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Throughout the land, across the sea
No matter where you be
You’ll find us there with no despair
Planting the Alpha seed
We love our Bros
And writing prose
So for our Tattler theme
We chose to honor and create
An ode to Silverstein
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDITORIAL OPINIONS
EDITORIAL STAFF - 1
ADVISOR REFLECTIONS - 2
ALUMNI OUTREACH
TONY ELIAS - 3
DENA DILLON - 4
LEADERSHIP
OUTGOING EBOARD - 5
INCOMING EBOARD - 8
LEADER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - 9
MEMBERSHIP
CHAPTER ROSTER - 10
P4 SPOTLIGHTS - 11
ALPHA HISTORY
FOUNDERS’ DAY - 12
PLEDGING
FALL CHORE DAY - 14
BIG/LITTLE REVEAL - 15
INITIATION - 16
COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHTS
BROTHERHOOD - 17
SERVICE - 34
SCHOLARSHIP - 43
FUNDRAISING - 50
PROFESSIONALISM - 53
PUBLICATIONS - 64
CLOSING
ALPHA POETRY - 70
YEAR IN REVIEW - 75
REMARKS FOR THE GOOD AND WELFARE - 77
INDEX - 79
PDC ALPHA POETS
LYNN SWITAJ
WORTHY PRELATE
MARIE ALBANO
PUBLICATIONS CO-CHAIR
RACHEL WEIN
PUBLICATIONS CO-CHAIR
POETS & AUTHORS
BRADLEY VINCENT
ELIZ WANG
JARED BORLAGDAN
JENNIFER ERLEY
LAUREN MARCATH
LUCAS RONDON
KURTIS LEE
EMILY PELTIER
STEPHANIE HAMEL
ROSALYN SCHLOEMER
REBECCA RACZ
CAROLINE QUINN
ANDREW GLATZ
ANTHONY PATROS
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A WORD FROM OUR FACULTY
Peggy L. Carver, PharmD., FCCP
Chapter Advisor, Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi
“All in all,a fruitful and productive year
at the Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi!!”
Another school year has flown by, marked by memories of a fantastic year.
Our tight knit community of students kept in touch over the summer with
the Golf Outing and baseball games at Comerica Park. In Fall term, we got
acquainted with incoming P1 students via rush events, speed dating, ‘coffee
talks’, pledging events, and networking of students and faculty with the ‘date
auction’. We enjoyed the autumn splendor of Ann Arbor with the annual
competition of the pumpkin carving contest, danced the night away at Barn
Dance, and competed in Skyzone and kickball games. Alpha Chapter’s
Founder’s Day events were an outstanding success, highlighted by a history
walk around the scenic Ann Arbor campus,the annual‘grave cleaning’with the
welcome addition of 27 visiting alumnae and collegiate Brothers, including
the grand Poobah, Brother Ralph Saroyan. In Winter term, the season kicked
off with fun events such as the Winter retreat, followed by the Mr. & Ms.
College of Pharmacy competition. We worked off those winter calories with
bowling, whirlyball and laser tag, and the new ‘Alpha Phitness program’, then
put them right back on with the annual Lineage Cook-off and the P4 dinner!
On the scholarship front, Alpha chapter made great strides in this academic year. In addition to the continuing study
evenings, and ‘Pancake Breakfast’ study ‘brinners’ to provide nourishment, fellowship, and good study habits, we
continued the tradition of friendly heated competitions during the ‘Bug drug Trivia’ and ‘Top200’ contests. Studentshelping-students marked the continued success of our newest scholarship initiatives,in which upper classmen/women
helped their peers with practice and tutoring sessions via project P.E.E.R.S, which was a huge success, and helped
contribute to the high GPA of our student body. Alpha Scholar awards were bestowed upon our top scholars, as were
Rho Chi certificates and memberships to our outstanding Brothers. In addition to our yearly Alpha Scholar awards,
Alpha chapter established an endowed scholarship fund at the College of Pharmacy with a $10,000 deposit towards
the $25,000 needed to generate yearly income for a major scholarship to be offered annually to an outstanding Brother.
Jeffrey Tingen, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCACP, CDE
The end of another academic year has arrived and it has been an
outstanding year for the Alpha Chapter. I am very proud of everything that
the Alpha Chapter has accomplished this year and has continued to excel
with its involvement in community service and service to the profession of
pharmacy. As many of you know, I departed University of Michigan College
of Pharmacy in March 2015 to take a new clinical position with University of
Virginia Health System to be closer to family as my wife, Ross, and I raise our
son, Sawyer, who was born in August 2014. Although leaving University of
Michigan College of Pharmacy was a difficult decision, my departure from
being a Chapter Advisor for the Alpha Chapter was exceptionally difficult.
I have always valued seeing student pharmacists grow in their education as
a faculty member but I have built stronger student-faculty relationships with
Phi Delta Chi Brothers over the years because I get to interact with Brothers on
a more frequent basis whether it was in the classroom, at Chapter meetings
or social events, and Phi Delta Chi National Meetings. I truly appreciate
everything that the Alpha Chapter has taught me as a Chapter Advisor since
2011. My wife and I also appreciate all of the family support we have had
from the Chapter since Sawyer was born and also appreciate the Phi Delta
Chi Brothers who helped with childcare from time to time. I know that the
Alpha Chapter will continue to do amazing things and I know that I will always
have a strong bond that will be cherished with the Alpha Chapter. AAAE
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Tony Elias
Dr.Tony Elias started pharmacy school at the University of Michigan in
2009. Right away, he decided to join Phi Delta Chi and the experience
was more than he could have asked for. Dr. Elias truly enjoyed
spending time with his Brothers on the winter ski trips, talent shows,
and date auctions. According to Dr. Elias, “PDC was very beneficial
during my career as a pharmacy student in two ways. One, I became
part of a network that I could count on and that really helped each
other get through the good and the difficult times as a pharmacy
student. Second of all, giving presentations to the community,
executing drug medication take-back events and volunteering for
several community events really motivated me to continue giving
back to the community, even after graduating pharmacy school.”
During his four years at the University of Michigan, Dr. Elias
worked closely with both professionalism and service committees
to expand the Alpha’s chapter presence in the Ann Arbor
community. One of Dr. Elias contributions was his work with fellow
Brother, Andre Harvin. Together, they worked together to create
a “Take your pills and save your bills,” presentation to educate
the geriatric population about the importance of medication
adherence and ways to save money on prescription medications.
This presentation has been modified to keep up with the changing
field, but has been used multiple times since Dr. Elias’s graduation.
Dr. Elias also established the Alpha Chapter’s “Brown Bag Lunch Initiative” during his final year of school.
It started off with a friend and an idea. “[We] wanted to do something for the less fortunate. [My friend]
came up with the idea of buying “ingredients” from Costco to make sacked lunches and to hand them
out to the homeless, a prevalent population in Los Angeles”. Dr. Elias brought this service back to Ann
Arbor in October 2013 and the Brothers leaped at the idea. The Brown Bag Lunch Initiative has become a
tradition at the Alpha Chapter. Brothers gather weekly to assembly peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and
sacked lunches. On Fridays, Brothers hand them out to the homeless population in downtown Ann Arbor.
Dr. Elias continues to expand the Brown Bag Initiative and the program has even been implemented in
Montreal, Canada. Dr. Elias is proud to report, “In the last 18 months we’ve assembled and donated over
4000 lunches” and that does not include the 500 lunches the Alpha Chapter has provided over the last year.
Since graduating from University of Michigan back in 2013, Dr. Elias’s journey started just as he
had expected. Then 14 months later things changed. He had been working for CVS for 12 years,
as a clerk, technician, and finally intern by the time he graduated. Dr. Elias knew through his
experiences there he could spend the first few years after school as a pharmacist for CVS. During his
first shift as a licensed pharmacist he was offered the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) position. After 14
months of hard work and perseverance, Dr. Elias decided to take his career in a different direction.
In November of 2014, Dr. Elias took on a new position as staff pharmacist/pharmacist-on-call for a closeddoor, independent hospice pharmacy, offering him a unique position in regards to pharmacy practice. He
no longer has to deal with insurances, and he gets to work very closely with nurses and physicians in local
hospices. As Dr. Elias exclaimed, “It is honestly the best of both worlds; retail and clinical pharmacy.” In the
next five years, Dr. Elias hopes to have his own independent pharmacy and to continue to be a member of PDC.
Parting advice Dr. Elias would like to give his fellow Brothers, “Do what makes you happiest. If
there is a rotation or two that you really enjoyed and can truly see yourself doing it for the rest of
your life then go after it! Almost everyone has an idea of what they want to do post-graduation
during their first 3 years of pharmacy school. This will change, perhaps a dozen times. Be open
to every therapeutic topic. Be open to every IPPE/APPE and make the most of every single one!”
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Upon graduation from the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy in 1995, Dr. Dena Dillon completed
her PGY1 at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, FL. The same year, Dr. Dillon expanded
her clinical interests, while attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, where she learned more
about specialty pharmacy residencies. Despite enjoying her time working at the VA, the conference
encouraged her to further her career. The following year, Dr. Dillon completed a PGY2 at Henry Ford
Hospital back in Michigan. Although her residency was focused in critical care and infectious diseases,
Dr. Dillon was unsure of what to expect. Interestingly, her time at Henry Ford sparked an interest in
infectious disease that ultimately changed her career path to be focused on this field. In July 1997,
Dr. Dillon went after her goals and started at the University of Iowa in the infectious disease clinic.
Dr. Dillon didn’t stop there. In addition to her job as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for Infectious
Disease, Dr. Dillon is also involved in consulting and speaks at national conferences. One specific aspect
she loves about her job is her work with HIV patients. “They have interesting life stories and most
people shun them instead of showing them compassion. I can tell I make a difference in their care,” Dr.
Dillon professes. She has even helped start an innovative tele-health service for patients at the clinic.
During her time at the University of Michigan, Dr. Dillon cherished her overall pharmacy
experience, especially the time she spent with her Brothers. “At College, PDC gave me that
community and connection with people smarter than myself; and I got to know students in other
classes better,” reflects Dr. Dillon. Her experience with Phi Delta Chi introduced her to more
people, helped her further connections, and even played a role in finding mentors. Specifically,
her proudest moment within PDC has been her contribution to reactive the Nu Chapter.
The fondest memories she has of PDC involve Brotherhood and AAAE. One example includes
the time when Dr. Dillon was instructing a CE program at Grand Council one year that some of
the Brothers were unable to attend. Therefore, she decided to take action to help her Brothers
by holding an impromptu session in the pool. “Nothing like standing there in the pool, talking
about one of my favorite topics (Med Errors in HIV...yes, I’m a nerd!), surrounded by Brothers who
were generally interested in learning from me,” tells Dr. Dillon. It was even more exciting for her
since collegiate Brothers were listening and participating as well just to learn something new.
