TheIdaho State University College of Pharmacy

Graduation Edition 2017 Contents

2 Contents/Mission Statement 27 Experiential Education 3 By the Numbers 28 Faculty Accomplishments 4 Dean’s Message 29 ISU Names New Associate Vice President 5 Centennial Campaign 30 Pharmacy Residency Accreditation 10 Graduation 31 Pharmacists Expand Role in Idaho 13 Graduate Residencies 32 Karl Madaras-Kelly Research Story 14 Non-Traditional Graduates 33 Alumni Relations and Development 15 End of Year Awards 34 Gem Legacy Honorees 16 Outstanding Students 35 2016 APhA 2nd Runner Up 18 17 Outstanding Teachers 36 Michelle Cummings Alaska 18 Student Activities 37 ISU Complex Named Afer Cop Alumnus S 19 Pharmacy Day at the Capitol 38 Margaret Mortensen 20 Drug Free Idaho Coalition 40 Te Alumni Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund 21 Anti-overdose training 41 In Memoriam 22 Student Fundraisers 44 On the Road Again 23 All Alaska Seats Filled 46 Take a Look Back 24 Departments Update 47 Faculty and Leadership

Mission 93 To develop competent and caring pharmacists who advance healthcare and positively impact the profession through Students Entered innovative education, service, patient-centered care, scientifc discovery and development. ISU College of Pharmacy in the Fall of 2016 Vision

To be a preeminent college of pharmacy distinguished by leadership and collaboration in interprofessional education, service, and scholarship.

Values

In addition to upholding the values of Idaho State University’s Kasisika Division of Health Sciences, the College of Pharma- cy embraces the following core values:

• Foster Professional Growth • Cultivate Intellectual Curiosity • Ensure Personal Accountability • Promote Diversity and Inclusiveness • Advocate Patient Health • Instill Trust and Open Communication • Encourage Community Engagement

2 By the Numbers ISU College of Pharmacy 2017Fast Facts

18 36 3,378 Alaska of those students Students are Non-Traditional Pharmacy Students Alumni

49 Student Age Range 93 Females Students Entered ISU College of 44 Pharmacy in the 19-51 Fall of 2016 Males Years-old

1 65 27 International Idaho Out of State Student Students Students MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

Since our doors opened in 1920, the college continues to develop caring and highly capable pharmacists who positively impact the health care needs of patients throughout the state and the nation. During this time, generations of pharmacists have come to what is now Idaho State University to learn the discipline of pharmacy. Our faculty and staf continue to be dedicated to preparing future pharmacists who are capable of carrying this noble profession into the future. I have had the privilege of being on faculty here for nearly 30 years and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy since 2009. I am very honored and excited to announce that we are ofcially in the public phase of our frst ever capital campaign. Tis $15 million campaign is part of our Centennial Celebration which will take place in the fall of 2020. As Idaho’s—and now Alaska’s—College of Pharmacy we will focus on increasing scholarships along with capital and program needs to provide the best teaching and learning environments for our faculty and students. When I get the opportunity to meet with our alumni, there is one common thread that is repeated time and again, “I owe my quality of life and career success to the ISU College of Pharmacy.” Although I am not a graduate of ISU, I can say without hesitation that I too owe my quality of life and career success to the college. I have decided to “pay it forward” to the next generation of faculty, staf, students and even deans by creating the Cady Family Endowment. In addition, I have created a planned gif to this endowment. I do hope that this planned gif does not mature anytime soon. I am asking you to join me and “pay it forward” by also giving back to the college during our Centennial Campaign. As you review this information, you will fnd areas of need and how your support will be recognized in the construction of our Centennial Patio located adjacent to Leonard Hall in Pocatello. Te patio will also have a time capsule, so please think of items you would like to put in it for future generations to enjoy. Tank you so much for your past, current and future support of the ISU College of Pharmacy. I look forward to visiting with you at a future campaign event or personal visit. WAYS TO GIVE Endowments • Starting at $25,000, these funds currently provide 4 percent of the principal annually in perpetuity. Create Dean’s Administration Suite & Center for Health Outcomes • Can be created by individuals, corporations, organizations or groups. We have alumni classes who have created an endowment In non-developed space in Meridian where combined class member donations ofen times exceed the $25,000 minimum. Renovate Laboratory and Classroom Space in Leonard Hall-Pocatello • Te donor(s) determine the focus and criteria of the fund (i.e. scholarships, student programs, faculty support, etc.) Assist University of Alaska-Anchorage in Funding Second Phase of College of Pharmacy Space Planned Giving Lab & Classroom Equipment for ISU College of Pharmacy-Anchorage • Tese include estate planning, charitable trusts, etc. Various Research Related Equipment Cash Gifs to Existing Funds For more information regarding ways to give, please contact Phil Yankovich at [email protected] or (208) 339-4770

First fve students Idaho Technical Institute enroll in the Division becomes College of Idaho- Division of Pharmacy Academy of Idaho becomes of Pharmacy Southern Branch becomes becomes Idaho Technical Insititute Idaho State College College of Pharmacy

Academy of Idaho Eugene O. Leonard Bachelor of Science established tasked to devolop a in Pharmacy frst pharmacy program ofered Leonard Hall was constructed MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

Since our doors opened in 1920, the college continues to develop caring and highly capable pharmacists who positively impact the health care needs of patients throughout the state and the nation. During this time, generations of pharmacists have come to what is now Idaho State University to learn the YOU CAN HELP WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT PROGRAMS discipline of pharmacy. Our faculty and staf continue to be dedicated to preparing future pharmacists who are capable of carrying this noble profession into the future. Student Scholarship Endowments $6 Million I have had the privilege of being on faculty here for nearly 30 years and the Dean of the College From various donors of Pharmacy since 2009. I am very honored and excited to announce that we are ofcially in the Research Scholarship Endowment $600,000 public phase of our frst ever capital campaign. Tis $15 million campaign is part of our Centennial Celebration which will take place in the fall of 2020. As Idaho’s—and now Alaska’s—College of Scholarship Endowment for Pre-pharmacy Students $600,000 Pharmacy we will focus on increasing scholarships along with capital and program needs to provide the Immediate scholarship Use $500,000 best teaching and learning environments for our faculty and students. Student Outreach Endowment $500,000 When I get the opportunity to meet with our alumni, there is one common thread that is repeated time To support students in their community outreach initiatives and again, “I owe my quality of life and career success to the ISU College of Pharmacy.” Although I am not a graduate of ISU, I can say Pharmacy Residency Endowment Program $500,000 without hesitation that I too owe my quality of life and career success to the college. To support pharmacy residencies I have decided to “pay it forward” to the next generation of faculty, staf, students and even deans by creating the Cady Family Telepharmacy Activities $100,000 Endowment. In addition, I have created a planned gif to this endowment. I do hope that this planned gif does not mature anytime To develop new innovations to provide health service to Idaho’s rural communities soon. I am asking you to join me and “pay it forward” by also giving back to the college during our Centennial Campaign. As you review this information, you will fnd areas of need and how your support will be recognized in the construction of our Centennial Patio located As we have progressed in our careers, we have truly valued the education we received at ISU College of Pharmacy. adjacent to Leonard Hall in Pocatello. Te patio will also have a time capsule, so please think of items you would like to put in it for future generations to enjoy. Our scholarship endowment will assist students who are struggling to fund their pharmacy education for many years to come. Helping young people realize their educational dreams and perhaps start their pharmacy careers with fewer Tank you so much for your past, current and future support of the ISU College of Pharmacy. I look forward to visiting with you at a future campaign event or personal visit. fnancial worries is a great way for us to pay it forward. -Larry (’84) & Debbie (’84) Updyke WAYS TO GIVE YOU CAN HELP WITH IMPROVEMENTS Endowments • Starting at $25,000, these funds currently provide 4 percent of the principal annually in perpetuity. Create Dean’s Administration Suite & Center for Health Outcomes • Can be created by individuals, corporations, organizations or groups. We have alumni classes who have created an endowment In non-developed space in Meridian where combined class member donations ofen times exceed the $25,000 minimum. Renovate Laboratory and Classroom Space in Leonard Hall-Pocatello • Te donor(s) determine the focus and criteria of the fund (i.e. scholarships, student programs, faculty support, etc.) Assist University of Alaska-Anchorage in Funding Second Phase of College of Pharmacy Space Planned Giving Lab & Classroom Equipment for ISU College of Pharmacy-Anchorage • Tese include estate planning, charitable trusts, etc. Various Research Related Equipment Cash Gifs to Existing Funds For more information regarding ways to give, please contact Phil Yankovich at [email protected] or (208) 339-4770

Emmons E. Roscoe Laurence E. Gale Division of Pharmacy replaces Eugene O. named Dean Frank P. Cosgrove becomes Leonard as Dean John V. Bergen named Dean College of Pharmacy named Dean

College of Idaho- Ivan W. Rowland Southern Branch named Dean Idaho State College becomes Idaho State becomes Idaho State Ira W. Hillyard Leonard Hall College University named Dean was constructed CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT FACULTY One of the most Endowed Chair $2 Million important Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences things I Endowed Professorship $1 Milliion did was to To provide supplemental resources related to research related expenses graduate Research Endowment $500,000 To develop innovative research initiatives from the ISU Faculty Development Endowment $250,000 College of To support faculty career development Pharmacy. Tere, I acquired the skills and abilities to become MAKE YOUR MARK ON CAMPUS a respected member of College of Pharmacy-Anchorage $2 Million my community and be a ISU College of Pharmacy $5 Million Pharmacist/Pharmacy owner To include Pocatello, Meridian and Anchorage, AK sites in a career that has lasted 44 Student Study Lounge $100,000 years so far. Giving back to Class Room $50,000 the College for a wonderful Student Study Room $25,000 career seems like the only responsible thing for me to do. All eligible gifs will also be recognized permanently on the Centennial Patio to be located outside of Leonard Hall -James A. Alexander (’73)

Having owned a small pharmacy in a downtown barrio allowed me the opportunity to target specifc medical needs generated in that neighborhood. I’m hoping that my scholarship will allow others an opportunity to think with their hearts and counsel their customers in a language that is meaningful and instructive. Pharmacists are the important liaison between the doctor and one’s good health... it is not a job to be taken lightly. My hope is that my example will continue with every new pharmacist in the same spirit of giving. -Michael (’74) & Corrine Araki-Kawaguchi

Arthur A. Nelson Jr. Paul Cady Joseph F. Steiner College of Pharmacy named Dean named Dean Leonard Hall named Dean 100th Anniversary remodeled

College of Pharmacy PharmD degree College of Pharmacy expands to Anchorage, AK frst ofered expands to Meridian, ID Barbara G. Wells First Bengal Telepharmacy named Dean opens in Arco, ID CENTENNIAL PATIO

