Published by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Alumni Society
A NEW ERA BEGINS
Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier
page 12
2003 Annual Report
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The Ohio State University
College of Pharmacy
Contents
Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Executive Publication Editor
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Roslyn Berry
Director of Development and External Affairs
Publication Editor
[email protected]
Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3
Martini Receives College’s Lifetime
Achievement Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Lou Marcy
Director of Alumni Affairs
Contributing Writer
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Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier:
A New Era Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Tanya McDay
Coordinator
Development and Alumni Affairs
Contributing Writer
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Nikia Reveal
Design Editor - Reveal It Limited
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www.nikiareveal.com
Dr. Lane Wallace
The 20th Annual
Alumni Awards Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Alumni and Friends Golf Outing . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 20
Pharmacy Practice and Administraton . . . . . . . .page 27
Pharmacology Chair
[email protected]
Dr. Tom Li
Medicinal Chemistry and
Pharmacognosy Chair
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Dr. Milap Nahata
Pharmacy Practice and
Administration Chair
[email protected]
Pharmaceutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 27
OSU Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 28
Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 29
Dr. James Dalton
Pharmaceutics Chair
[email protected]
Dr. Kenneth Hale
Assistant Dean for
Student Affairs
[email protected]
Dr. Sylvan Frank
Associate Dean for
Professional Programs
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Dr. William Hayton
Associate Dean for
Graduate Programs
[email protected]
Photos courtesy of Dan Repicz
Cover photo by
feinknopf, 772 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicinal Chemistry
and Pharmacognosy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 30
Alumni Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 31
A Word from Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier
Many exciting events have occurred during 2003for the
Sun and Dr. Mamuka Kvartskhelia joined this fall as Assistant
OSU College of Pharmacy in areas of education, academics,
Professors in Pharmaceutics. Dr. Jeffrey Johnston and Dr.
research, and scholarship. Here are a few of the highlights.
Jennifer Whetstone are new Visiting Assistant Professors in
Education and Academics: Forty-nine professional
Pharmaceutics and in Medicinal Chemistry, respectively.
pharmacy students, our second Pharm.D. class, received their
Other faculty appointments include the promotion and tenure
Doctor of Pharmacy degree on June 13, 2003. The graduates
of two Associate Professors, Dr. Craig Pedersen and Dr. Dale
have accepted positions in community pharmacy or
Hoyt, and the appointment of the Kimberly Professor to Dr.
ambulatory care practices (47%) and in hospital pharmacy
Ching-Shih Chen. Dr. Jerry Siegel, Senior Director of the
practice (14%). Fifteen graduates (31%) selected residencies to Department of Pharmacy in OSU's Medical Center, was
continue their education and specialization via postgraduate
recently appointed as Assistant Dean for Medical Center
opportunities. Over the past several years, we have been
Affairs in the College of Pharmacy. This addition to our
“phasing in” the enrollment in our Pharm.D.
administrative structure is part of a strategic
program, and we currently have 380
initiative to integrate missions of the
Pharm.D. students in the College. The P-4
Department of Pharmacy and the College of
class consists of 64 students, and these
Pharmacy in order to enhance education,
students are engaged their clerkship rotations,
research, and patient care in our Academic
both locally and around the country. The P-3
Health Center.
class of 98 students is completing their
Research and Scholarship: This past
didactic courses, and the entering Pharm.D.
academic year was very productive for our
classes in 2002 and 2003 are near the program
research and scholarship, achieving unparalleled
capacity of approximately 120 students per
levels for the College. These accomplishments
year. The class that entered in Autumn
are the reflection of the high-quality research
Quarter 2003 consisted of students from 12
being performed on a daily basis by our faculty,
different states and 37 different
students, postdoctoral scholars, and research
undergraduate institutions. Approximately
staff. The number of refereed publications
75% of the entering class had a B.S. or M.S.
totaled 170 this past year, a 41% increase over
degree prior to enrolling in our graduate
the previous year. Our research portfolio
Dean Robert W.
professional Pharm.D. program. Our nonincludes research grants and contracts from
traditional Pharm.D. program provides
NIH, NSF, US Army Breast Cancer and
Brueggemeier
licensed pharmacists with the opportunity to
Prostate Cancer Research Programs, other
Dean, OSU College of Pharmacy
upgrade their skills and credentials to the
federal agencies, the State of Ohio, the
Pharm.D. level, and 104 students are enrolled in this program.
pharmaceutical industry, and private foundations and donors.
As both a faculty member and now as dean, I am
The total for research expenditures this past year was over $6
continually impressed with the high-quality and the maturity
million, with approximately $5 million in peer-reviewed grants
of our students in our Pharm.D. program. The Pharm.D.
and contracts from NIH and other federal agencies.
students are excelling not only in the classrooms but also in a
University Initiatives: President Karen Holbrook has
variety of other activities, such as practice settings, student
underscored her beliefs in both the Academic Plan as our
professional organizations, and community outreach. With the strategy for excellence and in research as the tool that will
increasing numbers of students in our Pharm.D. classes,
advance the University’s reputation. During the summer and
participation in student professional organizations continues
fall of 2003, Dr. Holbrook and university’s leaders (deans, vice
to expand in number and in involvement. These organizations
presidents, vice provosts, faculty leaders, staff leaders)
include the APhA Association of Students in Pharmacy
reaffirmed the university’s commitment to the Academic Plan
(ASP), Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
and identified the Leadership Agenda to guide the university’s
(SSHP), student affiliate of the Academy of Managed Care
activities over the next academic year in the three key areas of
Pharmacy (AMCP), and the Student National Pharmaceutical Research, the Undergraduate Experience, and Outreach and
Association (SNPhA). Our student chapters are doing well,
Engagement. The President and her leadership team are
and the number of students participating in regional and
committed to the Academic Plan and to taking the necessary
national professional society meetings is at an all time high.
steps to move the university forward to enhance our academic
Our graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy remain
quality, diversity and stature as a world-class research
strong, with approximately 105 students enrolled this fall in
university for the people of Ohio.
areas of medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy,
As one of the top ranked pharmacy schools in the country,
pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and pharmacy administration.
the strong academic programs in professional and graduate
Twelve Ph.D. degrees and nine M.S. degrees were awarded
education and the excellent research and scholarship are a
this past academic year. Three graduates received the M.S.
reflection of the high quality faculty, students, researchers and
degrees in Health Systems Pharmacy Administration. Our
staff of the College. After just a few months as Dean, I remain
new Bachelors of Science in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
excited about the opportunities to lead the College, and I am
(B.S.P.S.) degree program, an undergraduate degree program,
indeed honored to serve as the 7th Dean of the College. I hope
graduated 44 students in June 2003. Many of our top students
to continue the tradition of our previous deans in enhancing
in this program (27 this year) entered our Pharm.D. program
the College as a center of excellence in all facets of
in the fall, while others have gone on to medical school,
pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. I look forward
graduate school, or one of many career options.
to working with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and friends as
Faculty: The College recruited four new faculty to our
we chart new paths for the next several years. I wish you all the
ranks, bringing the total number of tenure-track faculty,
best for 2004.
regular clinical faculty, and instructional staff to 59. Dr. Duxin
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A Word from the Alumni Affairs Director
After graduation from The OSU College of Pharmacy, and accepting an assignment,
most of us really started learning how to use our education to provide a professional service
to patients. We learned many new skills. Early in my own career, I spent a lot of time
learning inventory control, payroll, human resources, product information of prescription
& nonprescription medications and for prescription accessories. Professional relations and
collaboration with other health care providers required attention. Rapidly changing
formularies have always been as issue as new medications replace known standard therapies.
Staying current with your professional practice has and always will be a challenge. Having
graduated from a College which provides a challenging program has always given me
confidence that I can meet future educational and practice growth.
Now, more than ever, the practice and science of
pharmacy is having to reinvent and rebuild itself. Economic
changes have forced changes in the business plan for
pharmacy practice. The professional pharmacist needs the
full support of professional organizations, colleges,
researchers and his/her colleagues. Change and growth is
not easy and new approaches require sacrifice and patience
and a variable response to business pressures. This is the
time for professional pioneers to step forward and lead.
Taking time off and paying for professional meetings is
not possible for many practitioners. However, the
opportunity to share experiences with colleagues and learn
from each other is richly rewarding. Employed pharmacists
might negotiate with employers to provide the ability to
attend professional meetings. The investment would be
valuable to the organization as well as being refreshing to
the pharmacist.
Lou Marcy
The OSU College of Pharmacy, under the direction of
(B.S. ‘65)
Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier and the management of
Alumni Affairs Director
Professor Jerry Cable, is working to re-establish the College
as a primary source of continuing pharmacy education. The College has the researchers
and faculty to provide topics on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical research and
administration. Watch for announcements of the programs offered at the College to
enhance and enlarge your practice. The faculty of the Pharmacy Practice and
Administration division have provided an immunization certificate program recently, and
will do so again.
The professional activities of the faculty, administration and staff of the College will all
ultimately be useful to the professional practitioner at the point of care with the patient and
with other health care providers. All the research and teaching at the College is to support
the professional pharmacist as they practice their profession. The practitioner is the open
doorway to the public, and all of us at the College stand behind that door in support roles.
The product of the College’s activities is the graduate of it’s programs. The graduates are
prepared to bring more to the professional table in knowledge, skills and potential to stand
beside their preceptors/teachers. They are trained to be ready to take a leadership role in
developing practice innovation.
Join your colleagues at local organizations and continuing educational programs. There
is a lot to be shared and learned from each other when pharmacists gather together.
Support your professional local and state professional organizations and join in with their
legislative efforts.
Please take your own advice and aggressively seek a wellness plan for yourself and your
family. You are in a stressful and often very frustrating profession. Take care of your
physical health and ask your colleagues if they are on schedule for their medical check ups.
Knowing your numbers and keeping them in line is a “game” which we must “play” or suffer
the unexpected loss of health.
I am confident that the pharmacy profession will adapt and conquer the current
challenge brought on be economic changes. The resilience and tenacity of the pharmacy
graduates I know will be the strength that will prevail to grow and maybe change our
profession. I also am confident of the quality of the students we are attracting to the
profession and that they will lead us in redefining the profession.
Save the Date
February 19, 2004
Alumni Society Governing Board Meeting.
Longaberger Alumni House.
9 AM to 3 PM.
March 27 to 30, 2004
APhA Annual Meeting: Seattle WA
Craig Pedersen Speaker of the
House of Delegates.
March 28, 2004
Dean’s Dinner at APhA announced.
April 22, 23 & 24, 2004
The OSU Alumni Assoc. Alumni Weekend.
60, 50 & 45 year Reunions.
Spring football game.
May 7, 2004
Alumni Awards and Annual Meeting Banquet.
Longaberger Alumni House.
June 14, 2004
The COP Alumni & Friends Golf Outing.
OSU Scarlet or Gray course.
September 10, 2004
College CE Program
September 11, 2004
Alumni Tailgate Party
OSU vs. Marshall Univ. Thundering Hurd.
Go Bucks!
October 21, 2004
Alumni Governing Board Meeting
Longaberger Grand Lounge
Wife of Former Dean Parks Succumbs to Alzheimer’s at 91
Mary E. Parks, wife of the former Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Lloyd Parks, died on March 29, 2003. Dean Parks, also 91, helped
Mary battle years of Alzheimer’s Disease in his role of caretaker up until two years ago when she was moved to a care home. Her body was
donated through Life Legacy Foundation for Alzheimer’s research.
Mary was a resident of Tucson since 1952. Born June 29, 1911 in Chalmers, Indiana, she was a graduate of Purdue University, where she
was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Glee Club, University Choir and the Women’s Athletic Association. While in Tucson, she was
involved with El Rio, 49ers Country Clubs Assistance League of Tucson and was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. She is
preceded in death by Lawson H. “Pat” Flanagan and is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dean Lloyd Parks, a daughter, Gayle (Lehman)
Blackketter, a son, Lawson Flanagan of Nevada, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and step-daughter, Regina of Ohio.
Father Harry Ledwith officiated over the memorial service that was held on April 4, 2003 at St. Piu X Church in Tucson, Arizona. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Appreciation cards and notes can be sent to
[email protected].
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Current National Ranking (Overall) - #4
Funding Ranking - #14
Publications Ranking - #2
Perception Ranking - #7
Undergraduate
Student
Statistics
Professional Student
Statistics
Graduate Student
Statistics
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Non-Traditional Pharm.D.
The Non-Traditional Pharm. D. Program (NTPD) is the College’s
professional degree program that is offered entirely online. The
program takes approximately 3-5 years to complete with the
average completion timeframe being about four years. The
program timeframe differs because once the student has
completed 2.5 years of coursework, they have 4-8 months of
clinical rotations they must complete, which would be
determined by the student’s level of previous experience in their
field. Because these students are all currently employed as
practicing pharmacists, their workload tends to only allow for
them to work on the degree on a part-time basis. The first
class started in January, 2001 with 23 students, three of which
graduated in August, 2003. 5-8 more students are expected to
graduate in June, 2004, whereas, an estimated 5-8 students will
graduate each quarter thereafter. The second class, which
started in January, 2002 has 20 students and the third and
fourth classes have 35 and 36 students, respectively. A profile
of the program looks thusly:
New Faculty Appointments
Dr. Enrique Seoane-Vasquez was successfully recruited
from the University of Minnesota. His research is in the
area of Pharmacy Administration.
Faculty Awards and Recognition
Dev Pathak received the OSU University Alumni Award for
Distinguished Teaching.