If Dr. Dillon wasn’t busy enough with her career, she still plays
an active role in Phi Delta Chi. In school, she held the position of
Worthy Prelate her third year. In the past, Dr. Dillon has served
as the Midwest Regional Director of Alumni Affairs. Additionally,
she has attended PDC conferences and has been a Leadership
Development Seminar (LDS) facilitator. In the future, she hopes to
become more involved in the Pharmacy Leadership & Education
Institute (PLEI). In addition, Dr. Dillon has played a role in the
Chapter Excellence and Quality visit team. Currently, Dr. Dillon
serves as the advisor for the Nu Chapter at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Dillon’s life brought her many interesting places where she
gained unique perspectives, both personally and professionally.
Dr. Dillon learned early on that the passion and interest she
has for her job makes it not seem like a job at all. She loves
what she does, both for Phi Delta Chi and for the University of
Iowa. She wishes every Brother to feel the same about whatever
path they choose to follow. For any Brother graduating or reevaluating a job, Dr. Dillon advises “If you don’t find your
dream job, then change the job you have.” She also encourages
collegiate Brothers to stay a part of PDC after graduation,
stating “It gets better as you grow and it’s great as an alumni.”
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Dr. Dena Dillon
OUTGOING E-BOARD AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
Rosalyn Schloemer
WCC
Nadir Zara
WVC
My name is Roz and I was born
here in Michigan during Taylor
Swift’s favorite year: 1989. My 3
favorite things in life are sleep,
sass, and soup. In my free time I
enjoy dressing up and exploring
the local area, trying new
“phancy” foods, and spending
time with close friends. My other
hobbies include learning new
musical instruments, reading,
binge watching Netflix, and
designing my future dream
house. You would be surprised
at how much time can be spent
choosing the “perfect faucet.”
My name is Nadir Zara and this
year I served as Worthy Vice
Counselor of the Alpha chapter
of Phi Delta Chi.My experience
thus far with PDC has also
included Worthy Master At Arms
and
Pledge
Professionalism
Committee chair. PDC has
afforded me the opportunity to
be a leader amongst not just my
class but also an example for
underclassmen. As my P3 year
comes to an end I look forward
to watching those underclassmen
lead the fraternity to the same
success that our chapter has been
known for since our reactivation.
I’ve truly enjoyed serving on the
Alpha Chapter’s executive board
over these past two years – the
memories that my Brothers have
helped me create will last me a
lifetime, and it has been my honor
to have the opportunity to work
with such a motivated group of
individuals. During my time on
the Executive Board I have been
able to see our chapter grow in
so many positive ways, and I am
sure that the chapter will maintain
and build upon the momentum
that we have established during
the past 2 years. Phi Delta Chi
will always remain close to my
heart and I am looking forward to
watching the Alpha Chapter grow
and change in the years to come!
Upon attaining my PharmD I plan
to pursue a Masters of Business
Administration
from
Wayne
State University and apply both
degrees to a career in pharmacy
administration. I know that without
my experience in PDC I would not
be as prepared to take on future
managerial and administrative
positions. I treasure these last
few years and look forward
to being a Brother for life!
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Connor Luczak
WKRS
This is the second year I have
had the honor of serving on
the executive board of the
Alpha Chapter. When not
occupied by the ministrations
of his position or the demands
of school, I enjoy running
outdoors, reading and basking
in the affectionate glow of
my pet dogs. I have truly
enjoyed watching the breadth
and depth of this Chapter’s
activities during my time as
a student and am thankful to
have had played a modest
part in that development.
After graduation, I am
interested in pursuing a
residency
in
pharmacy
and am confident that all
my Phi Delta Chi Brothers
will do much to advance
the science of pharmacy
in their respective careers.
Nick Kirkpatrick
WKF
My name is Nick Kirkpatrick and
I am entering my P4 year at the
University of Michigan College
of Pharmacy. I was born and
raised in Southwest Michigan
where I enjoyed playing baseball
and spending my free time
out on Lake Michigan. After
I graduate from pharmacy
school, I plan to pursue a career
in managed care pharmacy.
Over the past two years as
Worthy Keeper of Finance, I have
worked with other Brothers to
create and maintain a transparent
budget, created a new protocol
for
monitoring
of
student
organizations’ bank accounts,
and established the Phi Delta Chi
Prescott Leadership Award. I have
learned so much throughout the
past few years with Phi Delta Chi
and I am excited to stay involved
as I move onto my P4 year.
Stephanie Hamel
WC
My name is Stephanie Hamel, and
I was honored to serve as Worthy
Correspondent for the Alpha
Chapter this year. I grew up just
20 minutes from the University of
Michigan, and I have lived and
studied in Ann Arbor for the past
six years. Outside of Phi Delta Chi,
I also held a position in APhAASP and worked as an intern with
Target Pharmacy. In my free time, I
enjoy running, eating at the many
restaurants in town, and travelling
as much as our schedule allows.
As Worthy Correspondent, my
goals included revamping our
Chapter’s report-writing process
and breathing new life into the
Achievement Award Program
Committee. My favorite part of
serving on the Executive Board
was having the opportunity
to see all of the amazing work
that Alpha Brothers do inside
and outside of PDC. I am so
proud of the progress we made
over the past year, and I look
forward to watching our chapter
continue to grow in the future.
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Lynn Switaj
WP
My name is Lynn Switaj and
this year I served as Worthy
Prelate for the Alpha Chapter
of PDC. Over the past year, I
have really enjoyed being part
of E-Board and serving as part
of the Publications Committee,
as I had two awesome co-chairs
and great members to work with.
During my free time I enjoy
playing ice hockey with two
other members of the fraternity,
Kristin Griebe and Joslyn Neal.
I have also enjoyed playing
broomball on the same team as
fellow Brothers and making it
to the Championship this year!
Overall, Phi Delta Chi has been
a great part of my pharmacy
career, allowing me to make
bonds with fellow Brothers
that will last a lifetime while
also allowing me to advance
my career through the pillars.
Austin Brown
WAL
Hello, all. My name is Austin,
and I am a P3 student who hails
from Jackson, Michigan. When
I’m not practicing pharmacy, I
am an avid musician who enjoys
recording songs and playing
at local venues. I have truly
enjoyed spending the last two
years as the WAL for the Alpha
Chapter. Phi Delta Chi has given
me
tremendous
leadership
opportunities that I had never
pursued in my undergraduate
studies. Serving as the WAL
has taught me the importance
of networking and maintaining
strong connections with alumni
Brothers around the country. It
is through these connections
that we not only strengthen our
bonds of Brotherhood, but also
help each other become true
leaders in pharmacy. It is my goal
to continue making the Alpha
Chapter a beacon of success
for both Phi Delta Chi and
pharmacy leaders everywhere.
Jenn Erley
WMA
My name is Jenn Erley, and when my
life isn’t consumed by therapeutics,
medchem, and PDC, I enjoy traveling
the world and hope to one day be able
to work internationally.When I’m stuck
in Ann Arbor, I love hanging out with my
family and friends, attending concerts
and comedy shows, and playing with
my cat - Jasper! My Brothers might
tell you that I have three obsessions:
Jasper,
bacon,
and
chapstick.
This year as Worthy Master-at-Arms, I
had the chance to guide a group of 33
awesome pledges through eight tough
weeks of pledging duties, and I truly
enjoyed watching them progress and
form unique friendships with pledges
and Brothers throughout the process.
The position required dedication and
a great deal of responsibility, but I
appreciated the opportunity to mold
my own leadership style and prepare
myself for future roles. I am looking
forward to see my pledges become
leaders of Alpha Chapter and continue
to advance PDC in future years.
I am so grateful for every experience
and opportunity I have been granted
through my membership in Phi Delta
Chi. I am certain that my Brothers here
will remain lifelong friends, and the
skills I have developed through my
contributions to PDC will undoubtedly
continue on with me in a future career.
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Erika Price
WIG
My name is Erika Price
and I am this year’s Worthy
Inner Guard. In my free
time, I enjoy boating on the
Great Lakes and spending
time with family and friends. I
have
thoroughly
enjoyed
being a member of Alpha’s
executive team. What I enjoyed
the most was working with the
WMA and being responsible
for
the
experience
that
each pledge had an opportunity
to be part of this year, and
helping
them
grow
into
productive
and
valuable
Brothers in our fraternity. I
have also enjoyed working
alongside
the
Scholarship
Committee to ensure the
scholastic success of our
Brothers through facilitating
academic achievement in many
creative ways. I will always
look back fondly on this past
year and be proud of the
success that our executive
team
achieved
together.
INCOMING EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jenn Erley
Worthy Chief Counselor
Michael Harrison
Worthy Vice Counselor
Erika Price
Worthy Keeper of Records
and Seals
Lauren Marcath
Worthy Keeper of Finance
Millie Mo
Worthy Correspondent
Emily Peltier
Worthy Prelate
Austin Brown
Worthy Alumni Liaison
Codie Barron
Worthy Master-at-Arms
Victoria Facchini
Worthy Inner Guard
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LEADER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Across the nation, Brothers traveled to Tampa, Florida last August
to attend the Leader Development Seminar, held every other year.
Among the 300 plus Brothers and Alumni were 17 members from
the Alpha Chapter. The Brothers arrived a day early and got to
enjoy either laying on the beach or Harry Potter World before
PDC festivities began. With a wonderful day to relax in Florida, the
Alpha Chapter was ready for LDS to begin, to make new friendships,
network, and build both our Chapter and the Fraternity as a whole.
LDS was kicked off with a pizza party and skits. PDC members
were divided into 8 groups, each with its own creative name such
as Touch of Class. We spent the majority of our days learning
about different leadership types, relaying events Chapters
do to help other Chapters grow, and brainstorming to solve
problems other Chapters are facing. Our first problem to solve:
impromptu theater. Each group was given a wive’s tail and asked
to act it out. Some groups stuck to a more literal approach to the
proverb while others modernized. For the Alpha Chapter, it was
amusing seeing our Worthy Keeper of Finance, Nick Kirkpatrick,
sway back and forth as he played his part as a tree impeccably.
The fun didn’t stop there. LDS planned creative activities during
the day to give us insight about ourselves in a non-traditional way.
One of our favorite activities was designing a flag that portrays
ourselves out of different magazine articles. After a thoughtful day
in group sessions, the evening was a time for Brothers to relax and
spend time with members from different Chapters. One night,
Brothers went out to a local outlet mall for food and shopping.
Another night, the Brothers enjoyed a beach party at a local
restaurant. Everyone enjoyed playing volleyball and bean bag
toss in the sand. Friday night, Phi Delta Chi hosted a formal
dinner where Brothers showed off their best attire. As dinner was
ending, the presentation of awards started. The Alpha Chapter
took 3rd place with last year’s edition of The Alpha Tattler
and 4th place with the Scholarship Report. Overall, the Alpha
Chapter placed 10th for the Thurston Cup. After a week full of fun,
business, and excitement, Alpha Chapter had to unfortunately
say goodbye to Florida and as a parting gift, they were able to
catch a glimpse of Hulk Hogan as they boarded their plane home.
