Pharmacy Orientation - August 23-24, 2010

Members of the Class of 2014, newly admitted to the professional program, participated in two and one-half days of orientation to facilitate their transition to the professional program.  The expanded orientation, now in its second year, was design, organized, and almost totally facilitated by upperclassmen.  Students new to the WL campus were welcomed on Friday, August 20th as new Boilermakers and learned about the campus, its traditions and how to survive in West Lafayette.  Upperclassmen shared their experiences, provided tours of campus and provided “words of wisdom.”  All new P-1 students participated in two full days of orientation, fun, and fellowship on August 23rd and 24th.  Faculty, staff, upperclassmen, and alumni welcomed the new P-1 student to the Purdue Pharmacy Family and provided suggestions, guidance and well wishes for success in the professional program.   In addition to providing an opportunity for the Class of 2014 to get to know each other and prepare and gain a sense of professionalism, the expanded program provided a great opportunity for upperclassmen to hone their leadership and organization skills.

The orientation program provided an opportunity for the Orientation Steering Committee to practice their leadership skills. L to R: Aaron Beck P-3, Ali Stauder P-2, Tom Seto P-4, Monica Randolph P-4, Kristin Muccigrosso P-3, Carmine Colavecchia P-2.		Dr. Michael Kays shares his insights on infectious disease (and the St. Louis Cardinals) with P-1 students.
Mr. Joe Dubes welcomes students new to the WL campus and explains services available through the Office of Student Services.		During an icebreaker activity, Michael Cline tries to convince one of his new classmates that he is Brad Pitt.
Maryam Nazir and Tiffany Snyder share a laugh during icebreaker activities.		Upperclassmen Shawna Lusby and David Morse share their favorite spots to eat near the WL campus with new P-1 students.
New P-1 student Grace Choi listens intensely to words of wisdom from upperclassmen during orientation.		New P-1 student Johnny Jones focuses on the opportunities available to students outside the classroom during orientation. His passion for bowling makes him think a Pharmacy Bowling Team may be just the answer to meeting new classmates.
Upper classmen welcome and distribute materials to P-1 students during orientation check in.		Tom Seto and Monica Randolph welcome new P-1 students and review the itinerary for the orientation program.
Dean Svensson pledges his support and best wishes to new P-1 students.		Senior Associate Dean Holly Mason review academic standards and key policies and procedures for students in the professional program.
Several P-1 students revert to prayer as they hear about the challenges associated with the curriculum.		In an effort to help the new P-1 students get to know their classmates, orientation organizers injected several activities that mixed up students while sharing their similarities and differences.
Associate Dean Steven Abel laughs at a remark made during the orientation program and shares his pride at being a member of the Class of 1976.		During the Professionalism Fashion show, Dr. Kim Plake emphasizes that male students should come to her labs dressed like Carmine rather than like Aaron.
Ali Stauder provides an example for P-1 students of what NOT to wear to class when guest speakers are present.		Dr. Plake reviews attire for all occasions and admits no one is quite sure what "business casual" really means.
Winnie Landis shares her own story of taking advantage of opportunities with the new P-1 students.		Carmine Colavecchia has his group linked to each other during activities on the Memorial Mall.
Kristin Muccigrosso and her group of P-1 discuss some of the moral and ethical issues they will face during their academic and professional journeys.		Erin Little leads her fellow classmates through the food line at the cookout in front of RHPH.
Dr. Stan Hem shares the secret of his wife's chocolate chip cookies with a group of new P-1 students during the cookout.		Dr. Steve Abel enjoying lunch with P-1 students.
Dean Svensson makes the rounds to welcome new students during the cookout.		Monica Randolph asks P-1 students at the cookout if neon green is a good color for her. Tom Seto stands ready in case Monica's vertigo flares up!
P-1 student Chris Farmer displays his form during one of the kickball games.		P-1 student Heather Weidenbenner dares her opponent to make contact with her curve ball.
During a team building exercise, P-1 students get wrapped up and closely get to know their fellow classmates .		Both Nick McBride and Joseph Tchani attempt to get around a fellow classmate during one of the activities on the low ropes course.