Guill Wientjes was named Chair of the Experimental
Therapeutics I Study Section, NIH.
Joseph Dasta received the American Colleges of Clinical
Pharmacy (ACCP) National Pharmacy Educator of the Year
Award.
Phillip Schneider was President of the American Society of
Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
James Dalton received the Meritorious Manuscript Award
from the American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists.
Ohio Resident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Non-Resident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
John Cassady was named chair of the Foundation Board
of the American Society of Pharmacognosy.
Hospital Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Retail Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Managed Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Daren Knoell was elected a Fellow of ACCP.
Milap Nahata was President of the American Association
of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Craig Pedersen was elected Speaker of the House for the
American Pharmaceutical Association.
B.S.- OSU* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
B.S.- Other (U.S.)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
B.S.- Foreign* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
*Average years after receiving B.S. is12 years.
Non-Instructional
Staff Statistics
Faculty Statistics
(Tenure and Non-Tenure Track)
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College of Pharmacy Giving Societies (Lifetime Total)
Dean’s Society
$1 Million+
Pharmacy Society
$500,000-$999,999
Apothecary Society
$100,000-$499,999
Script Society
$50,000-$99,999
Honor Society
$25,000-$49,999
2002-2003 Giving Totals
Private Support (Cash, Securities, Gifts-in-Kind)
$1,334,073
Private Support (OSURF)
$1,149,565
Grand Total (Private Support)
$2,483,638
Giving Sources
Total
Amount
Alumni (College)
Alumni (Other)
Non-Alumni
Corporations
Corporate Foundations
Private Foundations
Other Organizations
638
69
236
80
17
8
24
$191,808
$19,302
$123,968
$837,320
$40,196
$32,400
$89,080
Giving Levels
Total
Amount
Annual Gifts- Small ($1-$1999)
Annual Gifts- Large ($2000- $9999)
Major Gifts ($10,000+)
985
53
34
$142,896
$209,770
$981,409
Total Giving
(Past Five Years)
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Dean’s Corporate Council Members
Carl T. Bertram, Pharm.D
Walgreen’s Health Initiatives
Michael Nameth
Wellpoint Pharmacy Management
Paul Blower, Ph.D.
Leadscope, Inc.
Marcia Nusgart
Nusgart Consulting
Arne Brodin, Ph.D.
Astra Pain Control AB
Thomas Picone
Pharmacia Corp.
Stephen Denovchek, R.Ph.
Chek Rx Consulting, LLC
David Sharrock
Retired, Marion Merrell Dow
Bruce Downey
Barr Laboratories, Inc.
Laura Shaw
Rite Aid Corp.
Patrick Gavin, R.Ph.
Ateb, Inc.
William Sheridan
Kroger Food and Drug
Harold Godwin
University of Kansas Medical Center
Mark Sirgo
Endacea, Inc.
Mary Kelly
Target Stores, Inc.
James Smith
CVS Corp.
Stephen Krinke, R.Ph.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
James Staker
Staker’s Service Drugs, Inc.
William Letendre
Professional Compounding Ctr. of America
John Thornton
Schering-Plough
John Long
Medco Health
Allan Vrable
Vrable Healthcare
John MacDonald
Vision Venture Fund
Mary Ann Wagner
NACDS
Robert Martini
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Jeff Walters
OSU Managed Health Care Systems
Bruce McWhinney
Cardinal Health, Inc.
David Yost
AmerisiourceBergen Corp.
Larry Moore
American Red Cross
GIVING REPORT
New Council Member Appointment
Jeffrey Brown- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
New Endowments :
The Gross Family Scholarship Fund in Pharmacy
The E.W. Hatton Fund for Pediatric Pharmac
The Kaushala Chawla Program Fund for Geriatrics Care & Alzheimers Disease Research
The Raymond W. Doskotch Graduate Fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
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The College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University wishes
to thank the following Benefactors for their generosity...
Donors of Gifts $100 - $499
Abbott Laboratories Fund
Norman Anthony Abood
Accenture Foundation
Daniel Acosta
Barbara Jo Ague
Charles & Elma Ague
Chang-Ho Ahn
Koula Parthemos Alex
Altria Group, Inc.
Nancy Bartlett Anderies
Richard & Toni Ansley
Paul William Anthony
John Carl Appel
Henry Titus Armbruster
Robert & Roberta Armstrong
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Roger Paul Austin
Kenneth Allen Bachmann
James & Karen Baker
Raymond A. Bame
Joel & Diane Baringer
Darlene Leshinski Baron
Janet Medwid Barr
Eleanor Barstow
Albert Samuel Bauman
Audrey Bowser Bazler
Virginia Lynn Beaty
Satinder Kaur Bedi
John & Thelma Bender
Donald & Amelia Bennett
Marialice Schmitt Bennett
Rosemary R. Berardi
Richard Ira Bernardo
Benton Jay Bernstecker
Michael & Debra Bing
Douglas Edward Birkhimer
Richard Eugene Birnie
James E. Bleadingheiser
Melinda Taylor Blosser
John L. Boggs
Kathryn A. Bowden
Richard O. Boyd
Pauline Miller Boyer
Carl H. Braun
Eric Erman Bright
Bernice Jack Buettner
Gary Woods Bumgarner
Robert James Burger
Anne Henderson Burns
Harold & Beverly Bushman
Gerald L. Cable
John & Cecilia Canestraro
Cardinal Health Provider
Pharmacy Services Inc
Steve & Susan Carr
Shirlyn K. Chaffin
Richard Edwin Clapp
Joseph & Paula Clark
Mary Ann Coco-Kile
Johanna Marasovich Costic
Dale & Deborah Cowan
Otis Lee Crawford
Joseph & Barbara D'silva
Daimler Chrysler Corporation Fund
Steven Lewis Davis
George Harlan Day
Benjamin F. De Hays
Louis Michael De Santis
Allen & Krista Hopper
Fu-Lian Hsu
Raymond T. Hubach
Charles David Hufford
Jack S. Huggins
Donald Scott Hulka
Larry Paul Huston
Angela Taylor Jackson
Ralph G. Jakwerth
Scott Gerard Jamieson
Stephen William Janning
James Robert Jansen
Vicki Lyn Just
K-Mart Corporation
Rachetta Kishony Kaseff
Alan & Sandra Katz
Joanne Fedyna Kays
Anna Defenbaugh Kelley
Jeffrey Ryan Kelley
Christopher & Charlotte Kenreigh
George L. Kenyon
Carol Tobin Kern
Jeffrey & Maureen Ketz
James Lee King
Thomas J. Klosterman
James Raymond Knight
Kara Sue Kniska
Thomas Alan Kocarek
Timothy Ernest Kosty
David Alan Kotzin
Gerald Kremer & Elizabeth
Pressler-Kremer
Stephen Bernard Krinke
William & Carolyn Kuehnle
Roger Hart L'Hommedieu
Donald O. Lamport
Kim Michael Laughlin
Terry Len Laurila
Scott Allen Lawler
Ronald Edward Lay
William Kimball Le Cain
Donald Ray Leach
Michael Scott Leeson
Robert & Barbara Leeson
Alice Kim Leone
James P. Leyda
J. Leon Lichtin
Frank V Lorubbio
Timothy Scott Mac Taggart
Thomas S. Magaw
Sarol Mahalaha
Lawrence Leo Martin
Anthony D. Massaro
Kayoshi Masuoka
Phillip John Mc Ateer
Robert Joseph Mc Claskey
Kimberly Like Mc Devitt
Julia Ann Mc Glone
Carmen Michelle Mc Kinney
Frank M. Mc Lain
Glen Michael Melick
Walter Adam Mendyka
Merck Company Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Elaine Hudak Messersmith
Mil International Inc
Marc Alan Mitchell
John Patsy Montenery
Houston R. Morgan
Richard Morris & Heidi Baehler-Morris
Deborah Henson De Vilbiss
Robert Joseph De Wees
Stephen Michael Denovchek
Mark Stephen Dominik
Sandra Boal Douds
The Dow Chemical Foundation
Carmela Victoria Duva
Frederick M. Eckel
Albert H. Egbert
Robert Howard Ehlers
Lester G. Einhorn
Barbara Susyne Eisenstein
Leticia Jimenez El Naggar
Shaaban Fouad El Naggar
Eli Lilly & Co Foundation
Robert Joseph Elliott
Laura Davis Enlow
Yvette Smith Ertle
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Don L. Eyler
FMC Foundation
Rose Ellen Faeges-Easton
Robert Fagin
Beverly Ann Fair
Betty Little Farwick
Dennis & Grace Feller
Fidelity Inv Char Gift Fund Charles & Marilyn Deaton Fund
Fidelity Inv Char Gift Fund Witcher-Bush Family Fund
Joseph & Maureen Fink
William Berkeley Fisher
Harry H. S. Fong
Maria Czup Fowler
Sylvan G Frank
Robert Edward Franz
Rocco & Sylvia Fumi
Xiang Gao
Richard & Sandra Gast
Robert & Helen George
Gibbons & Cullen LLP
Gordon V. Giffin
Inderjit S. Gill
Jeffery & Amy Givens
Glaxo Inc
Harold N. Godwin
Merna Bingham Goett
Mildred Decker Gordon
David W. Grauer
Lawrence I. Haberman
Carmen Marie Hadley
Kenneth Michael Hale
Thomas Clifton Hall
Michael Henry Haney
Peggy Elizabeth Hanna
Ronald William Hanning
Haria and Shah MD Inc.
Jack Wesley Harris
James Henry Harris
David Gene Hattan
Donald D. Hawksworth
William L. Hayton
Paul Eugene Herring
Maria Delorenzo Higley
George Henry Hinkle
Tina Schultz Hoeweler
Timothy Ryan Hoffman
William & Donna Hohman
Benjamin F. Holland
Ina Frazier Holley
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Ann Nicodemus Mottice
Lois Ann Grapes Murray
Milap C. Nahata
Randall & Kathleen Nameth
Stephen Samuel Navran
Jay Allen Nesbit
Deborah Harstine Newman
Paul Anthony Nuzzi
Robert E. Ober
Thomas Ovid Oesterling
Taeho Oh
Ohio Academy Of Family
Physicians Foundation
OSU Managed Health Care System Inc.
Keith Allan Pappa
Cecelia Sokol Parise
Mary Kohl Polumbo
Albert G. Powell
Gayatri Amar Pradhan
Pearson Sylvan Press
Deborah Greene Prosek
William H. Puckett
Carl Patrick Pupino
Quest Diagnostics Matching Gift Program
Joyce Susanna Reese
Karl Allan Renner
Lucy Madonio Ribelin
William Harvey Riffee
Charles P. Riffle
George Beach Rings
William H. Roberts
Donors of Gifts $500 - $999
Jack W. Angerman
Aventis Matching Gifts FBD Consulting
William Thomas Bainbridge
Thomas E. Baker
Donald & Amelia Bennett
Benton Jay Bernstecker
Pamela Lynne Boner
Kathryn A. Bowden
Richard O. Boyd
Susan Smith Brown
Robert & Leslie Buerki
Steve & Susan Carr
Arup & Sugata Chatterjee
Alfred & Lois Chesney
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
Rosemary Kathryn Crum
Dawn Wholesale Pharmaceuticals
Louis & Rosanna De Santis
Charles & Marilyn Deaton
Duquesne University
Suzanne Rose Eastman
Albert H. Egbert
Lester G. Einhorn
Exxon Mobil Foundation
FMC Foundation
Rose Ellen Faeges-Easton
Robert Fagin
Betty Little Farwick
Barbara Nuffer Favreau
Harry S. Fong
Glaxo Smith Kline
Guilford Pharmaceuticals
Carmen Marie Hadley
Ramona McCarthy Hawkins
William L. Hayton
George Henry Hinkle
Brian Leigh Ihlenfeld
Ralph G.Jakwerth
Stephen William Janning
Jobson Publishing LLC
Alan & Sandra Katz
Duane & Marilyn Kirking
Howard E. Klinker
Zieva Dauber Konvisser
Kim Michael Laughlin
Lawrence Leo Martin
Phillip Jon McAteer
Walter Adam Mendyka
Merck & Company Inc.
Chander Mohan MD Inc.
Milap & Suchitra Nahata
Michael Alan Nameth
Randall & Kathleen Nameth
North Olmsted Animal Hospital
Ralph & Verna O‘Dell
Ohio Dietetic Association
Ohliger Drug Of Fairview Park Inc.
OSU College of Pharmacy Class of 2001
OSU Managed Health Care System Inc.
Phil & Kathy Inc.
Albert G. Powell
Charles P. Riffle
Christine Lynn Ritzman
Michael Thomas Rupp
Rosalie Sagraves
Anne Whalen Santin
Thomas & Frances Scono
Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys
Mary Beth Shirk
David Lee Siddle
Bruce & Linda Sill
David & Sandra Smeenk
Douglas Frank Smith
Glen & Cynthia Solomon
Gregory & Cathy Stricklen
Mary & Stephanie Szewczyk
Sheila Marie Thomas
Paul & Marva Tschampel
Chrisanne Webster
Thomas Edward Whiston
Mark Witcher & Margaret Bush
John Frederick Wolfe
Donors of Gifts $1000 - $4999
APCO (Scholarship)
The Ahuja Foundation
American Pharmaceutical
Association Foundation
American Society Of HealthSystem Pharmacists
Amerisource Corporation
Roger William Anderson
Arlington Court - Nursing Center
John Henry Artino
Astra Zeneca LP
Earlene M. Beal
Karl E. Bemus
Jon & Marialice Bennett
Gary & Roslyn Berry
Stephen Wayne Birdwell
Benjamin Andrew Black
Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Jeffrey Albert Bourret
Bristol-Myers Squibb Fdn
Bristol-Myers Squibb Fdn –
Matching Gift Program
Malcome J. Broussard
Robert W. Brueggemeier
Central Ohio Society of Healt
System Pharmacists
Kenneth & Irene Chan
GBS & Sandra Chawla
Labhaya R. Chawla
Co Censys Inc.
