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8/14/2019 Creighton APhA-ASP San Diego Newsletter

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The St. Patricks Day celebra-

tion in Downtown San Diegos

Gaslamp Quarter has been

dubbed The biggest St.

Pattys party west of the Missis-

sippi! The festivities kick off

with the parade on Saturday,3/15 at 11:00am. The route

travels near Balboa Park up5th St. from Juniper to Upas,then down 6th St. and ends at

Laurel. The Irish Festival con-tinues the celebration fromnoon to 6pm in Balboa Park at

6th Ave. and Nutmeg. Thebiggest party is the GaslampQuarter St. Pattys Day BLOCK

PARTY, on Monday, from 4pm-midnight. This is a huge bash

featuring 2 stages, 5 livebands, and 40,000 square feetof Astroturf, yes, Astroturf!

Tickets are $20 in advanceand $25 the day of. The priceof admission includes no

cover charge and food anddrink specials at 29 participat-ing locations in the Gaslamp

Quarter. For more info call619.233.5008 or visit

http://www.gaslamp.org

Getting AroundTROLLEY: For $1.25 you canget a round trip ticket to travelanywhere in the downtown

area (including stops at theGaslamp Quarter and Con-vention Center). An unlimitedtrip day pass is only $5. See

enclosed route map.

FROM THE AIRPORT: There areseveral options available. Busroute 992 runs from the airport

to downtown for $2.25, whereyou can then take the trolleyto your final destination. TaxiCabs are $10-$12 each wayplus $2 for each additional

passenger. Shuttle service var-

ies from $7-$14 per person.

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY APHA - ASP

San Diego, CaliforniaMarch 14-17, 2008

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Numbers to Know

Celebrate St. Pattys Day in San Diego!

APhAGeneral Assistance

1.800.237.APhA

San Diego Trolley Customer Service

619.595.4949

American Cab 619.234.1111

Orange Cab 619.291.3333

San Diego Convention Center

619.525.5000

Denise Emmert 402.215.6812

Paul Morales 651.303.1427


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Once again, Dean Chris Bradberry has graciously offered to take the stu-dents in attendance out to dinner. This years dinner will be at the Athens

Market at 109 West F. Street (West F. St. and 1st Ave.). Those who RSVPed

online will receive a confirmation card in their mailbox. The confirmationcard is required to attend. Please visit www.athensmarkettaverna.com, or

call 619.234.1955 for details about the delicious, Greek-style menu or for

other information!

Deans Student Dinner - Sunday 6:00pm

Attend 2 primary

meetings AND 2

secondary

meetings

-OR-

Attend 3 primary

meetings AND 1

secondary

meeting.

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TO QUALIFY FOR REIMBURSEMENT:

Sunday, 3.16

APhA-ASP Opening General Session

1:00pm-3:00pm, Convention Center Ballroom 20

Contact Person: Paul Morales

Saturday, 3.15

APhA-ASP House of Delegates, 1st Session

3:00pm-5:30pm, HyattDouglas Pavilion

Contact Person: Scott Kershaw

Monday, 3.17

APhA-ASP House of Delegates, Final Session

8:30am-12:00pm, HyattDouglas PavilionContact Person: Denise Emmert

Primary Meetings

Secondary Meetings

It is YOUR

responsibility tolocate the contact

person for eachmeeting to sign in!

Monday, 3.17

Saturday, 3.15

Creighton Alumni and Friends Reception

6:00pm-7:00pm, Convention Center, Room 24A


Open Candidate Review

8:00am-10:00am, HyattDouglas Pavilion


Region V Caucus

1:30pm-2:30pm, HyattRandle D

Contact Person: Paul Morales

Sunday, 3.16

APhA-ASP Awards Ceremony

6:00pm-8:00pm, Convention Center Room 20A

Contact Person: Denise Emmert

Contacts:

Denise Emmert

Scott Kershaw

Paul Morales


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Page 3MARCH 14-17, 2008

-Friday, March 14-7:00am-8:00pm Registration ~ Convention Center Lobby G

12:00pm-9:00pm APhA-ASP Chapter Forum Poster Session ~ Convention Center Ballroom 20 Foyer

7:30pm-9:30pm APhA Opening Reception ~ PETCO Park

8:00pm-12:00am APhA-ASP Welcome Social ~ Convention Center Sails Pavilion (Theme: Fire & Ice)

-Saturday, March 15-7:00am-3:30pm Registration (if you didn't register on Friday) ~ Convention Center Lobby G

7:00am-8:30am Phi Lambda Sigma House of Delegates ~ Hyatt Randle A

8:00am-9:30am Officer and Committee Chair Workshops ~ See full schedule for locations

11:00am-3:00pm Exposition Grand Opening ~ Convention Center Halls F/G/H

1:00pm-3:00pm APhA-ASP Opening Session ~ Convention Center Ballroom 20**

3:00pm-4:30pm Student Information Showcase: Community Pharmacy Residencies and Other Career

