Second pharmacy dean finalist holds forum Friday

Keith Olsen, Pharm.D.

The next of four finalists for the position of dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., will present at a campus forum tomorrow, Sept. 21, from noon-12:50 p.m. in Sorrell Center 1005. The campus is invited to hear from Dr. Olsen and, time permitting, take part in a question-and-answer session.

Livestream available

The candidate’s forum will be livestreamed here. Questions can be asked remotely by emailing your question during the presentation to deanquestions@unmc.edu.

Dr. Olsen currently is dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. Dr. Olsen is an alumnus and was a longtime faculty member at UNMC’s College of Pharmacy, where he eventually served as chair of pharmacy practice. He left UNMC in 2015.

Provide feedback on Dr. Olsen’s presentation here.

In addition to Dr. Olsen:

  • Daren Knoell, Pharm.D., professor and chair of pharmacy practice at the UNMC College of Pharmacy, presented Sept. 19. Feedback form.
  • Mary Hebert, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy and adjunct professor of obstetrics and gynecology, University of Washington, will visit campus Sept. 24-25. Her presentation will be on Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. in the Sorrell Center, Room 1005. Feedback form.
  • Mark Shaefer, Pharm.D., global medical lead, cabotegravir and mature products, ViiV Healthcare, will visit campus Oct. 1-2. His presentation will be on Oct. 1 from noon-12:50 in the Sorrell Center, Room 1005. Feedback form.

    Candidate bios and CVs are available here.

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