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THE ALPHA CHAPTER
Pledge Class of 2011
Pledge Class of 2012
Pledge Class of 2013 Pledge Class of 2014
Kara Brockhaus
Andrew Bruce
Stacey Chung
Josh Clark
Kierstein Coerper
Julia Cusano
Sarah Dean
Chris Dolan
Katie Dudzinski
Sonja Grinfeld
Jamie Haase
Laura Kang
Janet Kim
Kayla Kornexl
Karin Koseck
Matthew Lau
Lauren Leader
An Lee
Hailey Lee
Joy Lee
Mike McCormick
Rahim Merchant
Joslyn Neal
Han Nghiem
Khoa Nguyen
Jeff Pawlowski
Gianni Scappaticci
Suhail Shaikh
John Slindee
Melissa Tai
Sarah Thomas
Diem Tran
Lamanh Vu
Vera Vulaj
Moe Yassine
Charles Yoo
Thoraya Youness
Cassidy Zammit
Chloe Zhang
Egwin Loya
Alyssa Bowling
Shao-Ju Chang
Jennifer Chou
Nicholas Cushman
Ryan DasGupta
Rebecca Evers
Stephanie Hamel
Jeffrey Hanson
Rikki Horne
Lovitta Jiwanmall
Joseph Johnson
Shaina Kalasho
Sarah Kim
Soomin Kim
Nick Kirkpatrick
Michael Kosal
Stephanie Kourtakis
Sarah Lakehal-Ayat
Meighan LeGrand
Stephen Liu
Connor Luczak
Jinny Min
Stacy Nguyen
Matt Paterini
Becca Racz
Paulina Reizian
Rosalyn Schloemer
Charu Sharma
Ruixin Shi
Sushma Shiravanthe
Krystal Sing
Ashley Soule
Lynn Switaj
Eric Vertin
Catherine Yang
Yanmen Yang
Michael Yee
Nadir Zara
Marie Albano
Dana Blanchard
Jared Borlagdan
Austin Brown
Jennifer Erley
Alexa Fedrigon
Kristin Griebe
Michael Harrison
Nathan Jacobs
Jenny Kolberg
Megan Krol
Michael Kwiatkowski
Surin Lee
Lauren Marcath
James Mason
Craig Michael
Millie Mo
Rida Mroue
Brent Parshall
Jenish Patel
Emily Peltier
Erika Price
Caroline Quinn
Amey Shroff
Rachel Wein
Mark Yang
Jenny Yuan
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Riad Dabaja
Codie Barron
Kristen Carrier
Jonathan Cohen
Kevin Crona
Jessica Das
Victoria Facchini
Tracelyn Freeman
Jessica Gerges
Andrew Glatz
Ben Kim
Sarah Kim
Anna Koseck
Shaina Kwiatkowski
Allie Levasseur
Kurtis Lee
Jerry Li
Angela Manzo
Jared McPhail
Evan Mueller
Maxwell Norris
Anthony Patros
Luke Rondon
Nicole Stencel
Alysha Switalski
Robert Szczpankeiwicz
Stella Tang
Lana Tran
Brad Vincent
Eliz Wang
Kat Yang
Stephanie Yang
Yemen Yang
ONCE THE SIDEWALK ENDS
WHERE ARE THE P4S NOW?
GIANNI SCAPPATICCI
PGY1, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
FAVORITE SHEL SILVERSTEIN BOOK:
Where the Sidewalk Ends
JOSLYN NEAL
PGY1, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
The Giving Tree
KARA BROCKHAUS
PGY1, ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL
Falling Up
SARAH LAKEHAL-AYAT
PHARMACIST, RITE-AID
A Light in the Attic
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FOUNDERS’ DAY
As the starting chapter of this prestigious
fraternity, we take the history very
seriously here at the Alpha Chapter. From
the beginning, the University of Michigan
has celebrated Phi Delta Chi every year,
and we continued to honor this celebration
by hosting Founders’ Day.
This year, Brothers from all over the
country, including those from seven other
Chapters, convened in Ann Arbor to honor
the founding fathers and the founding
of Phi Delta Chi. In this weekend-long
celebration, Brothers participated in social
gatherings and got to know each other
better, as well as commemorating the
history by participating in a history walk
around campus, followed by a carnation
ceremony at Dean Albert Prescott’s grave.
In the future, we look to honor this tradition
by building upon the wonderful history of
Phi Delta Chi and continuosly looking to
further improve the Alpha Chapter in any
way we can.
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PLEDGING RULES
If you want to be a PDC Brother, here’s what you’ll have to do:
You have to know the founding year, and the founding Brothers too.
And you must participate in every pillar,
And go on a coffee talk,
And meet with our chapter advisors,
And follow the Prelate on the history walk.
And you must attend the study day,
And clean Dean Prescott’s grave,
And complete the “Know the Brothers” form,
And help the community the Alpha way.
And then when you have done all that, you may just be ready,
To go through initiation, and become a Brother of PDC.
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FALL CHORE DAY
On Saturday, November 15th, the pledges and Brothers of Phi Delta
Chi teamed up to host their annual Fall Chore Day. Together, they
visited homes of senior citizens provided by the Neighborhood
Senior Services Division of Catholic Social
Services. Pledges and Brothers worked quickly
to landscape yards, particulary raking. Over
60 students were spread across four different
properties in the Ypsilanti, Michigan area. After several
hours and 70 plus bags of leaves, pledges and Brothers
gained a few dirt stains along with a sense of fullfillment.
The Brothers and pledges enjoyed participating in Fall Chore
Day this year. It was time well spent helping out the community
and they even had some fun along the way. It was especially
exciting for the pledges from out of state, who had never raked
leaves before. One pledge, native-born Californian Stella Tang,
exclaimed, “I’ve never raked leaves before, this is so fun!”
Fall Chore Day gave Brothers and pledges an
opportunity to bond and learn more about each
other, as well as give back to the community.
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BIG LITTLE REVEAL
After a long week of classes, Phi Delta
Chi Brothers and pledges met up outside
the Blue Leprechaun to start the weekend.
However, this was definitely not just
another Friday night out, as Bigs and Littles
were about to be revealed! Two days prior
to the big reveal, Bigs and Littles received
their first clues via email as to who would
be in their lineage. Two more clues were
given on the days leading up to that Friday
night, building up the anticipation and
creating a buzz among the students at the
college. Many were left uncertain as to
who their Big or Little could possibly be.
At the reveal, pledges realized that
Big/Little pairings were made by matching
up Shirley Temples, milkshakes, or a
beverage of the Bigs’ choice. Once they
got drinks, panic ensued. Individuals sifted
through the frenzied crowd with eyes darting
from one drink to another. Eyes lit up and
smiles grew wider as Bigs and Littles found
each other. Eventually, all of the pairings
were complete and everyone continued
the night filled with fun and laughter.
This was one Friday night that we would
never forget! The night was particularly
memorable for P1 Lana Tran, who stated,
“Having lived in California for most of my
life, Michigan was this whole new world
for me to discover. Little did I know that
in this new world, I would discover my
wonderful Big and Grandbig!”
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INITIATION
After eight long and hectic weeks of pledge
quizzes, socializing with Brothers, and settling
into the PharmD curriculum, the 33 dedicated
Alpha pledges were ready to become part
of the Phi Delta Chi Brotherhood. Although
they were anxious for what the night would
have in store, the Brothers were confident
that this group of pharmacy students would
become a valuable addition to the Chapter.
On Saturday, November 15th, 2014, Worthy
Master-at-Arms Jenn Erley and Worthy Inner
Guard Erika Price gathered together collegiate,
graduate, and alumni Brothers to ensure the
pledges were adequately prepared and to
guide them through the fraternity rituals of
initiation night. At the end of the evening, the
newest Brothers of Alpha Chapter celebrated
among their pledge class and with seasoned
PDC Brothers. Members of each lineage
welcomed their newest Brothers with Phi
Delta Chi themed gifts and congratulations.
In the months following their
newest PDC Brothers have
dedication to the Brotherhood
advance the chapter and by
our motto: Alterum Alterius
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initiation, the
proven their
by helping to
demonstrating
Auxilio Eget.
BROTHERHOOD
Oh, if you’re a Brother, be an Alpha Brother,
And promote a fraternal spirit in the Brotherhood Committee.
If you’re a Brother, be an active Alpha Brother-But if you’re a Kappa Psi, don’t be.
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FALL RETREAT
As another school year began, the Alpha Brothers
reunited to bond on our annual Fall Retreat. This
year, Brothers paddled in kayaks down the scenic
Huron River in Ann Arbor. Within the first five
minutes of the trip, we encountered our first
challenge: the cascades. Most of us made it through
without complications, but one kayak flipped over,
dumping the Brothers in the rushing water! The
more experienced paddlers in our group were able
to turn around and help their Brothers gather their
things and get back in their kayak. The remainder of
the trip to our lunch spot was fortunately uneventful.
Brothers eventually reached the park where
sandwiches and chips were waiting. While eating
lunch we chatted and participated in surveys
provided
by
the
Achievement
Awards
Committee about ways to further develop the
Alpha Chapter. We took our time getting back
in the kayaks, as paddling can be exhausting!
Finally, we decided to get back on the water,
helping each other push the kayaks off the sand.
After lunch, Brothers paddled together in a group
down the river, conversing and telling jokes along
the way. Kayak races occurred throughout the
journey, but for the most part it was a relaxing
ride. The Chapter finished together, leaving
the river in happy and warm moods. All in all,
it was a pleasant and successful Fall Retreat!
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ALPHA PHITNESS
As pharmacy students, we are constantly learning
about and instructing others to practice healthy
lifestyle habits. However, in our hectic schedules,
it is difficult to follow that advice ourselves. This
year, Brother Jenn Erley started a new program
for PDC called “Alpha Phitness”, which utilized
social media sites to promote fitness and healthy
eating habits. The Alpha Phitness Facebook
page became a place for PDC Brothers to find
workout buddies, share motivational ideas
and videos, and promote new workout ideas.
Additionally, many Alpha Phitness Brothers
began using an app called “Charity Miles.”
This program allows users to track distance
traveled when walking, running, or biking,
and for each mile traveled, $0.25 is donated to
the charity of your choice. This proved to be
a great way to combine Alpha Phitness with
our philanthropy efforts and make additional
contributions to St. Jude. In just a couple months,
PDC has collectively logged over 300 miles,
which translates to roughly $80 for St. Jude!
Alpha has big plans for Alpha Phitness in the
coming summer months and for next year.
Many participating Brothers have contributed
ideas such as starting up weekly workout
groups, introducing intramural sports teams,
and creating a cookbook of healthy recipes.
Everyone continues to stay active and follow
the Alpha Phitness motto: Conspire to Perspire.
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TIGER’S GAME
A Pledge’s Recollection
Going to the Detroit Tiger’s game was
my first official
exposure to Phi
Delta Chi. As
the P1s and I
climbed up the
stands to watch
the ballgame, the
Brothers were eagerly
waiting to greet the incoming
pharmacy students. I found
myself talking to Austin Brown
and Nadir Zara, to name a few,
learning much about the ups
and downs of pharmacy school
as well as the brotherhood of Phi Delta Chi. Not
knowing much about fraternities, I was in awe
seeing how close everyone was with one another.
