CPDG Alumni Association

Mission

The mission of this Association is to create a mechanism for graduates of the  College of Pharmacy  - Downers Grove (CPDG) to further professional opportunities, continue friendships, participate as a mentor, and enhance the educational opportunities of any member of the CPDG program of Midwestern University, including students, faculty, and alumni. This Association will maintain a close relationship with CPDG and the University as a whole to ensure that the above objectives are met.

Council Members

• Tolulope P. Akinwale, Pharm.D. `13
• Ralitza Anguelova, Pharm.D. `14
• Daniel S. Barone, Pharm.D. `13
• Sara Giaimo, Pharm.D. `06
• Michelle Groen, Pharm.D. `96
• Neel Jani, Pharm.D. `08
• Negin Kiyavash, Pharm.D. `04
• Ryan Morris, Pharm.D. `09
• Jay Nadas Pharm.D ` 03
• Chara A. Reid – Reed, Pharm.D. `04 - President
• Shan Siddique, Pharm.D. `14
• Sarah E. Slater, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP `12
• Scott W. Snyder, Pharm.D. `13 - Past President
• Chase Williams, Pharm.D. `06
• Paul E. Windt, Pharm.D. `00

Alumni Awards

Nomination Requirements

As part of the nomination form, nominators must submit a 250 word or more statement establishing the candidate's qualifications with clear and concise detail as to why he/she should be selected for the award.
Incomplete nomination packets will not be considered. All nominations are due by July 1 and will be presented at the annual fall alumni event.

NOMINATION FORM

CPDG Alumnus of the Year

This award recognizes an alumnus who has worked to promote the presence and reputation of the  College of Pharmacy - Downers Grove.  The recipient is one who has made significant contributions to the profession of pharmacy and/or to the community and has been publicly acknowledged by another organization for their leadership and service.

• CPDG alumni may nominate individuals for this award  
• The CPDG Alumni Council will choose the recipient

CPDG Alumni Service Award

This award recognizes an alumnus for outstanding service to the College of Pharmacy - Downers Grove. Service includes precepting students, interviewing prospective students, and participating in alumni council activities.    

• CPDG faculty or staff may nominate alumni for this award
• The College Executive Committee will choose the recipient

Rising Star Alumni Award

This award recognizes an alumnus with five or fewer years of pharmacy practice for their outstanding service to the profession, clinical practice, scholarship support, or teaching.  This award also recognizes the recipient's potential for future activities.

• CPDG alumni may nominate individuals for this award
• The CPDG Alumni Council will choose the recipient

Midwestern University Regional Receptions

Consistent with our mission to enhance relationships with alumni and inspire affinity and philanthropic support, the Office of Development & Alumni Relations has made it a priority to work with interested alumni to co-host Regional Alumni Receptions. The benefits of holding Regional Alumni Receptions include providing alumni with updates about academic programs, sharing facility improvements on campus and providing opportunities for alumni to mix and mingle. Remarks by the co-host, key faculty, and representatives of the Office of Development & Alumni Relations are part of the evening.