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Pharm. D, GraduatesCOLLEGE OFPHARMACY ANDP H A R M AC EU T I C A LSCIENCESCOMMENCEMENTMonica Holiday-Goodman,Ph.D., R.Ph.Interim Dean2022 Pharm.D. ValedictoriansRami Saleh ElassadiElise Nicole IlliusMikayla Nicole PantonHannah Marie SchmitmeyerAllison Nicole SpiteryNicole Elizabeth WendelnMichelle Ann WilfongDoctor of PharmacyBianka AhmetspahicTaqwa AlqassirKevin Martin BaumgartnerHassan Kassem BazziHariket BilodiaJessica BlairBrendan Patrick BolandMorgan Nicole ChambersTiffany Amanda ChanRachel Achsah CherianJacob Allen CurcioAlexandra Quigley DawsonRami Saleh ElassadiJordan Michael FerrellWilliam Harry Fryfogle Jr.Alexander Norman GladieuxAustin James GreuberMorgan Nicole HamaBatoul HammoudPianhong HanJoshua Louis HarrisonNicholas Charles HarshKaiya Summer HassanLaura Elizabeth HeckenmuellerNgan Thi Kim HuynhElise Nicole IlliusLukas Joseph KampeElla KissiNicole Lauren KleschRachel Catherine LarmerChaeeun LimLindsey Nicole LoutzenhiserMohamed Akram MahmoudJared William MalottNicole Marie MareinoKatherine Grace MatousekLauren Nicole NeeseHaley Nicole NelsonHala Mutazz NuseiratJessica Kassandra OfferleNoah Alan PackMikayla Nicole PantonSajan Ashok PatelBrooke Marie PawlickiEthan T. PennywittHeather Anne RacetteJared Michael RepasKrystal Marie SatterfieldHannah Marie SchmitmeyerHannah Elizabeth ScottRyan Michael SearsShlama Matthew ShikwanaMadeline Teresa SimpsonAllison Nicole SpiteryRyan William StrausbaughGarrett Jerome TyrnaRachel Elizabeth UllrichAustin Taylor VerhoffMegan Christia VinceRyan James WeberNicole Elizabeth WendelnMichelle Ann WilfongKatelyn Marie WilliamsErica Lee WingateElizabeth Catherine WintersHeather Ashley YoungJordan Alexander ZitzmanAmsha Saud AlsegianiBachelor’s Degree – King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDissertation Advisor – Zahoor Shah, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Deficits in Aging:Possible Role of Cofilin Signaling”Pharm.D./M.B.A.Bianka AhmetspahicHeather RacetteRachel LarmerAustin VerhoffHeather YoungMaster of Sciencein Medicinal ChemistryChiao Wen NgBachelor’s Degree –The University of ToledoDissertation Advisor – Zahoor Shah, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Role ofTrimethylamine in IntestingalInflammation and the Cofilin Pathway”Master of Sciencein Pharmaceutical SciencesIndustrial PharmacyMaxime Akonassou AhouansouBachelor’s Degree –Université d’Abomey-Calavi Faculté desSciences de la Santé, Cotonou, BéninDissertation Advisor –Jerry Nesamony, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “FormulatingEugenol into a Tablet That FormsIn-situ Nanostructured Dispersions”Pharmacology and ToxicologyAbdulrahman Ba GunaidBachelor’s Degree –The University of ToledoDissertation Advisor –Frederick Williams, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “The Lethaland Toxic Effects of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine(MDMA) andMethylone In Combination withAlcohol or Nicotine as a Modelfor Co-abuse”THE UNIVERSIT Y OF TOLEDOPH 613 2 Spring Commencement.indd 12-13Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal ChemistryDual degree recipients Riddhidev BanerjeeBachelor’s and Master’s Degrees – Integrated Master of Science B.S./M.S, BirlaInstitute of Science and Technology, Pilani, India, Master of Science in BiomedicalEngineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, IndiaDissertation Advisor – L.M.V. Tillekeratne, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of newHistone Deacetylase inhibitors and SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors“Eric Andrew CarlsonBachelor’s Degree – Kansas State UniversityDissertation Advisor – Erin Prestwich, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Characterizationand DNA Modifications“Shijun HeBachelor’s and Master’s Degrees – The University of ToledoDissertation Advisor – James T. Slama, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Identification and Purification of NAADP Receptor“Doctor of Philosophy in Experiential TherapeuticsEid Semer S. AlatwiBachelor’s Degree – King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaDissertation Advisor – Ming-Cheh Liu, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Functional