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

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DEDICATION A teacher affects eternity wrote Henry Adams. He can never tell where his influence stops. In these uncertain and cynical days, a teacher of dedicated sincerity is especially influential — for it is by his example that a student forms his own attitudes and ideals. And if he also conveys the warmth of a genuinely interested personality, his influence can be doubly effective. Such a man is Professor Leonard T. Chavkin, to whom we dedicate this yearbook. As an educator, Professor Chavkin does not merely end his duties with the teaching of his subject matter alone. Beyond this, he succeeds in communicat- ing ideals that exceed in importance purely factual wisdom — for professional integrity is the really indispensable element to a truly successful career. Professor Chavkin is an authority on cosmetic and dermatological bases and vehicles; he lectures in these subjects at the graduate faculty of dermatology of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Here at the Co- lumbia University College of Pharmacy he teaches courses in Pharmaceutical Economics ( where we first encountered him ) , Dermatologic and Topical Ve- hicles, and a graduate course in Industrial Manufacturing. He received his B.S. at the Columbia University College of Pharmacy in 1944, his M.S. at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1947, and is now working toward the completion of his Ph.D. at New York University. It is with great pride that we of the Class of 1954 dedicate this Yearbook to a man for whose understanding and patience we shall always be grateful.

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DEAN ' S MESSAGE On many occasions, particularly during rhe last year, you and I have discussed a great many topics, some pharmaceutical, some not. At times we have strayed far afield from any remote resemblance to what most people would consider the subject area of The Pharmacy of Medicinal Substances. I hope that at least some of you have gotten my message. We reviewed some official preparations, we surveyed the alkaloids, the glyco- sides, the volatile oils (remember alpha-pinene? ) and we attempted to relate chemi- cal structure to pharmacological activity. All of this, I believe, was good and proper. Some of this information you may even use. Once in awhile, we have even gone so far as to invite a critical inspection of certain facts. I hope that we have not been unduly critical, that we have not ob- scured the merit and the good in the subjects of our criticism. Let me assure you, this one time more, that the intention has been to encourage you to seek the truth, to help you to develop an inquiring mind, to point the way to your opportunity for contribution and service. You have a sound, fundamental knowledge. Apply this to practice, continue to learn from each experience, and you will progress steadily in the profession. Since you entered CUCP, a dream of a new home has become a plan and the plan is pointing most surely to a reality. Before very long, a new strucrure will rise, overlooking the park, and the College will be able to expand its educational activi- ties. I hasten to add, lest there be misunderstanding, that a change or an improve- ment does not necessarily point to a fault or a serious lack in an existing condition. Nothing can be static and remain effective. Continuous change is the order. To say that next year ' s class will be better taught than you were is to say that you were better taught than last year ' s class. Both statements are true, yet misleading. Would we say that last year ' s graduates are poorer pharmacists because they did not hear from the faculty about Tetracycline? Certainly not! Topics, and courses, and teach- ing methods change constantly. And, do you know something, so do our alumni. And so will you. You will keep abreast of the times by your reading, your attendance at meetings, and your own initiative. I hope you will keep in touch with your college — directly and through the Alumni Association. The shelf life and the customer acceptance of our produce is of real interest to us. Sincerely, E. E. Leuallen Dean

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