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2000 News Releases
It is important for University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) to keep students,
alumni, surrounding community and media informed of important
activities and events through timely news items. Below
are selected press releases that reflect the significant
accomplishments and growth of USP.
December 17, 2000
- Shoveling
Snow A Sport?
- Shoveling snow
may not be an Olympic event, but it should be treated
as a sport. Before individuals play baseball or
football, they know it is important to prepare their
bodies with some type of warm-up exercise, such
as stretching, before they take the field. Their
muscles need to be properly prepared prior to performing
such rigorous activity. Many of these same individuals
probably wouldn't warm-up in the same way for shoveling
snow from their sidewalks and driveways but they
should, says Michael Johnson, PT, MS, OCS, assistant
professor of physical therapy at University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia. More...
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December 15, 2000
- Medical
Errors - Who's Responsible?
- Did you know that
more people are at risk of dying
from a medical error than
a fatal highway accident, breast cancer or even
AIDS? Last year, a report from the National Academy
of Sciences' Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimated
that between 44,000 and 98,000 patients die annually
from medical mistakes. So who is responsible? According
to Dr. Eric Wittbrodt, assistant professor of clinical
pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia,
many parties contribute to the problem, from physicians
to patients. More...
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November 24, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Student Receives
President's Award From Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
- The fraternity of Phi
Kappa Psi has announced that Paul Sanborn of Philadelphia,
Pa., is the recipient of the President's Award along
with a $2,500 scholarship given to only one member
of the national organization, which boasts thousands
of constituents across the country. Sanborn, a health
psychology student at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia, is currently the president of the
Phi Kappa Psi fraternity on USP's campus. The president
of the national organization recently presented
Sanborn with the award based on his "proven
potential and leadership ability." More...
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October 27, 2000
- University
Of The Sciences In Philadelphia Dedicates Misher
College Of Arts And Sciences
- University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia recently dedicated and renamed its
College of Arts and Sciences in honor of its former
president, Dr. Allen Misher. The Misher College
of Arts and Sciences will reflect Dr. Misher's many
contributions to USP, which included enhancing the
school's general education and expanding the role
of the humanities and social sciences in a science-based
curriculum. USP also announced that it will host
an annual lecture series to continue the legacy
of Dr. Misher. On Wednesday, October 25, U.S. Poet
Laureate Robert Pinsky came to USP's campus as the
first Misher Visiting Professor of the Humanities.
Pinsky conducted a lecture, poetry reading and book
signing as part of the daylong Misher College dedication
festivities. More...
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- October 11,
2000
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- Teaching
Can Be Improved With Innovations
- Whether it's
using the Internet or emphasizing collaborative
learning, teachers are formulating innovative teaching
methods to help students learn better. The Teaching
and Learning Center of University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia has compiled a document of
educational innovations that aim to improve teaching
and learning. More...
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- October 9, 2000
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- Depression
Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly
- Did you know
that severe depression is the second most common
mental illness seen in adults, affecting more than
twice as many women than men? October is Depression
Education Month, which aims to educate the public
on the seriousness of this disorder. An estimated
20 million Americans suffer from depression each
year. But how should people differentiate normal
sadness from severe depression? According to Dr.
Laura Mandos, associate professor of clinical pharmacy
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, recognizing
the signs of severe depression is extremely important
in treating this disease. More...
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- October 6, 2000
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- Take
a Hand, Take a Walk During Physical Therapy Month
- The month of October
is Physical Therapy Month and Dr. Barbara Bourbon,
associate professor of physical therapy and director
of the physical therapy graduate program at USP,
suggests that younger individuals might consider
accompanying an elderly family member or friend
in their community for short walks two or three
times a week. According to Dr. Bourbon, this token
of companionship during the month will have a reciprocal
effect - it boosts an elderly person's spirits,
while giving a younger person a feeling that he
or she is making a positive difference in the community.
More...
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- October 5, 2000
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- Free
Advice From Your Pharmacist Can Be Priceless
- Since the mid-1970s,
77 prescription medicines, including 34 in the 1990s
alone, have switched to over-the-counter (OTC) status,
but are consumers aware of the potential risks sometimes
associated with these medicines? If they don't,
they need only ask their local pharmacist. October
22-28 is National Pharmacy Week and, according to
Dr. Daniel Hussar, Remington Professor of Pharmacy
at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia, consumers need
to consult their local pharmacists when selecting
OTC medicines. More...
