Columbia University College of Pharmacy - Apothekan Yearbook (New York, NY)

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THE LIBERAL ARTS In times such as mis, the importance of liberal arts courses cannot be over- estimated. In fact, the proposal for a two-year collegiate prerequisite is in keep- ing with the idea that pharmacists should equally well be educated in lh - liberal arts as in the sciences. Among the courses already required are Contemporary Civilization. English. French or German. Mathematics and Physics. The recent events both in Europe and here at home demand a comprehensive knowledge of the economic, social and politic al factors which underlie the pres- ent struggle — besides a better understanding of our own government as an ever changing democracy. The course in Contemporary Civilization under Mr. Luthin provided the ground work on which we can interpret more accurately these events — even if we never did really all the assignments in Heaton and Randall. Taking the languages as a group— English. French and German. The latter two are particularly important to us scientifically as well as culturally. Many of the scientific publications are written in French or German and consequently a reading knowledge of these is necessary to the proper approach to research. Messers. Bonner, Stone and Ineenhuett were all helpful in our mastering of these subjects. Mathematics — a combination of equations, triangles, differentials and integrals was well taught by Mr. Sole. Then came physics — a course which no one will forget! Travelling up to Morningside Heights for Professor Farwell s lectures was usually delightful, if sometimes bothersome, as was our laboratory work supervised by his assistants. It was work — hard work, in fact — but enjoyable. Clockwise: Mr. Levi. Mr. Bonnkr. Mr. Sole. Mr. Ingenhuett, Mr Luthin

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■ r.r y MATERIA MEDICA When still neophytes, (pardon trie plagiarism, Mr. Pokorney) the words Materia Medica caused us to stand in awe. However, from the first day, the broad horizons of this section of the curriculum loomed before us to act as a beacon in our search for knowledge. Using the freshman year as an introduction, we studied general botany under the ever pleasant Mr. Pokorney. Plants were not just something to be mounted in museum showcases, but items which entered our everyday life. The study of cellular structure, functions, and modifications of plants under Professor Hart proved to be interesting and informative. Under the able direc- tion of Dr. Halsey, Zoology was indeed a pleasant course. The third year introduced us to the study of the human body. Human physi- ology, propounded by Br. Ballard, detailed the essentials of the human engine . To supplement this course. Dr. Redden explained and demonstrated the basic- emergency treatment for injuries — First Aid. And then there was Bacteriology. Prof. Hart and Dr. Blumberg cordially introduced us to the bugs ' . To round out the curriculum. Prof. H. Taub guided us in our studies, macroscopic and microscopic, of crude drugs. His humor and wit made Pharmacognosy a pleasure. Toxicology, Posology and Pharmacology, most important courses of the Materia Medica curriculum came in the senior year. These studies impressed upon us the realization that the pharmacist is the physician s right-hand man. As we recall the time spent in studying Materia Medica, we think of — Dr. Ballard, calm, systematic, didactic: Prof. Hart, always willing to explain difficult points: Prof. H. Taub, whose wit made life interesting: Mr. Pokorney and his dimpled smile; Dr. Blumberg, always cooperative: Dr. Redden, jovial and well liked; Dr. Halsey, whose lectures will always be remembered as pleasant ex- periences. We ' ll never forget you. Clockwise: Dr. Redden, Prof. H. Taub. Dr. Blumberg, Dr. Halsey, Dean Ballard. Chairman of f ie Detriment. Prof. Mart, Mr. Pokorney.

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Columbia University. College of Pharmacy is the official voice of the student body; and recently it has become a rather loud one. New activities for the school are planned at each weekly meeting. This year the Council, with the cooperation of Dr. Ballard planned the Tuesday hours and arranged for various speakers to talk at the Assembly. With the cooperation of Mr. Miale, the members arranged a window for National Phar- macy Week, which took second place in the com- petition with other colleges throughout the country- Pharma-Col. the Student s Newspaper, was originated by the Council. The Council also played a major part in the revival of the Student Activity Fee. which will ensure numerous activties next year. One of the newest innovations this year was the formation of dancing classes both for be- ginning students and for advanced terpsichorians. The members of the Council responsible for all this activity include: Milton Spiro. ' 41. President Abraham Silbergleit. ' 42. Vice President Stanley Greenwald. 42. Secrefary Rocco Riso and Arthur Rothman. Senior Representatives Leonard Cooper and George Gutterman. Sophomore Representatives Seymour Schuchman. Freshman Representative Marie Klauber. Women ' s Representative Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. ' is a national honorary society among colleges in the United States and Canada. College activities play a major part in the selection of a student as well as scholar- ship. It is the only means of recognition given to colleges that do not have Phi Beta Kappa chapters. ' Who s Who has elected four Seniors and two Juniors for membership. The Seniors elected are Max Smedresman. Arthur Rothman, Abra- ham Leon, and Milton Spiro. The Juniors are Stanley Greenwald and Abe Silbergleit. WHO ' S WHO