School of Pharmacy Outreach

The School of Pharmacy is blessed with service-oriented students. Reflecting the People-Focused and Christ-Centered core values of Union University they love giving back to Union and the Jackson community.

School of Pharmacy faculty and staff participated in Undergraduate Move-In Day on August 12, 2011, by providing water to students and families. Dr. Kim Jones kindly loaned her 4WD Bad Boy Buggy for the day so cold bottles of water could be delivered around to the freshmen housing areas. Water deliveries were well received by families and students alike.

On October 27, 2011, several of our faculty, staff and students participated in The Women's Clinic Take Your Girls Night Out 5k and Fun Walk to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Our own Melissa Quinn (Class of 2014) placed 2nd in her age group. It was a great evening to socialize, meet new people and support a wonderful cause.

In one of our larger community outreach efforts, more than 70 School of Pharmacy students volunteered at the Calvary Baptist Trunk or Treat event on October 31, 2011. Students arrived early to help set up and then served as guides for children throughout the evening. This Calvary Baptist event draws thousands of children from the Jackson-Madison County community and provides a safe atmosphere for children to enjoy dressing up in their Halloween spookiest and to play games for treats.

On November 1, 2011, 59 pharmacy faculty, staff and students participated in Union's annual Day of Remembrance and Service. Our students worked with seven different non-profit organizations around the city of Jackson doing everything from mulching, closet organization, and flowerbed cleanup to cleaning walls and visiting with patients.