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Fraternities and Professional Organizations
The College has
a number of organizations and fraternities open to all students. These organizations
and fraternities are involved in a variety of activities including state and
federal legislation, presentations to local groups, community service and
advancing the academic success of their members.
American Chemical Society – This society secures speakers
for on-campus presentations and encourages students to pursue specific chemical
research projects.
Phi Lambda Sigma – Students are selected for membership by
this national society on the basis of their service and leadership in the
advancement of pharmacy.
Rho Chi – After six semesters, students in the top
fifth of their class with an 85 average are eligible for membership in this
prestigious national honor society.
APS-SPSSNY – Members of this Student Pharmaceutical
Society of the State of NewYork are directly involved in professional issues
and legislation affecting pharmacy.
Kappa Psi – This fraternity sponsors a number of events every
year, including trips, a blood drive, an annual dinner, as well as publishing
a student directory.
Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (ACP-SSHP) – The
mission of this society is to provide information to students about career
directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice.
Lambda Kappa Sigma – Exclusively open to women, LKS
has undertaken programs for Project HOPE, the Ronald McDonald House and the
American Cancer Society.
Phi Delta Chi –This fraternity sponsors a wide range
of professional and social events, including lecture series, a food drive,
a career fair and a number of social functions.
Rho Pi Phi –This international pharmacy fraternity sponsors
an annual Poison Prevention Program with information booths at local malls
and conducts a Bowlathon for charity.
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