Christopher Poon and Michael Rivera, graduating Pharmacy students, were recently selected as two of the Outstanding Graduate Students for the College of Health Sciences.
 

Christopher Poon

Christopher Poon graduated from Americas High School in El Paso and has proceeded to become one of the top Pharmacy students in the Class of 2014. He has interned with Walgreens, completed research experience, and has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House and Centro San Vicente Familiar de Salud in El Paso, and University Medical Center Brackenridge Seton Hospital in Austin, TX. He has been a member of EPPA, EPSPA, and various other organizations in both El Paso and Austin. He exemplified excellent leadership while serving as the Project Collaborate chair in El Paso, working with all UT College of Pharmacy satellite campuses. His honors include the Presidential Leadership Scholarship at UTEP, plus various other UTEP scholarships, in addition to receiving the Walgreens Scholarship and being a member of the President's Honor Roll while attending UTEP. Christopher's positive attitude, friendliness, and genuine nature are what have allowed his successes with patients, providers, and colleagues.
 

Michael Rivera

Michael Rivera is a graduate of Cathedral High School in El Paso. He achieved Eagle Scout rank and developed a strong work ethic and a commitment to community service. Michael is a brother of the Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity and served as vice president in the El Paso Student Pharmacists Association, where he displayed excellent leadership and organizational skills. As a student, Michael participated in diabetes research, which he wishes to continue. Michael's volunteer efforts have included EPSPA, Paint-A-Thon, assisting at missions, and helping to build houses for the underprivileged in Juarez. After graduation in May of 2014, Michael intends to remain in El Paso and pursue a career in hospital pharmacy at Providence Memorial Hospital.

The UT College of Pharmacy and the UTEP/UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program are very proud of these graduates who will continue to improve the pharmacy profession and their community.

The P.E.O. IPS Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund has been in operation since 1949. Believing that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding, members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood contribute funds for the purpose of providing scholarships for selected women from other countries for study in the United States and Canada. The maximum amount for a full twelve (12) months of study is $10,000. Applicants are required to write a personal statement that includes their career goals and plans to serve their home country.

The Department of Public Health Sciences is proud to announce the graduation of 20 students. On May 17, 2014 at the UTEP Centennial Spring 15 students  were awarded the BS degree in Health Promotion and 5 graduate students received the Master of Public Health degree. Health Promotion graduates are prepared to address population health issues through innovative interventions. Besides their basic training in public health, Master of Public Health graduates gain experience in border and health disparities research. The Health Promotion and Master of Public Health Programs are designed to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders. Our graduates are transforming communities as they become advocates and leaders in the public health field.  Congratulations to all of our graduates.
 

Health Promotion graduates: Claudia Alexandria Abraham, Annet Armendariz, Olivia Christine Bridgeman, Stephanie Cabral, Gabriela Carrasco, Grace Ojornile Chimekwene, Destinee Ijeoma Eke, Alejandro Flores, Diego A. Jimenez, Lorenzo Alan Lovejoy, Erika Veronica Monarrez, Crystal Montes, Areli Oros, Stephanie Prieto, Cristina Regalado.

Gabriela Carrasco, Lorenzo Lovejoy, Areli Oros, Annet Armendariz, and Stephanie Prieto.

Sujehy Arredondo, Luisa I. Garcia, Lydia B. Garcia Cobos, Anthony Lechuga and Oliver J. Servin