Events and Programs
Below you will find a selection of the activities that PiPA has been involved with recently. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about a past event or collaborate on a future program!
Trivia Get-Together
Spring 2025
Everyone is welcome to come build bridges while enjoying trivia, snacks, and great conversations between students in the LGBTQ+ community and our peers!
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Emerging Topics in HIV
Fall 2024
We discussed new developments in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis to better inform our patients and reduce the number of new HIV infections!
Fall Get-Together
Fall 2024
We regularly get together to build bridges across communities and Fall 2024 is no exception. We enjoyed various games, snacks, and great conversations between students in the LGBTQ+ community and our peers!
PiPA 2024 Introductory Meeting
Fall 2024
With every new academic year comes a new leadership team! PiPA introduced our new officers to our peers and underscored our continuing goals for Pride in Pharmacy Association focused on education, building bridges, and supporting our LGBTQ+ patients and peers.
Game Night
Spring 2024
We brought back our ever-popular Game Night and brought together diverse members of the class to play video and board games while enjoying pizza. What better way to build bridges?
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LGBTQ+ Ally Training
Spring 2024
We created our first Ally Training for interested students to share some of the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community and teach ways that allies can show support for, and equitable treatment of, LGBTQ+ patients and peers.
Inclusive Fundraiser
Spring 2024
We held our second fundraiser ever and focused on selling inclusive items that communicate support to our patients and celebrate the diversity that we bring to our care teams!
Trans Healthcare in ICE
Fall 2023
Dr. Christina Andrade, Pharm.D., BCPS, NCPS discussed her work providing care to members of the Trans community in ICE detention. Her dedication to ensuring appropriate and dignified care to members of one of our most marginalized communities is truly inspirational. She is an amazing role model for the many PiPA members interested in using our Pharm.D. degrees to create positive change in the world.
Game Night
Fall 2023
We once again had a blast playing board games and Mario Kart. Activities like this build bridges between members of the LGBTQ+ communities and our peers, thereby fostering mutual respect and understanding.
Why Have Pride in Pharmacy?
Fall 2023
This program introduced PiPA to a new generation of PharmD students. We discussed the goals of PiPA, covered past programming and support initiatives, and enrolled new members eager to help future generations of students through supporting PiPA initiatives.
Our First Elections!
Spring 2023
We were thrilled to hold our very first elections and welcome new officers. We look forward to working together to support LGBTQ+ students and improve healthcare outcomes for members of the LGBTQ+ community!
Stigma Matters
Spring 2023
Stigma against members of the LGBTQ+ community is widely present in the U.S. While societal attitudes appear to be slowly shifting towards fair treatment of LGBTQ+ people, the devastating impact of discrimination in employment, housing, and healthcare remain. Studies regarding the harm caused by this stigma were discussed in addition to personal stories of PiPA officers impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ bias.
How to be an Ally
Spring 2023
We asked an amazing supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Christopher Schriever, to share his personal journey to becoming an ally and discuss the necessity of building bridges across communities when providing superior patient care.
Valentine's Day Fundraiser
Spring 2023
We held a candy sale on Valentine's Day to help raise funds for future programming. This fundraiser generated quite a bit of joy (not to mention a sugar rush or two) and cemented PiPA as part of the UIC College of Pharmacy family of student organizations.
Game Night
Spring 2023
Part of PiPA's mission is to improve relations between students in the LGBTQ+ community and our peer students. We hope to regularly hold these game nights to further understanding and foster a sense of belonging for all students.
