Volunteer
Join the Pharmacy Alumni Association
The Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) is your connection to the School, fellow alumni and the pharmacy community. The services PAA provides to the School's 3,000-plus alumni are made possible by the support of its members and the leadership of its board. Learn more
Attend Alumni Events
School of Pharmacy alumni events provide excellent opportunities for networking, continuing education and socializing. View event calendar
Join a Giving Club
The School of Pharmacy has established the following donor clubs to recognize the support of some of our most generous donors. These donors enjoy a special relationship to the School through close communication with the dean and fellow leaders in pharmacy. For more information contact Claire Forster at (206) 616-3217 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- The President's Club
Annual gifts totaling $2,000 or more
The School of Pharmacy, along with the University of Washington, recognizes our most generous donors by welcoming them into the President's Club.
- The Dean's Club
Annual gifts totaling $1,000 or more
The Dean's Club was founded in 1991 by a small circle of dedicated alumni committed to increasing private support for the School. These donors provide the core funding and flexibility to support student scholarships and special opportunities as they arise..
- The Young Alumni Dean's Club
Annual gifts totaling $500 or more for alumni who've graduated in the last five years
This club provides alumni of the last five years with the opportunity to participate in events normally reserved for our Dean’s Club giving level at a discounted rate. By joining the Young Alumni Dean’s Club, you too will be setting yourself apart from your peers by supporting the School at a leadership level.
Faculty are committed to incorporating real-world pharmacy issues into their classes by inviting alumni to serve as guest lecturers. Alumni are encouraged to return to the School to meet with students and lead discussions on selected course topics. Students benefit immensely from the wisdom and perspective of our experienced alumni. If you would like to serve as a guest lecturer, contact Claire Forster, Director for Advancement and Corporate Relations, at (206) 616-3217 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Send Us Your News
Share your recent accomplishments, brag about your favorite grandchild or just let your fellow alumni know where you are and what you're up to these days. It's our pleasure to spread the good news about our alumni. Send your updates or photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with "Class Notes" in the subject line.
Other Questions
For any other questions about volunteering with the School of Pharmacy, please contact Maria Tran, assistant director of advancement and alumni relations, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (206) 221-2465.
Making an Impact
UW pharmacy students are nationally known for their commitment to public health and community outreach. They could not make such an impact on the community without volunteer preceptors and advisers. Here are some highlights of student outreach efforts made possible with the help of volunteers.
Above: UW pharmacy students participated in an osteoporosis health fair at the North Bellevue Community Center in October 2010. Read more about this and other recent student outreach efforts.

Above: Pharm.D. students have assisted fans in a hypertension-screening program at Seattle Seahawks games since the 2007-'08 season.
To learn more about opportunities for volunteering with students, please contact Maria Tran, assistant director of advancement and alumni relations, at mgonz@uw.edu.