Te Centennial Patio will recognize those donors who supported our campaign at a level of $5,000 or higher leading up to our centennial celebration in 2020. Your generous donations will be recognized as a permanent part of the patio for generations to come. Te name of the donor, donor’s business or a loved one will be prominently engraved in a stone corresponding to the size of the gif. Te natural stones that make up the patio were chosen to blend in with Idaho’s natural landscape. Te patio will be a permanent fxture of Idaho State University’s historic Quad as well a lasting monument to the College of Pharmacy and its alumni. Tis area will provide a beautiful and relaxing getaway for students, faculty and the community. Te Centennial Patio will also serve as home to our centennial time College of Pharmacy capsule. Stories, artifacts and memorabilia are being accepted now as we 100th Anniversary prepare for our centennial ceremony. Te time capsule will be unearthed in 2070 for the College of Pharmacy’s 150th anniversary.

expands to Anchorage, AK CoP Kicks off Centennial Celebration Campaign

Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy kicked of share their fondest memories and experiences from its centennial campaign in April with a well-received their days at the college. In addition to the stories, celebration at Zion’s Bank in Boise. More than 84 the college needs pictures, memorabilia, etc. the fnal alumni and friends were welcomed to a reception held product will become into limited edition historical by students, faculty and staf of the college. Guests college collection, one of which will be placed, sealed were able to partake in the wonderful cuisine with and buried within a time capsule during the centennial the piano and vocal stylings of Derek Schaible and celebration. Ashley Rose. Te reception announced the $15 million “Te evening was a perfect kick-start to the Centennial campaign to increase endowments, planned gifs and Campaign and I look forward to speaking more with transformational gifs for the college in preparation of people about its future,” said Phil Yankovich, College its 100th anniversary in the fall of 2020. of Pharmacy director of development and alumni Each guest received their own Centennial brochure relations. highlighting ways to contribute towards the campaign. ISU pharmacy Dean Paul Cady and health sciences Te brochure also featured the frst look at the Vice President Rex Force hosted the event and paid a Centennial Patio, which will be constructed outside of special thanks to the ISU Foundation Board member Leonard Hall on ISU’s Pocatello campus. Te patio will Bruce Bistline for sponsoring the evening’s festivities. recognize all donors of $5,000 or more who support Te evening also featured guest Susie Balukof whose the campaign. Interested donors can give through family created the Skagg’s Scholarship Endowment endowments, planned gifs or transformational Fund and supports the Anatomy and Physiology Lab gifs. Endowments can be used to create student in Meridian. scholarships, program support, research and more. For more information on how you can share your Endowments can be created by individuals, families, College of Pharmacy memories please contact Phil graduated classes and organizations. Yankovich at (208)-282-3655 or [email protected]. Each guest was also invited to share their stories as Written by Scarlett Smith. the college compiles the 100-year history of preparing leaders in the pharmacy. Tey were encouraged to

Barbara Mason, Catherine Oliphant, and Glenda Carr Ron Spolar, Class of 1966 and Jodie Broyles, Student Pharmacist

8 Karen Hoagland and Te Honorable Sam Hoagland Kevin Cleveland, Francoise Cleveland, and Chris Owens

Idaho State University student pharmacists 2016 College of Pharmacy Graduates

Stephen Agyenim-Boateng Walter Akwagoh Rachel Algate Jennifer Amirhamezeh Mathew Anderson

Brian Bell Jason Val Betts Kirsten Hansen Blair Anna Bodas Eric Bohm

Roger Call Chelsey Capley Maygen Cardona Justin Carney Brandon Clark

Jessica Corbridge Andrew Cyr Paul Davidson Judd Durrant Ashley Farley

10 Patty Flitton Chelsey Fraser Trent Galloway Daniel Hendrickson Brittany Hottel

Sarah Iannacone Kenneth King Steven Kochman Kizito Kyeremateng Nguyet Le

Todd Lundquist Cameron Marshall Justin Kenneth Merrill Donovan Miller Gabriela Nava

Robb Neeley Amy Nelson Cheyene J Nickerson Blake Nielsen Amanda Noble Chelsy Okuma Quincy Ostrem Kizito Pa’loguca Kevin Page Amir Piranfer

Kelsey Rastello Shanna Riomondo Alexander Roe Jennifer Ruwo Sabrina J Sherwood

Stacy Short Steven Snell Treven J Sorensen Dustin Stacey Vicky Tang

Spencer Peri Thomas Maisie Trang Abby Wade Alison Webb Tammy Whatcott Emma-Leigh Whitaker Kevin White Kori Wittrock Nicholas Wood Hamza Ziadeh

Graduates Not Pictured: Taylor Chavez Jacqueline Spann Nathan Spann

Graduate Residencies

Several of this year’s graduates are continuing their education Steven Kochman- Renown Health in Reno, NV. through residency programs throughout the United States. We are proud of our students who are taking this next step. Here is a look Kelsey Rastello- PeaceHealth Columbia Network in Vancouver, at where they will be continuing their education to better serve WA. their patients. Sarah Iannacone- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in McKay Dee Kori Wittrock- ISU Community Pharmacy Residency in Hospital in Ogden, UT. Pocatello. Nicholas Wood- Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in Boise. Maygen Cardona- Washington State University Geriatric Residency in Spokane, WA. Sabrina Sherwood- University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.

Daniel Hendrickson- CareOregon Managed Care PGY1 in Kizito Kyeremateng- Global medical afairs and clinical Portland, OR. development fellowship for the Bayer Healthcare/Rutgers Institute for pharmaceutical industry. Justin Bell- Terry Reilly PGY1 AmCare Focus in Nampa.

Maisie Trang- PGY1 Pharmay Resident in Boise. 2016 College of Pharmacy Non-Traditional Graduates

Tara Bruneski Sarah Holzman Jihyun Lim Yu-chen Lin Mirjana Lulic-Botica

Jenny Ng Gerald Nixon Elana Shendarovich Seoung Sung Thomas Togno

Matthew Tsang

14 End of Year Awards for Faculty and Students

Each year the College of Pharmacy presents its highest awards to Royal Society of Chemistry Award- Taylor Chavez their top achieving students and faculty. TEVA Pharmaceuticals –Hamza Ziadeh Outstanding Student Achievement –Sabrina Sherwood Wolters Kluwer Health Award- Kizito Kyeremateng Dean’s Award -Maisie Trang Senior Seminar Excellence Awards –Staci Short, Maisie Trang, CoP Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award- Abby Wade, Kizito Kyeremateng Sabrina Sherwood Teachers of the Year –Dr. Glenda Carr, Dr. Tracy Pettinger, Merck Award –Chelsy Okuma, Daniel Hendrickson Dr. Chris Downing, Dr. Rob Myers

Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy –Vicky Tang Preceptors of the Year –Dr. Paul Otto, Arielle Martin, Dr. Zack Demoe, Natural Medicines Award –Mathew Anderson Nikki Beck, Bret Walters

Kenneth King and dean Paul Cady College of Pharmacy, Class of 2017

Vicky Tang and dean Paul Cady College of Pharmacy, Class of 2017 15 Outstanding Students: Sabrina J. Sherwood Receives Outstanding Student Award

Idaho State says she particularly enjoyed her courses in chemistry, University College health sciences and medical ethics. of Pharmacy’s During her collegiate career, she was the recipient Sabrina J. of scholarships for pharmacy students including the Sherwood was one Pharmacy General, J. Garner Memorial, Michael T. of 12 Outstanding & Robyn Prime, Gehrke-Moore Phi Delta Chi, David Students & Jane Chu, Walgreen’s Diversity Glenn W. Corbett, recognized for Kasiska and ASISU scholarships. excellence in Sherwood graduated in May with her Pharm. D. their programs, degree, a 3.46 GPA and a wealth of experiences gained extracurricular due to her involvement in the university community activities and and her curriculum. having exemplifed During her time at ISU Sherwood: ISU's outstanding · served as the College of Pharmacy Senator for student body. two terms on the ISU Student Conduct Board Students receiving · served as Vice-president of Phi Delta Chi these prestigious Professional Pharmacy Fraternity

Sabrina Sherwood awards exhibit · was an intern for the Mayo Clinic a readiness to · attended a national pharmacy meeting and presented graduate, high academic achievement, above-average to the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of dedication to academic and professional goals and Pharmacy to suggest curriculum improvements. involvement in professional societies. Work experience Sherwood will pursue a clinical pharmacy residency and community service are also considered. following graduation and specializing in solid organ Following her graduation from Timberline High transplant services. School in Boise, Sherwood came to Pocatello and ISU to complete her undergraduate coursework where she

16 Outstanding Teachers: Karl Madaras-Kelly Receives Outstanding Researcher Award

Idaho State Madaras-Kelly practices at the Boise Veterans Afairs University College Medical Center where he conducts clinical research of Pharmacy’s and serves as manager for the local antimicrobial professor Karl stewardship program. Madaras-Kelly Since 2011, Madaras-Kelly has been involved in was one of fve design, implementation, and evaluation of antibiotic faculty members stewardship quality-improvement activities across that received a the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) 2017 Outstanding serving as a consultant for the National Antimicrobial Researcher Award. Stewardship Task Force, VHA Medication Safety “Tese researchers, Program (MedSAFE), and the VHA Ofce of all outstanding in Academic Detailing. their individual Madaras-Kelly has given many presentations, and felds, represent authored numerous manuscripts on a variety of issues the breadth and related to infectious diseases. variety of research He has received more than $1.6 million in grant at Idaho State support from the National Institutes of Health, VHA, Karl Madaras-Kelly, PharmD University,” said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pharmacy Cornelis Van der professional societies and the pharmaceutical industry. Schyf, vice president for research and dean of the ISU His research interests focusing on appropriate Graduate School. “Te culture of discovery is rich at antimicrobial use span the disciplines of epidemiology, ISU, and these faculty members exemplify the pursuit health systems research, implementation science, and of academic and research excellence.” measurement of health outcomes. Madaras-Kelly is a professor in the College of As a clinician scientist, Madaras-Kelly works with Pharmacy in Meridian. He received his Bachelor clinician trainees to promote the integration of of Science degree in pharmacy in 1991 and a research fndings and evidence into healthcare Doctor of Pharmacy in 1992 from the University of practice. He has mentored numerous professional Minnesota. He then completed an Infectious Diseases/ and post-graduate trainees in design, analysis, and Pharmacokinetics Fellowship at the University of dissemination of research and quality improvement Minnesota and St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center. He projects. received his Masters of Public Health in 2006 from ISU.

17 Student Activities: Golf Tournament and Picnic

Te annual College of Pharmacy golf tournament was place and was recognized at a concluding picnic. held May 3 in Meridian and May 4 in Pocatello to cele- “Te annual College of Pharmacy is a time honored brate another academic year completed. Students, fac- tradition for students, faculty, staf and friends to come ulty and staf enjoyed beautiful weather and nine holes together, have fun and celebrate another successful of golf. Te Pocatello tournament was held at Riverside year.” said Dean Cady. Golf Course and the Meridian was held at Falcon Crest Written by Scarlett Smith. Golf Course. Pocatello’s Dean Cady team won frst

Photos taken of pharmacy students, faculty, and staf during annual golf tournament.

