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Vermont Campus Students Bring Hope to Cancer Patients and Families
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A group of students from the Vermont Campus volunteered at the Hope Lodge in Burlington to make dinner for cancer patients and their families (home made pizza with salad was the featured special). The Hope Lodge provides free temporary housing and support services for patients and families traveling for outpatient cancer treatments. The visit was so well received that they are planning a return trip in November.
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Assistant Professor Nimish Patel Named Preceptor of the Year
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The Division of Experiential Education recently recognized the top pharmacy preceptors at the Annual Preceptor Training Day. Congratulations to Assistant Professor Nimish Patel '06 who was named Preceptor of the Year; Dr. Patel's practice site is the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany. Distinguished Preceptor awards were also given to Julie Bennett '06 (Albany Memorial Hospital) and Matthew O'Connor (Price Chopper - Essex, VT). The honorees were selected based on student evaluations.
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Where in the World is ...
Kevin Rivenburg?
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As part of its Global Initiatives program, ACPHS is working to raise its profile in different regions throughout the world. Associate Director of Admissions Kevin Rivenburg just returned from a successful 11-day recruitment trip to the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong where he reports strong interest in ACPHS. To read more (in English) about his experiences, visit Kevin's Blog.
Wo gai zou le!
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Student-Athlete Earns College's First National Player of the Week Award
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In addition to having the best name in women's athletics, Skippy Ripepi now has a USCAA National Player of the Week award. She earned the honor by scoring both goals in the women's 2-0 victory over Husdon Valley Community College and following that up with four goals in a 9-0 win over Berkeley College. It is the first ever national player of the week for a ACPHS student-athlete.
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South Hall Residents to Host
Safe Trick or Treat for Halloween
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The students of South Hall are hosting the annual Safe Trick or Treat event from 5-7 pm on -- you guessed it -- Wednesday, October 31. Children of faculty and staff members as well as those who live in the neighborhoods around the College are invited to visit the residence hall where there will be games, activities, and of course, treats! For more information, please e-mail studentactivities@acphs.edu or call 694-7352.
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Fine print
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