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

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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

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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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Gesina A. F. De Hole, B.S., M.A. Instructor in Bacteriology and Serology The time-honored reputation of Southern cordiality is demonstrated to us by Miss De Holl. Master of her work, responsive to study and daily experience as the supervisor of the bacteriological unit of the Bender Laboratory, she represents an authority and is deemed as such by her pupils. Her background of general labor- atory knowledge brings forth those ever-ready and satis- fying answers; her characteristic sense of humor brings forth that ever-welcome and refreshing smile. Frederic Cowles Schmidt, Sc.M., Ph.D. Professor of Organic Chemistry Organic chemistry under the tutelage of Dr. Schmidt assumed a new and lively interpretation for the students this past year. His informal humor, practical psycho- logical approach, profound knowledge of his subject, and the diversity of his cultural interests made him a valu- able friend and instructor. Through these mediums, that which would otherwise prove so difficult an undertaking, became a thoroughly interesting and pleasant subject. Katherine E. Glavin Registrar All things gravitate to and from the main office and thus our associations with Miss Glavin are many and frequent. We find her always ready to be of service and cheerfully so. Her efficiency docs not permit of careless leniency but of patient inducement to compliance; her pleasing manner and sympathetic attitude arc more than appreciated by those of us with whom she comes in contact. Sixteen