December First Friday Lecture Reflects on 20 Years of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy
November 13, 2026
Dr. Christine Birnie, dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, will share history, milestones, growth, and alumni success as the School celebrates its 20th anniversary during the December First Friday Lecture. Due to availability, the event will take place on Dec. 11, the second Friday of the month.
Birnie’s presentation will highlight milestone events, the School’s emphasis on service, student outcomes and experiences, and the evolution of the Pharm.D. program over the past two decades.
The lecture begins at 10:30 a.m. following a light reception at 10 a.m. in the James ’71 and Kathleen Leo Community Room in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center. Attendees are invited to Mass at 12:30 p.m. in the Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great after the lecture.
Register for the December First Friday Lecture online and save the date for the first spring semester lecture on Friday, March 5.
For questions about the First Friday Lecture Series, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (585) 385-5292 or email alumni@sjf.edu. Parking is available in Lot A.