18 Pharmacy Day at the Capitol

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy students hosted Pharmacy Day at the Idaho State Capitol Build- ing on Jan. 16. Students set up stations in the Capitol rotunda to ofer fu shots as well as several free services including blood sugar testing, cholesterol screening and health information on topics like immunizations, smoking cessation and prescription drug abuse. Te services were ofered to anyone in the Capitol and members of the public in Boise and the surrounding areas. While at the Capitol, student pharmacists also spoke with state lawmakers and Lt. Governor Brad Little about issues facing the pharmacy profession. Tis year’s topics included expansion of Medicaid to cover reimbursement for pharmacists providing medication therapy management services, creating additional certifcations for pharmacy technicians and promoting the use of Naloxone kits to reverse opioid overdoses. Tis event is a yearly tradition for ISU students that not only expand the reach of their health service proj- ects, but also encourages them to engage in issues that afect their professions and prepares them to become leaders in pharmacy. Te ISU College of Pharmacy is proud of the students' commitment to pharmacy and the communities they serve. ISU College of Pharmacy's Alaska students also had Students on Pharmacy Day at the Capitol the opportunity to visit the Alaskan Capitol along with pharmacists from the Alaskan state association. Tey attended a bill hearing that put restrictions on pharma- cy beneft managers. Student pharmacists then spent the next day meeting with congressmen, promoting the new program and the profession as a whole. Written by Scarlett Smith.

19 ISU’s Generation Rx Chair Heather Walser Recognized by Drug Free Idaho Coalition

POCATELLO - For also volunteer by talking to attendees, collecting as long as there have medications and administering surveys. been prescriptions “In the last three events, 540,000 fyers were dispersed there has been to the public, survey data was gathered from over prescription misuse. 750 participants and over three tons of medications According to the were collected to be safely disposed of. Each year we Centers for Disease continue to increase awareness of these events by Control (CDC), distributing more fyers at more locations and running opioids are now a large social media campaign making these take back the main driver days successful,” Walser said. of drug overdose Generation Rx and Drug Free Idaho also produced deaths. Idaho State two Public Service Announcements (PSA) about University College permanent medication drop of boxes. ISU student of Pharmacy pharmacists had the chance to write the script, meet fourth year student with Boise news station KTVB to pitch the idea and

Heather Walser, PharmD Heather Walser is see their idea come to life. Te PSAs were televised passionate about this during the month of April and will air again in issue and has joined eforts with Generation Rx, an October 2017 for the month prior to DEA Drug Take educational program that increases public awareness of Back Day. prescription medication abuse. “Our April broadcast reached over 500,000 individuals Walser’s passion for proper medication disposal began between television broadcast and social media. Since when she was encouraged to participate in community the partnership, we have had 1,400 pounds of unused outreach programs for Generation Rx. While medication collected.” presenting at high school, a student raised her hand All of Walser’s hard work was recognized when she and asked Walser if she had personally known anyone received the 2016 Outstanding Coalition Member that had abused prescription medications. Award awarded by the DrugFree Idaho Coalition. “Tough I was taken aback for a moment, I was “I felt honored that my eforts working with the able to answer her question and share the story of a coalition were recognized but the success of this family member who had abused opiates,” said Walser. program is the ultimate goal. Generation Rx’s “Tis interaction made me realized two things; I collaborative eforts with Drug Free Idaho has opened had a voice and story to share and I realized through more opportunities to fulfll our mission of educating personal experience the importance of educating the the community about prescription drug misuse,” said community on proper medication disposal.” Walser. Ever since that experience, Walser has become very For more information on Drug Free Idaho visit active with Generation Rx along with Drug Free Idaho. drugfreeidaho.org or Generation Rx visit generationrx. Each year, Walser participates in DEA Drug Take Back org. If you’d like to get involved in the eforts contact events where she and others contact district managers Walser at [email protected]. of large pharmacy chains and owners of independent Written by Scarlett Smith. pharmacies to help spread the word. Te members

20 Pharmacy Students Provide Anti-Overdose Training to ISU Public Safety Offcers

Brawley began working with her Generation Rx classmates, Erin Berry, Kryston Carling and Heather Walser, to research the issue, devise tests and create a presentation detailing the use of naloxone for pub- lic safety ofcials. Te manufacturer of the Naxolone nasal spray, Narcan, also sent the students test devices to be used in their demonstrations. Te students gave their frst training presentation to ISU Public Safety ofcers on March 9 and say it was well received. Te training involved a 25-minute presentation that included a video demonstration of intranasal naloxone administration. “We had a demo-device with us as well that one of- Idaho State University College of Pharmacy student pharmacists cer deployed in front of the group. Te public safety ofcers were very receptive to the training. Tey asked POCATELLO- Public Safety ofcers at Idaho State a lot of questions and provided us with stories of the University now have the proper training to deliver incidents they commonly run into on campus,” said emergency overdose medication thanks to Genera- Brawley. tion Rx, a group led by College of Pharmacy students “I feel like this training makes the campus an even saf- whose goal is to prevent the misuse of prescription er place to be.” Kryston Carling said. “Accidental opi- medications. According to the U.S. Department of oid overdose can happen to anyone, even if a person Health and Human Services, opioid abuse is a serious is taking pain medication responsibly under a doctor's public health issue and drug overdose is the leading supervision. Public safety now has the resources to cause of injury death in the United States. College of actually save a life. I think that's pretty powerful.” Pharmacy student Kayla Brawley says her research on Te student pharmacists now hope to expand this the handling and administration of Naloxone, a med- training in the near future to educate other local law ication used to counter the efects of an opioid over- enforcement agencies, resident assistants in dorms and dose, brought to light the need for training among law even high school ofcials. In rural areas of Idaho, law enforcement agencies in Idaho. enforcement ofcers are ofen the frst on the scene, College of Pharmacy student Kayla Brawley says her and training like this could mean the diference be- research on the handling and administration of Nal- tween life and death. For now, results are already being oxone, a medication used to counter the efects of an felt at ISU through additional peace of mind. opioid overdose, brought to light the need for training “As a co-chair for Generation Rx, it is my dream that among law enforcement agencies in Idaho. we can expand this training to include police depart- “Providing proper training raises awareness about the ments, resource ofcers, and various school ofcials all increase in opioid overdoses in Idaho and gives ofcers over southeastern Idaho,” Berry said. a chance to become comfortable with handling and Teir eforts were recognized by the Wall Street Jour- administering of the intranasal naloxone product,” nal in their national story about what universities are Brawley said. “Overall, I believe that equipping public doing to combat the opioid epidemic. safety ofcers with naloxone and appropriate training can save lives.”

21 Pocatello CoP Students host 2017 Spaghetti Feed

Te event was held in Pond Student Union Building Ballroom in Pocatello. Tere was a spaghetti dinner, rafe and live auction. Te live auction featured a guid- ed fshing trip on private property, a three-night stay in Sun Valley, a round of golf for four at Huntsman Springs and much more. Every year, College of Pharmacy students provide fu shots, health screenings and health information to their community. Events like the Spaghetti Feed help provide the students with the materials they need. Last year, the American Pharmacists Association-Acad- emy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) of Idaho State University received a national award from the American Pharmacists Association for their work in Camilla Hancock and Ben providing vaccinations and information about immu- nizations to the community. In addition to Operation Te College of Pharmacy’s 24th Annual Spaghetti Immunization, other outreach eforts include Oper- Feed was held on February 24 this year. Tis event not ation Heart, Operation Diabetes and Generation Rx only serves as a fun time for the community to gather (an educational program that aims to increase public and enjoy some good food, but it is also an important awareness of prescription drug abuse). fundraiser to help College of Pharmacy students hold In addition to Pocatello’s successful fundraiser, ISU their many community health outreach programs Meridian Also Held Another Successful Annual Spring throughout the year. As with years past, 25 percent of Fundraiser. Te 4th Annual Spring Fundraiser Trivia the proceeds from the Spaghetti Feed went towards Night and Auction took place in March at Burger N’ making a dream come true for a local Make-a-Wish Brew in Boise, Idaho. Over 140 people attended in- child, Ben. Ben is a 3-year-old boy from Eastern Idaho. cluding ISU students, faculty, staf, alumni and Idaho In April of last year, Ben was diagnosed with acute community members. 100 local businesses donated to lymphoblastic leukemia, a rare cancer of the blood the event which resulted in 14 live auction baskets, 21 and bone marrow that afects white blood cells. Ben is rafe baskets, 26 silent auction baskets and there were already undergoing treatment and will continue to do 53 bottles of wine donated. Participants were able to so for the next two years. be part of seven rounds of trivia, eat, mingle, as well as Te funds raised by the students were able to ful- bid on auction baskets. ly-fund the trip for Ben and his family to Disneyland. “Overall, the event was a huge success and allowed us Te students raised about $15,000. We would like to to raise over $6,000 for our patient outreach programs,” thank all the students, sponsors and community mem- said Hailey Hossfeld ISU Pharmacy Fair PR and Mar- bers who made tonight possible including Albertsons, keting Chair. “Of that $6,000 about $1,500 was donated Advanced Isotopes of Idaho, Shopko, Dick's Pharmacy, to the Make-a-Wish Foundation to a local Idaho boy NL Computer Services, Farmers Bank, Fire Services of by the name of Benjamin who was diagnosed in April Idaho Inc. and Laser Xpress. 2016 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Written by Scarlett Smith.

22 College of Pharmacy’s Alaska program has a successful frst year

Alaskan students connect online to the Pocatello and Meridian lectures via dis- tance learning and video conferencing technology. Terefore, students have the same instructors and can interact with Idaho students. Afer a visit to the Alaska campus one of the mem- bers of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education said, “Frankly, it was the best distance learn- ing experience to date for the staf member who has encountered many du- al-campus programs. Te program is complemented College of Pharmacy students with Anchorage Accosiate Dean Tom Wadsworth, PharmD for its attention to meeting its technology needs to deliver It has been one year since Idaho State University unit- the curriculum.” ed with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to Te frst Alaska class will graduate in 2020 and consists ofer students a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree of fve students. Tough small, most of the class mem- without having to leave Alaska. bers have received a 4.0 GPA in their frst year. Since then, the ISU College of Pharmacy's Alaska cam- “Tese fve students are real trailblazers for future pus has received its accreditation and has already flled classes. Tey are also flling a void that’s been lacking all 15 of its seats for the upcoming fall semester. Now, here in Alaska,” said Wadsworth. because of ISU’s expansion to Alaska, all 50 states have One of those students is grateful to pursue this degree a Pharm.D. program ofered within their border. in her home state. ISU’s successful expansion to Alaska is due largely in “As a lifelong Alaskan, I look forward to raising my part to the hard work of Tom Wadsworth, ISU’s as- son, growing my family and learning in a challenging sistant dean of Alaska programs. Wadsworth moved and dynamic career where I can contribute the best of to Alaska from Idaho for the position and says he is me for the good of others in our Alaska community,” thrilled to help run the new pharmacy program and said Tifany Ma, UAA student. work with passionate students. With the program still in its establishment phase, UAA “Te founding principle of this program is to train is taking big steps to update its facilities. Over the sum- Alaskans, in Alaska, for Alaska jobs,” Wadsworth said . mer, student laboratories and administrator’s ofces “Our students want to give back to the community, so will be remodeled. working in Alaska afer they graduate is important to Written by Scarlett Smith. them.”

