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The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) is an organization with a goal to encourage the development of student pharmacists into knowledgeable and competent healthcare professionals by providing opportunities to understand the unique needs of the individual living with psychiatric and/or neurologic illness and by increasing student awareness of current issues facing the psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy profession through programs, meetings, speakers and other opportunities for engagement.

The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists ACPHS collegiate chapter’s mission is to promote awareness, the importance of mental health, and the destigmatization of mental illness to the ACPHS community and people living with mental disorders. AAPP also aims at promoting the practice of the Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacy specialty to ACPHS students. These goals would be accomplished through education, discussion, and fundraising activities.

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The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is a professional and scientific organization of members and leaders from academia, industry, government, and other research institutes worldwide, who are dedicated to pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, regulations, and patient care. AAPS-ACPHS Student Chapter serves all ACPHS students and the regional community, by cultivating interest in the pharmaceutical sciences and hosting fun activities to encourage student participation in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and servant-leadership. As an inclusive and dynamic community, we were awarded as the Best Student Chapter of the Year in 2017 and 2018, among more than a hundred APPS Chapters worldwide.

ACPHS Medicinal Garden was created through generous and passionate support from the Class of 1969, the last class that required the course of Pharmacognosy. They envisioned a medicinal garden for our Campus Master Plan 2021 would be a prominent focal point to celebrate ACPHS’ 140th anniversary. The Garden was completed and open on time, even during the pandemic, on October 2, 2021. It became a “living” gift to promote an understanding of botanicals in the medical professions. The garden was envisioned as a hub for learners, educators, researchers, clinicians, and anyone from the local community as an outdoor space of relaxation, gathering, education, and community outreach. This project also inspired faculty, students, and staff to organize Medicinal Garden Interest Group (MedGIG).

Medicinal Garden Interest Group (MedGIG) is a volunteer group to keep the garden growing, and host recreational gatherings and events of education and community outreach. Currently, MedGIG is coordinated by AAPS-ACPHS Student Chapter, as a group of students, faculty, alumni, college administrations, and the local community. The group is led by a student curator with student researchers and educators, advised by a faculty curator, and cooperates with an administrator curator.

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Our student chapter's mission is to promote early student involvement in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) as a national organization. Student membership in ACCP is the ideal venue for career development for students considering post-doctoral training (e.g. residency and fellowship), academic faculty positions and independent research careers. We believe that student involvement in ACCP is vital in order to have experience in direct patient care in order to prepare our students for a career as a pharmacist. This past year, our student chapter had a total of 304 different students attend our events which included multiple patient health screenings and educational events. As a student chapter, we offer multiple opportunities for student involvement in direct and clinically focused patient care projects including our Cardiovascular and Renal (CaRE) screenings, Script Your Future (SYF) project, CaRE for KIDneys project, Clinical Pharmacy Challenges and the Epilepsy project. All of these direct patient care projects allow members ample opportunities to interact with patients from different age groups and various cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds.

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A group of players who’s drive and dedication for achievement and excellence on the field will fuel them beyond the diamond and into their future careers.

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ACS on Campus is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by working to implement the programs and mission of the American Cancer Society in college communities. We are composed of 4 pillars: relay for life, advocacy, education, and survivorship.

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ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS CLUB (ALZ) hosts entertainment and service events to educate, raise awareness, fundraise, and provide advocacy surrounding one of the leading challenges in brain science.

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AMCP is a national professional society of pharmacists, health care practitioners and others who develop and provide clinical, educational, and business management services. The society is dedicated to the concept and practice of pharmaceutical care in managed health care environments. The student chapter of AMCP enables members to experience managed care pharmacy policies, practices and concerns through direct contact with AMCP members. Our mission is to empower its members to serve society by using sound medication management principles and strategies to improve health care for all. Managed care pharmacy principles are based upon the use of scientific evidence to achieve healthy outcomes, while making the best use of money spent on medications and their management. In the purest sense, all people working in healthcare can be thought of as 'managing care.' Every day, the importance of managed care pharmacy is increasing, even more now that healthcare reform is taking place. Our student chapter seeks to enhance the professionalism of pharmacy students and prepare us for the many different career opportunities available to pharmacists. Throughout the course of the year there are countless learning and networking opportunities such as health screenings, the P&T competition, national conferences, career panels, and many others. For more information contact amcp@acphs.edu or visit www.amcp.org.

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The goal of the Animals in Medical Professions Interest Group is to foster a positive environment regarding pets, emotional support animals, service animals, and creatures of all kinds through education, advocacy, and service. Our objective is to engage ACPHS students in a meaningful way to increase their awareness, knowledge, and skills relating to the incorporation of animals in medical professions and our wellness at large.

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AMSA fosters a community of future physicians through education and advocacy.

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), with a half-century history of medical student activism, is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. AMSA members are medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and practicing physicians. Founded in 1950, AMSA continues its commitment to improving medical training and the nation’s health.

How is AMSA different from other organizations? When you join AMSA, you become part of a vital force of future physicians who believe that patients and health professionals are partners in the management of health care and that access to high-quality health care is a right and not a privilege. At AMSA, activism is a way of life. Student idealism is transformed into meaningful public service, innovation and institutional change.

AMSA is about more than just improving medical student lives. We live in the richest country in the world, yet many have no health insurance. Research shows that health disparities are rampant in America. AMSA’s role in these issues is extremely important, because our strength is giving power to medical students to take action and create change about issues that they care about. It’s the presence of visionary medical students and our energy that makes AMSA such a powerful organization.

