October 2, 2019 | Karin Whiting Burgess - School of Pharmacy

Three Alumni Honored at School of Pharmacy Reunion

Saturday, September 28 brought a beautiful fall day for reunion weekend here at UConn. The School of Pharmacy’s consulting Master Gardener Diana Sanzione held special tours of the newly planted medicinal garden and student ambassadors showcased some of the pharmacy building’s newest features. The day capped off with an awards ceremony honoring three talented alums […]

Mohamed Mohamed at alumni event (Photo: Gerry McCarthy/UConn Foundation)

Saturday, September 28 brought a beautiful fall day for reunion weekend here at UConn. The School of Pharmacy’s consulting Master Gardener Diana Sanzione held special tours of the newly planted medicinal garden and student ambassadors showcased some of the pharmacy building’s newest features. The day capped off with an awards ceremony honoring three talented alums doing tremendous work in pharmacy. They are: Andrew Bzowyckyj (Pharm.D. ’09), Betsy Sleath (CLAS ’88, PHARM ’88), and Mohamed Mohamed (PHARM ’89).

Philip Hritcko and Andrew Bzowyckyj (Photo: Gerry McCarthy/UConn Foundation

Andrew Bzowyckyj received the Tradition of Excellence Award at this year’s ceremony. Bzowyckyj is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator whose teaching and research interests include diabetes and related conditions, health economics and policy, and curricular design and assessment. In his free time, Bzowyckyj finds joy in long-distance running with the goal of completing a marathon in each US state.

Betsy Sleath (photo: Gerry McCarthy/UConn Foundation)

Professor Betsy Sleath was awarded the Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus award for her notable presence in the profession of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences. Currently, Sleath is the George H. Cocolas Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her work is focused on improving patient health outcomes by increasing patient involvement during medical visits.

Left to right: L-R,  Mary Ann Dolan; Philip Hritcko; Mohamed Mohamed; Colleen Teevan (photo: Gerry McCarthy/UConn Foundation)

Mohamed Mohamed was awarded the Exceptional Service Award for his contributions to the School of Pharmacy community. He is currently a pharmacy manager and team leader in Glastonbury, Conn. with CVS Health. He has also served as an adjunct assistant professor of pharmacy practice with the UConn School of Pharmacy, assisting students during both Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.