Student pharmacy organization named Chapter of the Year

     The Campbell University chapter of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has been named “Student Chapter of the Year.” The international award was presented to the Campbell chapter at the ISPE’s annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 7.
     Dr. Daniel Shin, associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and faculty advisor to the chapter, acknowledged those who had worked hard to build and support the chapter. “I would like to first commend the student members and the officers for their dedication to the success of our chapter,” Shin said. “I would also like to express the chapter’s gratitude to the local ISPE members and to ISPE headquarters for their outstanding support of our chapter.”
     Shin also thanked the Campbell administration, faculty and staff of the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
     ISPE student chapters provide students with career opportunities and interaction with potential employers. The student organization is designed to assist students in developing career paths and provide interaction with industry professionals.
     There are over 50 members in the Campbell ISPE chapter. In addition to monthly meetings featuring industry and academic speakers, the chapter participates in community service projects such as Toys for Tots and sponsors informative workshops career fairs and networking opportunities.