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Another Creative Perspective (ACP) is the art & writing club on campus! We plan events to celebrate the arts on campus and encourage artistic expression. We host monthly studio art nights where we welcome free artistic expression. Our goal is to host a variety of events centered around expression, and we hope to encourage artists of any background to expand their talents. ACP explores all art forms and welcomes students to engage in various styles with several mediums. All are welcome to join us! Our mission is to increase campus engagement with the arts and to provide a creative outlet for the students here on campus.

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The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.

THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION - ACADEMY OF STUDENT PHARMACISTS (APhA-ASP) aims to improve patient care and provide opportunities for professional growth. Patient Care projects focus on diabetes education, immunization advocacy and prescription drug abuse education for a breadth of the population from elementary school-aged children to elderly patients. The association prepares student pharmacists for any field of pharmacy they wish to pursue and welcome all years in school. For more information email apha@acphs.edu.

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ACPHS-ASCP) student chapter intends to distribute knowledge about the role of consultant, senior-care, and long-term care pharmacists. ACPHS-ASCP will operate as a student chapter to lobby for the participation and education of student pharmacists in long-term care pharmacy. This organization will assist in providing the ever-growing senior population of America with the associated medication services required to achieve safe and effective medication use for long-term care residents.

ACPHS-ASCP will focus on serving by means of volunteering and fundraising with the local senior and long-term care populations of the Capital Region of New York. The goal is to promote healthy aging and comfort in long-term care environments by advocating for appropriate medication use and optimizing patient health outcomes.

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The Black History Month (BHM) Committee began in the Fall of 2017 in planning for Black History Month Celebrations and events for February of 2018. Since then, the BHM Committee, made up of students, faculty, and staff, has grown and continued to provide programs and celebration of Black History and Excellence for all members of the ACPHS community to participate in, learn from, and enjoy.

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The mission of the boxing club is to teach the art and the science of boxing to ACPHS students through group boxing lessons taught in a positive environment, with the goal to instill confidence while simultaneously encouraging teamwork and building self-esteem.

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The focus of the Black Student Union aims to provide an inclusive space for all Black students. We promote proactive leadership, student growth, empowerment, and networking through community outreach. Additionally, we advocate a sense of pride and appreciation of Black culture and heritage. Finally, all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend meetings and events, in hopes to facilitate the development of the organization

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The Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB) plans and implements exciting, thought-provoking, and engaging events on the ACPHS Campus. Our goal is to engage the student body to better connect the students with each other, the school, and the community.

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The Clubs Congress provides a forum for each Student Government Association (SGA) recognized club to be represented. The Clubs Congress promotes leadership in both their respective organizations and the campus community as a whole, while enabling these groups to conduct business and promote events. If you have a question for Clubs, please email us at Clubs@acphs.edu.

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Our Mission Statement: To provide a network between current and new ACPHS commuter students with the aim of creating a sense of community and connection as well as to promote active commuter student involvement within both the ACPHS community and the community at large.

We would love to have you join us for our events! Residents are also welcome!

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Through community outreach and on-campus resources, the compounding club will strive to incite a passion for compounding across the campus and educate on the potential opportunities post-graduation for all degree programs.

The Compounding Club is a way for students of any major to learn about the compounding community. All members are encouraged to actively participate in making medications, compounding real products, learn about the compounding process, and network with pharmacists and lab professionals in the industry!

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We host fun and easy to do DIY crafts during common hour or during the evening. Come get creative with us and enjoy inexpensive (if not FREE) crafts!! No skills needed, just a desire to have fun. We also host an off-campus craft at various local businesses (ex. Painting with a Twist, The Pottery Place, and Board & Brush) for a reduced price while seats last. Join our club and keep an eye out for email sign ups as we open these crafts to a limited number of members!

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The Center for Student Success (CSS) works to inspire confidence, increase student competence, and create self-reflective learners in a friendly, welcoming environment. We are committed to empowering students to achieve their goals by providing quality academic, career, and support services.

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Academic Class Advising
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Writing Tutoring
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Students are encouraged to come join the dance team as a stress relief and for a chance to have fun with other dedicated dancers. These dancers have the opportunity to learn new dances and perform for the entire campus during the basketball team's half time. Basketball game performances are during the fall semester. During the spring semester dancers put together a unique Spring Show expressing all the hard work they have dedicated throughout the semester. This show has a variety of dance styles and is choreographed and performed by the students.

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When you wish upon a star… ACPHS Disney Dreamers creates a community of Disney lovers and events to enjoy entertainment, music and activities centered around the movies and shows we grew up loving! The ACPHS community will be able to participate in craft events, trivia, sing along fun and more!

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Every fall and spring semester, JHA Riding Academy teaches lessons for the ACPHS Riding Club. These lessons generally begin in September and run into December as finals approach. They are then picked up once more in February and end sometime in May, as the academic school year comes to a close. Those who are a part of the riding club may take weekly lessons or enjoy other activities the club hosts such as volunteer opportunities. Our mission is to allow students to find time away from their books and spend it with the horses which can be very therapeutic.

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Hello! And welcome to the best club on campus. We're free, and there's no commitment required. We meet most Saturdays of the semester from 6-8 pm in PCL rooms 8 and 10, or more recently, on Zoom. Each day that we meet has a theme to promote a select few of the games in our collection, but we always bring the rest of the games that we have to ensure that everyone can find something to play. We gather to relax and have a little fun playing board games. Although our club has nothing to do with why we are going to school, it's always important to relax a little bit to unwind, and maybe make some good friends in the process. We are open to any and everyone, and we hope to see you there!

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