Robert E. Curtin
Robert Edward Curtin
Daimler Chrysler Corporation Fund
James Tilmon Dalton
OSU Dept of Psychiatry/Harding
Behavioral Healthcare & Med
Drug Mart Discount Food Fair
Sean Ekins
Crystal Woestendiek Engle
ESP Pharma Inc.
John Edward Fedyna
Ralph Vernon Foster
Gregory Royce Garner
Chris Albert Gasser
Gateway Electric Inc.
Gerbig Snell Weisheimer &
Associates, Inc.
Glaxo Smith Kline Foundation
James Paul Gluvna
Harold & Judy Godwin
John & Kathryn Grady
Donald Edward Hill
Judith Olszeski Holcomb
Gerald John Hudec
I Medd Inc
Irene S. Jurca
Barry Edward Klein
Louis Walter Marcy
Merck & Company Inc.
Merrill Lynch & Co Foundation Inc. Matching Gifts Program
Larry Moore
Freddie Vernell Moyer
James William Munson
NACDS Education Foundation
Neurological Associates Inc.
Marcia Iris Nusgart
Ohio Pharmacists Foundation
Otsuka Maryland Research Institute Inc.
Mary Curtin O’Rourke
James A. Odom
Ohio Pharmacists Association
Ohio Pharmacists Foundation
Ohio Society of Health-System
Pharmacists
Otsuka Maryland Research Institute Inc.
Kulbir S. Pannu
James Edward Paoletti
Lloyd M. Parks
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company
Pro Com International
Andrew & Vanessa Pultz
Bonnie Robey Rawn
George D. Richards
Kulbir S. Pannu
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company
Erika Papai Ragaji
Anthony S. Ridolfo
Roxane Laboratories Inc.
Kobi M. Sethna
David B. Sharrock
Jerry Siegel
Jagdish Singh
Mark Alan Sirgo
Ernest Scott Sparks
Alfred Elsworth Staubus
Martha E. Stewart
Target Stores
The Wells Living Trust
Walgreen Corporation
Richard & Karol Wells
Paul A. Wherry
Sara Jane White
Christopher Gunnar Widing
Wolfe Associates Inc.
Marilyn Keish Wollett
Young's Family Market
Groceries & Meats
Donors of Gifts $5,000 and more
Abbott Laboratories
Alaris Medical Systems
American Foundation for
Pharmaceutical Education
American Pharmacists Association
Amgen Inc.
Donor 04089801 Anonymous
Armand Scott Inc.
Arthur Joel Arnold
ASHP Foundation
Astra Zeneca R & D Sodertalje
Aventis Pharmaceuticals - AT Division
Bayer Corporation
Bayer Corporation Diagnostics Division
Floyd & Betsy Bender
Gregory & Stacey Bergmann
Richard & Pamela Bernadella
Howard Norman Bockbrader
CVS Corporation
Capital Wholesale Drug Co.
Cardinal Health Foundation
John & Nancy Cassady
Jane Chang Chen
Cleveland Clinic Health System
Council of Ohio Colleges Of Pharmacy
Michael & Sharon Curtin
Joseph and Mary Cusma
CVS Charitable Trust Inc.
DE Foundation
Joseph Frank Dasta
James Peter Di Cello
Bruce Lee Downey
Dura Pharmaceuticals
Elan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Facts & Comparisons
A. Wolters Kluwer Company
Jack E. Fruth
Giant Eagle Inc.
Melvin Jay Gross
Betty Ann Hoener
Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
Gerald John Hudec
Institute for The Advancement Of
Community Pharmacy
Into Great Company
JDSW Family Foundation
Lawrence & Susan Kaufman
Lawrence & Maryann Kennedy
Michael & Kathryn Kourie
The Kroger Company - Pharmacy
The Kroger Company – Columbus
Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Inc.
Eleanor Gross Lieptz
Leadscope Inc.
Eli Lilly & Company
Olfeo John Lorenzetti
Market Strategies Inc.
Medco Health Solutions Inc & Medco
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Health Affiliates
Merck & Company Inc.
Norwood Henry Meyer
Larry Moore
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
N.A.C.D.S. Education Foundation
Novo Rx Holding Company Inc.
Ortho Biotech
Ortho Mc Neil Pharmaceuticals A.
Johnson & Johnson Company
OSU College Of Pharmacy
Alumni Society
The P & G Fund
PDM Healthcare
Dev S. Pathak
Pediatric Clinical Trials International Inc.
Pet Net/Pharma Logic LLC
Pfizer Foundation - Matching
Gifts Program
Pfizer Inc.
Pharmacia Corporation
Pharmacia Foundation Inc. Matching
Gifts Program
Proctor & Gamble Company Corporate
Disbursement Account
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Nicholas & Erika Ragaji
Greg Lee Ream
Anthony S. Ridolfo
Roxane Laboratories
Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
Louise Orr Scott
Isabel Hatton Simmons
University of Southern California
Ernest Scott Sparks
Stakers Service Drugs Inc.
Alfred Elsworth Staubus
UCB Pharma Inc.
James Andrew Visconti
Nicholas Anthony Votolato
Allan Kenneth Vrable
Walgreen Corporation
Richard & Karol Wells
Christopher Gunnar Widing
Wolfe Associates, Inc.
Wolters Kluwer Health
Jinn & Ze-Ai-Chang Wu
Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals
Martini Receives College’s
Lifetime Achievement Award
included Interim Vice President for
Robert E. Martini (B.S. ’54) was
University Development, John
honored by the College of
Meyer, Assistant Vice President for
Pharmacy as its recipient of its
University Development, Kaye
coveted Lifetime Achievement
Madden, and Director of
Award, becoming only the second
Development for Minority Affairs,
person to have been given this
Dr. William Greene.
prestigious award by the College.
“This was overwhelming,” said
Mr. Martini is currently the
Martini. “It was gratifying to see the
Chairman of the Board of
students come out in mass to hear me
AmerisourceBergen Drug
speak,” he added. Mr. Martini kept
Company in Orange, California,
the audience engaged with a talk
one of the top three drug wholesale
entitled, “RX — Navigating a
corporations in the world. Prior to
Pathway Through the Post Grad
2001 when two giants in the drug
Mine Fields“.
distribution industry, Bergen
The Lifetime Achievement
Brunswig Corporation and the
Award honors individuals for
Amerisource Corporation
outstanding life-long
completed their merger, Mr.
accomplishments in pharmacy,
Martini served as Chief Executive
pharmaceutical sciences or public
Officer of the Bergen Brunswig
Martini addresses an audience that has been anticipating his personal address to the
service. The award is not given in any
Corporation, a company he ran for Mr.
College entitled “RX — Navigating a Pathway Through the Post Grad Mine Fields“.
regular repeating time period, but
many years with his brother, the late
students and the profession of pharmacy.
only when truly outstanding candidates are
Emil Martini, Jr., The company’s humble
However, a major distinction of receiving
identified. The impact of the candidate’s
beginnings began in 1947 by the family’s
the Lifetime Achievement Award that
stellar contributions to the professional,
patriarch, Emil Martini, Sr. with the
separates it from other awards is the
scientific and/or educational communities
founding of the Bergen Drug Company.
recipient’s address to the College. Mr.
will be judged by biographical data,
Through growth and matriculation, that
Martini spoke to a standing room only
including published work and previous
small drug company started in the family’s
crowd at the College on May 9, 2003, prior
honors. A letter of nomination with
garage in New Jersey is now a $40 billion
to receiving his award at the formal
supporting documentation was submitted by
conglomerate under the leadership of Mr.
ceremony later that evening. In fact, the
Roslyn Berry, Assistant to the Dean for
Martini.
anticipation of this prestigious alumnus
Development, Alumni Affairs and
“This award means a great deal to me,”
personally addressing the College, yielded a
Publications in the College of Pharmacy, to
said Martini. “I am honored and proud to
crowd that actually spilled over to the next
the Alumni Awards Committee where it was
be selected,” he added.
auditorium where a remote feed of the
discussed and voted upon by the group. The
In previous honors, Mr. Martini was
presentation had to be set up to
committee voted unanimously to honor Mr.
awarded with the Distinguished Alumni
accommodate the overflow. In attendance
Martini with this award.
Award in 1980 by the College of Pharmacy
where College faculty, students, division
Mr. Martini received his award,
Alumni Society, an award that recognized
chairs, staff and deans including current
accompanied by his wife, Marisa, at the
his distinguished contributions in the fields
Dean John M. Cassady, and the recently
College of Pharmacy Alumni Society
of public health and public service. The
appointed dean of the College, Dr. Robert
Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on
award also recognized him for his
W. Breuggemeier, Associate Dean Sylvan
May 9, 2003 at The Ohio State University
contribution for performing outstanding
Frank and Assistant Dean Ken Hale.
Longaberger Alumni House.
activities in the interest of the College, its
University representatives also in attendance
Dean John M. Cassady (l), Associate Dean Sylvan Frank (2nd from left), Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier (2nd from right) and Assistant Dean Ken Hale (r) (B.S. ’76) welcomed Mr. Robert E. Martini (c)
(B.S. ’54) to the College before Mr. Martini gave his address.
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A Message from
the Alumni
Society President
Greetings, from your Alumni
Society to all who have supported the
great Ohio State Pharmacy
Tradition! Our College of Pharmacy
Alumni Society has been recognized
as outstanding, four times in the
three years by
the The OSU
Alumni
Association
in recent
years. This
has only been
possible
through the
donation of
time and
M. Armstrong
talents of our Roberta (B.S.
‘63)
dedicated
Alumni Society President
Alumni.
Thank you for your generous
donations and willingness to commit
to your Alma Mater. A big thank you
goes out to Kim Laughlin,BS ’80 as
he finished his term of immediate
past president and to Tom Whiston,
BS ‘81 as he completes his term of
Presidency and becomes the
immediate Past President. I look
forward to their guidance as I begin
my term as President.
May was a busy month for the
college with several activities
occurring. First, the Annual Meeting
and Awards Banquet was held on
May 9th at the Longaberger Alumni
House with Shirley Chaffin, BS ‘59
and her committee delivering
excellent cuisine as usual. The
Doctoral Convocation and White
Coat Ceremony with the College of
Pharmacy Alumni Society presenting
a nametag to each first-year student,
was held on May 30th in the Fawcett
Center Auditorium. As we transition
from Dean Cassady to Dean
Brueggemeier, the excellence of the
College of Pharmacy as one of the
best in the nation will continue as we
receive tremendous support from all
of our Alumni. A special thank you
to those who generously serve on our
Alumni Society Governing Board. I
am honored to be your President. Go
Bucks!
A Word from the Director of Development and External Affairs
I start this column with words from Helen Keller:
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that
we love deeply becomes part of us.”
These words have been a part of me for many years. Yet every time I
revisit them, they seem as though I am reading them for the first time.
Maybe this is because I only call upon them in my time of loss and
sorrow. The passage provides me with comfort as well as the strength to
move on.
Just as when I lost my mother when I was in my twenties and became
the single parent of a 13-year old. I wanted to mourn and invite anyone
who would listen to my ‘personal pity party.’ However, the teenager I
‘inherited’ had immediate needs, as College was just a few short years
away. Therefore, the aforementioned quote expressed my emotional state,
while giving me perspective as I dealt with this difficult time. I realized
that I wasn’t the only one who lost a mother and that, without the proper
guidance, my baby brother may actually become an ‘at-risk’ youth, as
Roslyn Berry
much publicized national statistics on black males growing up without
Director of Development
parents suggests. I felt a tremendous responsibility to not allow this
and Alumni Affairs
cultural demise to happen to him and to raise him in a manner that would
be in the spirit of our mother’s moral, ethical and disciplined approach to
child-rearing. Most importantly, I never wanted to forget, nor allow this young man to forget, the love
this outstanding woman had for us and the sacrifices she made to provide us with a loving home. Her
perseverance was remarkable and I would make it my number one priority to continue her legacy
realizing “for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.”
Again, I recently recalled this powerful line of inspiration with the death of my friend, and friend to
the College of Pharmacy, Mel Gross (B.S. ’65). He and his wife, Adelle, were introduced to me by
another wonderful couple, Karol and Richard Wells (B.S. ’56). The two couples have been close friends
for several decades and welcomed me with open arms as a newcomer to the College ‘family’ during my
business visits to California. Mel’s unexpected passing came as a shock to many who knew him as the
traditional community pharmacist in (of all places) Beverly Hills, California… one of the most nontraditional places in the world. Mel’s ‘old school’ charm and way of doing business attracted the new and
continued to engage his old customers that ranged from the grandmother down the street, to the highpowered attorney from one of the nearby high rises, to the celebrity that may require more discreet
handling. Moreover, I felt such a special bond with Mel and Adelle as personal invitations were
extended to me to come to their home and enjoy a home-cooked meal (a delight when working on the
road and eating out for days on end). Mel allowed me to share in the special moments he experienced as
a father and grandfather, all while supporting the College by funding a scholarship. Coincidentally, my
church and his temple have close ties as members of each congregation share in the other’s special events
including my pastor and his rabbi delivering messages at the other’s place of worship.
