The Bulletin - August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023
School of Nursing Partners with Institute of Nursing Colleges in Thailand
Faculty from the School of Nursing traveled to Thailand this summer to establish a long-term partnership to promote collaborative learning and research between Notre Dame of Maryland University and the Praboromarajchanok Institute (PBRI), which includes 30 nursing colleges across the Southeast Asian nation. The partnership between NDMU and PBRI will promote scholarly collaboration, faculty exchanges, and other future initiatives between the two institutions.
School of Pharmacy’s AdvoCaring Program Provides Unique Opportunities for Students to Impact Local Community
Key components of the mission and vision for NDMU’s School of Pharmacy include an emphasis on compassion, caring for diverse populations, and a dedication to transform societal health. All three of these ideals are featured as part of NDMU’s unique AdvoCaring program, which provides students with meaningful opportunities to develop their clinical skills while serving community members at a variety of local organizations.
The initiative, which has been built into the curriculum since the School of Pharmacy was established in 2008, matches students with one of eight current AdvoCaring partnership sites throughout their four years on campus. NDMU’s partner organizations assist a variety of underserved populations, including the elderly, low-income groups, those with a history of substance abuse, and people experiencing housing/food insecurity or unemployment.
NDMU Graduate Rises to Senior Leadership Position in U.S. Army
Jessica Brockmeyer ’03, M’15 was first hired by the United States Army as an entry-level chemist after completing her undergraduate studies at NDMU, and her career has been on a consistent upward trajectory ever since.
Brockmeyer now serves as Chief of Staff at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where she is the only female member of the leadership team at the largest military test range in the country. After earning her undergraduate degree in chemistry, Brockmeyer added a master’s in Management and Leadership from NDMU in 2015, which she credits as playing a key role in her steady rise up the U.S. Army’s leadership ranks.
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Pharmacy Student Makes Global Impact Through Rare Internship Opportunity
A rare internship opportunity is providing one NDMU pharmacy student with invaluable experience working for an organization dedicated to improving the availability of high-quality healthcare across the world.
Funmi Olateru-Olagbegi D’26 was one of 20 students across the country, and the only pharmacy student, selected for a summer internship supporting the United States Pharmacopeia’s Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) Program. The initiative, which is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, works to improve systems that assure the quality of essential medical products in low- and middle-income countries.
Art Therapy Celebrates Latest MA Graduates at Thesis Colloquium
Congratulations to the latest graduates of NDMU's art therapy master’s program! Members of the 2023 cohort were celebrated in Fourier Hall after presenting their research at last Saturday’s Thesis Colloquium.
The Master of Arts in Art Therapy at NDMU is the only master's art therapy program in Maryland that prepares graduates to become professional art therapists. The 2023 cohort becomes the fourth graduating class since the program's creation, with a total of 26 students earning their MA in Art Therapy during that span.
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As School of Pharmacy Prepares for Alumni Reception, Inaugural Graduate Shares Path to Leadership Position at FDA
As part of Alumnae and Alumni Weekend 2023, NDMU’s School of Pharmacy will hold a special reception for all pharmacy graduates, especially its inaugural graduates celebrating their 10-year reunion, on Saturday, September 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the newly renovated Knott Science and Innovation Center. The reception will recognize the many accomplishments of the School of Pharmacy and its first graduating class.
Dr. Holly Thai D’13 is one of several graduates from that inaugural class planning to return to campus this fall. Dr. Thai is currently a Senior Regulatory Health Project Manager at the Division of Filing Review for the United States Food and Drug Administration, a leadership role that she began following several years as a clinical pharmacist.
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NDMU Master’s Graduate Continues Career of Service as Director of Anne Arundel County’s Department of Public Works
Karen Henry M’02 has dedicated her professional life to public service. After working for over 30 years in a variety of positions for Anne Arundel County Government, her career reached a new peak last December when she was selected as acting director for the county’s Department of Public Works.
Henry was then named permanent director for the department in March. She oversees a staff of over 700 employees working in the Bureaus of Engineering, Highways, Utility Operations, Waste Management Services, and Watershed Protection and Restoration.
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Student/Faculty/Staff Updates
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
NDMU's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program recently held its first White Coat Ceremony in Marikle Chapel to celebrate the program's inaugural cohort. Congratulations to our doctoral students for completing the didactic portion of the program, and best of luck to all as they begin their fieldwork in the fall!
School of Education
Congratulations to Dr. Melissa DiDonato D'23, who was recently appointed Chief Academic Officer for Baltimore County Public Schools! Dr. DiDonato previously served as executive director of school support and achievement, and prior to that she was the principal at Padonia International Elementary School. Dr. DiDonato recently earned her Ph.D. from NDMU in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations.
School of Pharmacy
Dr. Ghania Naeem, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, recently embarked on a week-long medical service trip to Peru. While there, she collaborated with students working towards a variety of healthcare degrees, including serving as a mentor for three pharmacy students. Dr. Naeem also managed the team’s medication inventory, using her clinical judgment to recommend best possible care options for local community members served during the trip.
Save the Dates
New Student Move-In Day
Friday, August 25 | All-Day
Returning Student Move-In Day
Saturday, August 26 | All-Day
Author Talk: LGBTQ Catholics- Redeeming A Complicated Tradition
Tuesday, September 19 | 6:00 PM | Fourier Library
On September 19, NDMU welcomes Jason Steidl Jack to campus to share his LGBTQ+ work in the Catholic Church. Steidl Jack argues that it is possible for the Church and Church-adjacent institutions to change if they begin to listen to and learn from the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics at the grassroots.
Academic Calendar
View the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2023-24.
NDMU Events
Check out the NDMU Events calendar below for all upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
- Nov 910:00 am - 12:00 pmKnott Science and Innovation Center
- Nov 95:00 pm - 7:00 pmGormley Gallery
- Nov 109:00 am - 12:30 pmDoyle Formal
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