23 Departments Update: Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

At the time of this teaching responsibilities related to pharmacology, writing, a process cancer, and pharmacogenomics. Please look for future that will ultimate- faculty profle highlights of both individuals in subse- ly transform the quent issues of this newsletter. We are very excited to Biomedical and welcome our new departmental faculty for the be- Pharmaceutical ginning of the fall semester and look forward to their Sciences (BPSCI) contributions to the department and College. has begun. Te With the retirement of Dr. Dana Diedrich last summer, departure of three one of the more important faculty searches has been faculty members the task of identifying a new department chair. To since spring Drs. that end, a great deal of attention this spring has been Talley, Bastian devoted to identifying a strong cadre of nationally and Hevener and internationally recognized scientist and educators along with previ- to fll the departmental leadership role and provide ous department the enthusiasm and energy needed to revitalize the vacancies has teaching and research mission of the department. Vaughn Culbertson, PharmD Interim Chair, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical created a unique Although a fnal candidate has not yet been selected, Sciences opportunity to I am pleased to report that a number of well-qualifed rebuild the department, virtually from the ground up. candidates have expressed an interest in the position, Two new recent hires will begin the rebuilding process. and we hope to announce that selection very soon. Ali Aghazadeh Habashi, Ph.D comes to us from the Finally, I would like to highlight a several recent University of Alberta where he recently completed his successful grant awards within the department. Dr. third doctoral degree, PhDs in Pharmacokinetics and Danny Xu has been awarded a $55,000 research initi- Biopharmaceutics and a PharmD. Dr. Habashi has a ation grant by the NASA Idaho EPSCoR program. Dr. broad range of skills and experience that will support Xu’s research group will collaborate with the NASA the department’s goals in both teaching and research Ames Research Center to study organic compound activities. We were also fortunate to fnd a talented formation using nanoreactor computer simulations. pharmacologist just down the road at the University of Additionally, Dr. Xu and I were awarded a $20,000 Utah. Jared Barrott, PhD received his PhD from Duke ISU faculty seed grant to continue development of a University and recently completed postdoctoral train- computer algorithm for predicting cumulative toxicity ing at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He will assume resulting from multiple serotoninergic drugs.

24 Departments Update: Experiential Education

Te College of Tack said. “Also available, the system has curriculum Pharmacy has mapping and assessment tools which is a really great a new partner feature.” in the Ofce Te OEE is rolling out E*Value in stages to students of Experien- and preceptors. Currently, the system is live with its tial Education APPE scheduling, evaluations and reporting. Tis (OEE). A new fall, the IPPE phase will go live for both students and computer system preceptors allowing for completing of evaluations and called E*Value is tracking of completed hours to be housed paperless currently being and easily managed. implemented into “We’re still in the building phase of the program but the department. once everything is up and running it will play a vital E*Value will assist role in these students lives,” said Tack. with the manag- According to Tack the new program is very user ing of over 280 friendly and both preceptors and students will see

Cassandra Tack, Experiential Education Advanced Phar- that there is much less room for error in the evalua- macy Experience tion process. Preceptors are emailed a link that takes (APPE) preceptors, 200 experiential sites, 545 individ- them directly to the evaluation to be completed. Once ual annual APPE placements for 75 students and all of the preceptor submits an evaluation, the student then the 2,100 required rotation evaluations. receives an email with a link to their grade and any “Tis may sound like a large job for one system but comments entered by the evaluating preceptor. E*Value is capable of doing much more,” said Cassan- Preceptors who take students from multiple universi- dra Tack, OEE Coordinator. ties that use E*Value, will have one place to house all E*Value not only organizes APPE pharmacy students their information and schedules versus having multiple it also manages Introductory Pharmacy Practice places. Experience (IPPE) students and their rotation. Each “Training on this system has been very easy,” Tack year over 225 ISU students are completing more than said. “Currently we have had no complaints with 21,000 IPPE hours. Te OEE is responsible for not only anything about the system or how it functions. Users tracking student hours and evaluations but also ensur- are emailed their login credentials and instructions on ing the quality of sites where students are completing how to access their schedules and completing evalu- rotations. ations. All instruction sheets are posted to the user’s “E*Values allows the OEE to efciently manage site homepage for quick access.” agreements, contacts, student required trainings and Written by Scarlett Smith. immunizations, educator and student performance,”

25 Departments Update: Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Science

Te Department of therapeutic outcomes, enhance the patient care expe- Pharmacy Practice rience and quality of life, and reduce costs and help and Administrative determine the most efective and efcient ways to treat Sciences has begun individual patients as well as entire populations. charting an excit- Pharmacists play a key role in both the delivery of care ing new course for for their individual patients as well as in the research, research, scholarship scholarship and innovation that elevates the level of and community col- patient care everywhere. Te Department of Pharmacy laboration. While our Practice at ISU College of Pharmacy is excited to be a overall mission will part of this new and growing feld of scientifc inquiry always be frst and and to be able provide our students with opportuni- foremost in train- ties to gain experience in this area as well. With the ing our Pharm.D. addition of new faculty, along with further cultivation graduates to deliver of partnerships with health systems and organizations caring and compe- outside the university, we are poised to lead this change tent patient-centered and make important contributions. Tree additions to care and helping to the Department will help spearhead this new direction, Chis Owens, PharmD, Interim Associate Vice President manage patients with working with current faculty as well as partners and complex medication healthcare organizations in Idaho and Alaska. Tese regimens, new opportunities in the related feld of new faculty members are Shanna O’Connor, Elaine Health Outcomes and Quality are taking on an in- Nguyen, and John Holmes. creasing role in our modern age of health care delivery Tese new faculty, along with current members of the and the Department of Pharmacy Practice is eager to Department as well as pharmacy students, residents, embrace the challenge of working toward a better and alumni and our partners and collaborators throughout more cost-efective health care system for all. Idaho and in Alaska, will help build this new research With the growing pressure to provide high quality, focus in Health Outcomes and Quality and continue cost-efective and patient-centered care, pharma- the tradition of scholarship and delivery of high qual- cists and other health care professionals are turning ity patient care that is the hallmark of ISU College of to health outcomes research for the evidence-based Pharmacy. We are looking forward to an exciting new guidance they need to respond to a changing landscape chapter in our history in this growing and exciting as well as to make necessary improvements proactively. feld! Such information may be used to assess and improve

26 Eperiential Education: Preceptor of the Year Awards 2017

Pocatello – Dr. Paul Otto His nominators wrote, “From day one, this preceptor, integrated me into the workfow and took the time to get me the access I needed to be a full blown stu- dent pharmacist. He allowed me freedom to work up patients, interview/examine them, educate them, and even to manage therapy. My experiences with him felt to be exactly what the COP taught the ideal role of pharmacist should be.

Coeur d’Alene – Dr. Zack Demoe His nominator wrote, “Tis preceptor was awesome. I learned an amazing amount when I had very little background in critical care meds. Afer my rotation with this preceptor, I’d like to end up in a critical care position.

Twin Falls– Bret Walters His nominators wrote, “Tis preceptor went above and beyond to reach out to many other providers to help his students achieve what they want from their rota- tion. He helps students apply the knowledge we have gained from pharmacy school and how it transitions to direct patient care.”

Reno – Nikki Beck Her nominator wrote, “As a preceptor, she worked hard to provide unique learning experiences for students during their Advanced Community rotation. Tis preceptor showed students that no matter where you are at in your career it is never too late to push yourself and be an advocate for your profession.”

Meridian– Arielle Martin Her nominators wrote, “Tis preceptor was well or- ganized and prepared to help me learn. I felt that this preceptor truly cared about what I was learning during my rotations. I was lucky to have her for my last rota- tion as I feel she has given me useful knowledge and tool for the NAPLEX exam.” 27 Faculty Accomplishments: Shanna O’Connor

Idaho State “Idaho’s progressive pharmacy practice laws make University’s College it an excellent time to be in practice, particularly as of Pharmacy is proud I’m interested in projects that promote empowering to welcome new pharmacists and technicians to practice at the top of Assistant Professor their license,” O’Connor said. Shanna O’Connor, O’Connor, who started her new position at ISU in who will be working June, attended Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame for on Community her undergraduate degree then went on to get her Pharmacy-centered PharmD from the University of Wyoming. projects to expand Her frst year of residency was Ambulatory Care- non-dispensing focused with Florida Hospital Celebration Health, clinical services in a where she was trained to operate pharmacist- community setting; based outpatient clinic programs focused on her initial focus will tobacco cessation, cholesterol, complex medication be at ISU’s Bengal management, anticoagulation, diabetes, heart failure Pharmacy, where and other chronic diseases. she has been named O’Connor’s second year of residency was with UNC Shanna O’Connor, PharmD director of clinical Eshelman School of Pharmacy in community practice pharmacy services. and academia with a focus on pharmacogenomics Long term, she will be developing programs for implementation science. pharmacists already in practice around the state to She then took a faculty position with the University help expand their non-dispensing services. of Washington. While at UW, she focused on creating “O’Connor comes to us most recently from the innovative community pharmacy-based services like University of Arizona where she was a clinical faculty in-home medication therapy management and care member specializing in rural health and novel clinical transitions. Most recently, she was faculty at University practice in community settings,” said Christopher of Arizona for the past three years with a focus on Owens, ISU associate vice president for the Division academic curricular redesign and an ambulatory care of Health Sciences. “She will be working with Health clinical practice in family medicine and refugee health. West and Bengal Pharmacy to ensure that all patients “I chose to work at ISU because of the opportunities in the state have access to pharmacist-provided clinical available in community practice- there have been some services, even in rural areas.” interesting and innovative laws passed recently that In addition, she will be developing best practice could allow pharmacists in this state to be practicing at models that will beneft patients in other rural states an incredibly advanced level,” O’Connor said. “I have and remote areas, Owens said. a passion for delivery of care to underserved and rural O’Connor said she is excited about the about the populations as well, so the combination was an ideal College of Pharmacy’s role in advancing practice both ft.” in the state and across the country. Written by Scarlett Smith.

