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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer as a Mentor
The Mentoring Program pairs pharmacy and pre-pharmacy students with volunteers from our diverse community of practicing pharmacists to clarify career goals, build expertise, and develop a professional network. For additional information, contact Fred Emmite at emmitef@sbcglobal.net or 713-383-8875.

Join the College of Pharmacy Alumni Association
The College of Pharmacy Alumni Association is a constituent group of The University of Houston Alumni Association. As a Pharmacy alumni member, you can help support the college, its students, faculty, staff and fellow alumni by hosting receptions and events, participating in university and college service projects, and providing financial assistance in support of academic programs.  Alumni association members also have the opportunity to reconnect and network with classmates, as well as take advantage of a variety of career services and special travel and discount programs.

For more information, contact The University of Houston Alumni Association at 713-743-9550 (or toll-free at 1-877-268-4271) or visit www.mycougarconnection.com.

Serve on College Committees
Alumni and friends of the College are appointed by the dean to serve on admissions, curriculum, advisory, and search committees. Committee members play an integral role in the future of the College by participating in these activities. If you have questions about serving on a committee, please contact Mary Reed at mandress@uh.edu or 713-743-1251.


Activities

Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
For more than 29 years, alumni and friends have come together for the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament has generated more than $270,000 to support scholarships through its endowment and operating funds.

Homecoming/Tailgate Socials
Every year, the College and the Pharmacy Alumni Association host tailgate socials and participate special activities during UH Football Homecoming Week. If you are interested in attending or supporting Homecoming events and reunion activities, please contact Sara Tovar at sotovar@uh.edu or 713-743-0823.

Frontier Fiesta
Frontier Fiesta is a Texas-style festival that brings all areas of the university together. The College of Pharmacy invites you to take part in the variety of entertainment, music, food, and fellowship.

Alumni and Friends Receptions
The College hosts alumni and friends receptions at professional meetings such as APhA, TPA, TSHP, and ASHP. In addition, alumni host regional Meet the Dean Receptions in their homes around the state.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about UH College of Pharmacy activities, please contact Sara Tovar at sotovar@uh.edu or 713-743-0823.