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Commencement
Address to the graduates from the
College of Pharmacy and
the College of Dental Medicine
May 14, 2014
Leo Rouse, DDS, FACD, Professor of conversation related to the core books, “To the world you may be one
Clinical Dentistry, Interim Deputy Provost competencies for Interprofessional person, but to one person you may be the
for Health Sciences and Dean, Howard Collaborative Practice. This world.” In essence, General Powell speaks
University College of Dentistry encompasses domains of values, ethics, to the importance of kindness, which is an
roles, responsibility, interprofessional integral part of our healthcare professions.
To the class of 2014 and their families, communication and teams and
I have 5 Pearls of Wisdom to share teamwork, those things you learned here Remember to always feel the ladder
with you: at WesternU. If you are asked the beneath your feet.
1. Give back to this great university that question, “why” just simply say we Alumni Message
has afforded you the opportunity to deliberately work together with the
receive this coveted degree today. common goal of building a safer and Giang C. Nguyen, PharmD ’01
Graduates always feel the ladder patient-centered and community Clinical Pharmacist/Residency Program
beneath your feet, there is more than population oriented US healthcare Director, Fountain Valley Hospital
one way to thank those that came before system. I am counting on you to be part Fountain Valley, California
you and to give back to those who will of the conversation in removing the Gratitude. Class of 2014, please do not
climb that ladder after you, become a obstacles to educating health forget how blessed you are: your health,
donor who understands the benefits and professionals to practice in healthcare your youth, and your education. Be
values of giving and caring for your delivery teams. This university has grateful for the people who helped and
alma mater earned a distinguished reputation in sacrificed for you so that you are here
building healthcare teams. I quote your
2. Do not let this experience go to your distinguished President Pumerantz when today.
head because you have so much more to he conceptualized the university and he So what happens next? You become the
learn, you have heard it before, yes said, “The Discipline of Learning, the most ethical and competent practitioner,
learning is life-long, become an active Art of Caring,” you dear graduates you give back to the community and to
member of pharmacy and continue your understand the landscape that fosters your “alma mater” as much as you can.
professional development innovation and collaboration.
3. Graduates look to your left and right, The Five Fingers of Healthcare providers: Why? Because every day of our lives, we
are judged not by how much money we
look in front and behind you, yes, you make or what degrees we hold. We are
see America’s future health care leaders, 1. Become socially conscious judged by our ability to love, to care for
life-long partnerships, striving in many 2. Remain community oriented others. And giving is the most
ways to engage in a healthcare system, 3. Stay civically active consequential act of love.
waiting for your input 4. Be politically informed
5. Always be professionally competent Give your time to precept students. Give
4. Become a healthcare advocate for all, your “rewards” to support scholarships at
become part of the access to care In my view those 5 values are alive and WesternU. Give your attention to those you
conversation not in silos, but in well at this great institution and in you love, including yourself.
consensus building that is both ethical graduates.
and professional In closing colleagues, one of my mentors Because when you give, I promise you, you
5. I encourage you tomorrow to get busy and heroes is General Colin Powell. I share will sleep well at night.
and continue your engagement in the with you a quote from one of his recent
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Address to the graduates from the
College of Pharmacy and
the College of Dental Medicine
May 14, 2014
Leo Rouse, DDS, FACD, Professor of conversation related to the core books, “To the world you may be one
Clinical Dentistry, Interim Deputy Provost competencies for Interprofessional person, but to one person you may be the
for Health Sciences and Dean, Howard Collaborative Practice. This world.” In essence, General Powell speaks
University College of Dentistry encompasses domains of values, ethics, to the importance of kindness, which is an
roles, responsibility, interprofessional integral part of our healthcare professions.
To the class of 2014 and their families, communication and teams and
I have 5 Pearls of Wisdom to share teamwork, those things you learned here Remember to always feel the ladder
with you: at WesternU. If you are asked the beneath your feet.
1. Give back to this great university that question, “why” just simply say we Alumni Message
has afforded you the opportunity to deliberately work together with the
receive this coveted degree today. common goal of building a safer and Giang C. Nguyen, PharmD ’01
Graduates always feel the ladder patient-centered and community Clinical Pharmacist/Residency Program
beneath your feet, there is more than population oriented US healthcare Director, Fountain Valley Hospital
one way to thank those that came before system. I am counting on you to be part Fountain Valley, California
you and to give back to those who will of the conversation in removing the Gratitude. Class of 2014, please do not
climb that ladder after you, become a obstacles to educating health forget how blessed you are: your health,
donor who understands the benefits and professionals to practice in healthcare your youth, and your education. Be
values of giving and caring for your delivery teams. This university has grateful for the people who helped and
alma mater earned a distinguished reputation in sacrificed for you so that you are here
building healthcare teams. I quote your
2. Do not let this experience go to your distinguished President Pumerantz when today.
head because you have so much more to he conceptualized the university and he So what happens next? You become the
learn, you have heard it before, yes said, “The Discipline of Learning, the most ethical and competent practitioner,
learning is life-long, become an active Art of Caring,” you dear graduates you give back to the community and to
member of pharmacy and continue your understand the landscape that fosters your “alma mater” as much as you can.
professional development innovation and collaboration.
3. Graduates look to your left and right, The Five Fingers of Healthcare providers: Why? Because every day of our lives, we
are judged not by how much money we
look in front and behind you, yes, you make or what degrees we hold. We are
see America’s future health care leaders, 1. Become socially conscious judged by our ability to love, to care for
life-long partnerships, striving in many 2. Remain community oriented others. And giving is the most
ways to engage in a healthcare system, 3. Stay civically active consequential act of love.
waiting for your input 4. Be politically informed
5. Always be professionally competent Give your time to precept students. Give
4. Become a healthcare advocate for all, your “rewards” to support scholarships at
become part of the access to care In my view those 5 values are alive and WesternU. Give your attention to those you
conversation not in silos, but in well at this great institution and in you love, including yourself.
consensus building that is both ethical graduates.
and professional In closing colleagues, one of my mentors Because when you give, I promise you, you
5. I encourage you tomorrow to get busy and heroes is General Colin Powell. I share will sleep well at night.
and continue your engagement in the with you a quote from one of his recent
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