SHARKS RX Spring 2017 Magazine

College of Pharmacy 5 4 Message from the Dean NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY T wenty-eight years ago, I had the privilege of teaching the NSU College of Pharmacy’s charter class, which was entering its third year. I have fond memories of those early days at Southeastern College of Pharmacy (SECOP). Last fall, we honored our founding Pink Flamingos at our annual alumni reunion. It was fun to welcome back our pioneers and share stories and photos from both their days at SECOP and their achievements. The members of that intrepid charter class started us on an adventure that becomes more exciting and more successful with each year. Back then, I don’t think any of us could have foreseen the tremendous growth and success of the college. A big “thank you” to everyone who attended the reunion. If you weren’t able to make it, we hope to see you on November 4, 2017, for our annual Homecoming Reunion. I started my tenure as the college’s dean with the class of 2017. In what seems like the blink of an eye, the class is graduating, proving that time really does fly. This outstanding group of students, who will always be special to me, has contributed greatly to the NSU College of Pharmacy (COP). I have no doubt they will continue their success as they move to the next phase of their professional lives—residency, fellowship, career, graduate program, or another exciting path. The opportunities available to COP students are endless. Thanks to their curricular exposure to entrepreneurism and advocacy, I know they will shepherd our profession to new heights. It’s been an amazing year. The NSU Center for Collaborative Research is up and running, and several of our faculty members, their graduate students, and teams have moved their laboratories into the building. Our students, faculty and staff members, and alumni are all excelling with more achievements than I could list. Throughout the past year, we’ve added several new pieces to the college, including two new master’s degree programs. Our research efforts have expanded significantly with great success; our students are actively engaged in student organizations, research, and innovative activities; and our faculty members continue to amaze me with all they do for our students and the college. The innovative paths and successes of our alumni are impressive. In this issue of SharksRx , you will get a glimpse of the many wonderful accomplishments of the COP team. Enjoy this overview of the college, and make sure we have your updated email address so we can forward both our e Newsletter and SharksRx magazine to you. We would love to hear from you; so, send your updates to copalumni@nova.edu. Lisa M. Deziel, Pharm.D., Ph.D. Dean, College of Pharmacy Nova Southeastern University Chancellor’s Communiqué Frederick Lippman, R.Ph. , Ed.D. Chancellor, Health Professions Division B eing involved with the Health Professions Division’s Board of Governors and the NSU Board of Trustees meetings makes me quite aware that the community’s involvement not only with its time, but with its treasure, is a major focus. What I’m referring to when I use the word “treasure” are matters related to endowed scholar- ships, the naming of academic units, and other financial gifts, which are so necessary to ensuring the university’s continued growth and success. At Nova Southeastern University—and at most private, not-for-profit educational institutions in the United States—additional emphasis is being placed on the value of what we refer to as charitable giving, or what I describe as investment giving. When you invest in education, you are investing in the stability of our great country and in our ability to gain knowledge for the betterment of mankind. As NSU president George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., often states, “The seeds that you plant are the trees that will grow into the shade trees of the future.” You may not be available to sit under one of these trees; but, there are many people who will sit under them for many years to come. I’m a firm believer in this philosophy. Fortunately, there are many organizations and individuals affiliated with NSU who are planting these seeds and investing in the future of the university—and in the future of our society. From an altruistic standpoint, NSU investment giving is increasing. But, it doesn’t just relate to people in the community who have become professionally or entrepreneurially successful who are giving of their treasure. Dedicated alumni and administra- tors, as well as faculty and staff members, are giving back financially to the university and supporting the projects and programs about which they are passionate. Whether it’s a monetary donation to help fund an endowed student scholarship, or through deferred gifts such as life insurance policies and planned estate giving, the internal and external NSU community has realized that an investment in education is a sensible way to leave a positive and indelible imprint on society.