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- October 3, 2000
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- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Names New Member
of The Board of Trustees
- Alan J. Milbauer of
Wilmington, Del., has recently been elected to serve
as a member of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia's
Board of Trustees. The responsibilities of the 23-member
Board include approving the University's strategic
plans and insuring their consistency with the institution's
missions and goals. In addition to meeting four
times a year, members of the Board of Trustees provide
oversight and guidance to the administration in
all areas of University operations and participate
in various ad hoc committees at the University to
their service on the various Board committees. More...
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- September 27,
2000
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- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Introduces Graduate
and Undergraduate Programs in Bioinformatics
- University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia (USP) received approval to offer
a curriculum in bioinformatics leading to Bachelor
of Science and Master of Science degrees. USP admitted
the first graduate students to its new bioinformatics
program earlier this month, and expects to admit
its first undergraduates in bioinformatics in 2001.
More...
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- September 20,
2000
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- Pennsylvania
Pharmacists Association names University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia Professor Pharmacist of
the Year
- The Pennsylvania Pharmacists
Association recently named Dr. Daniel Hussar
as "Pharmacist of the Year." Dr. Hussar
is the Remington professor of pharmacy at the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia (USP). He received the honor during
the Association's annual meeting during the summer.
More...
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- August 25, 2000
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- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Receives Grant From
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
- University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia recently received a grant in the
amount of $73,000 from the W.W. Smith Charitable
Trust. The grant will be used for W.W. Smith Charitable
Trust scholarships, awarded to worthy full-time
students, based on financial need and good academic
standing. It is the most significant source of private
aid to students at USP. More...
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- August
10, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Names New Chairman,
Vice Chairman of The Board of Trustees
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia has recently announced
the elections of Delbert S. Payne as chairman
and Marvin Samson as vice chairman of The
Board of Trustees. The responsibilities of the 23-member
Board include approving the University's strategic
plans and insuring their consistency with the institution's
missions and goals. In addition to meeting four
times a year, members of the Board of Trustees provide
oversight and guidance to the administration in
all areas of University operations and participate
in various ad hoc committees at the University to
their service on the various Board committees. More...
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- July
24, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Names
New Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
- Paula
Kramer, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, has recently been named
new chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP).
Before coming to USP, Dr.
Kramer was chair of the Occupational Therapy program
at Kean University in New Jersey since 1984. More...
- July
13, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Preparing
To Meet the Growing Need For Bioinformatics Specialists
- A new
type of scientist is emerging.one who is equally
comfortable with the microscope and the computer
terminal, and who knows how to integrate both in
order to answer crucial health and genetic questions.
Bioinformatics specialists, as they are called,
represent one of the hottest career paths in science
and industry. Higher education institutes are scrambling
to meet the increasing demand for training these
multidisciplined professionals. More...
- June
25, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Professor To Write
Column For MedConnect Website
- Medical
professionals who need to keep abreast of current
judicial proceedings and government regulations
will be able to access this pertinent information
through a monthly column on the MedConnect web site
(http://www.medconnect.com),
authored by noted health policy expert Robert I.
Field of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP). More...
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21, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Bestows Annual Alumni
Awards
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia recently held its
Annual Alumni Reunion and Dinner Dance. During
the event, USP presented alumni awards to six deserving
recipients. More...
- June
14, 2000
- USP
Student Takes On Leadership Role During Occupational
Therapy Meeting In Seattle
- Kimberly
A. Koschineg assumed a challenging leadership role
at the recent American Student Committee of the
Occupational Therapy Association (ASCOTA) Delegate
Meetings in Seattle, Wash. Koschineg, a fifth-year
occupational therapy major at University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) was
chosen as the facilitator for the Issues
in Education Task Force. She will be responsible
for meeting the objectives set by the task force
and relaying the information from the delegate meeting
to USP. More...
- June
1, 2000
- USP's
Student Government Association Names its Student
Of The Year
- The
Student Government Association of University of
the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) has named Maura
Geary of Pittsburgh, Pa., its 1999-2000 Student
of the Year. Geary, a fourth-year physical therapy
student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Geary,
is the student government vice president of activities.
