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College of Pharmacy Student Awards

Convocation Awards

Name of Award Description

Graduation with Distinction Award

Students who complete the pharmacy program with a professional grade-point average of 3.50-3.74. This honor is inscribed on the diploma and is designated in the commencement and convocation ceremony programs.

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Graduation with Special Distinction Award

Students who complete the pharmacy program with a professional grade-point average of 3.75-4.00. This honor is inscribed on the diploma and is designated in the commencement and convocation ceremony programs.

Students who maintain a perfect 4.00 total grade-point average will also receive an OU Seal Medallion on a red and white ribbon as a separate recognition from University offices.

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Valedictorian Award

Awarded to the graduating senior with the highest pharmacy grade point average (GPA).

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2012 Recipients:
Jephine Abraham
Lourdes Ramo
Amulya Vanguri

Pharmacy Student Awards

Name of Award Description

Bedlam Spirit Award

The Bedlam Spirit Award is presented to a student in recognition for outstanding achievement in community service, fulfilling the mission of the Bedlam Clinic.

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2012 Recipient:
Nasim Aghaienia

Dean’s List

Pharmacy students who are enrolled full-time in good standing, earn a grade point average of 3.00 or above with no grades below b, and rank in the upper 20% of their class for each semester are placed on the Dean’s List.

Facts and Comparison Award

The Facts and Comparison Award is given to a graduating senior for outstanding scholastic achievement and demonstrated excellence in clinical communication.

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2012 Recipient:
Loan Tran

Lilly Achievement Award

An engraved medallion is presented by Eli Lilly and Company to the graduating student with the highest achievement in the professional curriculum.

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2012 Recipients:
Jephine Abraham
Lourdes Ramo
Amulya Vanguri

Merck Award

The Merck Award is presented to students for outstanding research and scholastic achievement. An engraved Merck Manual and Index are presented by Merck and Company.

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2012 Recipients:
Bethany Francis
Sarah Payne
Sarah Watkins

Mosier Outstanding Senior Award

The Mosier Outstanding Senior Award is presented to a student for outstanding leadership. The trustees of the Henry D. and Ida Mosier Estate also recognize the student with an attractive stipend.

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2012 Recipient:
Shamama Burney

Most Congenial Senior Award

The Most Congenial Senior Award is presented to a student on each campus, who was voted by their classmates as “most popular colleague.”

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2011 Recipients:
Tamara Stinnett (T)
James Haley (OKC)

Mylan Award

The Mylan Award is awarded to a graduating senior for academic excellence and high professional motivation. A famed certificate and the reference book “Drug Interactions Facts” are presented by Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

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2012 Recipient:
Bethany Ibach

Natural Standard Research Collaboration Award

This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence in patient care and alternative therapies. The new edition, certificate, and a one year subscription to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database is presented as the award.

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2012 Recipient:
Tamara Jean Cathey-Cook

Oklahoma Pharmacists Association Award

This award is presented to a graduating student for outstanding professionalism achievement and leadership. A one-year membership is presented by the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association.

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2012 Recipient:
Lih-Wern Wang

Oklahoma Society of Health-System Pharmacists Award

This award is presented to a graduating student for outstanding performance in hospital pharmacy. A certificate and one-year membership in OSHP are presented by the Oklahoma Society of Health Systems Pharmacists.

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2012 Recipient:
Bruce Winchester

Outstanding Senior Leadership Award-College of Pharmacy

This award is presented to a graduating student for outstanding leadership within the college.

2012 Recipient:
Bethany Ibach

Pharmacy Student Affairs Professional Service Award

This award recognizes a graduating student who has made outstanding contributions to the OU College of Pharmacy, and demonstrated dedication to furthering the development of the college, specifically in the area of student affairs. The award, a book-style clock, is given by the college to a student on each campus.

2011 Recipients:
Tori Welker (T)
Sammy Maples (OKC)

TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA Award

This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence in the study of pharmacy. A certificate and stipend are presented by TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA.

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2012 Recipient:
Doneshia Johnson

United States Public Health Service Award

The USPHS Award is given for demonstrating commitment to public health and public health practice. The recipient will receive a plaque from USPHS.

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2012 Recipient:
Lourdes Ramos