Genomic Studies on the Single Nucleotide GeneticPolymorphisms of the Human Cytosolic Sulfotransferase 2B1a (hSULT2Bla)“Mariah A. PasternakBachelor’s Degree – The University of ToledoDissertation Advisor – Amit Tiwari, Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “Non-Apoptotic Cell Death Induction forColorectal Cancer Therapy“Mahmood MeqdadBachelor’s and Master’s Degrees – The University of ToledoDissertation Advisor – Wissam AbouAlaiwi, M.Sc., Ph.D.Dissertation Title – “The Role of Muscarinic Acetylcholine-1 Receptorin Hypertension in Polycystic Kidney Disease”COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2022134/28/22 10:36 AM

Awards and ScholarshipsThe APhA-ASP Senior Recognition Certificatepresented to Elise Nicole Illius2022 Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Awardpresented to William Harry Fryfogle Jr.The Cindy Puffer Practice Externship Awardpresented to Jared William MalottThe APhA honors one graduating student member whohas made the greatest contribution to his or her APhA-ASPChapter, with a Senior Recognition Certificate. In addition,APhA will nationally recognize all of the honored studentsthrough its publications.The Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award is presentedby Mylan and Pfizer’s Upjohn business combined Viatris.The awardee should be a graduate of the Class of 2022at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,must be in the top 25 percent of their class academicallyand intend to enter practice upon graduation. The honoreewill receive a certificate acknowledging the award anda limited-edition, custom-framed lithograph entitled“Pharmacy: A Tradition of Healing.” The certificate and lithograph will contain the recipient’s name and the yearof the award.This award, established by Cindy S. Puffer, class of 1980,consists of 400 toward the application for examinationas a pharmacist and is presented to a graduating senior inrecognition of outstanding achievement, professionalismand communication skills during externship rotations.The Aponte Awardpresented to Heather Anne RacetteThis award consists of an engraved plaque and is presentedannually to a graduating senior in recognition of constantand significant improvement in the practice of pharmacyand as a commendation for attributes truly compatiblewith the Code of Ethics of the Profession.Council of Ohio Colleges of Pharmacy Scholarshipand Leadership Awards presented toThe Leadership Award – Ryan Michael SearsThe Scholarship – Ryan William StrausbaughThe Leadership award is awarded to a senior Pharm.D.student with sustained leadership within the college andcommunity. The scholarship is based on professionalismand need.Facts and Comparisons 2022 Award of Excellencein Clinical Communicationpresented to Katelyn Marie WilliamsSponsored by Facts and Comparisons and Lexicomp,both part of Wolters Kluwer Health, this award consistsof a one-year subscription to Facts & ComparisonseAnswers (online), a one-year subscription toLexi-COMPLETE (mobile) and an award certificate,which are presented to a Pharm.D. student who hasdemonstrated high academic achievement andoutstanding communication skills.The Ohio Pharmacists Association Awardpresented to Rachel Catherine LarmerThis award is presented by the Ohio Pharmacists Associationon the basis of interest and outstanding contributions tothe APhA-ASP Chapter. It consists of a 100 award to beused toward the payment of the State Board Examinationin Ohio. (OPA Student Representative)Andrea Kay Pavlich Memorial Scholarship Awardpresented to Jessica BlairThis award is presented at graduation to a Pharm.D.student, at the recommendation of a preceptor,demonstrating a high quality of patient care in theexperiential part of his/her program.Pharmacy Curriculum Outcome Assessment Exam(PCOA) Award presented toHannah Elizabeth ScottKevin Martin BaumgartnerRyan Michael SearsAlexandra Quigley DawsonAllison Nicole SpiteryWilliam Harry Fryfogle Jr.Laura Elizabeth Heckenmueller Ryan William StrausbaughMegan Christia VinceKatherine Grace MatousekNicole Elizabeth WendelnNoah Alan PackMichelle Ann WilfongMikayla Nicole PantonKatelyn Marie WilliamsHeather Anne RacetteHannah Marie SchmitmeyerPharm.D. ValedictoriansRami