From that moment, I was finding myself eager to
join the fraternity and help make my transition
into pharmacy school much more pleasant. Even
though the Detroit Tigers ended up falling to
the Seattle Mariners, I was delighted to meet
my future Brothers and begin my journey in
pharmacy school as well as becoming a
Brother of Phi Delta Chi.
-P1 Brother Bradley Vincent
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GAME NIGHT
On September 5th, just a week after orientation, PDC hosted a game night where
Brothers and potential pledges gathered together for an exciting night of cards, board
games and laughs. It was a relaxing environment where bonds were strengthened
and friendly competition thrived through games such as Euchre, Game of Life, Cards
Against Humanity, and Catch Phrase. The event was joined by about 30-35 potential
pledges and 41 Brothers. The eager and excited spirits of the participants were
not deterred by the tornado warning that briefly paused the activities of the night.
One pledge, Robert Szczepankiewicz said, “Game night was a relaxing break from the fast
paced first week of school.” Game night is one way Alpha Brother introduce the organization
to incoming first year students. Since it is less formal, it is one of the first opportunities for
potential pledges to engage with the Brothers of PDC on a more personal, individual basis. From
brushing up on Euchre skills to guessing double worded Catch Phrases, it was a memorable
experience for both Brothers and potential pledges. Through game night, PDC cultivated
an environment where social bonds deepened and will continue to grow for many years.
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SPEED DATING
Speed Dating was a great opportunity to meet many
of the active Brothers in a short amount of time. This
event consists of two minute “dates” between pledges
and current Brothers, with pledges shuffling in a
snake-wise fashion to make it through all the Brothers.
The energy was high as at least 40 active Brothers
participated, getting to know potential Brothers.
Two minutes might have been the perfect amount of
time to squeeze in a quick introduction and maybe
a fun fact. With about 40 dates that spanned across
about an hour and a half, Brothers learned fun facts
about each other and connections were made.
Everybody now had something interesting to bring
up at the following event, which was a mixer held at
Dominick’s to further socialize. All the experiences
made at speed dating transferred over to this
restaurant and it became easier to make conversation
as well as new friendships. It was amazing to see that
just after two hours, acquaintances were transformed
into friendships that lasted well into Brotherhood.
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SKYZONE
On September 18, 2014, the pledges and
Brothers of Phi Delta Chi ventured to
SkyZone in Canton,MI to“bounce”off some
steam. SkyZone is an indoor trampoline
park, complete with a foam pit and dodge
ball court. The evening started with a
quick road trip to the vicinity. Pledges and
Brothers carpooled together, giving the
pledges an opportunity to learn more
about some of the Brothers of the fraternity.
Once at SkyZone, the pledges and
Brothers of Phi Delta Chi lined up to get
their specially designed SkySocks to
ensure safe jumping. After putting all of
their belongings in lockers and readying
themselves for an hour filled with fun, it was
time to begin. The Brothers and pledges
dispersed across the trampolines, jumping
and flipping around. Almost everyone
played at least one game of dodge ball:
Brothers vs. Pledges. Others used the foam
pit to practice their flipping skills before
attempting them on the trampolines.
Overall, it was a safe and fun night,
helping Brothers and pledges alike to
forget about school, if only for an hour.
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TRAMPOLINE
Bouncin’ upon the trampoline
So high above the ground,
Bros flyin’ all around me,
While others run around.
Some are flippin’ through the air,
Showing off their tricks.
Pledges launchin’ off the walls
While Brothers snap some pics
A game of dodgeball comes about,
On the bouncy trampoline court
The pledges vs. the Brothers
Each class showing its support.
Brothers and pledges throw and dodge,
Competing with all their might
A blur of movement and before you know,
The pledges win the fight!
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KICKBALL
The annual Phi Delta Chi pledges versus Brothers
kickball game was held at Frisinger Park on a warm
Sunday. At 70 degrees and sunny, the weather could not
have been more perfect. To maximize playing time, two
games of kickball were played at once. The pledges
were feeling pretty confident after their dodgeball
win against the Brothers at the SkyZone event a few
weeks earlier. However, the Brothers showed up ready
to play. Right from the start, they were kicking fly
balls into the outfield and rounding the bases. Both
pledge teams tried their hardest to keep up but in
the end could not score as many runs as the Brothers.
After these games ended, the teams were switched up:
pledges vs. pledges, and Brothers vs. Brothers. One of
the highlights of the pledges game was when P1 pledge
Riad Dabaja’s five-year-old son joined in on the fun.
He made some impressive plays on offense and even
scored a run! Overall, the event was a great opportunity
for the pledges and Brothers to put away their textbooks,
get outside, and have a great time with their friends.
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BARN DANCE
On October 3rd, the Phi Delta Chi Brothers and
pledges donned their cowboy boots and hats,
overalls, and the finest flannel they could find in Ann
Arbor, and headed to Diamondback Saloon for the
pledge-hosted annual Barn Dance event. Ready to
relax after the first month of school, everyone was
ready to let their hair down and find their country roots.
From classic redneck to country pop, everyone was
practicing their linestep and honky tonk moves. To
give Brothers a break to rest their legs, the pledges
were called upon to perform their original dance
to a mash-up of country songs. The dance was
upbeat and energetic as the pledges added their
own flare to new country hits such as “Done” by The
Band Perry and “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift. With
dance rehearsals and choreography videos, the
pledge class of 2014 exemplified AAAE to entertain
the patrons of Diamondback Saloon that night.
In addition to the dance, the pledges held a
costume contest for best country attire. Swapping
the sterile garb for cowboy getups, the Brothers
and pledges dressed to impress from American
flag bandanas to cut-off jeans. With cheers from
the audience, pledges Anthony Patros and Codie
Barron took home the titles of Best Western Dressed.
As Barn Dance came to a close,the Brothers and pledges
danced one last song before returning to Ann Arbor.
With memories, pictures, and videos, this was a night
the Brothers of Phi Delta Chi will reminisce on in the
years to follow. It was an evening filled with the kind of
Brotherhood that reminds us we are Brothers for life.
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ZAP ZONE
For the second Brotherhood event of the
year, the Brothers and pledges went to
Zap Zone on Thursday, October 23 for
an evening full of fun and excitement.
At Zap Zone, we played two games of
laser tag each. The Brothers and pledges
were divided into four groups and
we battled against each other to see
which team could score the most points.
The mission of the game is to deactivate
the opposing players and their bases
with your laser gun. Once you are hit,
your laser gun deactivates for 5 seconds;
therefore, you must run to hide and
protect yourself from being hit again.
Each player was given a nickname, which
was used to keep track of how many
points you earned for each round of laser
tag. Some notable top scorers and winners
were Tracelyn (Snakeye), Luke (Thanda),
and Rosalyn (Fire). Each of these three
led their teams to victory, and overall
the Brothers and pledges bonded and
had a fun evening zapping each other!
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LINEAGE PUMPKIN CARVING
Thirty-three bright orange pumpkins sat on tables
in Walgreens Lab, waiting to be transformed into
creative Jack-o’-Lanterns. Pleasant chatter and
laughter permeated the room on this Tuesday
evening as pledges and Brothers teamed up in
their lineages to battle for the best design award.
While most contenders used stencils that
accompanied their pumpkin carving kits, one
group took a different approach. Three girls took
their small saw to their pumpkin and began slicing
it in half. Neighboring teams exchanged puzzled
looks as they observed this peculiar strategy.
The girls smiled to themselves, knowing that
their design would trump all the other designs.
Twenty minutes later, P3 Charu Sharma, P2 Alexa
Fedrigon, and P1 Victoria Facchini presented a
pharmacy-themed Jack-o’-Lantern shaped into
a mortar and pestle. As participants sauntered
around the room, they praised the girls’ creation
for its originality. The girls celebrated their
win, but found more value in their shared
experience. “We had no idea what to carve until
the last minute, but it worked out and we had
a lot of fun making it together!” said Facchini.
Another team shared the same sentiment. Joining
forces with his big, P2 Rida Mroue, and his grand
big, P3 Matt Paterini, P1 Kurtis Lee enjoyed spending
time with his lineage. “As the leaves turn color in
the fall, my love for my bros grows tall,” said Lee.
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NEW BROTHER DINNER
December 5th was a typical cold Friday night for most students at the University of
Michigan. But not for the Brothers of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Chi. To them,
this was the night they celebrated the initiation of 33 new members. The below
freezing temperatures could not dampen the spirits of the nearly 60 Brothers
who made the trek across town for dinner at Old German downtown Ann Arbor.
The warm and inviting basement restaurant featured a buffet of European cuisine.
Dinner consisted of traditional schnitzel, potato pancakes and sauerkraut. The
aroma of these dishes brought long lines of hungry Brothers.With food so delicious,
many Brothers came back for seconds and even thirds! “It was my goal to try all
the food,” said Brother Eric Vertin, “I kept missing out on the schnitzel though.” The
distinctive Bavarian feel had the Brothers lifting their mugs and drinking to drugs, as
toasts were made to celebrate the end of pledging and beginning of Brotherhood.
As the Brothers, both new and old, bonded over dinner and drinks, new
friendships were formed and others strengthened. The long tables and the large
crowd meant everyone was rubbing elbows and sharing stories of the previous
semesters of pledging. “It was a great night to celebrate our pledge class’s
transition into Brotherhood and enjoy the end of our first semester of classes, said
new Brother Maxwell Norris. Most Brothers shared the same sentiment as they
slowly trickled out into the cold to continue their nights and continued to bond.
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WINTER RETREAT
Every year, Phi Delta Chi Brothers take a vacation
together known as “Winter Retreat,” and this
year it was held in the new location of Grand
Rapids, Michigan. Brothers drove together from
Ann Arbor to spend the entire weekend with
fun-filled activities, forming bonds and getting
to know each other better. It was especially
rewarding to have Brother Jake Northup,
Regional Correspondent for the Great Lakes
Region, from the Gamma Pi Chapter join us.
Additionally, several events were planned
depending on various interests voiced by
Brothers. One of the more exciting events
including skiing, sledding and tubing
at Pando Park in Rockford, MI. Brothers
enjoyed tearing up the slopes on their
snowboards and skis, while others found
excitement racing down the hills in tubes.
In addition to fun in the snow, Brothers also
enjoyed a dinner at what is known at the
“BOB,” known as the Big Old Building.
This unique building consisted of three
restaurants, where Brothers enjoyed dinner
at either Bobarino’s, Gilly’s, or Judson’s.
Dana Blanchard, Brotherhood Co-chair and
one of the main organizers of the events,
stated, “We had a blast planning winter retreat,
and were especially excited because this was
our first time taking PDC to Grand Rapids!
For me, tubing was the highlight of the trip!”
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WHIRLY BALL
Brothers joined forces to play a competitive
game ofWhirly Ball,a cross between bumper
cars and lacrosse. For those unfamiliar with
the game, it consists of two teams made up
of six people each, where the object is to
score as many points against the opposing
team in 12 minutes. While it may sound
easy, this activity proved quite challenging.
