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

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Even though Professor Huppert has only been with us for two years it has already become evident that he takes pride in his work. In the first few minutes of his lectures it was noticeable that he was not there just to transfer his knowledge from his mind to our notes, but to instill in each student an avid interest in the subject matter. But even with this devotion to his work, it was obvious he was not just a teacher but a friend to each and every person that so desired it. Many students through his guid- ance and support have made plans for graduate school and have felt free to discuss their problems with him. He has more than once acted as that safety valve so much needed when the pressure builds up. Besides maintaining a busy schedule teaching anatomy and bacteriology, Professor Huppert has devoted his spare time to being advisor to the Stu- dent Christian Association as well as working dili- gently for his doctorate. In leaving, we will keep in mind his quick smile and easy relaxed manner during lecture and re- member that we have a friend we can turn to. To show our appreciation we, the class of ’62, would like to take this opportunity to dedicate this year- book to you, Prof. Huppert.

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Dhe jbean’ eddac i Graduates of 1962, the Faculty shares with you the anticipated joy of your Commencement. We are happy to have had a part in preparing you for your future career whether it be in the laboratory', the hospital, the community phar- macy or in the graduate school. The opportunities for you in each of these areas were never greater. The demand for men and women who are profession- ally skilled and are willing to combine their knowledge with useful work far exceeds the supply. In due course of time when you have passed a qualifying examination you will be licensed to practice your profession. This license certifies that, in addition to technical ability and compliance with the statute law, y'ou have the intellectual competence and theoretical knowledge not only to understand your current professional activities but to accept the rapid changes of a technological age. Pharmacy graduates of 1962 are faced with some inherited problems brought about to a large extent by the unwillingness of their predecessors to provide for self regulation of their profession and a willingness to assign pharmaceutical duties to those not qualified by education, experience or licensure to perform them. May I, in this final message to you as students of pharmacy, urge you to concentrate on four objectives which, if attained, will greatly increase your professional prestige and make it possible for you to be of greater service to your respective communities. These four objectives are (1) greater self regulation of all phases of phar- macy from the manufacturer and distributor to the final dispenser whether he be in the clinic, hospital, or community pharmacy; (2) the restriction of the distri- bution of all drugs and potentially harmful proprietary medicines to licensed pharmacists; (3) the acceptance of the principle of a professional fee for service as opposed to a percentage markup on a commodity supplied, and (4) the constant refreshment and nourishment of your basic training and ability by self study and organized effort. With your youth, vigor, determination and idealism, I am sure these major objectives can become realities.