More...
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- May
12, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia To Honor Two Health
Leaders During Its 179th Commencement
- As part
of its Commencement ceremonies, University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia will bestow honorary degrees
to two health leaders, Raymond V. Gilmartin and
M. Carolyn Baum, who will both speak before USP's
179th graduating class on May 15, 2 p.m.,
at the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets.
More...
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- May
10, 2000
- USP
Helping Grade School Teachers To Teach Science To
Students in a Creative and Fun Manner
- If science
is taught through amusing and interesting activities
such as making ice cream in baggies to teach physical
change, then grade school students will be excited
to learn about the world of science. This is the
belief of a program called OPPS (Operation Primary
Physical Science). The program is funded in part
by the National Science Foundation and organized
by Louisiana State University, which developed the
materials and trained 36 national teams. On May
12 and 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Philadelphia team
will host 20 kindergarten through fourth-grade teachers
during an educational workshop at University of
the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP), located at 600
South 43rd Street. More...
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- May
8, 2000
- Alpha
Lambda Delta Honors its Freshman Professor of the
Year
- The University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) chapter of
Alpha Lambda Delta recently honored Dr. Catherine
M. Bentzley as its Freshman Professor of the Year.
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national academic honor
society for freshmen. Founded at the University
of Illinois in 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta has over
220 chapters across the United States and has initiated
over 575,000 students. More...
April
25, 2000
- Middle
School Students and Teachers GEARing Up About Science
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) takes pride
in its mission to make a positive influence in its
surrounding community. A new national education
program called GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness
and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is an
example of USP's commitment to students and teachers
within the West Philadlephia and University City
Clusters. On Thursday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m., USP
will welcome 10 middle school teachers to its campus
at 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue to
take part in a teacher development workshop that
will help them to better educate their students
on science. More...
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- April 18, 2000
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- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Receives Innovative
Program Grant Award
- The Pennsylvania Department
of Education recently announced that University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia has received an
Act 101 Innovative Program Grant Award. The $5,700
grant will be used to educate a select number of
incoming freshmen on the benefits of preserving
the environment on campus and in their respective
hometowns. The students will learn the importance
of maintaining the environment so they can, in turn,
educate their families, community and fellow classmates.
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March 6, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Establishes Complementary
and Alternative Medicines Institute
- In an effort to make
herbal and other complementary medicines safer and
more effective for Americans, University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia is applying its scientific
and clinical resources to a new venture, the Complementary
and Alternative Medicines Institute. More...
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February 23, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Hosts International
Health Experts
- Several prominent international
health experts will speak at the University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia this spring. Talks will
explore issues such as third-world health, corporate
philanthropy and American outreach efforts. The
series is sponsored by the school's health policy
program for students and the general public. On
March 1, Karen Lewis of the World Health Organization
will speak on international prevention and control
of tobacco use. Other speakers include Dr. Juan
Antonio Casas, director of health and human development
for the Pan American Health Organization, Denise
Davis of the American Friends Service Committee,
Ron Corey of Pharmacia & Upjohn, and Frances
Barnett of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean
States. More...
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February 14, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Names New Dean of
the College of Health Sciences
- Ruth L. Schemm, Ed.D., OTR/L, was recently
appointed dean of the College of Health Sciences
at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She
is one of only a few occupational therapy educators
in the country to achieve the level of dean. Dr.
Schemm will oversee the departments of occupational
therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies
and medical technology. More...
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January 27, 2000
- University
of the Sciences In Philadelphia Names Physical Therapy
Building
- University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia has recently named its Physical
Therapy building in honor of Abraham Glasser, '43,
a successful business leader and member of USP's
Board of Trustees. Glasser Hall, located at 4512
Woodland Avenue, houses physical therapy classrooms,
laboratories, research facilities and faculty and
staff offices. Glasser and his wife, Gloria, live
in Boca Raton, Fla., and reside in Greensburg, Pa.,
during the summer. More...
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January 20, 2000
- University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia Names New Chief
Information Officer
- Patrick J. Lepore has recently been named
Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia. His responsibilities
include leading the development and maintenance
of an overall campus-wide strategic plan for Information
Technology and acting as the interface between all
Information Technology activities on campus.
More...
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