28 ISU Names New Associate Vice President for Health Sciences in Pocatello

Dr. Christopher operations on the Pocatello campus, and promoting T. Owens is Idaho faculty development and research. State University’s new associate vice An accomplished researcher and clinician, Owens president for health joined ISU’s College of Pharmacy faculty in sciences serving the 2003. A tenured associate professor, he’s lectured Pocatello campus. extensively on neurodegenerative disorders such as He’s held the position Alzheimer’s disease, pain management, alternative on an interim basis and complementary medicine, and health-care ethics. since January. His published work has appeared in peer-reviewed ISU ofcials selected pharmacy and medical journals, including the Journal Owens, who chairs of the American Pharmacists Association, Clinical the Department of Terapeutics and the Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy. afer a national From 2003-08, Owens served as the staf coordinator search. for the Idaho Drug Utilization Review project, which "I am very excited to conducted educational interventions and collected and Chis Owens, PharmD have been selected for analyzed drug use data for the Idaho Department of this position and to be able to continue working with Health and Welfare. the many departments and programs that make up the Owens, who spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Kasiska Division of Health Sciences,” Owens said. Reserve as a hospital corpsman, holds a Doctor of “We have a wonderfully committed group of faculty Pharmacy degree and a master’s degree in public and staf who are dedicated to the students and whose health from ISU and a bachelor’s degree in German clinical service, community outreach, and research with a minor in philosophy from Utah State University. activities are outstanding. It is truly an honor to serve "Dr. Owens brings a tremendous understanding of with them in this position," he added. interdisciplinary practice and teaching as well as Owens assumed his new role Aug. 28. His duties knowledge of ISU to this new role. We're fortunate include providing leadership and support for all to have him on board," said Dr. Rex Force, ISU’s vice academic programs within the Kasiska Division of president for health science. Health Sciences, managing the Division’s day-to-day

29 ISU Pharmacy Residencies Receive Accreditation

Idaho State University's pharmacy residencies have both received full accreditation from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist (ASHP). Te ISU College of Pharmacy and Bengal Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Residency Program was established in 2013 and was recently upgraded from candidate status to become accredited by the ASHP. Residency accreditation is instrumental for resident recruitment and training. Additionally, ASHP accreditation elevates the minimum standards of pharmacy practice training sites. Additionally, the ISU College of Pharmacy and Department of Family Medicine Pharmacotherapy Residency Program received continued ASHP accreditation through 2020. Te pharmacotherapy residency program is a two- year post graduate training program where pharmacy residents train alongside medical residents in the clinic and hospital settings. Te community pharmacy residency program is a one-year post graduate training program housed at Bengal Pharmacy where residents develop innovative clinical pharmacy programs focused on improving rural health delivery. Both residency programs aim to train board-certifed pharmacy specialists in general pharmacy practice areas with additional skills in quality improvement and interprofessional teaching. ISU supports three pharmacotherapy residents and one community resident in Pocatello.Written by Scarlett Smith. Walgreens Diversity Scholarship Donation Each year, Walgreens donates approximately $1 million annually to pharmacy schools around the country to support initiatives dedicated to promoting diversity at the nation’s pharmacy schools. Walgreens also donates to approximately 230 student scholarships annually for diversity and approximately 2,000 students to date since the program’s inception. Since 2008 Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy has been fortunate to be one of those schools receiving donations annually. Te money will be used to support continued eforts aimed at increasing diversity among student pharmacists. “What I like about recruiting pharmacists from Idaho State University is that we not only get really good pharmacists, we also get really good people,” said Walgreens 30 District Pharmacy Supervisor Scott Fleming, RPh, Boise. In the News: Pharmacists Expand Role in Idaho

Te new legislation not only increases patient access to needed medications, it also means that patients will not need to make an appointment with a provider prior to obtaining certain treatments or tests. For many of these new roles, pharmacists may be required to complete approved trainings. ISU College of Pharmacy students are currently graduating with the required training for these new responsibilities. Te ISU College of Pharmacy will also be holding continuing education training courses in the future for pharmacists who need to update their education. “Tis groundbreaking legislation puts Idaho pharmacists at the forefront of pharmacy practice across the nation,” said Catherine Cashmore, ISU Kevin Cleveland, Pharm D, Professor at Idaho State University College of College of Pharmacy associate dean of students. Pharmacy (3rd from right) signs bill “Specifcally, this legislation will allow pharmacists to prescribe products for minor, self-limiting conditions Idaho pharmacists now have an expanded role in and those that do not require a diagnosis. It also covers health care afer a new legislative bill went into conditions that have a simple CLIA-waived lab test to efect July 1, 2017. House Bill 191 received almost guide clinical decision making.” unanimous support from both legislative houses In addition to the ISU College of Pharmacy, there are and was signed by Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter on several other individuals and organizations who played March 24. Te bill gives the Idaho Board of Pharmacy vital roles in expanding the defnition of pharmacy the authority to determine which classes of drugs practice in Idaho: the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy, pharmacists can prescribe in the future. Previously, the Idaho State Pharmacist Association, the Idaho new prescriptive authority for pharmacists would have Society of Pharmacists and Idaho Representative and to go through the entire legislative process–which is pharmacist Sue Chew. what had to be done this year when lawmakers gave “Tis progressive law will allow pharmacists to approval for pharmacists to prescribe FDA approved practice at the full capacity of their training and move smoking cessation products. the profession forward,” Cleveland said. “However, ISU’s Assistant Dean of Experiential Education Kevin having a law like this also puts a lot of responsibility Cleveland was one of a select few that attended the on the pharmacist to ensure that the care provided signing of the bill. by the pharmacist is also communicated to the “Most people will see their pharmacist seven times patient’s primary care physician. Tis communication more ofen than their doctor in a given year,” said is essential in order to provide optimal care and Cleveland. “Tis exposure gives the pharmacist a unique outcomes for the patient.” opportunity to have an impact on the patient's care.”

31 ISU Researcher Leads Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance

One Idaho State use, a reduction in C. dif.infections and a reduction University researcher is in antimicrobial-resistant organisms. Tis systematic part of an efort helping approach is known as antimicrobial stewardship, to improve care of U.S which is designed to improve and measure the veterans. Antibiotics, a appropriate use of antimicrobials through promoting staple in health care for optimal selection, dosing, and duration of therapy almost 80 years, have prescribed by providers. greatly reduced illnesses In 2012, Madaras-Kelly joined part of a national team and deaths from infectious of physician and pharmacy experts charged with diseases. However, an implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs unfortunate consequence across the VHA. Te Antimicrobial Stewardship Task of antibiotics and other Force (ASTF) focused on implementing their strategy antimicrobials is that within the VHA and its eight million veterans in more bacteria can become than 140 health care systems. Karl Madaras-Kelly resistant to the treatment. “It truly has been gratifying to be part of the ASTF According to the Centers for Disease Control and in leading eforts to design, implement and evaluate Prevention (CDC), antimicrobial-resistant bacteria policy and stewardship-related interventions with the known as superbugs are causing certain antimicrobials potential to infuence patient care on a national level,” to become less efective—and sometimes completely Madaras-Kelly said. inefective. Te CDC says that each year in the U.S., Long before joining the ASTF, the fght against at least two million people develop infections with antimicrobial resistance inspired Madaras-Kelly to bacteria that are resistant to antimicrobials and at least transition his research focus from a bench laboratory- 23,000 people die as a direct result of these infections. based research program with a microbiology focus One of these deadly infections is Clostridium to one with a health service focus that aligned closely difcile (C. dif.), a bacterium that causes colitis, an with antimicrobial stewardship. He has been in infammation of the colon, and is responsible for over his current position at the Boise Veterans Afairs 450,000 infections each year. Taking antimicrobials Medical Center since 1994 where he maintains active increases risk for developing C. dif. infection and the infectious disease and research programs. His work CDC estimates that up to 50 percent of antimicrobials in this feld led to the awarding of over $1.6 million prescribed to patients are unnecessary, indicating a in grant support from the VHA, National Institute of missed opportunity to prevent these infections. Health, CDC, pharmacy professional societies and Idaho State University College of Pharmacy Professor the pharmaceutical industry. In 2017, Madaras-Kelly Karl Madaras-Kelly is well aware of the dangers was named an Idaho State University Outstanding posed by unnecessary antimicrobial use, and is at the Researcher. forefront of research to address this issue. In 2017, “It is always nice to be recognized by peers for one’s Madaras-Kelly co-authored a publication that looked eforts,” Madaras-Kelly said. “Te beauty of the at millions of hospitalizations across the Veterans research I conduct is that I can see the direct impact it Health Administration (VHA) and described how a has on patients.” number of national systematic policy changes were Written by Scarlett Smith. associated with a 12 percent reduction in antimicrobial

32 Alumni Relations and Development

As always, we are very lent indication of how the patio and sculpture will be excited to bring this incorporated with each other. In addition to the patio, edition of our Alumni Re- all gifs during this campaign will also apply to the do- lations and Development nors lifetime giving. All lifetime donors are recognized section of our College of on our Legacy of Commitment Donor Wall at a level of Pharmacy Bulletin. Tere $25,000 and above. have been many exciting In the center of the patio will be a time capsule. We alumni related activities are asking our alumni and friends to provide us with that have taken place unique memories of your experience in the College of since our last bulletin. In Pharmacy. Tese items will be placed in the time cap- this section you will fnd sule during our fall 2020 celebration. Te time capsule many interesting stories will be opened during the colleges’ 150th anniversary which begins with our in 2070. Phil Yankovich public announcement of In addition to the information related to our Centen- our Centennial Celebration Campaign. Tis campaign nial Celebration Campaign we have many other great is in preparation for our 100 year anniversary which stories. Tis includes recaps of the events that we have will take place in the fall of 2020. Tis is the frst held in the past several months, special stories of our campaign in the history of the college. Our objective very own Centurion Margaret Mortensen, and many is to raise $15 million towards scholarships, program more. needs and to increase the overall endowment of the We are very excited about this bulletin and our college from $9 million to $18 million. Te remaining Centennial Celebration Campaign. I look forward to campaign contributions will focus on capital improve- visiting with you over the coming months to discuss ments, student programs and immediate scholarships. your interest in supporting this initiative. As I have Te information in this section will outline the needs stated in previous alumni visits, we ask that you con- of the college and how our alumni and friends can par- sider the impact that the ISU College of Pharmacy has ticipate in this incredibly important initiative. We are had on your career and quality of life. Based upon this asking for your support through the creation of new consideration we ask that you “Pay It Forward” as we or supporting existing endowments, planned giving or position the College of Pharmacy to be at the forefront cash gifs. To review our existing endowments, infor- of the continuous changes that are taking place in this mation related to planned giving and other campaign noble profession of pharmacy as we educate current initiatives please go to http://pharmacy.isu.edu and and future generations of pharmacists. click on Centennial Campaign on our Home page. To commemorate our campaign we will be unveil- Until next time, ing our Centennial Patio which will be located on the Quad side of Leonard Hall during our centennial celebration in the fall 2020. In addition, we are hon- ored that Dick (’61) & Sandy Driskell have gifed us a beautiful mortar and pestle sculpture which will be Phil Yankovich prominently displayed in consort with the patio. Te Director of Development and Alumni Relations. artist rendering, in this bulletin, will give you an excel-

