September 24, 2006 Thelma (Bennett) Knight DH ’32, Frances E. Wurtz DH ‘49, Leo A. Belleville BSP ’56, December 06, 2002 November 7, 2007 July 19, 2007 Alan W. Paine BSP ’71, October 27, 2007 George White PhG ’33, William J. Webber Jr. BSP ’50, Alfred P. Iacobucci BSP ’56, November 26, 2007 June 27, 2007 April 30, 2007 Paul Montminy BSP ’73, June 3, 2007 Leo Wolfe PhG ’33, Rolland J. Asselin BSP ’51, Richard L. Wilson BSP ’56, December 3, 2007 November 11, 2007 September 22, 2007 Deborah (Murphy) Wall BSP ’80, July 31, 2007 Harriet (Childs) Pearson DH ’38, Ruth (Sattler) Geffert BS ’51, Beverly (Thomas) Desbiens DH ’57, August 15, 2007 August 8, 2007 June 6, 2007 Edward Frodyma Jr. BSP ’76, October 24, 2007 Bryce C. ”Bill” Moulton BSP ’41, Robert E. Kearney BSP ’51, Philip Pyser BSP ’58, March 2007 June 4, 2007 July 6, 2007 Robert J. Bolger ’83 (Hon.), Sydney J. Leavitt BSP ’41, John J. Falvey BSP ’52, John P. Ryan BSP ’58, October 7, 2007 May 2006 April 4, 2007 August 21, 2007 Renae Bausley BSP ’87, Mason Irving Jr. BSP ’43, Louis Norman Letourneau BSP ’54, May 29, 2007 May 24, 2007 April 18, 2007

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The Bulletin Winter 2008 41 Meet the Alumni Association Editor’s Note: Recently the alumni boards of MCPHS and Forsyth were combined into a single organization. The names of current board members are listed on page 2 of this edition of The Bulletin. Over the next several issues, we will be running profiles of board members so that alumni can get to know their representatives a little better. We hope you enjoy meeting the first group!

Gail Weisberg DH ’74 Forsyth, the Vice President of the MCPHS Alumni Association, is a dental hygienist, after a career in a variety of fields, including pharmaceutical sales at Cooper Laboratories, pharmacology research at Brown Medical School, Women and Infant Hospital Division, and a stint as an entrepreneur. She founded her own wellness company In Control, which she ultimately sold to Humana Insurance Company in 1989. Following the sale, she worked with the Rhode Island Department of Economic Development, bringing in new companies and helping exisiting com- Minh T. Do PharmD '06 Minh Do PharmD ’06 is the Pharmacy Manager at panies expand. Throughout her career, she always a new CVS in Boston’s Fenway area. In his former position at a CVS in the kept up her license as a dental hygienist. She most South End, he served as a preceptor and mentor to MCPHS pharmacy stu-

recently left the office of Dr. Ron Kolodziej, a cosmetic dents. A graduate of UMass Amherst with a degree in premedical studies, dentist in Framingham, Mass. he was employed as a personal trainer before being accepted at MCPHS and “I’ve done a lot with my education,” said the North finding his niche as a pharmacist. “I love the patient-pharmacist interac- Providence, R.I. resident. “Dental hygiene school gave tions,” he said. me the moxie to branch out. My education has served Most recently, he was thrilled to be invited to join the College Corpora- me well.” tion, which he accepted. At MCPHS, he participated in Phi Delta Chi and Beginning in 1997 she joined the Forsyth Alumni the Student Government Association events. A member of the Golf Club, Association and served as treasurer and presi- he was inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma for his leadership skills. He also dent. Currently, she helps recruit approximately 10 co-founded the College’s Roller-Hockey Club with Andrew Stein PharmD ’05, students a year—in physician assistant studies, which is ongoing and in which he is still involved. “My involvement in all pharmacy and nursing, as well as dental hygiene— these things made me be a better leader,” said Mr. DoMinh, who lives in the to the College. Fenway area and walks to work. “I had the best education I could possible “I’m thrilled with the merger of Forsyth and the get at the College. The faculty was awesome.” College, and now the two alumni associations,” she “We’re hoping to get as many people involved in the Alumni Association said. “Everybody benefits; MCPHS students get diver- as possible,” he said. He encourages young alumni in particular to stay con- sity, and dental hygienists become part of a bigger nected to their alma mater. (For more information about getting involved, whole.” The tradition continues. please e-mail him at [email protected].)

