Events and Awards
Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence
The College of Pharmacy is Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence. Founded in 1892, the College of Pharmacy has a rich history of innovative education, pioneering research, and interdisciplinary practice development to meet the diverse needs of the people of Minnesota and the world. To celebrate our 125th anniversary, we will have several events throughout the year - we hope you can join us.
The Weaver Medal
The Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal is given annually to someone who supports the college and its students through service to education, the profession, research and the community.
University of Minnesota Awards
Outstanding Achievement Award
The Outstanding Achievement Award is the University of Minnesota's highest award given to alumni. It is conferred upon former students of the University who have attained distinction in their chosen fields or professions or in public service, and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership on a community, state, national, or international level.
Alumni Service Award
This award recognizes service as a volunteer to the University, its schools, colleges, departments, or faculty, or to the University of Minnesota Alumni Association or any of its constituent groups.
Pharmacy Alumni Society Awards
Faculty Recognition Award
The Faculty Recognition Award is for contributions to the Pharmacy Alumni Society/ University of Minnesota Alumni Association, the College of Pharmacy, the University of Minnesota and/or the profession of pharmacy.
Distinguished Pharmacist Award
Distinguished Pharmacist Award candidates are preferably an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and preferably a non-academic pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or contributions to the practice of pharmacy, healthcare, the College of Pharmacy, the University of Minnesota, the Pharmacy Alumni Society or a combination of these, and is a community leader and involved in civic affairs.
Mentee of the Year Award
Mentors nominate students based on their engagement in the Pharmacy Mentoring Program and its goals of demonstrating a genuine interest in mentoring students, a will to spend time in mentoring students, and creating a positive mentoring experience for students.
Mentor of the Year Award
The Mentor of the Year is an individual who has shown support of the mentoring program and its goals; has demonstrated a genuine interest in mentoring students; is willing to spend time in mentoring students; and has created a positive mentoring experience for students.
Century Mortar Club Awards
Friend of the College Award
Friend of the College is awarded to individual/s who have provided outstanding support and/or service, shown leadership or the potential for leadership in initiatives, and have demonstrated volunteerism and a high level of participation in activities supporting the College of Pharmacy and its students.
Student Award
For a professional student who has exhibited a commitment to the promotion of the profession of pharmacy and the safe and effective use of medication.
Samuel W. Melendy Lecture
The Samuel W. Melendy Lecture annual lectureship emphasizes the scientific, ethical and professional aspects of pharmacy. Melendy was a staunch supporter of the College of Pharmacy and as a member of the Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association, he played an active role in promoting the college's establishment at the University in 1882.
The Weaver Medal Reception
The Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal is given annually and recognizes an individual or group for providing sustained and distinguished support of the College of Pharmacy, or for an outstanding contribution to pharmacy education, practice, research or outreach. Contributions can be in all or any single area recognized by the award.
Homecoming and Pre-Game Receptions
The College of Pharmacy hosts pre-game receptions before every home football game starting three hours before kick-off. You don’t need a ticket to the game to attend the reception, just come and have fun.
Max and Rose Sadoff Symposium
The Max and Rose Sadoff Symposium on Pharmacy, Law and Bioethics ran from 1992 - 2011. It was created by Robert and Harold Sadoff in memory of their parents, who were 1925 graduates of the College of Pharmacy and who operated a community drugstore in South Minneapolis.