Mel’s untimely death was deeply hurtful to me as the passing of a friend always is. Those of you who
are mourning the death of other recently departed friends of the College including Dean Parks’ wife,
Mary, Dr. Ralf Rahwan, Dr. Tim Webster (B.S. ’69) and Lance Workman (B.S. ‘96), I offer you these
words of hope and strength to you again, “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for
all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
God Bless!
Alum Keeps It ‘All in the (Pharmacy) Family’ on Her Big Day
The former Dr. Sheila Thomas never forgets her support systems. In fact, on the day she became Mrs. Sheila Jackson, she included
the people that she leaned on for years while earning her B.S. (‘92) and her Pharm.D. (’00) degrees at The Ohio State University
College of Pharmacy. On June 7, 2003, Thomas wed Adam Jackson in a beautiful ceremony at the Jefferson Country Club. The
bride’s wedding party included (l-r) Amber Coleman, Teresa Morrow (B.S. ‘03), and Debbie Warfield (B.S. ’87, Pharm.D. ‘00 ). All of
these ladies have been a source of support for each while in school and continue to lean on each other in their everyday lives. For
example, currently, they all are members of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) and were former members of the student
affiliation of the organization SNPhA, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association. Though they live outside of the Columbus
area, Morrow (Cleveland) and Coleman (Baltimore) stay connected with the College through locals Thomas and Warfield who
continue to be involved with College activities including volunteering on Career Day, Pharmacy Day and sitting on the Dean’s Advisory
Committee on Diversity. The newlyweds are sure to enjoy daily remembrances of their happy day as they plan to reside inside the
gates of the Jefferson Country Club located in Blacklick, Ohio, just east of Columbus.
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A New Era Begins
Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier
After a nationwide search, The Ohio State University has
of the College,” he added.
decided the ideal candidate to lead the College of Pharmacy
Along with his teaching and administration duties in the
was within their ranks. Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier, former
College, Dr. Brueggemeier has concurrently served as
Chair of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and
professor at The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive
Pharmacognosy in the College, has been chosen to be the 7th
Cancer Center. Since 1979 when joining the College as an
dean of the College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State
assistant professor in medicinal chemistry, he was also
University, effective July 1, 2003.
appointed as Director of the Radiochemistry and
The search was the result of an extensive 10-month
Instrumentation Support Laboratories in OSU’s
process led by Edward Ray, Provost of The Ohio State
Comprehensive Cancer Center and, in 1985, became
University. “The results of our nationwide search led the
Program Director of the center’s Hormones and Cancer
search committee back to its own doorstep,” said Ray. “The
Program. However, in 1992, his joint appointment in the
committee, led by Dean Jan E. Kronmiller of the College of
College and the cancer center reached an even higher plateau
Dentistry, worked diligently and dutifully in its search for a
as he was appointed Professor and Chair of Medicinal
new dean for the College of Pharmacy,” added Ray.
Chemistry and Pharmacognosy. His teaching responsibilities
The Dean’s position became vacant when Dr. John M.
included undergraduate, professional pharmacy, and
Cassady decided to return to the faculty at the end
graduate level courses in medicinal
of the fiscal year ( June 30, 2003) after serving 15
years as dean of the College. “I was honored
that my name was submitted as a candidate
as dean of this great College,” said
Brueggemeier. “As one of the top ranked
pharmacy schools in the country, the
strong academic programs in both
professional and graduate education
and excellent research and scholarships
are a reflection of the high quality
faculty, students, researchers and staff
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Over 100 people attend the...
20th Annual Alumni Awards B
Master of Ceremonies
Thomas Whiston
President, Pharmacy Alumni Society
2003 Alunini Relations Committee
Marialice Bennett
Bob Brueggemeier, Chair
Jerry Cable
John Cassady
Kenneth Hale
Julie Legg
Popat Patil
Richard Reuning
Larry Robertson
Alfred Staubus
Roslyn Berry
Lou Marcy
2003 Aluinni Awards Banquet Committee
Shirlyn Chaffin, Chairperson
Janet Robertson
Lou Marcy, alumni director
2003 Alunini Awards Presentations
Dean John M. Cassady, presenting
Thomas Whiston, presenting
Lou Marcy, citations
With a standing ovation before him, a beaming Robert E. Martini (B.S. ’54) thanks the society for
the honor bestowed upon him as only the second recipient of the prestigious Lifetime
Achievement Award.
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A milestone was reached as the College of Pharmacy Annual
Alumni Awards Banquet reached its 20th anniversary. The event
was held at The Ohio State University Longaberger Alumni House
on May 9, 2003, where Thomas Whiston (B.S. ’81) served as
Master of Ceremonies. Whiston, who serves as College of
Pharmacy Alumni Society president, presided over his final Alumni
Awards Program, as did Dean John M. Cassady, who presided over
his final program as dean of the College. Many special treats were
in store for this year’s program as only the second ever Lifetime
Achievement Award was presented. Awardees in all categories
came from such diverse backgrounds and career paths that all areas
of the College were represented with graduates from each division.
As in year’s past, the success of the event can be attributed to the
commitment to excellence on behalf of the 2003 Alumni Awards
Banquet Committee. Committee members include Chairperson
Shirlyn Chaffin (B.S. ’59), Janet Robertson (B.S. ‘84) and Alumni
Affairs Director, Louis Marcy (B.S. ‘65).
Also deserving of special recognition are the members of the
2003 Alumni Relations Committee. Chaired this year by the
incoming dean of the College, Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier, the
committee worked dutifully discussing nominees’ accomplishments
and deciding on which candidates would be selected as honorees in
2003. The committee consisted of a diverse group of educators and
practitioners both past and present including Professor Marialice
Bennett (B.S. ’69), Professor Jerry Cable, Dean John M. Cassady,
Assistant Dean Kenneth Hale (B.S. ’76), Professor Julie Legg (B.S.
’92, Pharm.D. ‘96), Professor Popat Patil (M.S. ’60, Ph.D. ’63),
Professor Emeritus Richard Reuning, Professor Emeritus Larry
Robertson, Professor Alfred Staubus, Assistant to the Dean Roslyn
Berry and Alumni Affairs Director Louis Marcy (B.S. ’65), who
also handed out citations on that evening.
Because the evening also serves as the annual business meeting
for the Pharmacy Alumni Society, the traditional passing of the
gavel was enacted. Whiston passed the gavel to President-elect
Roberta Armstrong (B.S. ‘63), who will assume her position as the
College of Pharmacy Alumni Society President at the society’s fall
meeting in October. Marcy recognized Whiston by presenting him
with a plaque commemorating Whiston’s three-year tenure (20002003) as president of the College of Pharmacy Alumni Society.
2003 Jack L. Beal
Postbaccalaureate Award
2003 College of Pharmacy
Distinguished Alumni Award
Kevin Scheckelhoff obtained his Bachelor of Science degree
from The Ohio State University College of Phar-macy in 1978. He
returned to Ohio State to earn his Masters in Business
Administration degree in 1986. Kevin served as a Clinical Pharmacist
at The Ohio State Univer-sity Hospitals for four years. He entered
the home health sector in 1982 when he opened one of Ohio's first
home infusion pharmacies. He spent 10 years as a Vice President at
the Wendt Bristol Company, a local healthcare provider, with
operating responsibilities in home infusion, durable medical
equipment, diagnostic medical imaging, long-term care facility, and
physician practice management businesses. Kevin established a
consulting practice in 1992 and spent the next six years provid-ing
pharmacy-focused consultation services working independently, as
well as with consulting firms. Consulting clients included drug
manufacturers, healthcare automation manufacturers, residential
living companies, home health companies, hospital chains, and over
seventy acute care hospitals. Kevin became the Regional Vice
President of Consulting for the Medication Management business
unit of McKesson Corporation in 1998. Medication Management
operates over 200 hospital pharmacies in the United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico employing more than 700 pharmacists.
Kevin was recently promoted to Region Vice President of National
Accounts for Medica-tion Management and also serves as the
Corporate Liaison to Universal Health Services, Inc., the business
unit's largest customer with 27 acute care hospitals. Kevin presents
regularly on homecare and medication safety topics. He currently
resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Terrie, and two children,
Hannah and Hale.
Sheryl Hays is a Kansas native who completed her
undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Kansas
before attending Ohio State University. At OSU, she obtained a PhD
in Medicinal Chemistry in 1980 as a student of Professor Neil Lewis.
After graduation, she joined the Division of Nuclear Medicine at
the University of Michigan's Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
center as a postdoctoral fellow before taking a position at ParkeDavis/ Warner Lambert laboratories in 1982. Her initial assignment
with the com-pany was the synthesis of radiolabeled drug
candidates for deposition and metabolism studies. After three
years, Sheryl moved to the Neuroscience chemistry group where
her research involved the design and synthesis of new drug entities
for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as stroke and
Alzheimer's Disease. She assumed the role of project leader for a
number of discovery projects including most recently a one and a
half year assignment at Jouveninal / Parke-Davis in France from
1999-2000. This assignment was part of a research collaboration
with a biotech company to find new molecular entities in the
Inflammation area for treatment of asthma and arthritis. Fol-lowing
her return to Ann Arbor, Parke-Davis was merged into the Pfizer
organization and Sheryl was named Director of Neuroscience
Chemistry until March 2001. At that time she assumed the position
of Director of the Intellec-tual Property Strategic Support group in
Ann Arbor where she works for the Legal division and serves on
the site Leadership Team. Sheryl has served on several committees
for the American Chemical Society, has participated on review
sections for NIH, and has organized numerous symposia in the
Neuroscience and Inflammation areas. She is presently serving as a
commit-tee member for the Pharmaceutical Section of the AAAS.
When she is not working, Sheryl enjoys playing tennis, golf, and
traveling. She also spends time visiting with her twenty-four year
old son, Evan, who lives in the Wash-ington D.C. area.
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2003 Jack L. Beal
Postbaccalaureate Award
Popat Narayan Patil, M.S. 1960, Ph.D. 1963, Professor of
Pharmacology. He was born on October 26, 1934, at Chinchkhede
M.S. India. After receiving the B Pharm
'56, from L.M. College of Pharmacy, Gujarat
Degree in 1958. University and one year with a pharmaceutical
company in Mumbai, he arrived at New York harbour by boat on a
cold January 2, 1958. Early the morning of January 5, a Greyhound
bus brought him to Columbus, Ohio. During the winter quarter, he
was enrolled for a M.S. at OSU. Professor Arthur Tye and Dr. Jack
Beal served as his M.S. thesis mentors for the pharmacological
investigation of Thalictrum alkaloids. The study resulted in several
collaborative publications. His Ph.D. dissertation was on the
pharmacology of stereoisomers of ephedrine alkaloids. He is
grateful to the mentors who nurtured the best of academic values.
Dr. Patil continued the research work with Drs. Jules LaPidus and
Tye. In 1965, he was appointed on faculty as an Assistant Professor.
During his tenure, he has been a research advisor to six M.S.,
twelve successful Ph.D. and twelve postdoctoral investigators.
Topics of 150-plus research contributions of Dr. Patil include: steric
structure activity, study of adrenergic receptor pharmacology,
ocular pharmaco-therapeutics in relation to melanins,
pharmacological and toxicological aspects of natural and synthetic
products. With Professor Alan Burkman, he wrote a textbook on
Introduction to Ocular Pharmacology and Toxicology. He is a Fellow
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and
life member of the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical
Education and the Ohio Academy of Science. He has traveled and
lectured extensively from USA to India and from Sweden to
Australia. His honors include: 1979, Balshone Teaching Award; 197981, Kimberly Professor; 1980, the Senior U.S. Scientist Humboldt
award (Ger-many). In 1964, Dr. Patil married Betty J. Baldwin, R.N.
Their three married children, Anand, Anita Berding and Vikas and
their families live in Ohio. Besides playing with grandchildren, his
hobbies include working in the laboratory, lecturing, reading with
understanding and writing about the history of pharma-cology and
drug discovery.
Left: Dean John M. Cassady and his
wife Nancy (l) welcomed the newly
appointed dean of the College of
Pharmacy, Dr. Robert W.
Brueggemeier, and his wife, Susan (r)
to the event.
Below: Pharmacy Alumni Society
President, Thomas Whiston (B.S. ’81)
passes the gavel to incoming
president, Roberta Armstrong (B.S.
‘63), who will begin presiding over
the society meeting this fall.
