Students Celebrate “All the Way” and “Half Way” Through Pharmacy School
Elizabeth McGarry, Director of Campus Life
April 13, 2011
The All the Way event was held on Friday April 8th at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga. Over 305 students, guests, faculty and staff were in attendance, and it was a great night for all! The food was fabulous, the venue gorgeous, and the students in a celebratory mood. It was a great night for all involved,... Read more »
Normalcy Bias, Fiat Currency, and an Unstable Economy: a Recipe for Disaster
Dustin J. Baker
April 13, 2011
Conscientiously, as a scientist, one cannot say that what hasn’t yet happened, will not happen. Nevertheless, this is the thought process of most Americans. For instance, have you ever said “Nuclear power is safe?” I sure have. This is the normalcy bias. It is a natural phenomenon that humans present... Read more »
Another Great Year for the Phi Delta Chi Brothers
Dustin J. Baker
April 12, 2011
As the semester is coming to a close, the brothers of Phi Delta Chi agree: this has been another successful year for our fraternity, and yet another great year to be a brother. You don’t know this, but the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences chapter of Phi Delta Chi is the only chapter,... Read more »
International Fusion Ignites the Vermont Campus
Madelle Olea
April 12, 2011
It all started as a vision of the Multicultural Club and the Dance Group to put an event together that would unite the campus. Though the campus has had several events that promote unity and diversity, none has been as exquisite as this one. On April 8, the Vermont Campus had its very first “International... Read more »
Wegmans Leadership Recognition Banquet 2011
Elizabeth McGarry, Director of Campus Life
April 12, 2011
The 2011 Wegmans Leadership Recognition Banquet took place on Friday April 1st at Taste in downtown Albany. The annual event, sponsored by Wegmans, recognizes the hard work and dedication of our student leaders, as well as the faculty, staff and administration who support and encourage the leadership... Read more »
Rho Chi’s Semester of Balancing Beyond the Books
Janice Harter
April 12, 2011
This semester Rho Chi has hosted a series of events consistent with our “Balance Beyond the Books” theme. All of these events have centered on the 5 components of the initiative which include social interaction, fitness, professional involvement, academics, and advocacy. A recap of our semester... Read more »
Humans Vs Zombies takes over ACPHS
Jeffrey Warfle
April 12, 2011
On Sunday March 27th one of 23 humans was infected and turned into a zombie in the Holland/Princeton Suites. This student looked like a regular human until their first kill and then the real game began. This was Humans Vs Zombies 2011 on the ACPHS campus. Let me explain a little bit more of what... Read more »
Turning Over a New Leaf
Samantha LeBlanc
April 12, 2011
Medicinal marijuana is an issue that has been widely discussed in the past few years. California’s failed Proposition 19 has launched marijuana into the limelight again and I’ve noticed quite a few more articles regarding medicinal marijuana in my pharmacy magazines. More and more states are... Read more »
Going the Distance
Samantha LeBlanc
April 12, 2011
Distance learning and technology has been a hot topic here at ACPHS for the past three years with the incorporation of the Vermont Campus. First, there was the anticipation of how distance technology would affect us as students. This was followed by the actual trial and error use of the technology during... Read more »
Multicultural Festival Brings Different Cultures to ACPHS Students
Joanne Siu
April 12, 2011
Beignets, potstickers, collard greens, and bratwurst. These were just a few of the delicious items available to be sampled at the annual Multicultural Festival, hosted by the Multicultural Club at ACPHS on March 25th. ACPHS students and friends filled the gymnasium which was decorated with items that... Read more »

