Professional and External Relations Division
The Professional and External Relations 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.
Become a Mentor
As a pharmacy mentor, you will help introduce pharmacy students to professional career opportunities, observations opportunities, provide students opportunities to develop one-on-one relationships with practicing pharmacy professionals and contribute to the profession.
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
Jason Varin
Interim Associate Dean for Professional and External Relations
Director, Alumni Relations
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health System
Pharmacist Ambassador, Center for Leading Healthcare Change
612-626-8734
vari0001@umn.edu
Bruce Benson
Associate Director of Professional Relations
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
612-624-0429
benso001@umn.edu
Jessica Ward-Denison
Coordinator
jward-de@umn.edu
612-625-4657
Vicki Everett
Executive Office and Administrative Specialist
218-726-7130
veverett@d.umn.edu
Prosperity Eneh
Global Relations Fellow
enehx003@umn.edu