David Zgarrick (BS ’88) has been a researcher, pharmacy leader, and instructor for four decades, and he says his career was built on “happy accidents.”

David Zgarrick (BS ’88) has been a researcher, pharmacy leader, and instructor for four decades, and he says his career was built on “happy accidents.”
From new published books, awards, and jobs, to retirements, time spent traveling, and life after pharmacy, see what’s new with School of Pharmacy alumni.
Alumnus Jason Lau (PharmD ’10), manager and clinical pharmacist at a Walgreens specialty pharmacy, was named 2018 Man of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin. Learn why, and read 9 more facts about Lau.
Career Fair photos by Sally Griffith-Oh Roundtable Networking photos by Todd Brown Every fall, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy hosts two career development days to position our student pharmacists for success beyond graduation. …
Take a look at the 2018 Pharmacy Alumni Tailgate! Hundreds of School of Pharmacy alumni attended to reconnect and cheer on the Badgers.
This year marked 55 years since the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy and UW Health created a dual masters program and residency in health systems pharmacy administration, and many program graduates gathered to reconnect and celebrate.
In honor of her late husband, Alfred Grube (BS ’52), Mary Grube offers a travel grant for School of Pharmacy PharmD students to encourage their development as pharmacists.
Rocky LaDien (BS ’77) has remained an active influence on the profession of pharmacy through his involvement with regulatory changes, precepting future pharmacists and creating a new process to get child sex abuse victims crucial treatment faster.
Melissa Forbes’ commitment to student and resident education sets her apart as a pharmacist and preceptor.
A gathering of great pharmacy minds Photos by the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin