Beginning today, New Student Orientations are taking place virtually and each program has planned an immersive day of introductions, presentations and live discussions. Whether online or in-person, MBKU’s faculty, staff, and peer advisors are all in this together and here to support the newest members to our community! ??? #weareMBKU

Yesterday as part of New Student Orientations, students from dropped by on campus to pick up medical equipment and welcome gifts. Here, the SPAS welcome committee consisted of an excited crew of faculty, staff and peer advisors. Even with social distancing and face masks in place, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to connect with each other and their "smize" says it all ??

Check out more scenes from yesterday's drive-thru equipment pickup with SCCO! How cool is that eye chart face mask? Special thanks to the crew behind the scenes for making orientation special. We're looking forward to classes starting on Monday!

Meet the MBKUSA Student Health Committee Chair: "Hello everyone! My name is Diana Zhang and I am now a third-year pharmacy student at MBKU. I was born in Utah then moved to Canada but spent most of my life living in China. Because I moved around so much when growing up, I had the opportunity to meet so many people from different backgrounds and cultures, that’s why one of my greatest passions is traveling. I also love eating (sushi), skating, and watching Korean drama in my free time.

Meet the MBKUSA Student Relations Committee Chair: "Hello MBKU! My name is Theresa Tran and I am a third year optometry student. I grew up in Westminster and graduated from UCI with a BS in Biological Sciences, a BA in Education Sciences, and a minor in Management. Why the education degree? I loved teaching children at my church so much that I decided to learn how to become a better teacher for them. I unfortunately took a break from teaching when I started optometry school, but I hope to pick it up after graduating.

TONIGHT June 25 at 5:00 p.m. PST, the first ever virtual AOSA Optometry Student Bowl powered by ESSILOR is happening ?? Let's hear it for Bradley Kovach from the Class of 2021 who will be representing SCCO at the Student Bowl. Visit the link in our bio to watch the event!

Swipe to see SCCO's Zoom background that's currently in the top 4 of the best! Vote tonight at 5:00 p.m. on @theaosa instagram to have SCCO win that #1 spot ?

"Congratulations to Dr. Michel Daher on his new position as president-elect for the San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association (SGVPhA). We at MBKU want to celebrate your hard work and dedication to the field of pharmacy.

#thankfulthursday with the School of PA Studies Class of 2021, "We implemented our Master's Capstone project on Thursday, June 4th! The first photo is from our virtual Q&A discussion, in which we were able to discuss and answer any COVID-19 related questions from the residents and staff of the Thomas House Temporary Shelter. The second photo is of our Master's Capstone group donating supplies, masks, and children's games to the shelter. We are so grateful to use this opportunity to make an impact in our community!" ?: @lauurabee

Here are the official composite photos of the College of Pharmacy and SCCO Class of 2020 ?? In case you missed last weekend's Commencement Ceremonies or simply want to enjoy the wonderful messages again, the videos are available to watch through the link in our bio and on our website: ketchum.edu/celebrate2020

We also had the great distinction of having Speaker of the California State Assembly, Anthony Rendon, congratulating the College of Pharmacy Class of 2020. He acknowledged the extraordinary journey of being the first College of Pharmacy graduating class amidst a pandemic and the vital role they will play, "Your communities are looking to you, knowing that you have the intelligence and the will to make great changes to improve our world."