Robert E. Martini is Chairman of the Board of
AmerisourceBergen Corporation, a post to which he brings more
than 45 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Born in
Hackensack, New Jersey, Bob was the son of Emil Martini, Sr.
who opened the first family pharmacy in Hackensack, New
Jersey. In 1947, Mr. Martini established Bergen Drug Company,
a wholesale drug company. Bob graduated from Ohio State
Lifetime Achievement Award
University College of Phar-macy, where he received his Bachelor
of Science degree in 1954 and became registered in Ohio, New
Jersey and Connecticut. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Air
Force, Bob joined Bergen Drug Company. Bob and his brother
Emil formed a unique partnership, which would move his
father's small company to become one of the top three drug
wholesale companies in the U.S. Their peers in the industry
uniquely honored the brothers when they jointly received the Tim
Barry Award for character and integrity, service and fellow-ship,
and inspiration to others.In 1969, Bergen merged with California
based Brunswig to form Bergen Brunswig Corporation. Bob was
elected President in 1981, Chief Executive Officer in 1990, and
Chairman of the Board in 1992. After retiring in 1997 he
returned in 1999 to his former position at Bergen Brunswig until
2001 when Bergen Brunswig and AmeriSource combined to
create AmerisourceBergen Corporation. The first meeting of the
new Board of Directors took place at the New York Stock
Exchange where they anticipated ringing the opening bell to
begin the days trading activities. That was not to happen on that
eventful September 11, 2001 morning. However, they were
guided to safety to complete their work in life. In 2002, the
newly formed AmerisourceBergen Corporation reported revenues
of $40 billion, quite a contrast to the reported revenues of $40
million when Bob joined Bergen Drug Company. Bob's influence
on corporate values merged high technology and high sensitivity
to people both in the corporation and in establishing communication with customers as the highest priority. Bob was part of
a team of individuals represented in the food and drug industries
that helped to de-velop the symbology and number coding used
to establish the Universal Product Code number (UPC), which
today appears on most non-prescription products in the food
and drug industry. He also worked collaboratively with industry
representatives and the Food and Drug Administration in the
development of the National Drug Code (NDC) number, which
appears on all pharmaceutical products and may soon include
the corresponding symbol-ogy. Bob was one of the founders of
the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP),
who standardized the forms and tape format, which is used in
conjunction with all third party prescription drug plans. During
that time, Bergen Brunswig designed the first hand held terminal
capable of reading the code on the packages and shelf labels.
Bob is truly a "people person" keeping in touch with both
customers and employees at a personal level. Bob is also a loyal
"Buckeye". While at OSU, Bob was an active leader who was
committed to public service. He was co-chair of the first ever
"work week" which replaced the fraternity "hell week" in which
pledges performed various jobs for Columbus residents and the
minimum wage donations were contributed to a charity. The
plan, which received a lot of local television promotion and
acknowledgement, was coordinated through the Intra-Fraternity
Council where most fraternities on campus provided their
pledges for this effort. His volunteer leadership has touched
many areas of the University, serving as a Director of The Ohio
State University Foundation Board and as a member of the
College of Pharmacy Dean's Corporate Council. He has also
represented the college on the Alumni Association's Advisory
Council. Bob has also been effective in strengthening support of
Ohio State through the involvement of friends and alumni
regionally as a member of the National Major Gift Committee for
Southern California. In 1998, Bob Was awarded the John B.
Gerlach, Sr. Development Volunteer Award.
The head table was easily identifiable at the program where notables including (seated l-r) 2003 Jack L. Beal Postbaccalaureate Award
winner, Sherl Hays (Ph.D. ’80) and her guest Phillip Aquino, the late Jack L. Beal’ s widow, Earlene, College of Pharmacy Alumni Society
President, Thomas Whiston (B.S. ’81), Marisa Martini and her husband, Robert (B.S. ’54), who is only the second recipient of the
College’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Also at that table was a venerable ‘changing of the guard’ as (standing l-r) incoming dean, Dr.
Robert W. Brueggemeier, and his wife, Susan, along with outgoing dean, John M. Cassady, and his wife, Nancy shared the evening
together.
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Pharm. D., Pharmacy Practice Residents
and Fellows Honored at Doctorial
Convocation and Hooding Ceremony
The prestigious Mershon Auditorium, located
on the university’s main campus, was the site of
the Doctoral Convocation and Hooding
Ceremony for the Pharm.D. class of 2003 and
pharmacy practice residents and fellows, as well.
The event took place on June 12, 2003 when 49
students, only the second class in the entry-level
Pharm.D. program, were recognized. Dean Ken
Hale (B.S. ’76) served as Master of Ceremonies
while Dean John Cassady provided welcoming
remarks. Dr. Henri R. Manasse, Jr. presented the
convocation address titled “Profession and the
Sacred Calling.” Dr. Manasse is Executive Vice
President and Chief Executive Officer for the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP). Formerly, he served as Dean of the
College of Pharmacy at the University of IllinoisLakshmi Vasist, president of the Pharm.D. class of
Chicago and Vice President for Health Sciences Dr.
2003, delivers the graduates response and presents the
at the University of Iowa.
College with the class gift.
Professor Marialice Bennett presided over the
presentation of residency and fellowship certificates. Awards presented included Dr. Tiffany
Kaiser receiving the Faculty Award as the outstanding graduating student of the year and
Dr. Norm Uretsky receiving the Miriam R. Balshone Memorial Award for Distinguished
Teaching. Class Advisor, Dr. Kristin
Casper, introduced each graduating
student, who was presented their
doctoral hood by Dean Cassady,
their designated faculty member or
practitioner of their choice. Dr.
Lakshmi Vasist, president of the
class of 2003, presented a response
from the graduates, as well as, their
class gift which is a stoned engraved
with the College seal for display at
the southwest corner of Parks Hall.
The program was concluded with
Dean Sylvan Frank leading the
graduates in reciting the Oath of a (l-r) Dr. Henri R. Manasse, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Executive
Officer for ASHP, Dean John M. Cassady, Dean Ken Hale (B.S. ’76), enjoy a
Pharmacist.
speaker’s remarks.
(l-r) Happy graduates Drs. Tejal Vishalpura, Laura King and Jaime Wong are all smiles after the program, which was followed by a
dessert reception.
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Past
President’s
Report
I have entered a new role this fall
with the Alumni Society. I have turned
the Presidency over to the capable
hands of Roberta Armstrong. I am now
in the position of Past President. I have
been a President before of different
organizations
and then
stepped down.
I became a
Past President
of those but it
has never been
an official
position. I am
going to have
to consult with
some of my
predecessors
Tom Whitson R. Ph.
(B.S. ‘81)
such as Kim
Alumni Society Past President
Laughlin or
Bill Ague for direction. I am sure that
Lou Marcy will keep me abreast of
what this position entails. He has a
wonderful knack for coordinating our
organization. I wonder if Dean Cassidy
could help since he is now a Past Dean.
The fact remains that it is exciting to
serve the Society in whatever capacity I
hold. I do feel a bit awkward in the
position. I think of this position as a
senior member of the board and one
that is held by someone esteemed such
as Rocco Fumi. I feel too young to be
considered for the title. With my love
of Politics I immediately look to
George Bush or Ronald Reagan as Past
Presidents. I have no where near their
age or stature. I suppose that means I
should look to Bill Clinton but we all
know that suits me not.
All kidding aside the past six years
have been a fantastic experience that
will stay with me the rest of my life. I
will relish my new role and give my
input and counsel as best I can. I look
forward to working with Roberta
Armstrong, Linda Bendinelli, and Don
Bennett and the rest of the Society to
continue to strive to be the best
Alumni Society at The Ohio State
University. Thanks for the memories
and I am excited about the new ones
that we will have together in the next
two years.
Golf Outing Sponsors
Hole-In-One Sponsor
CVS/pharmacy
Continuing Education Breakfast
Sponsor
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lunch Sponsor
Easy Living Deli
Golf Prize Sponsor
The Ohio State University Golf Course
Hole Sponsors
Bill & Elma Ague and family
Capital Wholesale Drug Company
The Kroger Company
Vrable Healthcare
Giant Eagle Stores, Inc.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Staker’s Service Drugs
Medco Health Solutions
Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio
Walgreen’s, Inc.
Cardinal Health
Schwieterman’s Pharmacy
Paul Wherry
John & Nancy Cassady and family
Lou & Carol Marcy
Record $52,000 Raised in College’s
Annual Alumni and F
More money was raised for scholarships
this year than any other year since the
College’s Alumni Society started the annual
golf outing 17 years ago. The 2003 College
of Pharmacy Alumni and Friends Golf
Outing raised $52,000 for scholarships,
shattering the previous record set just last
year, which reached $49,000.
The event was held on the Scarlet Course
of The Ohio State University Golf Course in
Columbus. Produced by the College of
Pharmacy Alumni Society, the event is aimed
at raising money for scholarships and
awareness of the organization via the
fellowship of a ‘friendly’ game of golf.
Honorees are chosen every year by the
society, whereas, this year, the 2003 golf
outing honorees selected as “Legends of
Pharmacy” were Dean John M. Cassady and
Colonel Ralph V. Foster (B.S. ‘56), along with
OSU football legend, Vlade Janakievski.
During the morning continuing education
program prior to the shotgun start of the 18hole team scramble golf outing, the Ohio
Board of Pharmacy presented a one-hour
jurisprudence of “Ohio Pharmacy Law
Update,” which was followed by a
presentation by a clinical education consultant
from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Annually, it is because of the society’s
commitment to the success of the event that a
record number in financial support, as well as
Presentations
The Everett L. Smith Memorial Trophy
(lowest score- team)
Dustin Anderson, Anthony Figliola,
Steve Figliola, Rob Waulk
Second Place (team)
Tom Burton, Andre Noisette,
Craig Casserly and Steve Blunk
Closest to the Hole
Rob Waulk
Longest Putt
John Vronto
Longest Drive- Ladies
Roslyn Berry
Longest Drive- Men
Andre Noisette
Alumni Affairs Director Lou Marcy (B.S. ’65) presented the
winners of specialty prizes for their great feats of the day
including John Vrontos (longest putt).
“Legend of Pharmacy” honoree, Ralph V. Foster (B.S. ‘56) is
joined by his family (l-r) wife, Ruth Foster, granddaughter
Megan Ueltschy, son-in-law Rick Ueltschy and daughter
Kathy Ueltschy.
Winners of the golf outing with the lowest team score
were awarded by coveted Everett L. Smith Memorial Trophy
by Alumni Affairs Director Lou Marcy (B.S. ’65). Pictured
are Rob Waulk, Seve Figliola, Anthony Figliola (B.S. ‘00), Lou
Marcy and Dustin Anderson (B.S.’00).
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Dean Robert W. Brueggemeier (l) and Dean John M.
Cassady (r) thank Mick Calli of CVS/pharmacy for
sponsoring the golf outing.
Corporate News:
Johnson and Johnson Exec Alumus Make
Campus Visit to Discuss Partnership
When Dr. Patrick J. O’Neill (B.S. ’72, Ph.D. ’76), Executive Vice President for New
Business Development for the Medical Devices and Diagnostic Group at Johnson & Johnson,
came to visit his alma mater in an effort to forge a partnership in technology and research, he
came away with a strong sense of pride.
“I am so proud to be a graduate of this College,” he said. “I am very impressed with the
work the College is doing,” he added. This came as O’Neill’s March 6, 2003 visit to the College
included presentations by several faculty members. Though he came with a mission in search
of cutting edge product development and medical device technology, he found that the College
had much more to offer. Therefore, the additional component of his visit being that of building
bridges and partnerships with The Ohio State University became a natural one to foster.
Acknowledging that health and beauty products are the smallest portion of the company, he
accentuated the fact that his company has a strong interest in technology and spends upwards
of $1 billion per year on research and development. Since Johnson & Johnson is always on the
lookout for making good connections, Dr. Jim Dalton presented ideas for creating a Johnson &
Johnson Center of Excellence in the College of Pharmacy. The ‘center’ could have several
purposes including a few that were presented during O’Neill’s visit. For instance, Dr. Dalton,
chair of the Division of Pharmaceutics spoke on his research in men’s and women’s health, in
particular, osteoporosis, prostate and birth control studies.
Another presentation made was that of Dr. Daren Knoell, who serves as a joint professor
with the College and the Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute at the OSU
Medical Center. Dr. Knoell spoke on the “Lung Epithelial Cell Isolation Program” which has a
goal that will provide for a unique facility that will advance research in an effort to better
understand lung disease and derive new therapy for the treatment of human disease via
procurement and growth of human lung epithelium. Partnering with Dr. Knoell in this
capacity is Dr. Ching-Chih Chen, who shed light on ‘Molecular Target-Based Drug
Discovery.” Chen, like Knoell, also holds a joint professorship, though Chen’s appointment is
with the College’s division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy and OSU’s
Comprehensive Cancer Center. Chen’s research focuses on prostate cancer as it relates to
COX-2 inhibitors. “J&J has a large interest in COX –2 research,” said O’Neill. “This research
is in line with J&J’s interest in using this technology to avoid therapy… whereas, non-harsh
therapies can be used to avoid infectious disease. Joint professorships are great… we never had
anything like this when I was here,” he added.
Finally, Dr. Karl Werbovetz, also a professor in the division of Medicinal Chemistry and
Pharmacognosy, peaked the interest of O’Neill in his discussion on undergraduate research in
the College. Werbovetz, who also chairs the College’s Honors and Undergraduate Research
Committee, touched on the current status of undergraduate research and the specific types of
work being done in this area. O’Neill personally related to this aspect of research as the college
aims at creating an alternative learning experience early in a student’s college career.
Over lunch, Dr. Dennis McKay, professor in the Division of Pharmacology and Dr. Lane
Wallace, who acts as chair of the division, brought O’Neill up to date on the progress that the
division has made since O’Neill, himself was a student in that division. Though lunch was
served in Ohio Stadium where the reigning football national champs call home, it provided a
great backdrop, but not much distraction as O’Neill yearned to learned more about the
successes in the undergraduate research program that recruits only ‘the best of the best.’
O’Neill was pleased in the direction the Division of Pharmacology has taken since his
departure, continuing and advancing research in Novel Drug Targets.
