Albany College of Pharmacy - Alembic Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Claude M. Reed, Ph.C., B.A., A.M. Instructor in Chemistry Chemistry, so comprehensive a subject and so vitally connected with Pharmacy, begets a fascination and desire for its knowledge. Professor Reed’s encourage- ment of this attraction, demonstrated through his sincere interest in his department, and his ability to satisfy the receptive attitude of his “men”, through specialized study on his part, make him the ideal for his position. His willingness to see things from the student’s viewpoint in his realization of their yet embryonic background, makes him kindly tolerant, though not faultily con- descending, to our inaccuracies in so precise a subject. Needless to say, these qualities label him a favorite. Holmer L. Nelms, M.D. Instructor in Physiology and First Aid We all like Dr. Nelms. This is a plain but expressive and all-embracing statement. Who could resist that paternal interest, displayed both during lectures and in administering medical attention to so many of our stu- dents. His prominence as physician and surgeon enhance his qualifications to instruct others in the elements of physiology and emergency treatments. We feel indebted to him for giving us his precious time, for encouraging scholastic endeavors by his yearly award, and for his admission of his personal enjoyment in being with us. David Hutchinson, B.A., M.A., A.M., B.D., Ph.D. Lecturer in Jurisprudence and Political Science So versatile an education as is possessed by Dr. Hutch- inson, renders him a revered and esteemed associate of our college. His myriad experiences in teaching law and in actual legal procedures carry his lectures from the theoretical to the realistic and evoke confidence in him as an authority. His sense of humor in his amusing relations brings in the all-important refreshment in his lectures. Fourteen

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Francis J. O’Brien, Ph.G., Ph.C., A.M., Ph.D. Dean Dr. O’Brien, as Dean of the college and head of the pharmacy department, has shown that he is truly a brilliant and capable man. Whether as professor in the lecture room or laboratory, or as advisor in his capacity as Dean, he has suc- ceeded in making all our “mountains seem like molehills”. Dr. O’Brien is an alumnus of our Alma Mater, graduating in the class of 1920 with a Ph.G. degree. Fie took a position on the staff here and continued his work to obtain his Ph.C. degree in 1929. In 1932 he received his A.B. degree from the New York State College for Teachers, which was followed by his A.M. degree in 1936. Shortly after this, he began work on his Ph.D. degree from Fordham Uni- versity. It was granted in June, 1940. As the time draws near for us to leave our Alma Mater, we wish to sincerely thank Dr. O’Brien for his patience and understanding, his inspiring presentation of all the subjects which he teaches, and his friendly interest in us all. Thirteen

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Fharmakon Janis L. Best, Ph.C., B.S., M.T. Instructor i?i Pharmacy This year marked the end of Miss Best’s instructorship in the pharmacy department, but the memory of her pleasant lectures and understanding guidance in the lab- oratory will long be remembered. Though her absence is keenly felt, wc wish her success and happiness in her new endeavor. To her successor, Miss Mary Davidge, we extend our heartfelt wishes for success. Lauren R. Hanmer, Ph.C.. B.S. Instructor in Materia Medica Botany The details of botanical nature are thoroughly under- stood and presented by Mr. Hanmer, affording the pharmacy students a background in the knowledge of materials utilized in their profession. From a personal angle, wc have found his informality an invitation to self-expression, and his courteous, gentlemanly manner in class, an inspiration for like conduct. John Dwyer, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Biology Dr. Dwyer comes to us from St. Francis’ College, Brooklyn, having previously been a member of the faculty of Fordham University’s College of Pharmacy and graduate school. Having merited an A.B. degree from St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, his pursuit of still higher education was realized at Fordham Uni- versity, Columbia University and institutions in the midwest. We have found him to be keen of intellect, professional in demeanor, exacting in conduction, yet kindly patient in the lecture room. His efficiency is an asset to the students and to the prestige of our college. Fifteen