Brotherhood Co-chairs, Jeffrey Hanson
and Dana Blanchard, served as captains,
with Jeff’s team taking the win with three
victories and two tied games. P3 Brother
James Mason was nominated MVP, scoring
eight points the entire game. The runnerup was Worthy Vice Counselor Nadir Zara
with two points. This event was so much
fun for Brothers that PDC may even start
up a team this summer to continue the fun!
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BROTHERHOOD BOWLING NIGHT
In the spirit of friendly competition, the Alpha
Brotherhood Committee instigated a new bonding
event this year – bowling night. It occurred two
days after spring break, so it gave everyone a
chance to catch up, share stories, and show off their
skills. It was also a much needed stress reliever
as most Brothers had an exam that week. With 15
Brothers in attendance, a wide range of scores
developed. Unfortunately, the average for Alpha
was below 100, but Brothers Jenn Erley and Rachel
Wein bowled strikes and spares consistently
leading them to a final score well above 100.
Additionally, Belmark Lanes turned on their
“cosmic bowling” for us. Anyone who was
wearing white immediately glowed in the dark.
A special “glow-in-the-dark” pink pin became
part of the set of 10 and anyone who bowled
a strike with it in the “1” position won a prize!
After bowling, a couple Brothers indulged in
“half-off appetizers” and then called it a night.
The Brotherhood Committee hopes to make this
a regular event in the future for the fraternity.
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LINEAGE COOK-OFF
As yet another year came to end,the Brothers
of Phi Delta Chi Alpha Chapter hosted its
annual Lineage Cook-Off.This event is a way
for Brothers to contribute family recipes to
the PDC Alpha Chapter Cookbook, honor
the graduating Brothers, and relax for a few
hours before the stress of finals kicks in.
Each lineage has the option of contributing
a main course, appetizer, or dessert.
The variety of options allowed Brothers
to share a diverse cuisine of new dishes.
Graduate Brothers Dr. Diez, Dr. Carver
and Dr. Kraft joined the Alpha Chapter for
this event as expert judges. After careful
consideration, Brothers Karin Koseck,
Ashley Soule, Lauren Marcath, and Nicole
Stencel’s lineage won the grand prize
of best entrée and overall cook-off dish.
To conclude the night, each lineage
recognized their P4 with an honorable
paper plate award. Through sharing
memories of how each P4 made an
impact in lives of Brothers in their
lineage, this served as a bittersweet
farewell to our graduating Brothers.
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SERVICE
In service our Brothers always give their best
Ceaselessly working with only smidgeons of rest
In events meant to uplift both city and school
All have agreed our projects are pretty darn cool
There was Project P B and J
Whenever the needy saw us they would then point and say,
PDC’s bringing sandwiches, hip-hip-hooray!
Working the Special Olympics was another popular route,
Helping and watching athletes compete made us stand up and shout
We approached participation in the St. Jude Walk with an ambitious scheme
We had triple the number of attendees, including our Dean
When it comes to service, our chapter is a reliable crew
We look forward to next year’s events, both the old and the new
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
This past October, Brothers of the Alpha
Chapter volunteered at the Special
Olympics Fall Games at Eagle Crest in
Ypsilanti, MI. Service Committee Chair,
Kristin Griebe, organized the event that
included eleven Brothers assisting and
supporting athletes with mental and/or
physical disabilities in athletic events.
Kristin Griebe states, “It was a fun and
rewarding experience for both the Brothers
of PDC and the athletes, reminding us of
wy it is important to take time to give back
to the community.”
Events that Brothers helped with included
competitions with stretching, sit-ups,
jumping, and many more. Brother Marie
Albano says,“It was very inspiring to watch
the persistence of all the participants, and
is an event I look forward to partake in
against next year!”
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SHELTER DRIVE
The pledges of the Alpha Chapter decided to focus their service
project on a way to improve the lives of as many people as
possible. After brainstorming and researching, they concluded
the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County was the most
prominent opportunity to serve the community. Pledges saw the
need of the shelter and knew they could help provide resources
they provide for the homeless. After much deliberation, a list of
items was created from the shelter’s website that could easily
be collected from pledges, Brothers, faculty, and students
from the college. Pledges began the donation process and
after more advertising, donations began rolling in hourly. A
week before the deadline, the pledges had collected around
200 items. With one last reminder email, 100 more items
were brought in finishing with a wide variety of donations.
One of the project coordinators, Kristen Carrier, exclaimed, “We
were really excited to bring so many items to the shelter.” When
the pledges delivered the donations, the shelter expressed
how excited they were that Phi Delta Chi and the College of
Pharmacy were supportive of the shelter and willing to donate
to their cause. With winter coming, the shelter needed help
with their resources more than ever and often cannot provide
enough to the homeless community during those months.
While the drive is done for the time being, the items PDC was
able to give continued to assist the shelter throughout the
winter months. Together, Brothers and pledges united in the
shelter’s mission to end homelessness, one person at a time.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
The Ronald McDonald House serves as temporary,
inexpensive housing dedicated to making it feel like
“home away from home” for families with children
who are being treated at the University of Michigan
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. It provides a supportive
environment that is made possible through generous
contributions
of
organizations
and
volunteers.
This year, Phi Delta Chi Brothers had the pleasure of
volunteering at this local charity. Brothers gathered
beforehand to help prepare dinner for the families
staying at the House. Having decided upon a meal
consisting of sloppy joes, corn, potatoes, and
pumpkin pie, Brothers were ready to serve dinner.
It was also a great opportunity for Brothers to talk with
members of the families, allowing them to share their
hardships over a home-cooked meal. Brother Kristin
Griebe reflected, “Volunteering at the Ronald McDonald
House was a rewarding experience that allowed us to
help and interact with families facing a difficult time,
reminding us of the importance to remain involved
in the community.” The Service Committee is hoping
to return to the Ronald McDonald House next year.
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GRILLED CHEESE FUNDRAISER
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Relay
for Life team, the Rx Factor, has historically been one of
the largest donors for the University of Michigan Relay for
Life Event. Each student organization at the College hosts
an event to fundraise, ranging anywhere from a facultynetworking auction to a 5K run. Phi Delta Chi supports
Relay for Life by hosting a grilled cheese and tomato
soup fundraiser each semester. This event is a fun way for
Brothers to take a break in the middle of the day, master
making grill cheese, and raise some money. As for students
and staff, they get to enjoy delicious homemade grilled
cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. While delivering
sandwiches, a handful of faculty members stated that
this was their favorite fundraiser within the College!
To make the fundraiser a success, many volunteers are
needed. Each semester, about 30 Brothers donate their
time to buy supplies, get health approvals, set up, flip
grilled cheese on the griddles, and ladle soup to feed
hungry pharmacy students and staff during their lunch
break. Over the year, Brothers made over 160 sandwiches,
poured 110 bowls of soup and raised $730 for Relay for Life.
The Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup event is a highlight
each semester for facutly and students. As another year
ends, Phi Delta Chi plans to continue to the success of
the fundraiser, support Relay for Life, and provide grilled
cheese sandwiches and tomato soup to the hardworking
students and faculty of the College of Pharmacy.
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ST. JUDE WALK
On an early Saturday morning in November, the Alpha Brothers gathered at Briarwood Mall with
hundreds of members from the Ann Arbor community to raise money for St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. For several weeks, Brothers had been soliciting donations from family and
friends as well as selling St. Jude-themed t-shirts for the event to fundraise for the hospital.
The Brothers invited other members of the College of Pharmacy to share this event with us. Among
those that walked along side Phi Delta Chi, was the College of Pharmacy’s dean, Dr. James T. Dalton,
and his family. Dean Dalton was excited to see Phil Delta Chi so involved with St. Jude. He spoke
about the great services St. Jude offers to their patients: “It is an incredible place in terms of the
personalized care and medical research that it does for sick children.” In addition, several Brothers
from Gamma Phi drove up for the walk! After warming up with calisthenics, the Brothers and friends
alike set off on 3 laps around the mall. The walk provided Brothers time to chat amongst each other
and other members of the community. At the end of the event, participants gathered for the awards
ceremony. The Alpha Brothers won best t-shirt design! The Brothers of the PDC were not the only
ones to win that day; the children of St.Jude’s Children Hospital were in the hearts of every walker
that day. This is an event Brothers look forward to each year and are already excited about this fall.
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GIRL SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOP
“On my honor, I will try; to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and
to live by the Girl Scout Law.” This pledge began one Saturday morning in March for
thirteen Alpha Brothers who had traveled to Detroit, Michigan to help Girl Scouts earn
their Home Scientist badges. Five different experiments were completed by the girls and
supervised by Brothers. The elementary sachool girls had a blast making ice cream and
silly putty while learning ‘Science is fun.’ Static electricity was also appreciated while
they played with balloons and saw they could make pepper “dance” on construction
paper.With the help of the Brothers, thirty three Girl Scouts received their Scientist badge.
This event provided a great opportunity for Brothers to directly serve the community
by impacting young girls and promoting science. Brother Kristin Griebe’s
prodigious efforts to perfect this event for the girls and their troop leaders did not
go unnoticed. She has been asked to start planning a second event in the fall with
the girls. Kristen hopes it will continue many years into the future. Volunteering
was a great way to act like kids again, and Brothers were able to enjoy themselves
even more with leftover silly putty and ice cream once the Girl Scouts left.
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PROJECT PB & J
As winter term for the Alpha Chapter began, so did Project
PB&J. This was the first year that Project PB&J became a
weekly service event. Each week, around 8-10 Brothers
met on Wednesdays during their lunch break to assemble
between 25-50 bagged lunches, containing handmade
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and a dessert cake for
the homeless. With each progressing week, Brothers tune
their peanut butter-jelly sandwich making skills. Brothers
illustrate AAAE with efficient teamwork that the sandwich
making process took only about 15 minutes. As an added
benefit, this time has allowed for Brothers from different
classes to catch up with one another during the day.
On Fridays, additional Brothers distribute sandwiches to
the homeless at Liberty Park Plaza located in downtown Ann
Arbor, MI. When asked why he participates every week in
Project PB&J, Brother Austin Brown replies,“I enjoy getting
to interact with members of the Ann Arbor community on
a regular basis!” As the weather improved throughout the
semester, the number of people the Brothers of Phi Delta
Chi were able to serve grew. This is the third year in a
row Project PB&J has been implemented since its founder
Brother Tony Elias graduated. In the future, Brothers hope
to include fruit options as part of the bagged options to
help promote a healthy lifestyle among the community.
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PDC PEN PALS
Alpha Chapter’s Service Committee excels at
offering Brothers a diverse array of service
projects and events. Through this committee,
Brothers are fortunate enough to volunteer both
within the University of Michigan community and
the broader Ann Arbor community. One service
event, started in Spring of 2014, formed new
bonds between our chapter and Grand River
Academy, a public charter school in Michigan that
teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade.
To start this project, thirty-three Alpha Brothers
were each assigned one fifth-grade student
as their designated “pen pal.” Since spring
2014, pen pals have exchanged several letters,
delivered to and from the school by one of our
Service Committee Co-chairs. Pen pals may
discuss whatever they choose in their letters; past
topics have included favorite subjects in school,
pets, summer plans, hobbies, and future goals.