Nathan Cain follows the direction from his group during a team building exercise.		P-4 student Elena Coppol connects with the ball as P-1 student Dan Rushton admires her technique.
P-4 students cheer on their upperclassmen during the kickball tournament.		Dr. Brian "Superman" Shepler shares a laugh during the kickball game.
P-1 student Jennifer Smith uses perfect pitching technique during the kickball tournament.		P-1 student Michael Bocek, rounding third and heading for home.
P-1 students pose for a team picture after the big game.		Upperclassmen and alumnus Ed Battjes exhibit their solidarity under the guidance of Dr. Shepler.
P-3 student Brock O'Keefe shows his team mates how it is done.		P-1 students enjoying the field day activities.
P-1 student Paul Lim enjoys a break.		Rushabh Shah helps Matt Bezy maneuver the hula hoop.
Lauren Turner searches for a certain item during one of the team building exercises.		Tyler Reese attempts to understand the direction from his classmates.
Michael Knabel hopes the professional curriculum does not present the same challenges as the maze on the low ropes course.		P-1 students attempt to line dance on a telephone pole while juggling a ball (great practice for multi-tasking).
Jordon Fulove and Kristen help each other out on the low ropes course.		Maureen Campion and Nathan Cain lead their group out of the forest during a team building exercise.
We are all in this together!		P-3 student John Eibl wears his Purdue Pride on his chest.
Dr. Christy Nash makes it clear where she wants the ball pitched during a kickball game.		P-1 students pose for a group picture after enjoying an afternnon of kickball.
After a long afternoon of activities on the IM Fields, students return to the busses for the ride back to RHPH.		Upperclassmen share their friendship at the end of the day.
Tom and Monica enjoy a moment at the podium.		Tabitha Cross from IPA shares the importance of professional organization membership with P-1 students.
Jeff Luke shares Scott Schutte and other P-1 students what is like for someone who is married with four kids to come back to school.		Drs. Darbishire and Shepler review the experiential component of the curriculum with new P-1 students.
Dr. Steven Scott shares the history of the College and his membership in the Class of 1976 with new P-1 students .		Alumnus Ed Battjes shares what it is like to be one of Dr. Nash's community pharmacy residents.
Dr. Val Watts enlightens students about research opportunities available to them while they are at Purdue.		Alumnus John Nine shares time with students over lunch.
Students listen intently to the professional etiquette presentation.		Anthony Cawdron, Events Coordinator for President Cordova, diagrams place settings at a formal dinner for students.
Anthony explains the finer points of dining etiquette.		Alumnus Patty Elsner shares her experiences with new P-1 students.
Alumni Ryan Teagno and Henry Bryant enjoy lunch with students.		Class of 1976 alumnus Bill Malloy shares what it was like to be a classmate of Steve Abel and Steve Scott.
Alumnus Warren Moore shares his favorite Drew Brees stories with new P-1 students.		Class of 2007 alumnus, Nicole Pitello Morgan, shares her pride in being involved with the group of students who initially drafted the plan for the extended orientation program.
Class of 1999 alumnus Chris Scott shares his Boilermaker Pride with P-1 students.		Alumnus Emily Hutchinson shares her experiences as a critical care pharmacist with students.
Class of 1956 Alumnus Sue Bosquet explains the rules female students had to follow in the 50's.		Alumnus Mark Bunton shares his passion for community pharmacy practice.
Alumnus Dan Degnan shares the importance of mentoring with members of the Class of 2014.		Class of 2010 alumnus, David Cruse, shares what it is like to be out in the real world.
Alumnus Shirley Paddock shares her experiences in the pharmaceutical industry with P-1 students.		P-4 student Chelsea Leeper shares her insight about different courses and faculty with P-1 students.
Dr. Chris Rochet discusses MCMP courses with P-1 students.		Dr. Carol Ott discusses her experiences in practice treating patient with psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Yaman Kaakeh enlightens students about her recent travels to international pharmacy conferences.		P-4 student Brett Read listens intently to questions from P-1 students.
P-4 students reunite on campus to share their experiences with the Class of 2014.		Alumnus and now graduate student Dr. Nicholas Hagemeier shares in insights on how to learn for the long run with the Class of 2014.