42 The Bulletin Winter 2008 Board Members

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

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

The Bulletin Winter 2008 43 theREEDconference at GILLETTE STADIUM Thursday, March 13, 2008 Gillette Stadium 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Conference One Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035 5–7 p.m. Alumni Reception This year's topics and speakers include: "Insomnia and Narcolepsy: Opposite Ends "Pharmacist Concerns about Why and How of the Sleep Spectrum"—Douglas B. Kirsch, to Select a Statin"—Ronald J. DeBellis MD Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School; Jr., PharmD, FCCP Chair and Professor Regional Medical Director, Greater Boston Sleep of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS Worcester/ HealthCenters Manchester "Late Life Care: The Five D’s (Delirium, "Making the Law Work for You and Your Dementia, Depression, Death and Dying Patients: A Legal Perspective on the and Doctors)"—Sumer Verma, MD Director, Effective and Safe Use of Opioids"—Jennifer Geriatric Psychiatry Education and Fellowship Bolen, JD Attorney at Law, The J. Bolen Group, program, McLean Hospital; Lecturer on LLC, Knoxville, Tenn. Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Boston "DEA Update: What Pharmacists Need to University School of Medicine Know"—Mark W. Caverly Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, U.S. Drug Enforcement "Management of Asthma in Children"—Paul Administration, Office of Diversion Control S. Salva, MD, PhD Pediatric Pulmonology of Western New England, PC; Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Tufts Medical School

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Participants will receive six (6) contact hours (0.6 CEUs) including two (2) hours in pharmacy law. Participants may earn an additional two (2) contact hours (0.2 CEUs) by participating in the conference poster sessions. Statements of credit will be mailed within four weeks following the program. Poster sessions will be presented by MCPHS Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice. Earn additional CE credits. To register, or for updated information, please visit our Web site: www.mcphs.edu R egister N o w SEND US YOUR STORIES!

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

Applied Natural Products is Now Online

The Master of Applied Natural Products (MANP) program has recently moved to an ONLINE FORMAT! The new format offers working professionals the opportunity to pursue an advanced degree along with the convenience and flexibility of completing coursework from home.

The part-time program is designed for individuals interested in developing expertise in the natural-products discipline. The program offers academic learning in the areas of dietary supplements, natural-products informatics, functional medicine, phytochemical therapies, and epidemiology. Candidates interested in the program must have a prior health baccalaureate professional degree.

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in specialized settings, including clinics and retail, natural-product and pharmaceutical industries, federal regulatory agencies, drug-information centers, academia or other health- related fields.

The MANP program can be completed in as few as five semesters.

For more information, please e-mail [email protected]. Membership has its privileges… …and you're already a member. Join the MCPHS alumni online community! At mcphs.edu you're eligible for:  Lifetime e-mail account and Alumni Association membership  Free access to MCPHS online alumni communities through MyMCPHS.edu  Subscription to alumni publication—The Bulletin  Annual Reunions  Regularly-updated, Web-posted career opportunities  Easy online registration for Continuing Education programs  Government affairs and advocacy updates  Invitations to attend alumni-hosted events at professional meetings  Opportunities to sponsor a student for admission  Regional alumni clubs with nationwide and international membership  Networking and social events with more than 17,000 fellow graduates  Discounts on alumni merchandise and programs

MyMCPHS will soon have a new look! Have you visited MyMCPHS lately? The online community created exclusively for MCPHS is your gateway to staying connected with other MCPHS graduates. If you haven't already joined us, register for a new MCPHS e-mail address and password at www.mcphs.edu, which will enable you to access your personal alumni space on MyMCPHS. Want to learn more? Log on, sign up, and stay tuned! If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected], or call the Alumni Office at 617.732.2902.

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American Journal of Public Health Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice GenETHX (Genetics and Ethics Database) Merck Manual

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