Brothers have appreciated the uniqueness of
this service opportunity, as pharmacy students
don’t often have opportunities to interact with
elementary-school aged children. Brother Millie
Mo has said, “Becoming pen pals was a fun and
interesting way to reach out and positively affect our
Ann Arbor community”. Fortunately, this project
will continue next year with the next round of fifthgrade students at Grand River Academy, giving
more Brothers the opportunity to be involved.
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SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship has to sharpen the Brothers
When classes are getting tough
When homework is proving rough
Brothers all been complaining they’re tired and worn
They say they want resources scholarship cannot afford
So please use our study guides
And practice your counseling
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BUG DRUG TRIVIA
The infectious diseases unit of the P3 therapeutics course is one of
the most challenging units at the University of Michigan College of
Pharmacy. Year after year, students work together to pass on tips and
advice when it comes to infectious disease.Phi Delta Chi Alpha Chapter’s
faculty advisor and infectious disease professor, Dr. Peggy Carver,
recognized the difficulty of the subject. She encouraged the chance to
team up with the Scholarship Committee and help prepare them for one
of their hardest exams to date. Together, they created Bug Drug Trivia.
As the name suggests, trivia questions and cases were generated that
pertained to both infectious diseases and their treatment. To make
the event even more fun, each round was given a specific theme,
such as Harry Potter. Teams of thrid-year students competed for the
coveted “Stuffed Staph”, a Staphylococcus aureus stuffed ‘animal.’
The annual event was an enormous success, with more than 40
participants and 6 volunteer graders. The competition was tough, but
in the end, two of the top three teams consisted of all PDC Brothers!
The event would not be as successful each year without the help of
Brothers and Dr. Carver constantly updating the questions and cases
to help students learn one of the hardest topics, infectious diseases.
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TOP 50 TRIVIA
During the end of the Fall Semester, the
Scholarship Committee organized a Top
50 Drug Trivia event for P1 students to
compete in teams and practice their
knowledge of the top 50 medications for
an upcoming exam. This event was open to
all P1 students at the College of Pharmacy,
53 of 80 P1 students attended the event.
Members of the Scholarship Committee
created about 20 multiple choice questions
that reflected what the exam would cover.
After each team had answered all of the
questions, the points were tallied and a
winning team was declared. The Brothers
who were leading the event then reviewed
the answers and responded to any
questions that the P1s had about how to
study the material. The general feedback
from those who attended was very positive.
Many felt that the Top 50 Drug Trivia event
decreased their anxiety and increased
their confidence going into the exam.
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PRACTICE OSCE
The first Objective Structured Clinical Examination,
or OSCE, is one of the most nerve-wracking exams
the P1 class at the University of Michigan faces every
fall. Students have standardized patient interactions
throughout the semester training them for this
examination. However, students still struggle with
preparing for a test of communication skills. That is where
the Alpha Chapter Scholarship Committee comes to the
rescue. The committee partners with faculty, and Project
PEERS, a committee of our Rho Chi Chapter, to help ease
nerves. Brothers and Rho Chi members from all classes
are invited to act as standardized patients for the anxious
P1s the night before the big OSCE. The patients are given
cases to read over and practice their acting skills before
the event starts. Counseling, motivational interviewing,
medication histories, and even interactions with
healthcare professionals are all covered in the OSCE. The
P1 students cycle through the areas of communication
they will be tested on. Constructive criticism and words
of wisdom are offered from upperclassmen after the
interaction. Students are thankful for having a practice
OSCE and offer to come back in the following years to
help the new P1s. It is a nice example of Alterium Alterius
Auxilio Eget to both Brothers and future colleagues.
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“NEMO” THE CUDDLE BUDDY
A famous clownfish has made
his way from the ocean to the
Alpha chapter! The one and
only Nemo (from Pixar’s Finding
Nemo) has been an integral part
of the newly formed “Cuddle
Buddy program” started by our
Scholarship Committee
to encourage Brothers to
“just keep swimming”
during stressful times.
Under this program,
a Brother who notices
another Brother who
appears
stressed
from the demands of
pharmacy school may
gift the small Nemo
stuffed animal to that
Brother. The recipient
may then hold onto the Nemo for
1-2 weeks and then should pass
the stuffed animal on to another
Brother. Donors and recipients are
encouraged to post a photo of the
Cuddle Buddy to Instagram as he
circulates throughout the chapter.
“He’s so cute! I hope you know I’m
just going to hold onto him forever…”
joked Brother Kristin Griebe, our
first Cuddle Buddy recipient. Luckily,
Brother Kristin later gifted the stuffed
animal to Brother Alexa Fedrigon, and
Nemo continues to just keep swimming
throughout the Alpha chapter.
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STUDY BRINNER
As finals are the most hectic
time of the year, Phi Delta Chi
decided to incorporate some
fun into it by organizing a study
brinner (breakfast + dinner).
During this event, students met
in a large lecture hall to partake
in making waffles, pancakes,
eggs, and freshly brewed coffee.
In addition to being chefs,
Brothers also used this time to
convene regarding upcoming
exams, meeting in small study
groups while engorging in
brain food. Brothers from all
three classes attended, also
using this break to catch up
with members of their lineage.
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A’s FOR ALPHAS
Alpha’s Scholarship Committee continues its incentive
program known as “A’s for Alphas” for the second year.
The program encourages Brothers to strive for academic
success as each “A” gained in class earns an entry into
monthly drawings for a reward. At the end of the semester,
the entries accumulate into a final drawing for the Grand
Prize. The program has been well received since its launch
as Brothers of Phi Delta Chi have submitted hundreds of
excellent grades. The Scholarship Committee aims to
continue this program to promote future achievements.
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FUNDRAISING
Our WKF gave us one job
‘Cause we’re his favorite committee,
And he picked two committee chairs
‘Cause two is more than one!
And then the two committee chairs
Planned a really cool fundraiser
And made three dollars – But hey,
Three is more than two!
The three dollars inspired our chapter
To work together and raise more money
And our hard work made us four hundred dollars
Four is more than three, right?
The pledges also chipped in to help
And because they were so inspired by Brotherhood,
They raised over five thousand dollars
Five definitely sounds like more than four!
Finally, we went and showed our WKF,
And he got red in the cheeks
And started fist pumping like a champ
Too proud of us to speak!
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DATE AUCTION
On Friday, October 24th, 2014, the pledges of Phi Delta Chi
held the annual Date Auction fundraiser. The night was full
of laughs and fun as we all worked hard to raise money for
our pledge class. A diverse collection of dates graced the
Walgreen’s lab Friday and many dates were successfully
auctioned off for at least $10-$15 above the starting bid
price! For example, the Phi Delta Chi Chapter Advisor, Dr.
Peggy Carver, graciously agreed to open up her home for
a fancy dinner that went for a bid as high as $60! Brother
Gianni Scappaticci will be cooking homemade spaghetti
and ravioli for a few lucky individuals who bid $65! Austin
Brown’s wine and dine concert date auctioned off for $65 as
well, and he promised to show these lucky bidders a night
out on the town. These are just a few dates, but so many more
were presented including: archery, brewing your own beer,
and a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts. We are all excited
to see how these creative and adventurous outings turn out!
In the midst of all of the bidding, the pledges also entertained
guests with a memorable pledge dance. They performed their
county themed dance from Barn Dance again since it was such a
big hit earlier in the semester.Their united efforts were reflected
in their second performance, an even bigger success than the
first, and all can agree they bonded over this task, making it
one of the memories they will forever hold as a pledge class.
With all of the dancing, bidding, and eating, attendees
of this event shared in a fun-filled experience making
all of the hard work certainly worth it. The 2014 Date
Auction was undoubtedly a success, and we look
forward to what is in store for this event next year.
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CEDAR POINT TRIP
During the weekend of September 20-21, 2014, twelve
Brothers and four pledges took a trip and spent a
weekend at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky,
OH in order to raise money for the establishment of our
chapter’s scholarship. In particular, we worked
at
a
food establishment – the Happy Friar, serving
various
things, such as corn dogs, fries, and a variety
of
other
fried foods to visitors of the park. During
our breaks and
when we were off-duty, we were allowed
to ride the roller
coasters and enjoy the park for free.
Both Brothers and
pledges experienced an increase
in adrenaline on rides
such as the Top Thrill Dragster,
the Millennium Force, the
Maverick, and many others.
While the weekend consisted
of two eight-hour shifts
of work, the time spent together
working at the Happy
Friar allowed the pledges that came
with the Brothers to
have a unique opportunity to experience
firsthand
the
Brotherhood present with Phi Delta Chi.
Reversely, the
Brothers on the trip were able to get to know
the pledges
much better in a setting outside of our scheduled
pledge
meetings and socializing events. Ultimately, this
fundraising opportunity allowed us to raise over $1500
towards the establishment of the Alpha Chapter scholarship!
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PROFESSIONALISM
Panels and speakers,
Panels and speakers,
Dress for Success
To make me look sleeker
Safe med disposal
Safe med disposal
Brothers help me choose
A solid research proposal
Posters and health fairs
Posters and health fairs
Mentors also teach us
Professional care
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DR. BILL DRAKE: GUEST SPEAKER
On the 30th anniversary of the re-activation of
the Alpha Chapter, Brothers and pledges had the
pleasure of listening to guest speaker Dr.Bill Drake
discuss his experiences with Phi Delta Chi, as well
as his profession as a disaster relief pharmacist.
Regarding his role in Phi Delta Chi, Dr. Drake
was one of the Brothers from the Alpha Eta
Chapter that helped re-activate Alpha in 1984.
Of particular excitement to our chapter, he
shared pieces of the Phi Delta Chi history that
included the 100th anniversary celebration of the
founding of Phi Delta Chi, as well as stories of his
Chapter winning the Thurston Cup in 1986. These
recollections by Dr. Drake of Phi Delta Chi were
filled with passion, and it was clear that he saw this
professional fraternity as more than just another
organization, but also as a Brotherhood that has
produced lifelong memories and friendships.
Dr. Drake also spoke about his experiences as
a disaster relief pharmacist. He highlighted the
unconventional role he has played in pharmacy,
acting as a pharmacist in many disaster relief
situations. These included being part of a team
at ground zero on 9/11, as well as heading to
New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. These
experiences were moving and inspiring, and they
were eye-opening to the possibilities one has as
a pharmacist and as a Brother of Phi Delta Chi.
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CV WORKSHOP
The importance of a well-polished
curriculum vitae is key in the professional
world. The Professionalism Committee
recognized this fact and developed
a CV Workshop open to the entire
College of Pharmacy with the help of
Phi Lambda Sigma. While the curriculum
at the University of Michigan provides
opportunities for CV development and
improvement,this workshop was also able
to provide additional resources outside of
the classroom. The goal of the workshop
was to make all levels of students feel
welcome and provide them with a mentor
that would best suit their needs. Eight
students that were either members of
PLS, PDC, or both volunteered to critique
and provide feedback to attendees.