33 Gem Legacy Honorees 2017

Approximately 170 guests attended the 23nd annual Gem prepared for a long and successful career in pharmacy. Legacy President’s Donor Recognition Dinner on March Prime is a member of the Idaho State University 31. Master of Ceremonies Dr. Kent Tingey, Vice President Foundation Board of Directors and is a strong supporter of for Advancement, recognized our donors. President Arthur ISU and the College of Pharmacy. He was honored for his Vailas personally recognized those individual donors in giving during the past year at a level of $5,000 or more. attendance who gave annual gifts exceeding $5,000 during We also had several donors to the college who were the past year, and lifetime donors who achieved new levels unable to attend this year’s Donor Recognition Dinner. We of giving within the Gem Legacy program. want to recognize those alumni and friends of the College The College of Pharmacy was honored to have Ann of Pharmacy and thank them for the support that they have Wheeler and Mike Prime (’70) in attendance. Wheeler was provided to the university and the college during the past awarded an OPAL gem which acknowledges those lifetime year. donors at the $25,000-$49,000 level. Her donations This is a wonderful event and we appreciate all of our include the creation of the Ralph Moon and Ann F Wheeler donors to the College of Pharmacy We look forward to Endowment which generates fnancial resources to the seeing you at next year’s’ Gem Legacy Dinner which will be College of Pharmacy to assist Dean Cady in providing held on Friday, April 13, 2018. the best services to our students to ensure that they are

Gem Legacy Donors Individual Annual Recognition at level of $5,000 or more SAPPHIRE-$100,000-$249,999 Felix Nordyke (’51) Felix Nordyke (’51)* Dr. Joshua Gehrke (’09) & Sandee Moore-Gehrke JADE-$5,000-$9,999 Dr. Joy Plein (’47) Judith Brigham Wendy Klodt* Doug (’54) & Ginny Nau Peter (’75) & Mee Woo Dr. Kyle (’03) & Janice Peters *deceased Anna Ratka (’00) Daniel & Lori Sergeant Those individuals who moved to another gem level include: OPAL-$25,000-$49,999 RUBY-$250,000-$499,999 Dr. David (’70) & Jee Chu Bill Eames (’57) Dr. Joshua (’09) & Sandee Moore-Gehrke Ann F. Wheeler GARNETT-$10,000-$24,000 Bill Wolfe (’68) Kay (’66) & Jerry Walters

34 2016 APhA 2nd Runner Up National Patient Counseling Competition

Idaho State development of the student pharmacist and to University’s College reinforce the role of the pharmacist as a health care of Pharmacy provider and educator. student, Tifany Te competition begins on the local level as students Calas was second compete to be the national representative from their runner-up at school or college of pharmacy. Te competition the 2016 APhA on the local level may be funded from a variety of (American sources such as ofcial college funds, locally obtained Pharmacists funding, state association support, and student fund- Association) raising activities. Both the locally awarded prizes National Patient and the travel expenses for the winner to compete Counseling in the national competition will be the responsibility Competition of the school or college of pharmacy. Each of the top (NPCC). Te NPCC ten fnalists that compete in the fnal round of local was conducted at competition will receive an award, compliments of Tifany Calas the APhA Annual APhA-ASP. Meeting and Exposition in Baltimore. Calas took part in the counseling competition for Calas received this recognition by taking part in several reasons but the main one was to emphasis how complex counseling situations where the she would important counseling patients on safe and efective SAPPHIRE-$100,000-$249,999 select a prescription at random and was asked to drug use is. Felix Nordyke (’51) counsel the patient on safe and efective drug use. In “To me, there is no more important efort,” Calas said. addition, the patient Calas helped with in the fnal “I work at a retail pharmacy, so of course, correct JADE-$5,000-$9,999 round will display personality characteristics such as verifcation and dispensing of prescriptions are the anxiousness, belligerence or apathy to challenge the number one safety concerns. But beyond that, patients Judith Brigham participants’ ability to convey pertinent information in ofen take medication in ways that do not make it Doug (’54) & Ginny Nau a realistic situation. the most efective and may even cause injury - even Dr. Kyle (’03) & Janice Peters “I have a passion for patient counseling and I had when prescribed correctly. I should never leave it up Anna Ratka (’00) always made it a focus at my retail pharmacy job in to the patient to just read their label and go with that. Daniel & Lori Sergeant school, so I felt prepared,” Calas said. Medications can be tricky, and I’ve spent years - and Te goal of the competition is to encourage student still a signifcant amount of time - researching and pharmacists in their eforts toward becoming better continuing education to help patients maintain a better OPAL-$25,000-$49,999 patient educators. Te competition is designed quality of life and understanding while taking their Dr. David (’70) & Jee Chu to refect changes that are occurring in practice, medications.” Dr. Joshua (’09) & Sandee Moore-Gehrke to promote and encourage further professional Written by Scarlett Smith. Ann F. Wheeler Bill Wolfe (’68)

35 Michelle Cummings: Alumna and Basketball Coach

In her fnal season as a Bengal, Cummings became a go-to scorer, netting 435 points over 32 games to aver- age 13.5 points per contest. Tough the Bengals fnished just 12-20 on the season, Cummings helped ISU fnish in the top six in the Big Sky to advance to the confer- ence tournament where it fell to Big Sky regular-season champ Montana in the semifnals of the tournament. In her fnal game, Cummings joined the 1,000-point club afer scoring nine points to fnish her career with 1,005 total points. But her success and that of the team's she says was due the relationships between teammates and coaches. Following her graduation in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Cummings began pharmacy school at ISU and spent the next four years Michelle Cummings (left), Michelle Cummings with family (right) working to become a pharmacist. "Really, from the beginning I wanted to go to pharmacy Idaho State University College of Pharmacy graduate school," Cummings said. "I really like the sciences and Michelle Cummings attributes her time playing basket- learning about medical stuf, but then I realized I didn't ball at ISU for preparing her pharmacy in Meridian. want to touch or see gross stuf. I didn't have the stom- "Being part of a basketball team really prepares you ach for it. Te more I learned about pharmacy, the more for working in the real world,” Cummings said. “Com- I learned about how many diferent options there were." munication is a big thing. In a retail pharmacy setting, Cummings is now married with an eight-month-old it's so important to be able to communicate with your daughter, Austyn, and works part-time as a pharmacist co-workers and your boss efectively to get a job done. at Wal-Mart in Meridian. She also has continued her Also learning to push yourself. Being on a basketball journey in basketball, this time as an assistant coach at team, if you don't push yourself mentally and physical- Rocky Mountain High School. ly, you don't make it.” "Day-to-day, retail pharmacy is pretty cool," Cummings Cummings arrived on ISU's campus in fall 2005, said. "Tey call it community pharmacy, and we opened fresh out of high school and eager to learn. She played up a new store right when I was licensed, so it's been cool a pivotal role as a freshman, seeing action in all 30 building relationships with the community from scratch. games with three starts while averaging 3.9 points and I was new and the pharmacy was new. It's a growing pro- 3.5 boards. Tat season, the Bengals clinched the Big fession, which is fun; it is constantly expanding on things Sky Conference regular-season title. In her second we can do, prescribe and recommend." season in 2006-07, Idaho State once more earned a As for the next fve years, Cummings is just fne work- Big Sky Conference title, this time by defeating North- ing with things the way they are. ern Arizona 84-78 in the championship game of the "I see myself staying here [in Meridian]," Cummings conference tournament to earn a bid to the NCAAs. said. "It has been surprisingly really fulflling as a phar- Cummings upped her role in her sophomore season, macist. I really like coaching and doing the part-time averaging 7.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest thing. It's a great schedule; hard to complain.” while shooting over 40 percent from the foor. Written by Scarlett Smith.

36 ISU renames campus facility Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex

Te William M. and Kar- high-demand, well-paying felds,” said Eames. in A. Eames Advanced Approval to change the name was granted during the Technical Education and state board’s June meeting. Innovations Complex In February, ISU announced plans to relocate a num- is the new name for an ber of College of Technology programs into the facility Idaho State University to meet a growing enrollment. Te move of technical campus facility formerly programs into the complex will create a number of known as RISE, the Re- synergistic opportunities for STEM-related programs search and Innovation in at the University. Research opportunities will also con- Science and Engineering tinue at the facility. Complex. “We are honored to have Bill and Karin's name on our Te newly named facility building. Te Eames family has been longtime bene- will serve as a state-of- factors and friends to the College of Technology, and the-art technology and they truly believe in career and technical education,”

Bill Eames, Class of ’57 research complex, fo- said Scott Rasmussen, dean of the ISU College of Tech- cused on expanding Col- nology. lege of Technology programs and providing space for “Bill has also been very instrumental in helping our related research. college raise funds to enhance student opportunities,” Te new name honors William Eames, a dedicated Rasmussen continued, “He has spent many long hours alumnus and longtime donor, who has pledged a $2.5 traveling with our team to meet with donors and million gif to support the facility. His pledge is the business and industry partners, which has resulted in a lead gif to a $5 million campaign currently underway number of signifcant gifs to the College of Technolo- by Idaho State University. Eames has also assisted in gy. We are delighted to have the Eames family name be securing an additional commitment of $250,000 for identifed with this wonderful facility.” the campaign. Eames has supported ISU student schol- College of Technology administrative and support arships for more than 25 years. ofces have already started relocating into the facility. “Idaho State gave me an opportunity many years ago, Over the next year, other ISU programs that may be and it will always hold a special place in my heart. We relocated into the facility include diesel, on-site power, appreciate being able to make a gif that will allow stu- computerized machining, welding and drafing. dents to advance their education and secure careers in

