Susan S. Vos, PharmD, BCPS, clinical associate professor and director of the Professional Experience Program, was recognized as the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Collegiate Teacher of the Year for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Gift contributes to For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa University of Iowa graduate James A. Otterbeck, of Chicago, Ill., and Naples, Fla., has made a gift of $1.

John Swegle, PharmD, associate professor (clinical) was recently installed as president of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) for the 2014-2015 term. Dr.

Dr. John Swegle associate professor (clinical) was recently installed as president of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) for the 2014-2015 term. Dr.

In recent years, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has worked to develop mentorship programs to further students’ overall academic and practice experience. First-year Doctor of Pharmacy students are paired with peer, faculty, and professional mentors to guide them during their time at the college. These relationships have proven to not only be an invaluable resource for the student, but also an enriching and rewarding experience for mentors.

On June 25, a celebration was held to honor the pharmacy residents who have completed their residencies this year.

The Iowa Pharmacy Association 2014 Annual Meeting was held June 13-14 in Altoona. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists gathered to discuss policy, hear presentations, and attend the annual banquet and awards program.

The Annual Pharmaceutics Graduate Student Research (PGSRM) Meeting will be hosted by the Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago on June 26-28, 2014.

Recently, College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Letendre traveled to Chicago, where the college hosted an alumni event at a Cubs game.

The College of Pharmacy class of 2014 was celebrated May 14-16.