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

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CLAUDE M. REED, Ph.C., A.B., M.A. Professor of Chemistry Professor Reed Is an alumnus of A.C.P. as he received his Ph.C. here. He went on to New York State Teachers Col- lege where he was awarded the B.A. and M.A. degrees. Being a Pharmacist as well as a Chemist. Professor Reed has a vast wealth of practical knowl- edge to inject into the Fresh- man Chemistry course. Among his activities, Professor Reed devotes time to the A.C.S. and the Camera Club. Doctor Verderame being a native of the Nutmeg state, went to the University of Connecticut for his A.B. Then he went west to the University of Wisconsin for his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Though leaving the bachelor ranks recently, we still see the Doc at the ping- pong table and softball diamond. We shall always re- member his compounds with seven common names and the unknowns as we wound up our senior year. MATTHEW VERDERAME, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS GEORGE B. CERESIA, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Organic Chemistry will long be remembered by the gradu- ates of A.C.P. Doctor Ceresia has taken this most difficult course and through his pleasant personality has enabled every one of us to learn and to en- joy chemistry at the same time. Our salute to this gentleman who earned his B.S. at the Uni- versity of Alabama, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at Pur- due University. MERVYN H. EWART, B.S.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Doctor Ewart, who just joined the married ranks, flew to us from our fine neighbor, Canada. First attending Ontario Agri- cultural College for his B.S.A., Professor Ewart went on to McGill University for his M.Sc. and then over to the University of Minnesota for his Ph.D. degree. Many times we have stumbled over his problems on Quantitative Analysis and Bio- chemistry. As we look back we realize the satisfaction we had when we completed the courses. JOSEPH M. LAPETINA, B.S., M.S. Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics Professor Lapetina is a gradu- ate of Siena College where he received his B.S. with honors. He then went on to New York State Teachers College to earn his M.S. Professor Lapetina is an advisor to Phi Delta Chi and the Newman Club. His class activities are well worth men- tioning as he combines basic concepts with practical pharma- ceutical problems.

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t WILBER C. GORHAM, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Pharmacology Doctor Gorham has had the opportunity to instruct us twice, first in the Physiology course, then in the Pharma- cology laboratory. Many times we have come to Dr. Gorham for advice in fields beyond Pharmacology, including pho- tography, physics and elec- tronics. After earning his A.B. at the University of Illinois, Doctor Gorham received his M.A. at Columbia University and his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan. Professor Hanmer is a graduate of our A.C.P. where he ob- tained his Ph.C. and B.S. in Pharmacy. In both of his courses, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, we have mem- orized and associated terms, names and facts which will enable us to pass our State Boards. Our thanks go to this gentleman for his patience and guidance throughout our studies. Prof. Hanmer is also the capable Kappa Psi Frater- nity advisor. BIOLOGY WERNER C. BAUM, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology t LOWELL E. BINKLEY, A.B., M.A. Assistant Professor of Bacteriology Professor Binkley received his B.A. at Ohio Northern Uni- versity and his M.A. at Witten- berg College. He attempted and quite successfully educated us in the fields of Anatomy, Histology and finally Bac- teriology. We passed through many difficult moments, but hurdled each obstacle as it was presented. Among his many activities, Prof. Binkley guided us throughout the writing and publication of this yearbook. Doctor Baum received his B.S. from Syracuse University, then he went to Rutgers University to work on his M.S. and Ph.D. His magnificent method of lecturing has turned Botany and Zoology, two difficult courses, into enjoyable and thus easy subjects. Doctor Baum is usually found in the biology laboratory where he is always willing to help the often still confused Freshman and many upperclassmen. LAUREN R. HANMER, Ph.C., B.S. Assistant Professor of Pharmacojogy RUDOLPH R. DEL GIACCO, B.S., M.D. Professor of Public Health Doctor Del Giacco had the dis- tinction of attending A.C.P. for his B.S. and then to continue on at Albany Medical College for his M.D. Through his Public Health course here at the col- lege, he has shown us all the aspects of childhood and other common diseases which we will face in our own home and daily store practice. Our thanks also go to Doctor Del Giacco for treating our many illnesses and wounds during our attendance at A.C.P.

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VARANT NAJARIAN, A.B., M.A. Assistant Professor of English MRS. R. A. DOBBINS, B.A. Librarian Mrs. Dobbins, our very efficient librarian, attended Ohio North- ern University where she earned her B.A. degree. She attended Ohio State University and New York State Teachers College in Albany. After teaching in Ohio, Mrs. Dobbins came to Albany and here at A.C.P. has demonstrated her adept library knowledge, and has shown that she possesses a smile with every book in her library. Professor Najarian attended the University of Iowa, where he obtained his A.B. and M.A. degrees. A resident of New England, the Prof, is a con- noiseur of food and drink from Japan to Italy. Through his efforts during our Freshman and Sophomore years, we ac- cumulated a working knowledge of the literature through as- sociation with the works of Shelley, Keats, Shakespeare and Browning. Doctor Mossin has given us a light into the business world as only a non-pharmacist can do. A native of New Jersey, he obtained his B.S. at New York University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at Columbia University. Doctor Mossin has combined his Accounting and Business Law courses with prac- tical problems to enable us to apply our knowledge to every- day occurrences. HUMANITIES ADAM A. WALKER. A.B., A.M. Professor of Economics Professor Walker opens a new field to Sophomore Pharmacy students as he explores the complicated aspects of eco- nomics. He is gifted with the ability to define the mos'» complicated principles in terms which make them easy to com- prehend. Professor Walker earned his B.S. degree at the University of Michigan and his A.M. degree at the University of Wisconsin. ALBERT C. MOSSIN, B.S., M.A,. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting KATHERINE GLAVIN College Registrar Miss Glavin, our College Registrar, has maintained a most efficient office and has served as a council and guide for thousands of students.