Pre-Rx Club at the University of Hawaii @ Hilo

Merrie Monarch Parade April 18, 2009

uhhprepharmclub — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:17:42 +0000

Aloha,

For those of you who are coming to the parade please bring a bag to carry candy. Don’t forget your umbrella and water as well, we will try to bring a case of water.

~Donna

Merrie Monarch Parade

uhhprepharmclub — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:18:50 +0000

Aloha pre-Pharmacy club,

We really need to get some more pre-pharm students signed up for the parade. We will be meeting at 9:30 on April 18, 2009 in the assembly area between Bishop street and Mayside Chevron. Please email if you can make it.

There are maps and instructions on the pre-pharm door, PB 14-7.

For those of you marching in the parade the prepharm shirts are in, let me know and we can line up a time to pick them up.

-Donna

Kaplan PCAT Class at UHH

uhhprepharmclub — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:45:12 +0000

Aloha,

We are trying to set up the Kaplan PCAT test course aiming for the students to take the August PCAT. We need to know how many students are interested, in interested we need you to be fairly sure you would take the course. In class UH Hilo PCAT class Saturdays 9am-12noon, starting in beginning May through to the August PCAT, test date is August 22.

Kaplan has a higher score guarantee:

1. readiness - if you are not ready you can continue to study with them

2. satisfaction - you can take the course again

3. money back guarantee – you will score higher than your diagnostic test score

For the guarantee you must attend all classes, complete required homework and tests – you can make up classes online

The cost for in class is $999. There will be 10 scholarships of $500 each available which students must apply for, details will follow. This cuts the cost in half. There is also an online course for $799 and a live online course for $999. Please let me know if these are the options which you prefer. I need to know by Monday if you think you are highly interested and would take the course here in Hilo, or the online course. We need to give Kaplan the opportunity to find and train the teacher in time for the course. If you are interested in more information please see www.kaptest.com/PCAT you can also contact Richelle Kim, Honolulu Kaplan Director Richelle.Kim@Kaplan.com with any questions that you might have about the courses offered. Please let me know asap.

Mahalo,

Donna

PS Have a GREAT spring break!
Office of the Pre-Pharmacy Program
Susan I. Jarvi, Director
Donna Ohora, Advising Specialist
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808 933-3162
prepharm@hawaii.edu

Opportunity to network with UHM Pre-Pharm Association Students

uhhprepharmclub — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:23:56 +0000

There will be an opportunity to meet with Gina Patrick and UH Manoa students tomorrow March 13, 2009 from 12-1pm at PB 14-3. Students from UHM Pre-Pharm Association would like to meet students from UH Hilo and ask questions about the campus, courses, etc. Pizza will be provided. If you are able to make it, please contact Gina Patrick at gpatrick@hawaii.edu

Hope to see you there!

~uhhprepharmclub

March 9, 2009

uhhprepharmclub — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:51:56 +0000

Meeting held in PB13-2 from 5-7pm:

St. Patricks Day table toppers for Hale Anuenue

THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED TO HELP MAKE TABLE CARDS. YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

NEXT MEETING TBA:-D. PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR EMAILS AND UPDATES.

Monday, February 9, 2009

uhhprepharmclub — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Aloha,

We are having a pre-pharmacy activity on Monday Feb 9 from 5-7pm

We are making 120 Valentine’s Day cards for the seniors at HALE ANUENUE RESTORATIVE CARE.

Just come and bring yourself, supplies provided.

This can count towards volunteer/community service hours.

-Donna

1/29/09

uhhprepharmclub — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:51:41 +0000

First meeting for Spring 2009 semester:

We will be making Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly during the 2nd week of February.
Kaplan PCAT Practice Exam: Will be held on Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 9am-11:30am in Wentworth 1. No cost to apply. Please let Donna know by Monday February 2, 2009. Contact info.: dohora@hawaii.edu or prepharm@hawaii.edu
Mock Interviews: Please submit times you are available M-F after 5pm. Before interview please bring a brief 1/2-1 page summary about yourself. Dress code: casual.
NID program: Internship in pharmacology available. Please conact Donna Ohora for details and application.
PIPES: Dr. Awaya is looking for interested pre-pharm students to intern as an researcher during the summer. Please contact awayaj@hawaii.edu for more information and before applying. Intructions to application materials available at http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhintern
T-shirt design: Club shirts will be green colored. If you have any pre-pharm t-shirt design ideas, please submit them to Donna.
Merrie Monarch: We will be participating in the Merrie Monarch parade along with Pharmacy school students.

Next Meeting: Sometime during the 2nd week of February. Exact date, time, and place will be posted soon. Please lookout for updates on website or emails.

Back to School POTLUCK

uhhprepharmclub — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:10:39 +0000

We will be having a back to school meeting on Thursday, January 29 from 4:45-6:30. It will be a potluck so please bring something for everyone to share. Please leave a comment stating what you are bringing so we won’t have too much of one thing. We will also have the Wii so if you have games or controllers and don’t mind, please bring them down. This meeting is very important because not only will be having fun we will go over some important events that are coming up in the future.

We hope to see all there and even more. =)

End of Semester Potluck!

uhhprepharmclub — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:41:49 +0000

Hey everyone!

We are having an end of semester potluck Wednesday, December 10 at PB 13-2 from 5pm-6pm! This will give us a chance to wind-down before finals next week! Bring food and friends!!

Hope to see you all there!

10.21.08 Meeting Minutes

uhhprepharmclub — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:35:52 +0000

10.21.2008
K-105 (5:00-6:00pm)

Introductions:

Officers

President: Aizelle B.
Vice President: Alysha C.
Secretary: Alyssa J.
Public Relations Officer (PRO): Moses N.

Attendance Sheet and New Members

Announcements:

PCAT

Latest date to take it is in January for Fall 2009 applicants

Make a Difference Day

October 25,2008
Volunteers needed to represent our club
Wear T-shirts

T-shirt Design Contest
Requirements

Front: UH-Hilo logo
Back must have: Pre-Pharmacy Club at UH Hilo and your own design
*Color of T-Shirt is Green. (In order to change color of shirt, fundraising is required)
Due: Nov 30, 2008. Please drop off submissions at Donna’s office.

Discussions:

IS 198 class

Haven’t taken this class yet?
It’s recommend that you do.
It’s a great experience

T-shirts

Don’t have one?
Registered members: available for pickup at Donna’s office

Know anybody interested in joining the club?

Fill out both Club membership form and Schedule form (available online at Pre-Pharm website)
Email: prepharm@hawaii.edu for more info. or to be included in our mailing list

Study groups and Mock Interviews

More info to come in the near future

In Progress:

Pre-Rx Club webmail

Pre-Rx Club website (via blog-wordpress)

Next Meeting: TBA