A tour of the College and its facilities concluded the visit, however, it brought back some
fond memories for the J&J executive who reflected on the needs he faced as a student. “I
understand the need for research because my career was built on the funding I received when I
was in school,” said O’Neill. “I have used my experiences here (at OSU) countless times in my
current position, involving drug coding and technology management responsibility, as well as
positions I have held over the years since my departure from the College,” he added.
Pictured here in the University Suite at Ohio Stadium, College of Pharmacy faculty and staff took part in hosting Dr. Patrick J. O’Neill
of Johnson & Johnson on his visit to campus. The highlight of the visit included lunch in the newly renovated football stadium. (l-r)
Dr. Dennis McKay, Dr. Karl Werbovetz, Alumni Affairs Director Lou Marcy, Assistant to the Dean Roslyn Berry, Dr. Jim Dalton, Dr.
Daren Knoell, O’Neill and Division of Pharmacology Chair Dr. Lane Wallace took part in the lunch meeting.
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National Championship
Football Coaches
Highlight Alumni
Governing Board Meeting
At the College of Pharmacy Alumni
Society Governing Board Meeting on
February 13, 2003 Dean John Mac
Cassady delivered his last College update
as Dean of the College. Long time
Alumni Governing Board member and
former Alumni Governing Board
President, Rocco L. Fumi, Sr. (B.S. ’55)
presented Dean Cassady with a framed,
signed, and personalized picture of OSU
Head Football Coach Jim Tressel. The
Board expressed their warm thanks to
Dean Cassady for his leadership over the
15 years he has served as dean of the
College.
The National Champion Buckeye
Football Team’s Coaches Tim Spencer and
Bill Conley were special athletic
department guests. The coaches shared
their thoughts on the coaching staff and
their experience of becomming National
Champions. Spencer coaches running
backs and Conley coaches tight ends and is
also in charge of recruiting for the team.
Also at the meeting, Academy of
Pharmacy of Cantral Ohio (APCO) board
members Eric Hals (B.S. ‘89) President,
Shirlyn Chaffin (B.S. ‘59) Treasurer,
presented Dean Cassady with a check for
the support of the APCO scholarships.
With contributions from pharmacists
throughout Central Ohio, the fund gives
scholarships to three students in APCO
counties.
OSU Football tight ends coach Bill Conley (l) and running
backs coach Tim Spencer (r) are joined by Dean John M.
Cassady, Alumni Governing Board President, Tom Whiston
(B.S. ’81) and Vice President Linda Bendinelli (B.S. ’80).
Rocco Fumi (B.S.’55) presents a signed, personalized picture
of OSU Head Football Coach Jim Tressel to Dean John
Cassady.
College Celebrates Cassady’s
Accomplishments as Dean of the College
The College of Pharmacy set out to show their appreciation for the man who led the
College for 15 years and a Dean’s Recognition Dinner was the vehicle they chose to honor
him. Dean John M. Cassady, Ph.D., D.Sc. was the guest of honor at a dinner appropriately
subtitled “Celebrating the Legacy” that was held on May 15, 2003 at the Hilton Columbus
at Easton. The Grand Ballroom provided the setting and the Stanton Avenue Strings
provided the atmosphere for this truly grand occasion that drew a crowd of over 250 people
that came to share in this momentous event. This would serve as the dean’s official send-off
as he stepped down as dean of the College.
In commemoration of the time he had spent at the College, a continuous roll of
photographs was displayed throughout the reception and dinner helping people re-live some
the memories they’d shared with Cassady. Attendees were encouraged to write a message to
the dean upon their arrival to the celebration, as well, prior to the evening, tributes were put
into a bound book that were sent in from people as far away as Europe and Asia. Both
books were presented to Cassady as a tribute to the lives he’d touched.
Assistant Dean Ken Hale served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening that featured
several speakers representing the many components that contributed to Dean Cassady’s
legacy. His former graduate student from Purdue University, Dr. David Ho, has become
successful in his field and thanked Cassady for his guidance. Dr. Robert Stephens, who was
a former undergraduate student of Cassady’s that currently sits on the Dean’s Advisory
Committee on Diversity, presented Cassady with the first ever OSU College of Pharmacy
Diversity Award in recognition of his commitment to diversity. The award will now exist in
the College bearing his name as the Dean John M. Cassady Diversity Enhancement Award.
Also presented that evening to the dean and his wife, was the John Mac and Nancy Earls
Cassady Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy. The presentation of this endowment
description, made by Assistant to the Dean Roslyn Berry, fulfilled a major goal of the dean’s
in providing a full-ride scholarship to a pharmacy student in the College. This is the first
scholarship of its kind in the College and is scheduled to have its first recipient awarded in
the fall of 2004. The realization of the Cassady Scholar, as the recipient will be called,
coming to fruition was a direct result of the monetary contributions from the family,
friends, alumni, corporate contacts, faculty and staff of Cassady. Together, they helped the
College to realize the dean’s vision of completing this endowment that will exist in
perpetuity at the College.
Other presentations included a spirited speech by alumnus Rocco Fumi (B.S. ‘55) of the
Alumni Society, along with humorous accounts of the dean’s role in the College as seen
from the student’s view made by current pharmacy student Andy Gons and from a
corporate relations view by John MacDonald of the Dean’s Corporate Council. On the
professional level, faculty member and incoming dean of the College, Dr. Robert W.
Breuggemeier, chair of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry in the College and Executive
Vice President and Provost Edward Ray conveyed their sentiments and shared stories about
their sometimes ostentatious working relationships with the dean.
Perhaps the most emotional comments came from Dean Cassady’s son, John, who spoke
on behalf on the family. Over 30 family members of the dean’s were on hand to witness this
heartfelt tribute from a son to his father that was filled with admiration. John, the only
male of the dean’s five children, not only gave tribute to his dad on behalf the children, but
also on behalf the dean’s 11 grandchildren and host of other family members, some of whom
were in attendance that evening. Other family members able to participate in the
celebration included the dean’s sister, Mary Kepler, and brothers Patrick and David
Cassady. The evening concluded with the guest of honor, Dean Cassady, taking the podium
giving out heartfelt ‘thank you’s’ to the numerous individuals that helped him guide the
College to the heights of the upper echelon of Colleges of Pharmacy and leave behind a
legacy of excellence in his departure.
Carrying with the same theme, on June 5, 2003, the university community was also given
the opportunity to wish Cassady well in his future endeavors. The university’s Faculty Club
provided a venue for students, alumni, faculty, staff and colleagues of the outgoing dean to
express their well wishes. A medium sized crowd gathered in the Grand Lounge for a
reception, that once again featured the Stanton Avenue Strings, where a short program of
speakers paid tribute to the Dean’s legacy. Even OSU President Karen Holbrook made an
appearance to thank the dean for his leadership of the College, even though their
professional relationship was very brief. Speakers included Assistant Dean Ken Hale (B.S,
’76) as master of ceremonies; pharmacy student John Vrontos; College fiscal and personnel
officer, Marie Mead; Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Chair and
incoming dean, Dr. Robert W. Breuggemeier, Pharmacy Alumni Society Lifetime Member
Bill Ague (B.S. ‘50), Former Vice President for Health Sciences, Dr. Manuel Tzagournis
and Executive Vice President and Provost Ed Ray. Dean Cassady made reactionary
comments thanking everyone for their support, including his wife, Nancy, who was also in
attendance.
As June 30th was the final day that Cassady would hold the position of dean of the
College of Pharmacy at the Ohio State University, on July 1, 2003, he returned to the
faculty with plans to continue his research in natural products.
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Dean John Cassady thanked all who supported him as dean
of the College.
Over 250 people came to share in this tremendous event
including (l-r) George Richards (B.S. ‘43) of Capital
Wholesale Drug Company and Ben and Jaci Holland, who
sit on the Dean’s Advisory Committee on Diversity.
Dean Cassady receives the first ever Dean John Cassady
Diversity Enhancement Award by Dr. Robert Stephens,
which was established this year in honor of the dean’s
commitment to diversity.
Pharmacy Alumni Society Lifetime Member Charles W.
“Bill” Ague greets Dean Cassady as Ague delivers a tribute
to the dean at the campus reception on behalf of the 6500
alumni of the College.
Traditional Dean’s
Awards, Candidacy Spotlight OSU at
2003 American Pharmacists Association Dinner Highlight
of Students’ APhA
Annual Meeting & Exposition
OSU students, residents, faculty, alumni and friends came out in numbers at the 2003
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition making this
year’s event on of the largest delegations ever attending the meeting from the College. These
numbers would prove to be even more impressive as one alumnus announced his candidacy
for presidency and two other were awarded two of APhA’s most prestigious honors.
Douglas A. Miller, Pharm.D. (B.S. ’72) declared his candidacy for President of APhA.
His is a highly respected OSU grad who is currently Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wayne
State University and a pharmacy consultant at Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital, where he
formally practiced for more than 20 years. While serving several terms as Board Chair of the
Michigan Board of Pharmacy, where he is currently Vice-Chair, he continued to serve his
alma mater as a member of the OSU Alumni Society Governing Board. He has served as a
Trustee of the APhA Board and a member of the executive boards of MphA and MSHP.
For the second year in a row, a College of Pharmacy alumnus has been awarded the
APhA Hugo H. Schaefer Award, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the
association. This year it was awarded to R. Timothy Webster (B.S. ’69). Unfortunately,
Webster passed away after a long battle with cancer prior to receiving this award (see his
tribute in this edition of Script). He served as Executive Director of the American Society
of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) since 1976 and was publisher of The Consultant
Pharmacist. The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science conferred a Schaefer
Award was presented to Jean Paul Gagnon (Ph.D. ’71), who is Director of Public Policy at
Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
More kudos for the College of Pharmacy came as Duane M. Kirking (Ph.D. ’80) received
the 2003 APhA Research Achievement Award in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. He serves as
Professor and Chair of the Department of Social and Administrative Sciences at the
University of Michigan school of Public Health. This award has been previously bestowed
upon the College of Pharmacy as Dean John M. Cassady and Pharmacy Practice and
Administration Chair, Dr. Milap Nahata, received the award in 1990 and 1999, respectively.
Professor Craig Pedersen conducted business of the 2003 APhA House of Delegates in his
new role as Speaker-Elect. He will serve as Speaker at the 2004 APhA Annual Meeting in
Seattle, WA.
Other significant installations included Professor Marialice Bennett (B.S. ’69) installed as
Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee of the APhA-APPM and Professor Bella
Mehta (B.S. ’95, Ph.D. ’97) installed as Member-At-Large of the APhA-APPM Clinical
Pharmacotherapeutic Section. Both were installed at the 2003 APhA Annual Meeting
Academy Awards.
The College of Pharmacy students shined as well, as Carried Fish won the APhA College
ASP Counseling Competition and ASP President, Andy Gons, accepted the Certificate of
Recognition on behalf of his contingency. Nearly 60 students attended the meeting as they
had the opportunity to earn more money toward their expenses for this and other national
pharmacy meetings by being active in College activities such as Career Day.
Experience
The Dean’s Dinner at the American
Pharmacists Association Annual (APhA)
Meeting has increasingly become a highly
anticipated College tradition for faculty,
staff, alumni and, especially, students.
Dean John M. Cassady built the tradition
from humble beginnings when he hosted a
meal for students at his own expense in his
early years as dean of the College. On
March 23, 2003, the tradition continued
aboard the Natchez, a New Orleans style
paddlewheel steamboat, where 90
students, residents and alumni enjoyed the
dinner hosted by Assistant Dean Ken
Hale (B.S. ’76) and Professor Craig
Pedersen, the APhA Speaker-Elect of the
House of Delegates. The lights of New
Orleans glistened on the water as the
Natchez steamed up and down the
Mississippi River past the famous French
Quarter as participants enjoyed Cajun
food and jazz music.
The paddlewheel steamboat Natchez at the Toulouse Street
Wharf is ready for boarding!
Students Jessica Bollinger, Pam Risko, Meredith Toma, Scott
Playle, Melissa Meekins, And Maria Limperos enjoy the view
of New Orleans from the deck of the Natchez.
Pictured is the OSU College of Pharmacy contingent at the annual Ohio Breakfast at the APhA Annual Meeting. Over 90 students,
residents, faculty and staff were in attendance at the meeting representing the Buckeyes.
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Dr. Robert W. Brueggemeier Introduced to the Ohio
Pharmacists Association By Dean John M. Cassady
Shortly after being named to succeed Dean John M.
Cassady as dean of the CollegePharmacy at The Ohio
State University, Dr. Robert W. Bruggemeier was
introduced by Cassady to Ohio pharmacists at the Ohio
Pharmacists Association (OPA) Awards Luncheon on
April 11, 2003. Dr. Brueggemeier, who has been at the
College for 25 years and was formerly the Chair of the
Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy,
was warmly received by the assembled pahrmacists.
College alumni and friends honored at the luncheon
included Don Bennett (B.S. ‘70), who received the Keys
Award from OPA President-Elect Debbie Lange.
Bennett serves as Director of Pharmacy Services for
Mount Carmel Hospitals of Columbus.
OPA President Brian Gerth presented Tom Whitson
(B.S. ‘81) with the first ever OPA Good Government
Award. The Good Government Award recognizes major
contributions to the public through government and/or
legislative service or educationn at the local, state or
national level. Whitson has been mayor of Mt. Gilead,
Ohio since 1997, where he practices at the family-owned
Whiston Pharmacy. The pharmacy has a history that
spans three generations, as Whiston’s grandfather and
father, Roy V. Whiston (B.S. ‘24) and Howard E.
