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Bill Burke Student Leadership Conference

The Bill Burke Student Leadership Conference is an annual program involving up to 30 students from the Drake University College of Pharmacy and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. The Conference aims to:
  • instill quality organizational leadership skills
  • to increase awareness of issues impacting the profession of pharmacy
  • to encourage development of leadership skills and involvement in professional and community activities
  • to recognize pharmacy students who have displayed leadership potential
  • to improve communication and teamwork skills

The 2008 Bill Burke Student Leadership Conference will be held in Iowa City on February 2-3, 2008. Students are encouraged, but not required, to stay in the hotel provided throughout the conference. Deadline to apply is January 4, 2008. Room accommodations and meals during the conference will be provided free of charge for participants.

What 2006 Participants Have Said About the Conference:

“I had a great time at the conference.  I was definitely taken out of my comfort zone which is one reason I wanted to attend.  I networked and got to know fellow colleagues who I know I will stay in touch with in the future.”

“The conference was very beneficial to me, and I could tell because afterwards, I wouldn’t stop talking about it to anyone that would listen!  It really got the wheels turning and marked the start of my increased awareness and improvement of myself and my future career.”

To apply or to receive more information about the conference, click here.To download the informational flier, click here

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