Opportunities ~ Convention Center Halls F/G/H

5:30pm-6:30pm Catholic Pharmacist Mass ~ Hyatt Elizabeth B

6:00pm-7:00pm Creighton University Alumni and Friends Reception ~ Convention Center Room 24A*

6:00pm-7:30pm Kappa Psi Fraternity Annual Reception ~ Hyatt Elizabeth C

6:00pm-7:15pm Phi Lambda Sigma Reception ~ Hyatt Elizabeth F

-Sunday, March 16-8:00am10:00am APhA-ASP Open Candidate Review ~ Hyatt Douglas Pavilion*

11:00am-3:00pm Exposition ~ Convention Center Halls F/G/H

1:30pm-2:30pm APhA-ASP Region V Caucus ~ Hyatt Randle D*

2:30pm-3:00pm ASP Meet the Candidates ~ Hyatt Douglas Pavilion Foyer

3:00pm-5:30pm APhA-ASP House of DelegatesFirst Session ~ Hyatt Douglas Pavilion**

3:00pm-5:00pm Rho Chi Society Annual Meeting and Lecture Award Program ~ Hyatt Elizabeth A

5:15pm-6:30pm Rho Chi Society Reception ~ Hyatt Elizabeth B

5:30pm-7:30pm Phi Delta Chi Reception ~ Convention Center Room 23B

10:00pm-1:00am New Practitioner/Student Night Out ~ The Nightclub at Stingaree, 454 6th Ave.

-Monday, March 17-8:00am-8:30am ASP Meet the Candidates ~ Hyatt Douglas Pavilion Foyer

8:30am-12:00pm APhA-ASP House of DelegatesFinal Session ~ Hyatt Douglas Pavilion**

11:00am-2:00pm Exposition ~ Convention Center Halls F/G/H

6:00pm-8:00pm APhA-ASP Awards Ceremony ~ Convention Center Room 20A*

8:00pm-11:00pm Closing Gala Reception ~ Hyatt Elizabeth Ballroom

***Underlined Items are Reimbursement Meetings. Please see Page 2 for more details.

Schedule-At-A-Glance

Please see yourAPhA2008

guide for a fulland complete

schedule!


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The zoo is open daily from

9-5. The admission price of

$34 covers zoo admission

and rides on the guided

bus tours and aerial gon-

dola. You can also pay

The San Diego Zoo is con-

sidered one of the top zoos

in the country. With over

4,000 animals encompass-

ing over 800 species, it is

also one of the largest and

most diverse. The Zoo cur-

rently has the largest Giant

Panda population outside

of mainland China, with 7individuals. The newest

addition to the panda

family is Zhen Zhen, born in

August. Other features in-

clude one-year old Grizzly

bear cubs Scout and Mon-

tana, hyenas, gorillas, and

many more!

just $24.50 for zoo admis-

sion without the extras. To

get to the San Diego Zoo

from downtown, take the

trolley to the City College

stop at 12th Ave. and C St.,

then take an outbound #7

bus from 11th Ave and C

St. to the zoo. Call

619.234.3153 for more de-tails.

A trip to San Diego isnt complete

without a visit to the Zoo!

The Best of...

Aubergine ~ sushi bar/nightclub, 4th & Island.

619.232.8100

Henrys Pub ~ live music, lo-

cal hangout, 5th & Market.

619.238.2389

Martini Ranch ~ martinis and

more, 5th & F. 619.235.6100

Fumari ~ hookah bar, 3rd &

G. 619.238.4949

Altitude Sky Bar~ on the roofof the Gaslamp Marriot, 6th &

K. 619.446.6086

**This is just a small sampling

there are over 50 restaurants andnightclubs in the Gaslamp Quar-

ter!

Embarcadero ~ maritimemuseum and ships,

619.234.9153

Balboa Park ~ museums,botanical garden and cul-

tural centers. 619.239.0512

Coronado Island ~ beach,historical, across the bay

from San Diego. 619.522.7300

Old Town ~ Hispanic historicaland shopping, 4 miles north

of Downtown. 619.291.4903

Harbor Tours and Whale

Watching ~ several optionsare available from Horn-blower Cruises.

1.888.HORNBLOWER

Pacific Beach ~ casual night-life, shopping and restau-

rants. Near Mission Bay Parkand Crystal Pier. Just north of

Downtown off I-5.

Mission Beach ~ the most

popular beach area in SanDiego. Shops, restaurants,and roller coaster. North of

Downtown off I-5.

La Jolla Shores ~ calm wa-ters, close to Torrey PinesState Reserve and BirchAquarium. A little further

north than the other beaches

**most public beaches areserved by public transporta-

tion and will be familiar to

cab drivers.

Gaslamp Nightlife Activities Beaches

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