2020 Conference Host School: St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the oldest colleges of pharmacy in the United States, and has served as the starting point for pharmacists, biomedical researchers, nurses, physicians, health care administrators, industry executives, entrepreneurs and leaders in a variety of other fields.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, within one of the world’s finest biomedical complexes, the College provides students with access to unmatched education, research and networking opportunities with some of the top health care professionals, faculty and researchers in the nation.

Our world-renowned neighbors include:

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital

  • St. Louis Children’s Hospital

  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  • Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

The College’s unique location is currently serving as a catalyst for its growth as a research enterprise, with faculty and students across the College collaborating on innovative research projects within individual laboratories and through the College’s academic and research centers. This spring, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranked the College among the top 50 colleges of pharmacy in the nation for total research awards in its “Annual Funded Research Grant Institutional Rankings” report for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

Courses at the College are taught through the lens of health care, ensuring that work done in the classroom can be seamlessly applied in patient care settings. The College features an engaging learning environment that allows students to explore a variety of career paths, develop practical expertise and become leaders in their professions and communities.

The College’s flagship Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares students to be leaders and innovators in the profession of pharmacy, with graduates working in practice settings ranging from community pharmacies to biomedical research facilities.

The College also offers bachelor’s degrees designed to prepare students for careers in the health professions, and/or serve as a foundation for graduate or professional studies. Through partnerships with neighboring institutions, the College also provides students with graduate degree opportunities to help them expand their knowledge and advance their careers.

Campus Maps

You can use the STLCOP interactive map to get an inside look at the buildings and facilities.

Launch the interactive campus map View/download a print-friendly PDF campus map

Driving Directions

St. Louis College of Pharmacy is conveniently accessible to the major highways in St. Louis.

From Highways 40/64 and 44:

  1. Exit at Kingshighway Boulevard. Head north on Kingshighway.
  2. Make a right onto Forest Park Parkway.
  3. Make a right onto Taylor Avenue.
  4. Make a right at the second stop sign onto Children's Place.
  5. Turn right into the College parking garage, just past the MetroLink garage.

Access complete driving directions from your location or download a printable PDF of the College's campus and surrounding Central West End neighborhood.

2020 Location: St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis College of Pharmacy has been part of the St. Louis community for more than 150 years, and the campus offers access to a city that’s a perfect place to learn and live.

As the second largest city in the state of Missouri, St. Louis is located on the western bank of the Mississippi River, which forms the state line between Illinois and Missouri.

In 2019, the website Livability.com ranked St. Louis among the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.” And, in 2018, the financial services website WalletHub.com ranked St. Louis among the top 25 on its list of “Best College Towns and Cities in America.”

The St. Louis College of Pharmacy campus is located in the Central West End, one of St. Louis’ most popular neighborhoods. The Central West End in one of more than 70 neighborhoods to explore throughout the city – each with its own personality and unique offerings.

For those coming to the city from out of town, St. Louis is an easy drive or quick flight away. St. Louis Lambert International Airport is just minutes from downtown St. Louis and offers convenient access to area interstates and the MetroLink light rail system. MetroLink stops are located across the city, including a stop in the Central West End just steps from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy campus.

There are STL area maps on the Explore St. Louis Site: https://explorestlouis.com/travel-tools/maps

2020 Lodging

Information about on-campus housing is coming soon!

For conference attendees who prefer to stay off-campus, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Parkway Hotel in St. Louis.

4550 Forest Park Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
314-256-7777

To receive your special rate as a conference attendee, either use THIS LINK to make your reservations or call the hotel at 314-256-7777 and ask for "Group #9731" or "Process Educators Conference". (Note that if you do not wish to stay all nights, you must click "change" when you make your online reservation and select your preferred dates.) Information about hotel facilities is available HERE.

This link and group rate is only good until June 1, 2020.

2020 Leisure

tHURSDAY

Thursday evening's leisure activity consists of:

Schedule:

5:45 pm Arrive at Riverfront Cruise

6:00 pm Riverfront Cruise begins

7:00 pm Riverfront Cruise ends/walk to Arch

7:20 pm Go through Arch security

7:40 pm Begin Arch Tram Ride to the Top

8:40 pm Arch Tram Ride ends

Accessibility information about the Riverboat Riverfront Cruise and Arch Tram Ride to the Top:

  • RIVERFRONT ACCESS: Due the slope of the levee, the paved pathways on the cobblestones leading to the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are not ADA compliant.
  • Due to the curved shape of the Gateway Arch Observation Deck and the unique Arch transportation, the Tram Ride to the Top is not accessible to all guests with mobility impairments, as no wheelchairs, scooters or strollers are permitted on the Observation Deck.
  • There are some stairs involved in getting down to and up from the Arch Tram loading areas.
  • No seating or restrooms are located at the top of the Arch.

 

FRIDAY

Friday evening's leisure activity features Richard Stone, author, artist, and storyteller in a critically-acclaimed performance of his original work, The Maggid: Divine Sparks and Tales of the Baal Shem Tov

  • Even though the Baal Shem Tov (founder of Hasidic Judaism) lived over three centuries ago, his stories and their lessons are still reverberating to this day. Nearly twenty-five years ago, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, may his memory be a blessing, shared with Richard Stone a tale about the Baal Shem Tov and a disciple who went on to become a Maggid — travelling preacher and storyteller. This story continued to percolate in Richard's soul until he wove it into the screenplay that is the source for this 1-hour performance. The hope is that this tale will spark in your soul something eternal, deepening your connection with all that is mysterious and holy.

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