Dr. Carla Dillon Travel Award
This award was established by Dr. Carla Dillon, a graduate, faculty member and Associate Dean of the School of Pharmacy. It is Dr. Dillon’s hope that this award will enable students to experience a different perspective and expand their views of what is possible in pharmacy practice. Valued at $1,500 annually the award will be granted to a student in the Pharmacy undergraduate program who will be participating in experiential education where significant travel expenses are expected. Where possible preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a strong record of leadership and/or community service. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
Wesley and Jeanne Drodge Award in Public Health Policy
This award was established by a generous donation from Wesley and Jeanne Drodge. Mr. Drodge was an employee of Memorial University of Newfoundland as a Science Technician in the Physics Department, as Project Coordinator for the construction of the Health Sciences Centre and Faculty of Medicine and more recently was the Project Director for the Faculty of Medicine expansion project (Medical Education Centre and Craig L. Dobbin Genetics Research Centre), which opened in 2014. As a graduate of Memorial and a former Health Care CEO, his interests include supporting students who take a multi-disciplinary approach to public health policy. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award will be granted annually to a full-time student in the fourth or fifth year of the Pharmacy program who demonstrates the value of collaborative engagement with other Faculties or Schools at Memorial University in the advancement of public policy around health issues. This award will be used to help defray the cost of presenting at a professional conference that is appropriate to the public health policy topic. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
Clyde Thomas Drover Placement Award for Excellence in Direct Patient Care
This award was established by Caitlin Warren and family in loving memory of Clyde Thomas Drover to celebrate his life and dedication towards education. A passionate advocate of the benefits of education, Clyde encouraged each of his children and grandchildren to pursue a post-secondary education. As a tireless worker, who often worked a minimum of three concurrent jobs, he sought out opportunities to assist his family and friends. Because of his unwavering kindness and compassion for others he is remembered as a man who put his family and community first. Valued at $250, the award will be granted to a student who excels in their PPE3, Pharmacy Practice Experience placement in Direct Patient Care. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. The award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean, School of Pharmacy.
Drug Store Pharmacy (Dominion) Bursaries