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Health Tip: It’s No Stretch Shoveling Snow Leads To Injuries Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010When your driveway is covered in snow this winter, your first thought may be to dig yourself out. But before you grab the shovel, your second thought should be are you physically ready? Dr. Susan Wainwright, vice chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, warns that without the proper preparation, shoveling snow can cause serious injury.

Rotz and Chesnavich Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Women's Basketball Team Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010Women’s basketball players Melissa Rotz PharmD’12 and Erin Chesnavich BI’10 were named to the 2010 ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District 2 women's basketball team.

Students Provide Guidance for a Fair Experiment Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010Three University of the Sciences students were among local college students who spendit several hours a week in each of the Southeast Delco feeder schools afterschool programs, helping the kids with all aspects of their projects.

Health Tip: Everyday Habits for a Healthy Heart Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010American Heart Month in February is the perfect time to initiate lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killers. Fitness expert Karin Richards, director of the exercise science and wellness management program, shares simple lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

Feb. 18: Joseph M. Mahady to be honored on Founders' Day Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2010University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will celebrate the 189th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 18, 2010, at 2 p.m. with a number of events, including an honorary degree to be bestowed upon Joseph M. Mahady, MBA, president (retired), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

Save the Date: Advances in Pharmacy Practice 2010 Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is pleased to present the 31st Annual Symposium on Advances in Pharmacy Practice, a continuing pharmacy educational program, developed for pharmacists to be kept up-to-date on pharmacy practice.

Occupational Therapy Hosts First Fulbright Scholar on Campus Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009In October, University of the Sciences welcomed its first Fulbright Scholar to campus – Dr. Linda Wilson.

Mayes College BS and MBA Programs Evolve with Name Change Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009With an eye toward meeting the future needs of students, Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy officially changed the name of its BS and MBA business programs to Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business.

A Season of Giving Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009In the spirit of the holiday season, USciences students, staff, and faculty ramped up their efforts to help others in our community.

Athletics Inducts Two into Hall of Fame Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009The University of the Sciences Athletic Department welcomed its two newest members, Diane Green P’92 (Rifle 1988-92) and Mark Tacelosky P’97, PharmD’98 (Men’s Basketball 1992-96), into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.

SECUNDUM ARTEM: Selected works of art and design from the University collections Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009The Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy has opened a new exhibition from the University collections, “SECUNDUM ARTEM: Selected works of art and design from the University collections.”

Samson College Officially Dedicated Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009The University officially dedicated Samson College of Health Sciences in the name of Marvin Samson on November 11.

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