Professional Affairs Division
The Professional Affairs Division serves the College of Pharmacy, the University of Minnesota and the profession of pharmacy by building strong alumni and external support through communication, recognition and advocacy.
Become a Preceptor
A pharmacy preceptors plays a central role in the Professional Experience Program. You serve as mentors and role models who demonstrate high standards of professionalism, show students how to apply classroom knowledge to daily practice, and evaluate student progress.
Pharmacy Alumni Society
The Pharmacy Alumni Society is a constituent society of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association and connects our alumni, students and friends in support of the University of Minnesota and each other by providing opportunities for alumni to interact with each other, students and faculty.
Century Mortar Club
The Century Mortar Club inspires, motivates, and invests in pharmacy’s future. They are a dedicated group of alumni, pharmacists, and friends who are committed to enhancing the student experience by supporting a variety of activities, including the White Coat Ceremony.
Faculty and Staff
Randy Seifert
Associate Dean for Student and Professional Affairs, College of Pharmacy
Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences
rseifert@d.umn.edu
Jason Varin
Director, Alumni Relations
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health System
612-626-8734
vari0001@umn.edu
Bruce Benson
Associate Director of Professional Affairs
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
612-624-0429
benso001@umn.edu
Henning Schroeder
Director of International Programs and Professor
Department of Pharmaceutics
612-301-1702
schro601@umn.edu
Jessica Ward-Denison
Coordinator for Professional Affairs
jward-de@umn.edu
612-625-4657