The event drew in a crowd of 28 students
to have their CV revised by one of the
eight mentors. The workshop kicked off
with a brief presentation by Chris Dolan,
a member of both PDC and PLS, where
he went over tips and tricks to organize
a CV and help it stand out. Students
were then split into small groups and
paired with a volunteer to review their
CV. The event officially ended after an
hour, but did a great job of engaging
students that the volunteers offered
to stay after to help eager students.
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NETWORKING WORKSHOP
With the fast approaching Career Gateway, a career fair put on by the University
of Michigan College of Pharmacy, the Professionalism Committee wanted
to provide an opportunity for students to foster and develop networking
skills. The goal of the networking workshop was to help students acquire
an internship, as well as learn about the different facets of pharmacy. Dr.
Karen Farris served as a preceptor for this event, in addition to other faculty,
allowing students to actively learn through the use of real-life scenarios.
The event opened with an introduction about the importance of networking on
the pharmacy world and a brief explanation of an elevator speech. The active
learning quickly began as participants had the opportunity to write their own
pitch, and then practice it in small groups. The workshop then progressed to
three different scenarios one might encounter at a career fair. The students
role played with one another as Dr. Farris and the Professionalism Committee
Co-Chairs Lauren Marcath and Stephanie Kourtakis walked around offering
suggestions. Participants were then invited to share their ideas as a large
group. After each scenario, the Professionalism Committee Co-Chairs
also offered their advice on how to handle each situation. The workshop
concluded with some last minute tips on networking. Participants left with
increased confidence and tools to be successful at future networking events.
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HEALTHY HALLOWEEN
The Alpha pledges decided to celebrate
Halloween this year by hosting a new
event, “Healthy Halloween.” The main goal
of this event was to promote safety during
Halloween weekend, as events and parties
are planned throughout the entire campus
that can pose new experiences involving
alcohol and sex for new students. Therefore,
pledges presented posters in the chemistry
atrium and displayed an informational
poster, accompanied
by
brochures,
to provide students with information
throughout the entirety of the day.
Subjects discussed included information
and diagrams on STIs, condom counseling,
and advice regarding alcohol such as
blood alcohol content (BAC) charts.
The success of this event was shown
through the amount of flyers handed out,
as well as twelve students sitting down
and having personal conversations with
pledges regarding safe sex and alcohol.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Many students enter the College of Pharmacy
wondering what to wear to different professional
events, such as career fairs, job interviews or
simply to a day working in the pharmacy. A student
organization at the College of Pharmacy recognized
the need for an event focusing on this, and APhAASP started Dress for Success. The Alpha Chapter
of PDC was asked to work with APhA-ASP to
plan Dress for Success, and the Professionalism
Committee seized an opportunity to collaborate with
APhA-ASP on their annual Dress for Success event.
The focus of Dress for Success was to highlight “good”
and “bad” outfits for different professional settings.
Members of PDC and APhA-ASP volunteered to act
as models at the event and strutted their stuff on a
makeshift runway at the College of Pharmacy in front
of a panel of judges, who were faculty volunteers. The
judges provided feedback on each outfit during the
mock fashion show, which included tips on why each
outfit was suitable or how it could be improved, and
for what situations the outfit would be best suited
for. Attendees were offered time at the end of the
event to ask the panel of judges questions regarding
outfits that were not covered during the fashion show.
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PHARM.D. INVESTIGATION PANEL
A major component of the University of Michigan College
of Pharmacy curriculum is the PharmD Investigations
Project. For this project, students must complete a
research project during their P2 through P4 year under
the guidance of a faculty preceptor. It can often be very
stressful trying to find a preceptor, and also stressful
determining what type of project to do research on.
The Professionalism Committee thought that it would be
beneficial to host a panel of P3 and P4 students currently
working on their projects. The panel, composed of Brothers
Jeff Hanson, Lovitta Jiwanmall, and Stephanie Kourtakis,
answered questions about their experiences with the
PharmD Investigations Project from who they chose as
their advisor to what kind of researach they conducted.
The informal panel helped P1 and P2 students to start
thinking about their projects beforehand. During the
panel, the project was demystified for those in attendance,
and the committee hopes to host a similar event next year.
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SPEAKER: DR. JOE HATFIELD
Joe Hatfield and his associate Erica
Cusik, PharmD are pharmacy account
specialists for Sanofi, the world’s third
largest pharmaceutical company. They
came to the College of Pharmacy this
fall to speak with PDC Brothers about
opportunities in the field of industry, a
valuable opportunity for students to learn
about a career in nontraditional pharmacy.
During their presentation, they spoke
about the value of pharmacists in this
growing field, as they have the medication
expertise to instruct both patients and
pharmacy staff on the safe and correct use
of not only Sanofi’s products, but also other
company’s products, leading to optimal
patient care. Both Dr. Hatfield and Dr. Cusik
underwent extensive training to acquire
communication skills as well as clinical
knowledge to accurately educate people
regarding various disease states and the drug
products that help manage their therapy.
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LUNCH AND LEARN WITH DR. MARK AMMANN
As Alpha Chapter, we owe it to a fellow Alpha
alumni, Dr. Mark Ammann, for changing the way we
all celebrate Founders’ Day. Dr. Ammann and his
fellow Brothers initiated the carnation ceremony at
the University of Michigan, which has an become
an integral part of Founders’ Day. As Brothers, the
carnation ceremony allows us to give back to Dean
Prescott, a man who has changed all of our lives.
Mark Ammann graduated from the University of
Michigan College of Pharmacy in 1990, and has
been busy working in Regulatory Affairs for several
pharmaceutical companies. He has gained 20 years
of industry experience and was very interested to
educate fellow pharmacy students about his success
and how to pursue this non-traditional career path.
Phi Delta Chi was connected with Dr. Ammann with
the help of Ralph Saroyan, and our “Industry Lunch
and Learn” was formed. This event had the intention
of gathering a handful of interested individuals
pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
With the collaborative help from ISPOR/AMCP,
Phi Delta Chi had a very successful event with 60
attendees, two guest speakers, and an appearance
by the Dean. It only took a few minutes of talking
with Dr. Ammann to make a great connection, as we
were bouncing ideas of how to improve the chapter
and even talking about his experiences while he was
pledging over 20 years ago. We were able to speak to
Dr.Ammann as more of a colleague as opposed to a
stranger who we just met. This is what Phi Delta Chi
means when they say, “A Brother is a Brother for life.”
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SAFE MEDICATION DISPOSAL
Two times every year, the Alpha Chapter partners with the
American Pharmacist’s Association, University of Michigan
Police and Yellow Jugs Old Drugs program for a medication
take back community outreach event. Our Professionalism
Committee volunteered to encourage safe medication disposal
by receiving any and all unused and expired medications from
community members. Fifteen Brothers volunteered in the
fall, and fourteen Brothers assisted during the spring event.
The event takes place on central campus with easy access for
people walking by. It is an excellent opportunity for people
in the community to clean out their medicine cabinets and
dispose of the medications in an environmentally friendly
way to help protect the Great Lakes. Brothers also have
the opportunity to speak with people about the risks that
unsafe medication disposal poses to the environment.
The event has been growing in volume each time it is
hosted due to increased awareness and advertising. In
September, 168 pounds of non-controlled medications
and 37 pounds of controlled medications were collected.
The amount of non-controlled medications was significantly
increased in April to 200 pounds and the amount of controlled
medications collected dropped slightly to 35 pounds. The
increase in numbers is very exciting because it means fewer
medications have the chance to get into the Great Lakes or
into the hands of those they were not intended for. Alpha plans
to continue participation in this event every semester to have
an even greater impact on the community. It is well received,
and many people return with their medications each year.
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BRECON VILLAGE & UNIVERSITY LIVING
The Professionalism Committee has made
it an annual goal to visit Brecon Village and
University Living, senior living communities in
the area. This year the topic of the presentation
was Take Control of Your Health. The Brothers
focused on teaching the seniors about how
to play an active role in their healthcare.
Each visit was kicked off with a 20-minute
informative presentation, and then followed
with a Jeopardy style game. The seniors had
a great time participating in the game, and
Brothers enjoyed being able to get out into the
community. The seniors seemed really grateful
to have the Professionalism Committee come
visit and spend a little time with them. After the
conclusion of the presentation, those
in attendance spent some time
speaking with the seniors and
answering their questions. The
Brothers that attended all said
they were excited to return
during the next academic year.
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PUBLICATIONS
If you have to run a Publications Committee
(Such a fun, creative bunch)
(‘Stead of going to lunch)
And for winning you have a hunch -Maybe they will let you
Finish the Tattler in a crunch
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SCRAPBOOKING
Throughout the year, the Publications
Committee put together four scrapbooking
events after formal meetings, inviting
Brothers to show off their creativity and
contribute pages to the yearly Phi Delta Chi
scrapbook. Every other year, this book is put
on display at Grand Council, allowing other
chapters to view Alpha’s events throughout
the year in a fun, creative way. In addition
to keeping an organized record of the
year’s events, this is also a social event to
bring Alpha Brothers together in a relaxed,
music-filled setting. Brothers collaborate on
pages while enjoying pizza and listening
to music, allowing for Brotherhood
and publications to come together.
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P3 WRITING WORKSHOP
This past October, the Phi Delta Chi
Publications Committee put together a
writing workshop for third-year pharmacy
students. At the University of Michigan, all
students are required to conduct a PharmD
Investigations Project, where students find
a preceptor for the next few years to aid
in a research project. As the deadline
for investigation proposals was quickly
approaching, the writing workshop was
strategically placed before the deadline in
October and available to the entire college.
The structure of the workshop included
a brief presentation by Shelley Manis
from Sweetland Center for Writing at
the University of Michigan. She offered
tips and writing techniques that allowed
students to effectively format their
proposal. Afterwards, time was allotted
for peer review and edits, allowing
students to give feedback as well as learn
from other student’s research projects.
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INDESIGN WORKSHOP
Over the last two years, the Publications Committee has
changed the way they put together our chapter publication,
The Alpha Tattler. In order to streamline the process of
creating The Alpha Tattler, the committee switched over
from Microsoft Publisher to Adobe InDesign. Brother
Rachel Wein had previous experience with both Adobe
InDesign and Photoshop through working on her high
school and college newspapers. Brother Rachel hosted an
InDesign workshop in late January of 2015 to teach the rest
of the committee how to use the programs. The workshop
was open to the entire Chapter, as these programs can
be useful in creating professional documents as well.
15 Brothers showed up to participate in the workshop.
Brother Rachel went through the basics of putting text on
the page, making a background, and exporting it into PDF
form. Additionally, she gave a brief overview of how to
edit photos in Photoshop. Then, the Brothers were given
an opportunity to try it on their own with Brother Rachel
around to supervise and jump in for help if needed.
Since The Alpha Tattler’s theme this year is centered
around Shel Silverstein, Worthy Correspondent Stephanie
Hamel also presented how to draw in the style of Shel
Silverstein and convert it to an image on the computer.
Both Brothers’ advice was extremely useful and we
will miss their expertise next year, but look forward to
discovering talents within our most recent pledge class.