37 ISU College of Pharmacy Graduate Margaret Mortensen Celebrates her Centennial Year

Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy will soon Undoubtedly, Mortensen has seen the world change be celebrating its centennial year as a college. With dramatically throughout her lifetime. Here are some almost one hundred years behind us we want to take a examples, related to health care: look back and celebrate our beloved graduates, in par- ticular an alumna became a centurion this past April. 1920’s: Mortensen, then Briggeman who graduated from ISU’s Band-Aid invented School of Pharmacy in 1938 at the age of 21 was one Insulin frst used to treat diabetes of only four girls in the entire program. Mortensen re- First vaccines for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping members one of her professors told them they were in cough), tetanus and tuberculosis the wrong class because he didn’t teach women. Tey Sir Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin worked with the Dean and he taught them the class 1930’s: that they needed to continue their pharmacy educa- First vaccine for yellow fever & typhus tion. She truly was a pioneer for women in the feld. 1940’s: Mortensen went on to live an extraordinary life, Synthetic cortisone developed continuing to break gender barriers. In fact, all while First vaccine for infuenza working as a registered pharmacist, Mortensen trained 1950’s: Army cadets in engine mechanics for a time with Oral contraceptives invented her husband Art Mortensen, former co-owner of the Tetracycline & optical fber invented Nampa airport. Afer World War II, Te two owned 1960’s: and operated drug stores in Nampa and Parma, ID Valium invented and owned a hardware store. Tey had three children; First oral polio vaccine Bob, Ann and Perry. Trough the years the Mortensen First vaccine for measles & mumps family enjoyed many adventures in their tiny 16 foot South African heart surgeon Dr. Christiaan Barnard trailer traveling through the Southwestern states. performs the frst human heart transplant Summers they would park at Lake McCall. In 1959 1970’s: they drove from Parma to Fairbanks, AK. In 1960 the First vaccine for rubella, chicken pox, pneumonia, family took a trip to California and stayed two-years in meningitis San Jacinto. Tey returned to Boise in 1962. In 1967, 1980’s: the family moved to Friday Harbor, Washington where W.H.O. (World Health Organization) announces Mortensen worked at a pharmacy while Art built a smallpox is eradicated. house on the Roche Harbor. Tey continued to travel First vaccine for hepatitis B. throughout the U.S. in a motorhome eventually settling 1990’s: in Bellingham, WA where Art passed away in 1987. In First vaccine for hepatitis A & lymne disease. 1990, Mortensen met and married a wonderful man 2000’s: named Walt Kaaland, who also passed away in 2012. Te FDA approves the frst human clinical trials in the Mortensen now resides in Meridian, ID to be closer to her son. United States for a wearable artifcial kidney. Tis past April Mortensen, celebrated her 100th birth- day with over 120 people in attendance. “I was very Happy 100th Birthday Margaret! happy that I was able to attend and give Margaret a Written by Scarlett Smith and Phil Yankovich birthday hug,” said Phil Yankovich Director of Develop- ment and Alumni Relations. “She truly is a great person.”

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The Alumni Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund: Honoring the Past with an Investment in the Future

As happens with every edition of our bulletin, we do our Alumni Memorial Endowment Fund. This scholarship best to recognize those alumni who we have lost. In many endowment is awarded to students based on fnancial need, cases, we are able to provide a more detailed ‘In Memoriam’ academic excellence and service by providing community section of the magazine, that was created in their honor. outreach health service to underserved populations. During my nearly fve years with the College of Pharmacy With the public announcement of our Centennial I have had the privilege of visiting with many of our alumni, Celebration Campaign this is one opportunity to honor from coast to coast. Through those visits I have developed the memory of family and friends by investing in our many wonderful friendships. As we all refect in our current and future generations of pharmacists through this own way with the loss of our friends I too feel the loss of scholarship. All gifts to this fund will be acknowledged in personal friendships I have been lucky to be a part of. One future bulletins as is the case below. of these visits was with Brookie Swallow who we lost in You can make a donation in their name to the ISU July. To pay our respect to Brookie there is a nice section Foundation. In the memo section you can write the fund about her life in the bulletin. number of this endowment which is 900-31. Your gifts can I visited with Brookie while she was living in Panaca, NV, be mailed to: before moving to Missouri. She was delightful and once in Idaho State University her home not one item seemed out of place. I specifcally College of Pharmacy remember her personal artwork on the walls. She was 921 S 8th Ave., Stop 8288 a dignifed woman with such a big heart. Brookie is just Pocatello, ID 83209-8288 one example of how amazing our alumni are. It truly is a privilege to be in the position to create these wonderful You can also make your gift at pledge.isu.edu. Support friendships. Other: then type Pharmacy 900-31. If you have any Many of you have friends who are listed in this bulletin questions, please give me a call at (208)-339-4770 or and others have alumni friends who we have lost in the [email protected]. past. To pay homage to those friends that we have lost, Gary Thomas (’68) helped create the College of Pharmacy

Jack H. Beall Sam K. Ong Emily Brookie Condie Swallow Class of 1951 Class of 1964 Class of 1950 Pacifca, CA Sacramento, CA Chillicothe, Missouri March 8, 2017, Age 88 March 14, 2017, Age 84 July 17, 2017. Age 88

Robert G. Jeha F. James Rutherford George A. Tanbara Class of 1954 Class of 1971 Class of 1943 Walnut Creek, CA Garden City, ID Tacoma, WA June 24, 2017. Age 85 March 31, 2017, Age 82 July 1, 2017, Age 95

Thomas L. Mietzer Don L. Shafer Class of 1988 Class of 1950 Henderson, NV Anchorage, AK March 25, 2017, Age 54 January 23, 2017, Age 94

40 In Memoriam: Honoring Their Memory

Don L. Shatter, ’50 Jack H. Beall, ’51 Sam K. Ong, ’64

On January Jack Beall was Sam Kimsal 23rd, surrounded born November Ong passed by his loving 24, 1928, in away on March family Don L. Burlington, 14, 2017 at age Shafer, 87, of Kansas, and died 84. The son of Caldwell passed on March 8, 2017. David Sun Ong away. Jack, 88, died and Yem Tang Don was born peacefully in his Ong, he was November 16, home surrounded born in Ping 1929 in Emmett by his loving On Lay Village Idaho to Mary family. (Hoiping) near Elizabeth Frost and Sylvanus Thomas He graduated from Idaho State Guangzhou, China. Sam started from Shafer. Don graduated from Caldwell College in pharmacy school knowing humble beginnings as a “paper son” High School in 1948 and signed up for he had a calling to be a pharmacist. He immigrant. He served in the Korean the Marines with his three buddies, married his college sweetheart Lolita War, earned his pharmacy degree at Marlin Davis, Don Wilkinson, and Rivas on December 20, 1951, and was Idaho State University, and worked as Don Kipp, who remained friends married for 65 years. a pharmacist at Thrifty Drug Stores throughout his life. He attended After serving as a dental assistant in in Sacramento for 30 years. Sam was Idaho State College, Pacifc Coast the M.A.S.H. unit in the Korean War, a longtime advocate for Veterans and Banking School and worked for the he settled in Linda Mar (Pacifca) in the Asian American community. He Federal Reserve. Don married Marian 1952 where he raised his family. He served as Commander of the American L. Parrott and they had a daughter worked in the Linda Mar Pharmacy for Legion Gung Ho Post No. 696 and Tamie. In 1961 He married Joy Brown 40 years helping many people with his Commander of the Veterans Afliated and enjoyed 46 years together before knowledge and love of his profession. Council of Sacramento and Vicinity. Joy’s death in 2008. Don worked in He had four children — Terry (Glen He served as a six-term President of banking most of his career in Idaho, Bell), Mary (Daniel Gadwah) (Dody the Ong Ko Met Association (2004- Washington, Alaska and Oregon Mancuso), Rick (Kate Palacios), Cathy 2016) and was President of the before retiring to Caldwell in 1993. (Nick Calia), eight grandchildren Organization of Chinese Americans- Don had a deep love of family and seven great grandchildren. His Sacramento chapter (2001-2003). and enjoyed living in the Treasure caregiver Sandra Taylor was a loving A loving and dedicated family man, Valley. Sunday drives were flled aide to Jack for three years. he is survived by his wife Peggy; with stories of family and friends he Jack was an assistant scoutmaster his children Elaine Ong, MD (Sung made throughout his career and from for Troop 136, leading many boys Choe), Yvonne Ong, MD (Kip Leong), his school days. He seemed to know to reach Eagle Scout. He visited the Michael Ong, MD,PhD (Kimberly everyone. Don enjoyed a fne steak, world with his wife Lola, making many Ong), and Elisa Tong, MD, MA (Tony a good western and a round of golf lasting friendships along his travels. Tong); his seven grandchildren; and at Purple Sage. He was upbeat and Jack walked daily in San Pedro his sisters Lai Mar and Jeanette Mar positive and never knew a stranger. Valley, stopping to visit people along (Dennis Mar). Funeral services will Don delighted in his grandchildren, the way with a soft spoken voice, kind be on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at great grandchildren and looked words and a smile. He was a “Master” 12 pm at Harry A. Nauman & Son forward to family gatherings. at fnding four leaf clovers, fnding Funeral Home, 4041 Freeport Blvd., Don was proceeded in death by his coins along the way, and picking up Sacramento. Interment will be at East precious wife Joy, his parents, brothers cans to recycle. Lawn Memorial Park. Martin and Loren, and sister Ruby.

41 In Memoriam

Thomas L. Mietzer ’88 reported at Ft. Ord, California for Idaho State University’s School of Basic Training. He also received Pharmacy in 1954 and opened his frst Thomas advanced training at Ft Eutis, Virginia pharmacy next to the Park Theater “Tom” Lee transportation school for Amphibious in El Sobrante. Robert established a Mietzner, 54, trucks called “Duwks”. successful pharmacy business which passed away After his training, he went back to honorably served the community for March 25, Idaho to marry his sweetheart, Bettie over 35 years. Robert’s generosity 2017, after a Mae Short. They moved to New was evidenced by him supplying brief illness, Orleans, Louisiana, where he was prescriptions to those who could in Henderson. stationed at Camp Leroy Johnson in not aford them. He was a founding He was an Amphibious truck company. When member of the El Sobrante Rotary born Nov. he had completed his service to his Club and volunteered his time to 13, 1962, in country, Jim and Bettie returned to many of the Club’s worthy causes. Peoria, Ill., and Richfeld so Jim could help his dad Robert’s dedication and hard work graduated from Minidoka County with the family farm. to his community was recognized High School in Rupert, Idaho, in Jim attended The College of by him being presented with the 1982. He went on to attend Concordia Southern Idaho to receive his Contra Costa County’s “Hometown University in Portland, Ore., and Associates Degree and then Jim, Hero” award. Robert truly touched Idaho State University in Pocatello, Bettie, and their 3 children moved the lives of the people he met. Robert Idaho, graduating with a Doctor of to Pocatello where he continued his was a loving father to his three Pharmacy degree in 1990. Tom resided education at Idaho State University. children Sherri, Cathy, and Bill, along in the Las Vegas and Henderson area, He graduated December 21, 1971 with with being an outstanding father, where he worked as a pharmacist. He a degree in Pharmacology. He passed Robert was a devoted grandfather was preceded in death by his parents, both the Idaho and Nevada state board to his grandchildren. Robert battled Reverend Leonard Mietzner and exams, landing a job at Pennywise Parkinson’s disease for over twenty Malvina Mietzner of Rupert, Idaho. Drug in Elko, Nevada. Later, he moved years, but never let it get in the way to Boise, Idaho where he worked as a of living his life to the fullest. An F. James Rutherford, ’71 Pharmacist at Grand Central, Shopko, outstanding man who made a lasting and retired from Albertson’s where impact on all who knew him and he worked the longest. He had many Robert will be dearly missed. Jim customers who loved him and only Rutherford, 81, trusted him. passed away George Tanbara, ’43 from this earth on Friday, Robert G. Jeha, ’54 George March 31, Tanbara, M.D. 2017 with his Robert George George Tanbara loving family Jeha passed was born June, surrounding away peacefully, 1922 in Portland, him. His Saturday June OR to Tadamasa devoted wife 24th at his and Tamayo held his hand as he went to be with his daughter’s home. Tanbara, who Lord. Robert was born both immigrated Fred James Rutherford was born in Berkeley, Ca, from Japan in the April 26, 1935 to Fred and Elnora along with his early 1900’s. After Rutherford in Sterling, Colorado. He two brothers, Richard and Ronald attending grade school, Tanbara spent later moved to Richfeld, Idaho, where Jeha. Robert married Patricia Jeha one year in Japan and then moved to he graduated from high school. and would have celebrated their Los Angeles. Tanbara attended the Jim entered the service in the 66th wedding anniversary this University of Southern California, US Army on April 18th, 1957 and September. Robert graduated from School of Pharmacy from 1939-1942.

