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FROM THE DEAN
THE PURDUE PHARMACIST
Volume 88, Issue 1 (Spring & Summer 2012)
ADMINISTRATION
As pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, we are all well aware of the fact that
creating an effective pharmaceutical product requires a diversity of ingredients. The
relative amounts of these ingredients may vary, but all are important. In like manner,
producing the next generation of leading pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists
requires the engagement of a diverse set of people.
First and foremost, we must recruit and retain leading faculty that will provide the
critical instruction that serves as the foundation for all that we do. In this issue of
The Purdue Pharmacist we are delighted to introduce Dr. Tonglei Li, the first Allen
Chao Chair in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. You will also read about some of the
path breaking research being conducted by Dr. Lynne Taylor, who is providing critical
insight into the molecular interactions that influence the stability of pharmaceuticals.
Having completed a long and successful academic career, we are pleased to highlight
Dr. Donald Bergstrom as he begins a new chapter in life.
Second, we must recruit and retain a student body that demonstrates academic
excellence and represents the growing diversity of the population that our graduates
will serve. The celebration of our Multicultural Programs that serves as our cover story
reminds us of our progress, but also that much work remains.
Third, we must develop and maintain an environment in which faculty, staff, and
students can excel. This includes both our physical and intellectual environment.
The present issue highlights some of the achievements in these areas, including
the creation of an executive conference room (Thank you Jeannie and Jim Chaney!)
and bringing world renowned speakers to the College.
Fourth, we must engage our alumni in this great enterprise of preparing the
next generation. In multiple articles, you will learn of how alumni are giving back
by returning to campus to speak to students, serving as preceptors, organizing
fundraising events, and giving monetarily to support initiatives.
Blended together, these ingredients produce graduates who will impact the
world. Several articles about recent, and some not so recent, graduates round
out this issue to illustrate the fruit of the combined work of the entire Purdue
Pharmacy Family. Thanks for your part in supporting the Family!
Hail Purdue!
Craig K. Svensson
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Steven R. Abel
Associate Dean for Clinical Programs
Eric L. Barker
Associate Dean for Research
Robert L. Geahlen
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Holly L. Mason
Senior Associate Dean
DEPARTMENT HEADS
James E. Tisdale
Interim Head
Pharmacy Practice
Richard F. Borch
Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular
Pharmacology
Elizabeth M. Topp
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
Amy K. Chandler
Writer/Editor, Pharmacy Alumni Publications
chandler@purdue.edu
Angela R. Davis
Manager of Stewardship & Donor Relations
Dana Neary
Manager of Alumni Relations & Special Events
Nathan L. Wight
Director of Advancement
College of Pharmacy
Purdue University
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www.pharmacy.purdue.edu
The Purdue Pharmacist is published biannually for
alumni and friends of the College of Pharmacy at
Purdue University. We welcome your comments,
opinions, and questions.
CRAIG K. SVENSSON, Dean
Postscript: Prior to The Purdue Pharmacist going to press, the Board of
Trustees appointed Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels as the 12th President of
Purdue University. You can read about the appointment in the link from the
front page of the University webpage (www.purdue.edu).
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