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This monthly webinar series offered by Auburn University’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education at no cost to participants.
The series features experts from a variety of sectors including education, business, industry, public service, finance, and presents information and skills essential for navigating today’s ever-changing world.
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November 18, 2025 | 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. Central Time
Beyond the Scale: How Modern Weight Loss Medications Improve Health
This presentation will explore the latest advancements in prescription weight loss medications and their growing role in helping individuals manage overweight and obesity and improve overall health. It will begin by introducing how these medications work and who might benefit from them, before highlighting real-world examples of how they’re being used alongside lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. The session will also address safety considerations, common side effects, and what to expect when discussing these options with a healthcare provider.
Kristi W. Kelley
Kristi W. Kelley, Pharm. D., FCCP, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (HCOP). Dr. Kelley earned both her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (1999) and Doctor of Pharmacy (2000) degrees at HCOP and then completed an ASHP-accredited Primary Care Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Since 2001, Dr. Kelley has been on faculty with HCOP teaching 1st through 4th year pharmacy students in classroom and experiential settings. During her time on faculty, she has established clinical pharmacy services in three outpatient internal medicine clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. She currently serves as a clinical pharmacist and non-physician faculty at Baptist Health Foundation Center for Medical and Surgical Care, Baptist Health - Princeton Hospital. At the practice site, Dr. Kelley works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and a social worker to provide comprehensive care for patients. Working alongside pharmacy students in the clinic allows Dr. Kelley to share her passion for caring for patients in the outpatient setting with the next generation of pharmacists.
Emily McCoy
Emily McCoy, Pharm. D., FCCP, BCACP, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (HCOP) and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She currently holds the role of Interim Assistant Dean for the HCOP Mobile campus. Dr. McCoy earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis in 2008, followed by a residency in ambulatory care with an academic focus at the UT-St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program. She joined the Auburn faculty in 2009 and achieved Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP) in 2011. In her clinical pharmacy specialist role at the USA Mobile Diagnostic Center, Dr. McCoy collaborates within an interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered education and comprehensive medication management for individuals with cardiometabolic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and weight loss.
December 9, 2025 | 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. Central Time
I Am ALS.Org Panel Discussion
Moderator: Cristy Hardin
The Tim Lowrey ALS Panel Series is a powerful and moving educational experience designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of ALS by centering the voices of those directly impacted. Since its launch, the series has reached over 4,400 participants through 130 virtual panels presented to medical professionals, students, and community members nationwide. Each session—hosted via Zoom and offered at no cost—features a brief overview of ALS and I AM ALS, followed by a moderated discussion with people living with ALS and their caregivers, and concludes with audience Q&A. More than just a presentation, the series invites participants into the emotional, psychological, and diagnostic realities of ALS, fostering empathy and insight. The Tim Lowrey ALS Panel Series offers a powerful and moving educational experience, centering the voices of those directly impacted by ALS to raise awareness and deepen understanding.
Cristy Hardin is a passionate ALS advocate, educator, and former caregiver. She became a caregiver to her dear friend Kurt after he was diagnosed with ALS on February 24, 2021. Cristy and Kurt met in 2007 while working at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where they were close colleagues for 15 years. Following Kurt’s move to Houston and a recent divorce, he faced the challenges of ALS without close family or a support system. Despite having no medical training, Cristy—an English professor—offered to be his “person,” relocating to Houston to care for him full-time during the final seven months of his life. Kurt passed away on October 21, 2023. Since his passing, Cristy has dedicated herself to raising awareness, improving education, and advancing advocacy for ALS. She began volunteering with I AM ALS in January 2024 and found comfort in being within a community who understood her caregiver journey. In August 2024, after serving as co-chair and advocate for several community teams, Cristy was offered a staff position at I AM ALS where she works as a community organizing advocate.
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January 20, 2026 | 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. Central Time
Filing 2025 Tax Returns and Tax Planning for 2026
What are some things to consider as you file your 2025 tax return? What tax law changes might impact your 2025 tax return filing? What questions should you ask your tax preparer? What are some 2026 tax things to already think about as the year begins? Join a tax professional as he discusses filing 2025 tax returns and tax planning for 2026.
Joel Jones
Joel Jones is a shareholder at Kassouf & Co. in the Business Services group and works in the Auburn, Alabama office. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and he holds the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations from the AICPA.
Joel provides tax and consulting services to businesses and individuals operating in wholesale distribution, retail sales, real estate development, professional services and investments. He specializes in family owned businesses, partnership and corporate taxation, multi-state taxation, not for profits and works in the firm's business valuation area. He frequently teaches continuing education classes for staff and clients of Kassouf & Co., P.C. Joel received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1997.
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Past webinars are available on demand through Canvas Catalog.
