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

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Professor Hart Professor Halsey l l -, BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Throughout our four years at Columbia, the biology department, in one way or another, has been intimately associated with our education. Such varied courses of study as Botany, Pharmacology and Bacteriology have been skillfully woven into the intricate network that makes up the brain of the Pharmacy student. Under the astute guidance of three professors who are individually tops in their fields, the class of ' 53 has gained not merely a memorized ensemble of unconjugated facts, but a broad and deep-rooted interpretation of their courses. Although we did not come under the influence of Professor Fanchon Hart until our final year, it did not take us long to realize that we were in the hands of one of the best Bacteriologists in the country. We were immediately impressed by her presentation of a course which warrants fingertip knowledge in order to convey the inner meaning of the subject to the class. This was a subject which was a challenge to even the brightest students. However with Professor Hart and her more than able assistant, Mr. Wong, we emerged not only wiser, but with a deep interest in Bacteriology. We came to realize its importance in man ' s fight against disease. That anyone will ever forget the inimmitable Professor H. Randolf Halsey is incomprehensible. From his first lecture in Biology in Sep- tember of ' 49, to the final lecture in Pharmocology in May of ' 53 we have come to admire and respect the wit and knowledge of the man we affectionately came to call Doc . In the rough grind that Pharmacy school has been, a sense of humor is an essential asset. Professor Halsey ' s down to earth humor has done more than just keep us laughing. Each story has enabled us to retain the finer points of difficult subjects. However, Doc Halsey has been more than just another teacher. He has been a good friend, and it is this that endears him to us more than anything else. Our Pharmacy training would not have been complete if we had not come into contact with Professor Frank J. Pokorny. Although his was a subject which was created to try the minds of even the sturdiest individuals, Professor Pokorny was able to steer us skillfully through the maze of the flower kingdom. One had to be mentally alert in such courses Botany and Pharma- cognosy not only to conquer them scholastically, but to follow the subtle humor of Professor Pokorny. Whether in the laboratory or the lecture hall, we, as students, seemed to capture his enthusiasm for the practically endless well of information that comprised his courses. There we have it, our Biology Department. Difficult courses true, but thanks to a noble trio and their laboratory assistants, the class of ' 53 was able to come through unscathed. We salute you for a job well done. 12 Professor Pokorny

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DEPARTMENT Room 10 at 8:30 A.M., neatly dressed in clean, white, short lab coats. There was an air of confusion and fear as we realized that we would soon be meeting Prof. Kanig, eye ro eye. At 9 A.M. sharp, the door to the Dispensing Lab opened and away we went . Keynoted was accuracy and neatness. Pills, suppositories, troches, powders and mixtures were made Secundum Artem . At length, and with system we critically discussed each prescription, studied incom- patibilities and suggested changes which might facilitate the preparation or result in a more efficient therapeutic acrion. We were encouraged to always use intelligence and discretion, to be alert and to develop dexterity and adaptability. Prof. Kanig is a mixture of a stern disciplinarian, keen wit, fine humorist and loyal friend. Through his excellent lectures and expert advice on pharmaceutical compounding. Prof. Kanig has done an out- standing job. In order to fully understand the chemistry and pharmacy of the substances used in compounding a prescription, we studied the Phar- macy of Inorganic Medicinal Substances under Mr. William Wild Bill Weingold. Mr. Weingold will be remembered mainly for his speedy lectures. His main object was to try to talk faster than the students could read the Epitome. He is very congenial and affable and is one of the most understanding and considerate instructors. With three years of instruction behind us, we finally became Seniors in September 1952, and as such, we were eligible ro study under rhe senior member of the Department, Prof. Lewis Nathan Brown, who taught the advanced course in Dispensing Pharmacy. None of us will ever forget the day we had to compound ichthammol suppositories, asafoetida pills or Black Wash. Dr. Brown hopes that he has instilled within us a feeling of self-reliance and confidence, and the ability to stand on one ' s own two feet in whatever field of Pharmacy the individual may enter. One of the most interesting courses in the curriculum is Pharma- ceutical Technology as taught by Prof. Leonard T. Chavkin. It is pri- marily a course of study of advanced compounding techniques including an introduction to the use of newer materials such as surface active agents and synthetic products employed in the manufacture of cosmetics and dermatological vehicles. Prof. Chavkin will always be remembered for his genial disposition, roaring and hearty laugh, fair judgement and loyalty to the student body. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the members of the Phar- macy Department whose fine talents w-ere blended together to give us their utmost in knowledge, understanding and helpfulness. These men are truly a living symbol of the highest ideals of Pharmacy. Professor Katz Professor Weingold 11

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CULTURAL DEPARTMENT In many schools of Pharmacy, a basic cultural background is lacking in the curriculum. Such is not the case in the Columbia University Col- lege of Pharmacy. As a result, the C.U.C.P. graduate is not only a highly skilled pharmaceutical technician, but is also the possessor of a broad cultural outlook. Contemporary Civilization, higher mathematics, and Advanced English filled a prominent spot in our freshman program. Professors Chill, Gleissner and DeGroot were there to give us the full benefit of their experience. At first, we could not understand to what use we would be able to put this knowledge. But as time progressed, we began to realize that our education was richer, fuller and more complete because of it. In Contemporary Civilization, the philosophies of the great educa- tors of alltime were put before us and with the inner sight of Professor Chill, we were able to probe into the deeper meaning of the writings of the wise men of history. It was under the astute tutlege of the learned Professor DeGroot that we coped with the mechanics of the English language. Although we struggled with adverbs, adjectives, and the like, our mastery of the native tounge was vastly improved. Another course which added to our general education was mathe- matics. Here it was Professor Gliessner who ably propelled us through the maze Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry and Calculus. In the following years, we added such varied courses as Economics, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence and Business Law and Accounting. The importance of these courses cannot be emphasized too much. The highest ranking Pharmacy scholar would very possibly be a business failure without this practical knowledge of store management. Although these courses were difficult, the fluent presentations of Professor Chavkin in Economics, Professor Kravitz in Business Law and Accounting, and Professor Herzog in Jurisprudence made our road a comparatively easy one to travel. Because of these men, subjects that could have been trying and dull if taught improperly became eagerly awaited lecture sessions. There we have it • — the cultural educational scheme of the Class of ' 53. Because of this program we emerge from school, not only mas- ters of the mechanics of retail pharmacy, but rather mature, fully edu- cated professional men able to cope with the problems of the business world on a higher plane than graduates from many other Colleges of Pharmacy. The fact that we do get the opportunity at Columbia to take these courses is one of the reasons that this school is looked up to and respected as one of the finest Pharmaceutical colleges in the world. We are proud to say we are products of this school. 13