School of Pharmacy Alumni Association
The SIUE School of Pharmacy Alumni Association (SOPAA) is a community of outstanding Pharm.D's working together to deliver high quality continuing education, residencies, and professional networking opportunities for our 800+, and growing, alumni base. We host networking receptions at the leading national, state and local pharmacy conferences, and social events in regions where our alumni live and work. The SOPAA also hosts all alumni reunions annually in the Edwradsville area. Learn more and get involved in this year's events and activities.
Gala Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/siue/sets/72157669423477717
Success for our First “Special All-Alumni & Friends Anniversary Gala” - Honoring Connie Stamper Carr and Dean Gireesh Gupchup, and Class of 2013’s 5th Year Anniversary!
The gala took place on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the St. Louis Hilton Ballpark’s Archview Ballroom. Guests came from all over, representing ten years of alumni to enjoy a reception, dinner, recognition program, and dance to thank and honor Connie Stamper-Carr for the difference she has made in students’ lives and futures. Dean Gireesh Gupchup was recognized for his dedication and leadership to the school since 2010. The Class of 2013 hosted a reception to celebrate their 5th Year Anniversary in a suite at the top of the Hilton.
Thank You Gala Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for coming forward to help underwrite the incredible evening.
Premier Sponsors - $1,500
Starlin Haydon-Greatting & Mark Greatting
Pharmacy Advisory Board - In Honor of Dean Gupchup
Gold Sponsors - $1,000
Cody Sandusky
Red Sponsors - $500+
Mark Luer - Patti McDonald -Renaissance Financial
SIUE Alumni Association - DJ & Dance Sponsor
Friends of the Gala - $250
Julie Bickers & Heather Fitzgerald - Charlie Dragovich & David Silva - Janice Frueh
Chris Smith - Martha & Leonard Weinstock - Harry Zollars
Contributors
Paul Abert - Ryan Birk -Dave Braasch - Brian Doty - Adam Lux & Kristen Englehart
Scott Meyer -Bill Neuman -Steve Peipert - Bobby Sandage, Jr.
Weekend Activities for Gala Guests - Also a Success!
Alumni and friends also enjoyed the following activities that took place from July 13th to 15th.
SOP Cardinals vs. Reds Game Night - on Friday, July 13 for 25 guests.
CE Program - Pharmacy Law Update and Breast Cancer Programs 2018, on Saturday, July 14.
SOP Tour and Lunch w/ Dean - on Saturday, July 14th.
Golf with SOP Dean Gupchup - on Sunday, July 15th at Forest Park Golf Course.
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Email: pharmacy@siue.edu or Phone: (618) 650-5150.
Contact Information:
Patti McDonald, Senior Director Development
200 University Park Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62026
pmcdona@siue.edu or 618-650-5154