Saleh ElassadiElise Nicole IlliusMikayla Nicole PantonHannah Marie SchmitmeyerAllison Nicole SpiteryNicole Elizabeth WendelnMichelle Ann WilfongThe Merck and Company AwardYu FuHassan MantashZhixi LiuB.S.P.S. ValedictorianAdam TahaCollege of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesTop 10% AwardsThis award, initiated by Dean Johnnie L. Early II, is presentedto students in the top 10% of their graduating class.The B.S.P.S. top 10% are receiving recognition certificates.These awards consist of current editions of The MerckManual to graduating seniors who have the highest gradesin medicinal chemistry.The Rho Chi Honor AwardAlexandra Quigley DawsonLaura Elizabeth HeckenmuellerMikayla Nicole PantonElise Nicole IlliusLindsey Nicole LoutzenhiserHannah Marie SchmitmeyerAllison Nicole SpiteryRyan William StrausbaughNicole Elizabeth WendelnMichelle Ann WilfongKatelyn Marie WilliamsB.S.P.S. Top 10% AwardsAdam TahaYu FuShanbing YiHelene SeaverToledo Academy of Pharmacy Senior Awardpresented toBianka AhmetspahicMorgan Nicole ChambersLindsey Nicole LoutzenhiserRachel LarmerThis award is presented to four graduating students in theamount of 300 to be used towards the payment of theState Board Examination. It is given to students who haveshown excellence in community practice and ambulatorycare through internship and the experiential program ofthe college. In addition, the students have demonstrateda commitment to the profession of pharmacy throughleadership positions in professional organizations andcommunity service projects.A gold medallion is presented annually to the valedictorian(s)in the doctoral graduating class of the College of Pharmacyand Pharmaceutical Sciences by the Beta Eta Chapterof Rho Chi.The College of Pharmacy and PharmaceuticalSciences Ph.D. Dean’s Excellence Awardpresented to Bahader GhaithThis pin is given at commencement to the Pharm.D.P4 students who scored above the 90th percentilein the nation on the Pharmacy Curriculum OutcomeAssessment Exam.This 500 award, initiated by Interim Dean AmandaBryant-Friedrich, honors outstanding achievementsduring Ph.D. graduate studies.THE UNIVERSIT Y OF TOLEDOPH 613 2 Spring Commencement.indd 14-15 COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2022154/28/22 10:36 AM

HONORSCRITERIASumma Cum Laude Graduation with Highest HonorsAC ADEMICDRESSAcademic dress was first used in Medieval universities in Europe, having evolvedfrom the attire of members of the monastic orders who were the chief scholarsof that time. Many varieties of gowns, headdress and hoods have been used,but beginning around 1895, colleges and universities in the U.S. developeda code that most institutions follow. Highest Honors are awarded to students with an average of at least 3.9on a 4.0 scale. This is equivalent to an “A” average. Blue and gold twisted cordsThe GownMagna Cum LaudeThe gown is black and white, traditionally of serge, worsted, poplin or silk, andoften made of modern fibers. Sleeves for the bachelor’s gown are pointed, forthe master’s closed with slits for the arms, and for the doctor’s round and open.The doctor’s gown has a velvet facing and three velvet bars on the sleeves,either black or the color stipulated for the degree held. Graduation with High Honors High Honors are awarded to students with an average of at least 3.6on a 4.0 scale. This is equivalent to an “A-” average or above. Blue cordsThe HoodCum LaudeThe hood originated from the tippet or shoulder covering worn by begging friars.The master’s hood is narrower and more pointed than the doctor’s hood. Hoodsare lined with the colors of the institution from which the degree was earnedand are edged with the velvet of a color designating the degree. Graduation with Honors Honors are awarded to students with an average of at least 3.3on a 4.0 scale. This is equivalent to a “B ” average or above. Gold cordsHONORSCOLLEGEMEDALLIONSThe CapThe cap most commonly worn is the black mortarboard. Doctor’s caps usuallyhave gold tassels. Others may have black or colored tassels, the latter indicatingthe field of study.The Honors College presents its graduating candidates with cast medallionsthat hang from gold ribbons and diplomas indicating the completion of all