Whiston (B.S. ‘55), respectively, have contributed to the
pharmacy’s 80-year tradition of service.
Ambulatory Residents
enjoy a reunion at APhA
Don Bennett (B.S. ‘70) celebrates his
Keys Award with his wife Amy
Bennett (B.S. ‘70) who is a past
president of The OSU College of
Pharmacy Alumni Governing Board.
Tom Whiston (B.S. ’81) (right) is
presented with the OPA Good
Government Award by OPA President,
Brian Gerth.
The OSU College of Pharmacy Ambulatory and Community Care Residency
Program held its second annual reunion dinner at the 2003 American
Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in New
Orleans. The even included faculty and guests of the ninteen residents that
have completed the program since 1996. The dinner provided a vanue for
past and current residents to fellowship, reminisce and celebrate their
accomplishments in the field. The program represents only the sixth
community residency program in the country to be accredited. The OSU
program received its accreditation from ASHP/APhA in 2000, whereas
ninteen residents have completed the program since 1996. Participating in
the festivities were (seated l-r) Jen Rodis and Kelly Brock. Standing (l-r) are
Kristine Trudeau, Ricki Trudeau, Erin Spiker, Bella Mehta (B.S. ‘95, Ph. D.
‘97), Anne Burns (B.S. ‘80), tara Green, Mike Dougherty and Lou Marcy
(B.S. ‘65). Row three (l-r) are Vincent Bennett, Jon Bennett, Marialice
Bennett (B.S. ‘69), Janelle Ruisinger, Andy Irons, Jeri Sias and Chris Green.
The Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio Recognizes
Dean, Alumni, Students, Friends of College
Staff, alumni and students of The Ohio
State University were the highlight of the
evening as they were the recipients of
numerous honors at the Academy of
Pharmacy of Central Ohio (APCO)
Annual Officer Installation and
Recognition Dinner. Dean John M.
Cassady was awarded APCO special
recognition for his 15 years of leadership at
the College at this event, which took place
in May, 2003 at the York Golf Club in
Worthington, Ohio. Cassady was
recognized for his support of the APCO
and its many functions over the years while
he served as dean of the College.
Also honored were John Coughlin (B.S.
’56) and Paul Wherry, who were awarded
APCO Lifetime Membership Certificates,
by fellow APCO Lifetime Member, Ralph
V. Foster (B.S. ’56), for their years of
dedicated service to the profession.
Eric Hals (B.S. ’89) was presented the
APCO Past-President’s Award as he
concluded his year as president, his second
consecutive honor.
Officers installed included alums Erika
Ragaji (B.S. ’71) as President-Elect; Shirlyn
Chaffin (B.S. ’59) as treasurer and Jean
Windesheim (B.S. ’49), Doc Lumberjack
(B.S. ’93), Eric Hals (B.S. ’89) and Lou
(l-r) Students Andy Gons, Ian Hollis and John Vrontos, and Dean John Cassady were all honored at the APCO
Annual Officer Installation and Recognition Dinner and Professor Jerry Cable (l) was a presentor.
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Marcy (B.S. ’65) as Trustees.
The Ohio State University College of
Pharmacy Academy of Students of
Pharmacy also installed their officers at the
event. Professor Jerry Cable installed
students Ian Hollis as ASP President for
2003-04 and presented ASP Past-President
Awards to John Vrontos and Andy Gons.
Dean Ken Hale (B.S. ’76) presented special
student awards to Sara Seggerson (The
Pauline M. Boyer/Kappa Epsilon Alumni
Award), Ian Hollis (APCO Student Award)
and Erin Kinsella (Women’s Pharmacy
Club Award).
Paul Wherry, Ralph V. Foster (B.S. ‘56) and John Coughlin (B.S. ‘56) are now all
lifetime members of APCO.
First Student Appointed to
AMCP Hails from College
Stresses need for financial support of students
Prior to her receiving her doctorate, Dr.
Tejal Vishalpura (Ph.D. ’03) became the
first student ever appointed to the
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s
(AMCP) 2003-2004 Professional Practice
Committee. “I would like to truly thank
the College for helping me develop and
giving me the fervor to pursue my vision of
pharmacy practice,” said Vishalpura. “I
believe this accomplishment allows me to
further represent our College at a national
level,” she added.
Dr. Vishalpura’s impressive application
apparently enlightened the Academy as to
the advantages a young student member
with bright ideas and high ideals of
pharmacy practice. “Though I am not a
voting member, I believe that my
involvement in sharing my perspective of
what pharmacy practice is, what it should
be and what it could be deemed important
to the academy,” she said. Other members
of the committee include such national
pharmaceutical industry notables as
Novartis, Rite-Aid, Aetna/U.S.
Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan and New York, as well as, the
Academy, itself.
Because Dr. Vishalpura paid for her
own expenses to the two national
conferences while a student, she
understands the financial strain that
attending national conferences can have on
a student. “It is crucial for the College to
have representation at a national level,” she
said. “Overall, my involvement in AMCP
has been very beneficial to the College and
to my fellow students,” she added. Her
involvement with the Academy has
brought such notables to speak at the
College as AMCP Executive Director Judy
Cahill and AMCP Past President Diane
Giaguinta. In addition, the College has
received free national positive publicity as
Dr. Vishalpura’s association with the
Academy and her accomplishments in the
College have been highlighted in the
Academy’s promotional newsletters on
several occasions. For instance, as the
2002 recipient of the AMCP Managed
Care Pharmacy Internship with Pfizer and
the Veterans Health Administration, both
the College and Dr. Vishalpura reaped the
benefits of the national attention this
accomplishment has yield.
As an appeal to the alumni and friends
of the College, Dr. Vishalpura wants to
send this reminder to all that they are in a
personal and/or professional position to
affect change in the future of the College
and the profession as a whole. “The
manner in which I represent the College
will allow others to follow this path,” she
said. “It is important to continue funding
the College in this manner as the impact of
your financial support will enhance the
student involvement in pharmacy practice
at the macro level,” she added.
Melvin J. Gross (B.S. ‘65) Suffers Fatal Heart Attack at the Age of 60
On June 3, 2003, a wonderful man with a hearty laugh, a generous spirit and a big heart was laid to rest. Ironically, it
was his heart that gave out and led to his demise as Melvin J. Gross (B.S. ’65) was eulogized and buried at Forest Lawn
Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. An overflow crowd that spilled out of the building came to pay their last respects
and show support for his family, including his wife, Adelle, who was returning from dinner with him when he suffered the
fatal heart attack. She remained by his side until the very end, as she has done throughout their 38 years of marriage.
Adelle has always been a source of strength for Mel. In coping with the tragic loss of their daughter, Donna, who was
killed while crossing a street on her way home from school, Adelle held and loved Mel as they supported each other
through the tragedy in an effort to sustain them as they pushed forward into life. A tremendous supporter of the College
and the university as a whole, their giving nature led them to fund an endowed scholarship in the College. He gave
whole-heartedly of his time, talent and treasure so that others could experience the same opportunities he did at the
university he loved so much. The following are excerpts from his eulogy that was delivered by Rabbi Robert T. Gan of
Temple Isaiah: It is hard to believe that Mel is gone. Who will we call when we need a friend to count on? When
something is broken, who will be there to fix it? No one will miss him more than his family. Adelle and Mel were high
school sweethearts. It was November, in the 10th grade that they met. By December, they were going steady. They
married in 1965 and ever since it has been a wonderful adventure, filled with many high and happy moments, tempered by
life’s losses, a test of Mel and Adelle’s love and strength and courage. With our aching hearts, we embrace Adelle. We
need no words to express to her our love in this time of grief. Mel’s warmth and love will be sorely missed by Jeff (son)
and Gina (daughter-in-law), Mitch (son) and Diane (daughter-in-law), Roger (brother), Carol (sister) and his beautiful
granddaughters, Dani and Sydney. His newest granddaughter, Emily, is just weeks old, but I am sure that she will know
about Mel, too. Mel could not have been a more devoted son and son-on law. He was a loving brother-in-law to Harriet
and Mel, Armand and Karen, Sandy and Bev. He was a beloved cousin and uncle. Family was everything to Mel.
Though he worked exceedingly hard at his profession as a pharmacist, though he had many hobbies and interests (bird
watching, photography, video and digital cameras), though he gave unselfishly to the community and to our congregation,
Temple Isiah, above all Mel loved his family. He glowed in the reflected glory of his sons’ achievements. His eyes
sparkled and he smiled a big smile when his granddaughters were in tow. Mel had that wonderful mid-western ethic. He
was born in Cleveland in 1942 and grew up there. His parents and family moved to Los Angeles when Mel was a senior
in high school. It was there that he played the coronet in high school. He loved marching bands as much as I did and we
often kidded one another about forming the Temple Isaiah Drum and Bugle Corps. He stayed to finish school in
Melvin J. Gross (B.S. ’65)
Cleveland and then came west, going to college here and returning to Ohio State for his last two years, where Adelle was
also finishing college. It was pharmacy school and then back to L.A., Mel working for his dad and on his own in a variety of settings --- Gross Pharmacy,
Mid-West Pharmacy, Sycamore Pharmacy and, finally, Mickey Fine’s. He loved his profession and everyone loved and respected him. His advice, his concern,
his easy manner, was treasured by so many who came in contact with Mel. The adjectives to describe Mel come right out of a Boy Scout handbook, but they
were Mel. He was loyal, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful and brave. If you needed him, he was there. In every sphere of his life, he was consistent, loyal,
honest and fair. Whatever he got involved in, it was with his whole heart. “Cont on me” was an expression that fit him to a tee. And we did count on him.
His family, his friends, his professional associates, his patients --- we all counted on Mel. Mel’s license plate on his 240Z was projects and that described him
perfectly. If there was something to fix, to improve, to change, Mel could do it. He tinkered with everything. He always had the right tools. Mel was our
Vice President for building for many years. The temple was his second home and he was on call for every plumbing and electrical emergency. Whatever we
needed, he never refused. When the alarm system went off at three in the morning, it was Mel who answered the call. He never did anything for his own self
aggrandizement. When he made a commitment, it was unshakeable. When we are weary and in need of strength, we will remember Mel. When we have
joys we yearn to share, we will remember him. As long as we live, he too shall live. He is now a part of us and we will lovingly remember him. The family
has asked that contributions be made to the Gross Family Scholarship in Pharmacy in memory of Mel, in lieu of flowers.
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Pharmacy Ball
Soon to be a
College Tradition
First Pharmacy Preceptor Appreciation Program
On June 4, 2003, the College hosted an
appreciation breakfast at the Longaberger
Alumni House near the OSU campus to
honor all clinical faculty preceptors and to
recognize the Preceptors of the Year for 2003.
The program, sponsored by Cardinal Health,
Inc., included remarks from Dean John
Cassady, Dr. Milap Nahata, Chair of the
Division of Pharmacy Practice and
Administration, Jerry Cable R.Ph., Director of
Experiential Programs and Alumni Affairs
Director Lou Marcy (B.S. ‘65). All of the
speakers noted the important role our clinical
teachers play in the education of our students.
Their expertise, professionalism, and sincere
concern for our students’ welfare contribute
immeasurable value to our program and our
students.
Ms. Cathy Cooney, Senior Vice-President
for Leadership Development and Diversity
from Cardinal Health, Inc., delivered a
daynamic keynote address.
Two Preceptor of the Year award winners
were announced. Mr. Gary Rutherford,
Meijer Pharmacy Leader, and Dr. Angela
Swerlein, Clinical Specialist from Riverside
Methodist Hospital, received their plaques
from Dean Cassady and Jerry Cable.
Gary Rutherford, R.Ph. receives his plaque from Jerry Cable,
Director of Experiential Programs at the College.
Dr. Angela Swerlein, R.Ph. is congratulated by Jerry Cable.
The entry level PharmD Class of 2005
produced the 2003 Pharmacy Ball on
May 23, 2003 at the Wyndham Dublin
Hotel. The gala event, soon to be a
College tradition, attracted numerous
students and faculty. Dean Robert W.
Brueggemeier and his wife Susan, Lane
Wallace, Division of Pharmacology
Chair, and his wife Rhonda, and
Professor Marialice Bennett (B.S. ‘69)
and her husband Jon were present to
enjoy the evening. The 2005 Class
President Maria Limperos introduced her
class officers during the program,
including Dana Hanudel Loren
Christianson, Melissa Meekins and not
present were Josh Russell and Stacie Soja.
The Class of 2005 officers and
students made all of the arrangements for
this semi-formal evening that provided a
time for all present to be at their social
best. The Class of 2005 and its officers
are credited with expanding the scope of
the College by producing this new
tradition. In the future, the Pharmacy
Ball will grow and be a very successful
addition to the social activities of the
Ohio Pharmacy family.
Melanie Hawkins, Meredith Toma, Meeta Samant, Melissa
Meekins, Jessica Bollinger and Elaine Hixenbaugh
Pharmaceutics Division Coordinator Retires
Karen Lawler, division coordinator for the division of Pharmaceutics at the College, retired after
11 years of service. Lawler worked under Dr. William Hayton when he chaired the division. Hayton,
currently Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the College, worked as a team in running the
division together for years. “Karen will truly be missed,” said Hayton. “Her absence will especially be
felt by the students whom she adored,” he added.