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GUEST SPEAKER: DR. JOAN BRADLEY
One of the goals of the Publications Committee this year was to
host a guest speaker who took his or her pharmacy career down
a non-traditional path in the field of medical communications.
Dr. Mason, the Associate Dean for Student Services, put Brother
Rachel Wein in contact with a friend of hers, Dr. Joan Bradley. Dr.
Joan Bradley graduated from the University of Michigan College
of Pharmacy with her PharmD and went on to found and become
CEO of “JB Ashtin,” a medical communications company. The JB
Ashtin group helps clients achieve their communication goals by
providing publication planning and scientific content development.
Phi Delta Chi invited the whole college of pharmacy to attend and
around 70 students from all years RSVP’d. Additionally, three faculty
members attended. Dr. Bradley spoke specifically to what pharmacy
publications is, how pharmacists are utilized, and even addressed
the entrepreneurial aspect of owning her own company. Overall, the
event was a large success. One of the best pieces of advice Dr. Bradley
gave was to put yourself in challenging positions in order to continue
growing. She admitted that she does not like public speaking or giving
presentations, but took the opportunity to address current pharmacy
students to keep improving. At the end of the presentation, students
were actively engaged and asked quite a few questions. In fact, Brother
Nick Kirkpatrick was almost offered a job on the spot! In the future, the
Publications Committee hopes to have one guest lecturer a year in
who uses his or her PharmD degree in the field of writing or design.
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LOVE YOUR BROTHER
What better way to celebrate the month
of love than by loving your Brothers? This
year for the month of February, Phi Delta
Chi continued the “Love Your Brother”
initiative that was founded here with the
Alpha Chapter by the current Worthy
Chief Counselor, Rosalyn Schloemer.
This idea was adopted from the SafeRide
program at the University of Michigan,
a free service that transports students,
faculty, and staff to their residence
within a one-mile radius of campus.
The Love Your Brother SafeRide with
the Alpha Chapter is a similar program,
offering
safe
transportation
home
during the weekends of February for
members of the organization. Rides were
free of charge, with voluntary sign-ups
among Brothers.
Based on its success, this is an initiative
that will be continued in the future for
years to come, including the P4 dinner
celebration at the end of the year.
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ALPHA
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COUNSELING
What is your name?
What birthday do you own?
May I have your consent
To share what I’ve known?
First, what did the doctor
Tell you this is for?
He didn’t say much?
He was out the door?
Now, how did the doctor
Tell you to take this?
What would you do
If a dosage you should miss?
And what did the doctor
Tell you to expect?
What concerns do you have
About the side effects?
I know we went through a lot
Do you remember them all?
I think you got it!
But perhaps I’ll give you a call?
There is one more thing,
Before I let you be
What questions do you have for me?
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BEYOND USE DATE
This medicine has a date
It is the expiration date
Also known as the good until date
I would call it the use-until date
Or maybe the do-not-use-after date
More like the you-should-stop-taking-this date
More politely, the please-discard-after date
I’ll never know at this rate
Why it is called the beyond use date.
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SYMPTOMS
Itching is dreadful,
Coughing is a nuisance,
Sneezing is obnoxious,
Aching is awful,
Vomiting is horrid,
Swelling is a drag.
Bleeding is drainy
Sweating is a damper
Fainting is inconvenient,
Hallucinating is dangerousGuess I’ll go to the pharmacy and
Fill my prescription.
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I MUST REMEMBER
I must remember…
Prilosec before breakfast,
Ambien before bedtime,
Synthroid on an empty stomach,
Aspirin with food,
Allegra with water,
But ah, me—I’m such a dunce.
I went and took them all at once.
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A YEAR IN REVIEW
BROTHERHOOD
PROFESSIONALISM
Tiger’s Game: 8-17-14
Game Night: 9-5-14
Speed Dating: 9-12-14
SkyZone: 9-18-14
Trivia Night: 9-23-14
Kickball: 9-28-14
Barn Dance: 10-3-14
Big/Little Reveal: 10-17-14
Zap Zone: 10-23-14
Pumpkin Carving: 10-28-14
New Brother Dinner: 12-5-14
Winter Retreat: 1-9-15 to 1-11-15
Whirlyball: 2-25-15
Bowling: 3-10-15
Lineage Cook-Off: 4-2-15
Safe Medication Disposal: 9-18-14
Dr. Bill Drake: 9-29-14
CV Workshop: 10-9-14
Networking Workshop: 10-15-14
Healthy Halloween: 10-27-14
Dress for Success: 10-27-14
PharmD Investigation Panel: 11-3-14
Dr. Joe Hatfield: 11-13-14
Lunch & Learn with Mark Ammann: 1-26-15
Safe Medication Disposal Awareness: 2-18-15
Brecon Village: 2-17-2015
University Living: 3-27-15
Safe Medication Disposal: 4-2-15
SERVICE
SCHOLARSHIP
Special Olympics: 9-27-14
Homeless Drive: 10-2514
Ronald McDonald House10-27-14
Grilled Cheese Fundraiser: 11-10-14 & 3-20-15
Fall Chore Day: 11-16-14
St Jude Walk: 11-22-14
Girl Scout Event: 3-21-15
Brown Bag Initiative: Jan-Apr 2015
Pen Pals: Jan-Apr 2015
Bug Drug Trivia: 10-26-14
Top 50: 12-1-14
Practice OSCE: 12-16-14 & 4-21-15
Study Buddy Nemo: April 2015
Study Brinner: 4-22-15
A’s for Alphas: 2014-2015
FUNDRAISING
Cedar Point: 9-20-14 to 9-21-14
Date Auction: 10-24-14
Mr. & Ms. COP: 3-13-15
PUBLICATIONS
Scrapbooking: 10-15-14, 12-3-14, 2-18-15, & 4-15-15
Writing Workshop: 10-27-14
InDesign Workshop: 1-28-15
Dr. Joni Bradly: 3-25-15
Writing Parties: 2-19-15 & 3-30-15
MISC
LDS: 8-6-14 to 8-9-14
Fall Retreat: 9-7-14
Founder’s Day: 11-2-14
Initation: 11-15-14 to 11-16-14
Love Your Brother: Feb 2015
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SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR
MICHAEL HARRISON
The motto of Phi Delta Chi—Each Needs the Help of the Other—is the philosophy that
embodies the Alpha Scholar Award. While it is undoubtedly possible to get through our
challenging pharmacy curriculum alone, the opportunity to learn and grow with our
Brothers is one that each of us in Phi Delta Chi will continue to benefit from. I am honored
to be a part of the academic and social support system that helps make the Alpha Chapter
great. As an organization, we have enormous potential to bolster our already robust
network of students and initiatives that help the entire College of Pharmacy succeed.
For the coming year I have been elected as the Worthy Vice Counselor, taking
on the legacy left by Nadir Zara. As a chapter we have a number of big initiatives
planned, including chapter-wide implementation of central document storage and
planning infrastructure, focused external outreach initiatives, and the establishment
of an Alpha alumni chapter. The Scholarship Committee has already begun work on
additional tutoring resources and curating a collection of student-made study guides,
not to mention their work with the new Worthy Master-at-Arms and Worthy Inner
Guard to improve the scholastic element of the pledge process. I am very excited
to be a part of our new leadership team—the potential and drive I see in each of
our officers is inspiring and I cannot wait to see what we will accomplish together.
A little bit about my last year in Phi Delta Chi: as Auditor, I spent much of this year working
closely with our Worthy Keeper of Finance and the Fundraising Committee.Together, we not
only shattered our fundraising goal but made enormous improvement to the way our chapter
develops,tracks,and maintains our annual budget.In addition to serving as the Auditor,I was
involved with several committees throughout the year.From Scholarship—writing questions
for Top 200 study sessions and the practice OSCEs—to Professionalism and Service—
assisting with event organization and volunteering—I have been keeping quite busy!
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REMARKS FOR THE GOOD AND WELFARE
How much good inside a day?
Depends on how good you live ‘em
Just ‘cause somethin’ ain’t been done
Don’t mean it can’t be did.
If there is a book you want to read but isn’t
written yet, write it.
Anything is possible. Anything can be.
RIKKI HORNE
Brother of the Year
Thank you Rikki for all your hard work this year. She has
been an asset to all the committees and to the Alpha
Chapter as a whole. The Brothers have been on the
receiving end of her love and dedication for PDC for
years. Without a question, Rikki was voted Brother of the
Year for the year 2014-2015 by her fellow Brothers.
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THANK YOU
For their contributions to The Alpha Tattler:
our sincerest gratitude to the Publications Committee,
Dena Dillon, Tony Elias, Peggy Carver,
and forever Brothers of Phi Delta Chi.
A special “Thank You” to faculty advisor Dr. Jeffrey
Tingen, who always embodies our motto, AAAE.
Although we will miss you, the Alpha Chapter wishes
you the best of luck at your new job in Virginia! You
always have a place here at Michigan!
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INDEX
A is for Alpha, 49
Alpha Phitness, 19
Alpha Poetry, 70
Alumni Spotlight, 3 & 4
A Word From Our Faculty, 2
A Year in Review, 75
Love Your Brother, 69
Lunch and Learn With Dr. Mark Ammann, 61
Barn Dance, 26
Beyond Use Date, 72
Big Little Reveal, 15
Brecon Village & University Living, 63
Brotherhood, 17
Brotherhood Bowling Night, 32
Bug Drug Trivia, 44
Once The Sidewalk Ends, 11
Outgoing E-board Autobiographies, 5, 6, 7
Nemo the Cuddle Buddy, 47
Networking Workshop, 56
New Brother Dinner, 29
P3 Writing Workshop, 66
PDC Alpha Poets, 1
PDC Pen Pals, 42
PharmD Investigation Panel, 59
Pledging Rules, 13
Practice OSCE, 46
Project PB&J, 41
Professionalism, 53
Publications, 64
Cedar Point Trip, 52
Counseling, 71
CV Workshop, 55
Date Auction, 51
Dr. Bill Drake, 54
Dr. Joan Bradley, 68
Dress for Success, 58
Remarks for the Good and Welfare, 77
Ronald McDonald House, 37
Safe Medication Disposal, 62
Scholar of the Year, 76
Scholarship, 43
Scrapbooking, 65
Service, 34
Shelter Drive, 36
Speaker: Dr. Joe Hatfield, 60
Special Olympics, 35
Speed Dating, 22
SkyZone, 23
St. Jude Walk, 39
Study Brinner, 48
Symptoms, 73
Fall Chore Day, 14
Fall Retreat, 18
Founders’ Day, 12
Fundraising, 50
Game Night, 21
Girl Scout Badge Workshop, 40
Grilled Cheese Fundraiser, 38
Healthy Halloween, 57
InDesign Workshop, 67
Kickball, 25
The Alpha Chapter, 10
Tigers Game, 20
Top 50 Trivia, 45
Trampoline, 24
I Must Remember, 74
Incoming Executive Board, 8
Initiation, 16
Winter Retreat, 30
Whirlyball, 31
Leader Development Seminar, 9
Lineage Cook-Off, 33
Lineage Pumpkin Carving, 28
Zap Zone, 27
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