thehonors requirements of their baccalaureate colleges. These candidates, theHonors College dean and the directors of each college’s honors program arewearing their medallions in today’s ceremony. In order to qualify for graduationwith the Honors College diploma and medallion, each student must maintainat least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average, earn a substantial number ofcredits through designated honors courses, complete a thesis or researchproject and satisfy all the other requirements of his or her respectivecollege’s honors program.There are variations, both in hood and headdress, for the degrees earned inforeign countries. Some American universities also have distinguishing academicdress. Holders of doctoral degrees from The University of Toledo and membersof its Board of Trustees are entitled to wear the official University of Toledodoctoral costume, adopted by the Board of Trustees on June 11, 1968, at therequest of the Graduate Student Association and the graduate faculty.The University of Toledo doctoral costume is in the official colors of theUniversity. The robe is of navy blue faille, with black velvet panels and barsoutlined in gold. There is a choice of headgear – the mortarboard in blue orthe black velvet tam, each with a gold tassel. The hood of black faille is linedwith the colors of the University – navy blue and gold.Color of trimming for the doctor’s gown and for the doctor’s and master’s hoodand the field of learning represented are: white, arts and letters; sapphire blue ordrab, business administration; light blue, education; orange, engineering; brown,fine arts; purple, jurisprudence; lemon, library science; green, medicine; pink,music; olive, pharmacy; dark blue, philosophy; and yellow, science.CordsRed, white and blue military honor cords recognize graduates who have servedor are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.THE UNIVERSIT Y OF TOLEDOPH 613 2 Spring Commencement.indd 16-17 COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2022174/28/22 10:36 AM

ALUMNIMESSAGEThe journey does not end here.The success of The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and PharmaceuticalSciences depends upon the active involvement and dedication of its alumni, andyou are now part of this esteemed group.O AT H O F T H EPHARMACIST“I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to othersthrough the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of sufferingmy primary concerns.Get InvolvedI will promote inclusion, embrace diversity and advocate forjustice to advance health equity. Join The University of Toledo’s Alumni Association at toledoalumni.org. Serve on the college’s Alumni Affiliate Board; email catherine.zenone@utoledo.edu.I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best ofmy ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients. Become a preceptor; email megan.kaun@utoledo.edu.Keep in TouchI will respect and protect all personal and health informationentrusted to me. Update the college on your career and family changes throughout thecoming years. Your success is our success, and we would enjoy sharing yourgood news with our alumni community. You might even be featured in oneof our alumni publications.I will accept the responsibility to improve my professionalknowledge, expertise, and self-awareness. Create an alumni profile for the UToledo alumni directory at toledoalumni.org.I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principlesof our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences and values toprepare the next generation of pharmacists.I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of theresponsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.”THE UNIVERSIT Y OF TOLEDOPH 613 2 Spring Commencement.indd 18-19 COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2022194/28/22 10:36 AM

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Dean, College of Nursing Vice Provost for Health Affairs for Interprofessional and Community Partnerships Monica Holiday-Goodman, Ph.D., R.Ph. Interim Dean, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D. Dean, University College Amy Thompson, Ph.D., CHES, FESG Acting Dean, College of Graduate