42 With the outbreak of WWII and the in 2016. George continued his solo of cancer in 1939, leaving her mother incarceration of 110,000 Japanese pediatric practice and in 1980, joined with seven children to raise alone. Americans, George was imprisoned at by Dr. Lawrence A. Larson, they Swallow was 10 years old. Swallow Santa Anita Assembly Center where formed Pediatrics Northwest (PNW). graduated from Twin Falls High School he taught 7th grade math. He left Although retired from active patient after World War II. She then graduated to attend the University of Idaho, care in 2006, Tanbara continued in 1950 from Idaho State University Southern Branch (now Idaho State to go to the ofce almost daily until with high honors in a pharmacy class of University) and received his BS in December of last year. His guiding 200 GIs and three women. Pharmacy in 1943. Unable to fnd a principle of always putting the needs She and Grover, also a pharmacy pharmacy job due to discrimination of patients frst resonates through all student, were married in the Manti against the Japanese Americans, levels of PNW. Last year, when asked Temple, September 7,1948. They lived Tanbara joined his mother and sister what he considered to be his greatest in Pocatello, Idaho; Smithfeld, Utah; in Heart Mountain Relocation Camp accomplishment in his 90+ years, Montpelier, Idaho; Pioche, Nevada; in Wyoming where he worked as Tanbara quickly responded, “marrying Panaca, Nevada; Orem, Utah; Provo, a pharmacist. It was there that he Kimi”, who passed away earlier this Utah and retired back in Panaca. met Kimiko (from Tacoma) and it year. If a person can die of a broken Recently she moved to Chillicothe, was love at frst sight. Tanbara was heart, that is what the family believes Missouri. Brookie and Grover owned drafted into the US Army and served happened to Tanbara. On July 1st, four pharmacies, of which Swallow from 1945-1947 as a combat medic he passed away very unexpectedly, worked as a pharmacist as well as the and after the war was trained as a but very peacefully, in his home, secretary and accountant. counterintelligence agent, serving surrounded by family and relatives. She was president of the Lincoln one year in Japan in 1946. Tanbara County School Board for 10 years. She returned to the states to attend the Emily Brookie Condie Swallow, ’50 was always very involved with many University of Minnesota where he callings in the Church of Jesus Christ received his MD in 1951. During In loving of Latter-Day Saints. She particularly this time he worked 20 hours per memory of loved teaching Gospel Doctrine. As the week as a pharmacist and was able Emily Brookie mother of 10 children, she raised them to graduate debt free. Tanbara and Condie Swallow, to work hard and to love reading and Kimi were married in 1951 and lived our mother, learning. in Seattle while George completed his grandmother, She also taught them the gospel residency at Children’s Orthopedic great- and to love the Lord. She was a very Hospital (now children’s) in 1954. grandmother, talented artist; her home was adorned Upon completion of his residency, sister and with many of her art pieces. She was a Tanbara moved to Tacoma and opened friend, who seamstress and sewed many costumes, his solo practice in the former Tacoma passed away outfts, and bridesmaid dresses. She Medical Center. In 1969, recognizing on July 13, was a talented violinist and played the need for medical services for low 2017. She was 88 solos for many events. income residents of Pierce County, years old. She was married to Grover She also played in the Idaho State George and other colleagues, opened Swallow, together they had 10 children. Symphony. Swallow always had a a clinic on the eastside of Tacoma at She lived a life fully committed to strong interest in genealogy and Lister Elementary school and a clinic her beliefs and strived to do what the American history. After retiring, she in the Hilltop in the basement of St. Lord asked of her. She will be greatly spent 17 years researching and writing Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. missed by all who knew her. Swallow four volumes combining her genealogy These two clinics, which provided was born on March 11, 1929 in Logan, with American History. services to anyone in need one to two Utah to Marion Asher Condie and The books are titled, Broad are the nights per week, were the beginning Lillie Alice Ivie. She was raised on a Branches - An American Saga. She of Community Health Care (CHC). ranch in Carey, Idaho during the Great hoped her eforts would be a gift of Today CHC has fve locations and Depression. learning to all who could learn from her served more than 44,000 patients Her World War I Veteran father died research. On the Road Again!

It has been another exciting year of traveling and visiting many of our alumni and friends of the College of Pharmacy. Here are a few pictures of some of my visits that I’ve made Amanda ('08) & Cody Harrison since our last bulletin. -Boise, ID Anna Ratka ('00) -Pocatello, ID As always, thank you to all of the alumni who make my job feel like I’ve never worked a day in my life.

-Phil

David Dokimos ('83) -Grass Valley, CA

Nancy Frick & Connie Maus Marilyn & Jim ('58) Davison -Bosie, ID Marv Orrock ('96) -Colusa, CA -Ogden, UT Rey Ganir ('77) -Pt. Townsend, WA

Darrell Fike ('66) Col Garth Holmes ('60) -Carson City, CA -Olympia, WA Joy Plein-'49 Wendel Nelson ('62) -Seattle, WA Betty Eastwood ('63) Anna Ratka ('00) -Lewiston, ID Bob Roina ('63) & Dale Barker ('59) -Pocatello, ID Catherine Fry & pal -Sacramento, CA -Sequim, WA

Deb Gott ('79) David Dokimos ('83) -Chico, CA Dick ('59) & Sandy Driskell -Grass Valley, CA Hon. Sam ('76)-Boise, & Karen ID Hoagland -University Place, WA

Steve White ('77) Victoria & Leonard (81) Valente -Seattle, WA Toro ('02) & Theresa Llamas -Penn Valley, CA Rey Ganir ('77) -Boise, ID -Pt. Townsend, WA

Kay Walters ('66) Josh Gehrke ('08) & Sandee Moore Gehrke & their new arrival-Boise, ID Charlie ('81) & Christy Clark -Durham, CA Wendel Nelson ('62) -Salmon, ID -Seattle, WA Take a LOOK Back at your graduation photo Photos of all Gollege of Pharmacy graduates from years 1938 to 2016 are now online pharmacy.isu.edu/alumni/classPictures

46 Take a LOOK Back Faculty and Leadership at your graduation photo Photos of all Gollege of Pharmacy graduates from years 1938 to 2016 are now online Dr. Prabha Awale Dr. Vaughn Culbertson Dr. Tim Hunt Dr. Carol Paredes pharmacy.isu.edu/alumni/classPictures Traveling Professor Professor & Director of Professor Emeritus Adjunct Professor Assessment, Accreditation and Dr. Barbara Adamcik Nontraditional Programs Dr. Stephen Hurley Dr. Srinath Pashikanti Professor Emeritus Professor Emeritus Assistant Professor Dr. Christopher Daniels Dr. Jen Adams Professor Emeritus Dr. Eugene Isaacson Dr. Tracy Pettinger Associate Dean of Academic Professor Emeritus Clinical Associate Professor & Afairs and Accreditation, Dr. Robin Dodson Assistant Dean for Experiential Clinical Associate Professor Associate Dean for Program Dr. Michelle Ivie Education Pocatello Development; Professor Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Michelle Barcelon Dr. Brecon Powell General Medicine Pharmacy Dr. Chris Downing Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Spicialist Assistant Professor Dr. Bret Jacobson Lecturer Dr. Richard Rhodes Dr. Jared Barrot Dr. Kathy Eroschenko Professor Assistant Professor Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Jolie Jantz Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. William Sharp Dr. Jaime Bastian Dr. John Erramouspe Professor Emeritus Assistant Professor Professor Dr. Sandra Jue Clinical Professor Emeritus Dr. Todd Talley Dr. Brooke Bautista Dr. Judy Fontenelle Assistant Professor Associate Dean of Student Afairs Professor Emeritus Dr. Ann Kator Continuing Education Adjunct Clinical Instructor Dr. Cynthia Tillotson Dr. Bob Furilla Director of Admissions Dr. Mike Biddle Adjunct Professor Dr. James Lai & Student Afairs Clinical Assistant Professor Professor Dr. Teddie Gould Dr. Thomas Wadsworth Dr. Julia Boyle Professor Emerita Dr. Cara Liday Clinical Assistant Professor & Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Dean for Alaska Dr. Ali Habashi Programs Dr. Anushka Burde Assistant Professor Dr. Rex Lott Lecturer Professor Emeritus Dr. Dong Xu Dr. David Hachey Assistant Professor Dr. Paul Cady Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Karl Madaras-Kelly Dean; Professor Pocatello Family Medicine Professor Phil Yankovich Director of Development and Dr. Glenda Carr Dr. Roger Hefinger Dr. Barbara Mason Alumni Relations Clinical Assistant Professor Clinical Associate Professor Professor & Director of Inter-professional Education Dr. Kerry Casperson Dr. Kirk Hevener Clinical Assistant Professor Assistant Professor & Graduate Dr. Elaine Nguyen Program Coordinator Assistant Professor Dr. Debra Cieplak Adjunct Clinical Instructor Dr. John Holmes Dr. Shanna O’Connor Assistant Professor Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Kevin Cleveland Associate Professor & Assistant Dr. Rebecca Hoover Dr. Catherine Oliphant Dean for Experiential Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Assistant Education-Meridian & Director Department Chair of Meridian Student Services Amanda Horn Director of Assessment and Dr. Christopher Owens Accreditation Associate Professor & Chair 47 NON-PROFIT U.S. Postage PAID Pocatello, Idaho Permit No. 42 Offce of the Dean College of Pharmacy Idaho State University 921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8288 Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8288

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