b'WWW.MARSHALL.EDU/FOUNDATIONEmbracing the Pharmily SpiritI was thrilled, but also relieved, when I found out I receivedI send my sincerest thank you a scholarship. It is hard to pay for schooling on my own, soto the frontline workers for receiving a scholarship was exciting, said Hannah Rinker, who justkeeping communities running.completed her first-year of pharmacy school.Hannah was due to begin I would like to endlessly thank my donor to be certain that theypharmacy rotations this spring know how much of an impact they have made on my educationand was looking forward to and how important their help has been in me continuing my career,learning skills directly from the she said. pharmacist. She is excited to begin her rotation, when A native of Fairmont, West Virginia, Hannah chose to attendpermitted.Marshall because of the tight-knit community and the pharmily that welcomed her on her first visit. The ease of communicating withBeing able to gain confidence and better my skills while working her friends and professors in-person is what she missed most afterwith a pharmacist in the area is so important to me. I strive to switching to virtual learning in the middle of the spring semester. become the best version of myself and having the opportunity to be critiqued will help push me in the right direction, she explained. Genuine connection with others is what our pharmacy schoolHannahs favorite place on campus is the new Stephen J. Kopp values. Only being able to communicate virtually was a hugeHall, the home of Marshall Universitys School of Pharmacy. As she adjustment from the dynamic I was used to, Hannah explained.spends a great amount of time there, she describes the facility as Having a lab course that requires hands-on learning would seem toa second home. Its beauty and comfort accommodates students be rather difficult to complete while virtually learning but, thankfully,studies.professors like Dr. Cynthia Jones and Dr. Mohammad Akbar were very helpful in making the remaining laboratory sessionsDuring her time as a pharmacy student, Hannah hopes to create knowledgeable and convenient.lifetime friendships while gaining an education to help her succeed professionally. She aspires to influence others to follow their dreams Recognizing the professors for their encouragement, Hannah isand find success while becoming a leader in healthcare to thankful to have successfully finished the semester. She is gratefulsafely provide members of the community proper medications and to learn under dynamic instructors who continued to provide virtualeducation to better themselves.first-year experiences. Hannah believes that Access Pharmacy, Micromedex and Lexicomp were the most helpful resourcesI am thankful for the opportunity to be at Marshall and in the the School of Pharmacy provided to complete the semester aspharmacy program. I am thankful for the chance to help others in they provided ways to study and were a great source for drugthe future and provide a necessity to most, explained Hannah, information and alternative learning exercises to supplementwho appreciates the assistance alumni provide to students, which classroom materials. in turn assists the community. She is particularly thankful for donors who prioritize scholarship support.During a semester on campus, Hannah believes time management was her greatest challenge and is thankful for the guidance of herI am beyond grateful for scholarships and the support from donors. parents. She believes the silver lining of virtual learning is that sheScholarships have helped me throughout my entire college career, had the opportunity to spend more time with her family and pets.and I would not have made it to a professional program without them. Scholarships open so many doors for students, including It led to a more relaxed way of learning and helped me focus onmyself, and they allow them to worry less on the financial burden schoolwork and do better academically, she said. I was fortunateand more on the importance of education. My scholarships, past to have been able to stay home during the pandemic, however,and present, will help give me the ability to positively impact others I do have family and friends working on the frontlines daily. Theyin healthcare.endure stressful environments while keeping the community safe. THANK YOU! Your generosity to fuel our student\'s hunger to learn through countless opportunities always leaves us in awe and admiration. Your willingness to step up in times of need to provide for students physical needs and keep them fed is humbling. Thank you to those of you who have contributed to the Marshall Food Pantry and Student Emergency Fund during this pandemic. "The food pantry and Marco\'s Meal Share have helped me tremendously. I dont have to worry about not having a meal to eat. - Anonymous, Junior, Psychology, Martinsburg, West Virginia"Marco Meal Share and the Food Pantry was super helpful because it gave me an alternative that was safer than going to busy fast food restaurants and grocery stores. My employment has been affected by the COVID-19 situation and I didnt have the resources I had before. - Anonymous, Sophomore, Environmental Science, Lucasville, Ohio'