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Welcome to the Pre-Pharmacy Club at UC Davis website. Find out about our upcoming events, how you can be better prepared for pharmacy school, and what it means to be a pharmacist.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 16 - 18
Community Service
​Location: East & West Quads
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM

Spring Quarter Blood Drive

Vitalant, formerly BloodSource, will be on the UC Davis campus for our Spring Quarter Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 16 – Thursday, April 18. We invite you to join us for this life-transforming event!  You will see bloodmobiles lined up on each side of the quad and UCD students, staff and faculty ready to roll up their sleeves to save lives! It truly is an inspiration to see the generosity of your campus. As a thank you, all participants will receive a T-shirt and an in-hand coupon for a one-topping pizza from Woodstock’s Pizza.  If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up here. If you donate blood, then that counts as 1 hour of CS! 
Tuesday, April 23
​Location: UCSF Parnassus Campus
​​Time: 3 - 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 18
​Location: UCSF Parnassus Campus
​Time: 11:30 AM - 2 PM

UCSF Information Sessions

Join UCSF for an information session on the UCSF PharmD degree program! The goal of the session is to provide prospective students with an overview of our program while allowing time for questions and answers. Topics that will be covered include an overview of the curriculum, how to prepare a competitive application, admissions timeline, current student panel, and a campus tour. You can register here. 

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May 3 - 5
Community Service
​Location: Russell Field & Howard Way
Time: Varies

Relay for Life Volunteers

Relay for Life is in need of volunteers to help the event run smoothly! Volunteer tasks include helping check in/registration, Luminaria bag decoration, food stations, and set up/clean up. Volunteers will receive a FREE meal for working the event between Saturday & Sunday.
Volunteer dates and hours are:
Friday, May 3, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, May 4, 8am-12am
Sunday, May 5, 7am-12pm
You can sign up here.
May 4 - 5
Community Service
​Location: Russell Field & Howard Way
Time: 12 PM - 6 PM

Relay for Life

Relay for Life is a worldwide fundraising event held by the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer patients and cancer research. The proceeds generated by the event go to research, education, advocacy, and services .This year, the theme is the Olympic Games. There will be fun activities, live music, and food trucks! By participating in Relay For Life, you're not only having 24 hours of fun, but also saving lives and helping others.
You can sign up to volunteer with us on Saturday, May 4th here.
Thursday, May 16
​​Fundraiser
​Location: Tres Hermanas
​Time: 11 AM - 9 PM
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Tres Hermanas Fundraiser

​​Treat yourself to some delicious traditional Mexican cuisine at our second fundraiser at Tres Hermanas (805 2nd St.)! The fundraiser will be on Thursday, May 16th, from 11 AM - 9 PM. This is another wonderful opportunity for you to network with your fellow club members and officers! Hope to see you all there!
​* Present the flyer at the register.
July 22 - 26
Priority Deadline: April 22
Final Deadline: June 3
​Special Event
Location: Claremont, CA

Keck Graduate Institute Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Summer Program

The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a pharmacy school in Claremont, CA, is offering a free 5-day enrichment program for pre-pharmacy students in July. This is a great opportunity to explore the pharmacy profession through hands-on activities and interactive classes. For more info or to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply with priority is April 22, the final deadline to apply is June 3.

An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:
  • Personal Statement
    • Personal statement instructions: Please provide a brief statement (maximum 500 words, 12-point font, 1 inch margins) describing yourself and explaining why you want to participate in this program.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
    • Undergraduate students or those who have already graduated are required to submit unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended. High school students are required to submit unofficial high school transcripts.
  • Letter of Recommendation (strongly preferred)
    • Contact information for the recommender can be included in the application. Recommenders will be contacted via email to submit their recommendation online.
Mondays, Thursdays
Community Service
Location: Farm 2.6 (25450 Co Rd 95 Davis CA 95616)
Time: 9 - 11 AM

FARM Davis

FARM Davis is in need of volunteers to help harvest various seasonal fruits and veggies. The harvested produce is donated to local food pantries. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Robyn at farmdavis@gmail.com!​
Weekdays
Community Service
Location: Memorial Union
Time: Varies

The ASUCD Pantry

The Pantry is in need of volunteers this quarter to help move boxes, restock food, and receive deliveries! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
Every school day
Community Service
Location: Contact for more info
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 PM
1:30 - 3:00 PM on Weds

The Davis Kids Klub

The Davis Kid Klub is looking for volunteers to help assist the site director in supervising students ages 5-12 with homework, ART & STEAM projects, outdoor fitness games and general activities. 3:15-4:30PM is the general time for volunteering on school days and 1:30-3PM on Wednesdays.

Note: A cleared TB Test is required.

Please contact Lynda Yancher at daviskidsklub@aol.com or call (530) 220-4731 for more information in volunteering.
Every Tuesday
​Community Service
Location: 328 A St.
​Time: See link

Hillel House

Members will have the opportunity to help the community in Davis by preparing and cooking in a commercial kitchen with a professional chef. No cooking experience is required. If interested, sign up using the link below. List UCD Pre-Pharmacy Club under organization. Have the attending supervisor sign the CS form and turn it into Felicia or another officer that will pass it along to her.
Every Thursday
Community Service
Location: 640 Hawthorne Lane, Davis
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Chow Night

Do you want to make a difference while completing your community service requirements? Chow Night helps homeless and/or low income families every Thursday at St. Martin's Church by providing free, warm meals. Unlike regular soup kitchens, Chow Night serves restaurant style where everyone sits in a square facing each other. Volunteer members will have the opportunity to help the community in Davis by cooking and serving food!

If you want to volunteer, please sign-up by clicking the link below (indicate Pre-Pharmacy Club in the comments when signing up), have the attending supervisor sign the CS form and turn it into Felicia (or another officer that will pass it along to her).
Every other Saturday
Community Service
​Location: West Side of Central Park in downtown Davis
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Central Park Gardens

Central Park Gardens offers volunteer gardening sessions every other Saturday morning during Winter Quarter from 10am-12pm. Gloves, tools, and gardening guidance will be provided. Tasks may include pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, racking, or planting.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up here!
(Specific volunteering dates can be found in the sign up link)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Winter MOTQ

Kristina Chiu
Major: Biological Sciences
C/O: 2020
​Fun Facts:
  • My favorite color is purple
  • I enjoy traveling and exploring different countries
  • I’m a big foodie and love trying new foods
  • My dream pet is a Samoyed
  • I like playing Mario Kart ​
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Become a Member

Hello all Pre-Pharmers! It is never too late to become a member. If you haven't turned in a membership form yet, please print out a form and turn it in to us along with the $20 membership fee at our next meeting!
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Location

We will have most of our general meetings at 1022 Life Sciences Building.

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