A colleague of Lawler’s, Sue Keyser, division coordinator for the Division of Pharmacy Practice
and Administration, remembers her as “one of the truly most good hearted people in the world,” she
said. “She was like a mother to the graduate students in the division of Pharmaceutics,” added Keyser.
Pictured here with some of her ‘children,’ is Lawler with graduate students in the College, Jeff
Johnston (l) and Stephanie Bieloski (r).
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Late doctor’s Legacy
Remembered with
Award and Speaking
Series in His Honor
Dr. Michael J. Rinaldi, M.D. becomes
the first recipient of the Memorial Dr.
Robert J. Fass Award. Dr. Rinaldi is
Professor of Medicine, Microbiology,
Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
and Director of the Fungus Testing
Laboratory at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio and
Director of the Department of Veterans
Affairs Mycology Ref Laboratory at the
Audie Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
in San Antonio, Texas. He has a
distinguished career in the field of medical
mycology as an internationally respected
scientist and teacher and has over 300
refereed publications, 26 book chapters and
is Principal Investigator for numerous
research grants. Dr. Rinaldi was selected
because he resembles the qualities that Dr.
Fass exemplified in the area of infectious
disease.
When Dr. Fass passed away on New
Year’s Day of 2002, he left behind a legacy
that helped shape the university’s medical
community that deals with infectious
disease. His distinguished career in the
field of infectious disease included serving
as Principal Investigator of the OSU AIDS
Clinical Trial Unit since its inception in
1987. “Dr. Fass was respected by patients
and coworkers alike,” said Debbie Goff,
Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease at
OSU Medical Center, whose vision made
this award and speaker series a reality. Dr.
Fass was an internationally respected
scientist and teacher who joined the OSU
Medical Center faculty in 1971. He was
best known for his development of in vitro
assays to test microbial susceptibility. His
contributions facilitated the licensure of
clindamycin and ciprofloxacin.
The award was presented at a dinner on
June 18, 2003 and was attended by
members of the faculty and staff at the
OSU Medical Center, Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy and College of
Pharmacy. Major contributions were made
to ensure the success of the program by the
Pfizer and Bayer pharmaceutical companies,
whose representatives were also in
attendance. These individuals included
Alan Westwood, Glen Burhlage, Mike
Bourisaw and Robert Bauhm from Bayer
and Gail Triggs, Jack Shoemaker and
Dianne Lumpp from Pfizer.
As recipient of the award, Dr. Rinaldi
was given the opportunity to speak to OSU
Health Sciences students, faculty and staff
at Grand Rounds. His lecture/presentation
focused on the causes and effects of fungal
infections.
ASCP Executive Director, Alum Tim Webster
(B.S.’69) Succumbs to Cancer at 56
At the age of 56, R. Tim Webster, ScD (B.S. ’69) lost his battle with cancer and died at
his home in Alexandria, Virginia on July 6, 2003. He dedicated his entire career to
promoting quality pharmaceutical care to the elderly and was involved in regulatory affairs
relating to long-term care in both the public and private sector. In his role as executive
director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) for the past 27 years,
he was instrumental in building ASCP in becoming a leading pharmacy organization with
6,500 members and an annual budget of more than $8 million.
“Tim Webster provided the kind of leadership and vision
that was essential to ASCP’s growth and success over the past
27 years,” said ASCP Chairman of the Board Mark Sey. “His
dedication to consultant and senior care pharmacy and the
high standards he set for professionalism and innovation not
only served to build consultant pharmacy practice into a
leading segment of the profession, but also improved the
health and quality of life for millions of seniors,” he added.
Most recently, Webster was recognized for his contributions
to the profession by the American Pharmaceutical Association
(AphA) in which he was the 2003 recipient of the
organization’s Hugo Schaefer Award. Though he received
many distinctions, including an honorary Doctor of Science
degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, he kept a
strong relationship with the College by implementing the R.
Timothy Webster Scholarship in Long Term Care at the OSU
Tim Webster
College of Pharmacy, and received the Distinguished Alumni
(B.S. ‘69)
October 9, 1946 - July 6, 2003
Award and theVision Award in 1991 and 1996, respectively.
Webster was the publisher of The Consultant Pharmacist, as
well as, authored numerous articles and was a frequent speaker on the national and
international level on a variety of health-care topics including the cost and quality impact
of optimizing drug therapy for the elderly. Moreover, he led the development of the
professional program for board certification of geriatric pharmacy practice, a program
designed to ensure and enhance the quality of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care services
for the elderly.
“Tim’s dedication to the nation’s consultant pharmacists and to the at-risk elderly they
serve was an inspiration to those of us who are committed to protecting the lives and
quality of life for seniors,” said Sey. “ He took ASCP’s message about medication-related
problems among the elderly to lawmakers, regulators, health professionals and to the
public. His leadership made ASCP a respected and recognized advocate for both its
members and for the millions of at-risk elderly who will benefit from the expertise of
qualified senior care pharmacists,” he added.
ASCP is the international professional association that provides leadership, education,
advocacy and resources to advance the practice of senior care pharmacy. In their role as
medication therapy experts, consultant pharmacists take responsibility for their patients’
medication–related needs ensuring that their patients’ medications are the most
appropriate, most effective, the safest possible and are used correctly in an effort to
identify, resolve and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals
of the therapy.
Webster was laid to rest in Alexandria, Virginia at Ivy Hill Cemetery after a funeral
service held at the Washington Farm United Methodist Church. A reception was held at
the Mount Vernon Country Club, where family received friends later that afternoon. He
was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marilyn Webster and is survived by his
wife, Lisa; their daughter, Caitlin; his sons, Matthew and Raif; a brother, Jeffrey; two
sisters, Lynn Blaney and Melissa Soller.
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The Doctoral
Convocation and
White Coat Ceremony
The Doctoral Convocation and White
Coat Ceremony for the PharmD Class of
2006 was held on Friday, May 30th
beginning at 8:00 PM in the Fawcett
Center Auditorium. Many of the
students were joined by their families at
this happy event ushering first-year
students into the profession of pharmacy.
The Program included participation
by the College alumni society, state
associations, the state board of pharmacy,
faculty and students from the College.
The Convocation speaker was formed
faculty member Anne Burns (B.S. ‘80),
the Director of Practice Development
and Research at the American
Pharmacists Association.
Taking part in the program were Dean
John M. Cassady, Assistant Dean Ken
Hale (B.S. ‘76), Associate Dean Sylvan
Frank, Roberta M. Armstrong (B.S. ‘63),
Alumni Society President, Diane
Adelman, Ohio Board of Pharmacy
President, Amy Bennett (B.S. ‘70),
Assistant Executive Director of OPA,
and David Boyer, OSHP Past President.
Alumni Society President and Chairperson of the Michigan
Board of Pharmacy Roberta M. Armstrong (B.S. ‘63)
presents a nametag to student Elise Gaston.
Students proudly wear their white coats, a symbol of their
professionalism.
Long Time Professor, Ralph Rahwan,
Dies of Cancer at 62
With nearly half of his life devoted to Ohio State University, Professor Ralf Rahwan, Ph.D. died
after a bout with cancer on June 5, 2003. Born in Cairo, Egypt in 1941, he was educated in
Pharmacy in the United States attending Butler University (M.S. ’70) and Purdue University (Ph.D.
’72). However, it was The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy that gave him a home in
academia where he flourished and excelled in establishing a distinguished teaching career for 30
years, until his retirement last year.
“We will remember the dynamic, impressive and informative seminar Ralf presented during his
interview for the faculty position,” said Dr. Popat Patil, professor in the Division of Pharmacology at
the College. “Besides his flare, his academic values and efficiency while presenting electron
microscopic photographs of the adrenal medullary secreting cells were exceptional, and as we sensed,
were second to none. Dean Parks quickly offered him the position,” added Patil.
Since he joined the faculty in 1971, Rahwan was so admired and respected by his students that
they voted him to receive the College’s Miriam R. Balshone Memorial Award an unprecedented six
times. “Ralf ’s students appreciated his knowledge, care and guidance,” said Rahwan’s longtime
friend, Rafik H. Bishara. Moreover, in 2001, Rahwan received “The Apple,” the highest honor
bestowed upon a faculty member in the university by receiving the OSU Alumni Award for
Distinguished Teaching, which was presented to him by then OSU President Brit Kirwan and
former Executive Vice President and Provost Ed Ray. “Students loved Ralf and he loved teaching,”
said Patil. “In demonstrating his excellence in the classroom, he was poised and commanding with a
great sense of humor,” added Patil.
As a mentor to several doctoral students, Rahwan trained numerous M.S. students, as well. He
had more student contact hours for instruction than any other professor in the College and handled
a teaching load that was nearly double that of the average pharmacology faculty in the College. He
was responsible for teaching the effects of drugs in the treatment of a diverse array of conditions
including diseases of the autonomic nervous, the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system,
cancer, and those caused by microbial infections. He also taught a popular elective course in
toxicology, Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis, and Teratogenesis, a course he developed when he first
arrived at the University in 1971.
Known for his attention for presenting concise information, he invested long hours and spent
significant energy in the preparing and updating his pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology
lectures. He authored and co-authored approximately 100 research and professional publications
and was continually asked by pharmacy journals to write professional reviews of the areas that he
taught. In fact, his writing skills were so admired, that on many occasions, he had taken home some
of his colleagues’ pre-publication reports and returned them completely edited. He was also the
contributing editor of a book entitled Calcium Regulation by Calcium Antagonists.
On a personal level, Rahwan is remembered by friends and colleagues as a well read individual.
“He articulated his thoughts effectively,” said Patil. “I do not remember him ever losing an
argument,” he added. Friends also remember him always being well informed on the latest issues in
pharmacology, toxicology, political issues and current events in general. “He always had an excellent
point of view and I often called him ‘Senator Rahwan’ due to his strong beliefs and convictions,”
Bishara said.
“Ralf ’s unselfishness and generosity (toward) others (including) his extending a helping hand,
caring for the hurt and his passion to teach and educate will remain with us as a legacy,” said Bishara.
“ As an example of his unselfishness, I would like to share the following story:
The graduate students in the School of Pharmacy at Purdue University competed every
year for the Dean Glen Jenkins Excellence in research Award. The nominations in 1971 included
Ralf and myself and several others out of the 212 graduate students. During the elimination process,
Ralf came to ask me if I knew who the two semi-finalists were. He told me that he had heard that
the recipient of the award was going to be either him or me. As you know, Ralf was a good
competitor and he enjoyed winning. That day, however, he looked me in the eyes and said “since it
is you and I that are the two semifinalists, I hope that I lose and you win.” To which I responded
“Ralf, what are you saying and why do you want to lose?” He continued to look me in the eyes and
said “You and your wife Pat are expecting your first child and the money from this award will help
you both buy a crib for the baby.” This is the unselfish Ralf, the generous Ralf, and caring Ralf that
we all have known.”
“Everyone respected his honesty and ethics in the academic world,” said Patil. “On a personal
level, he was a reliable colleague… we will miss him greatly,” he added.
“Ralf kept all and delivered on his promises… however, there is one he did not keep,” said
Bishara. “ It has to do with our plans to retire and continue our friendship and have fun as two
retired professionals… The Almighty had a better plan for Ralf,” he added.
Rahwan was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Rahwan, and his sister, Mary.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Michelle Rahwan; granddaughter,
MacKenzie; and his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dida Rahwan. Contributions are requested
to be made in his honor to Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 West State Street, Columbus, OH 43222
and/or to Franklin County Children’s Services, 525 E. Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
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2003 Initiation
Ceremony for the
Upsilon Chapter of
the Rho Chi Society
Renown Cancer Research Professor
to Become Kimberly Professor
Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D. has been selected by Dean John M. Cassady to become the next Charles H. Kimberly
Professor with the appointment running 2003-2006. Chen joined the College in April, 2001 from the University of
Kentucky, where he was professor of pharmaceutical science in the College of Pharmacy. He currently holds a joint
professorship with the College of Pharmacy and the OSU Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine and Division
of Urology. As a cancer research scientist, he is also a member of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J.
Solove Research Institute at the Ohio State University Medical Center.
“It is an incredible honor to be given such a title at one of the top Colleges of Pharmacy in the country,” said Chen.
“With this great opportunity, I am able to make a tremendous impact in that the support from this professorship will enable
me to further develop my cancer research program,” he added.
In his research, Chen and his lab team are trying to manipulate signal transduction pathways that regulate survival and
death of cells in an effort to activate apoptosis and stop unregulated cell proliferation that leads to cancer. Much of their
work is directed toward prostate cancer. Further, Chen’s team has developed several different classes of pharmacological
agents effective against hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPQ) cells which do not respond to hormonal therapy aimed
at removing the androgen hormone that is linked to the disease. Recently, Chen has received Rapid Access to Intervention
Development (RAID) approval to undergo pre-clinical testing at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This pre-clinical
testing will provide pertinent data for Phase I clinical trial of this agent at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
(OSUCCC) for the treatment of prostate cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
“Being named the Kimberly Professor will enhance the visibility of my research at OSU and the communities it serves,”
said Chen. “In turn, the College and the university as a whole will reap the benefits that this visibility will bring,” he added.
The Kimberly Professor was established in 1948 by a gift from Charles H. Kimberly, a 1900 and 1901 alumnus of the
College. The funds invested in the professorship grew over the years until it reached the amount needed to be awarded, set
forth by the Board of Trustees. The first to hold the title of Kimberly Professor was Professor Harold H. Wolf, reward for
outstanding scholarly activity and comes with an award amount as an additional incentive for the faculty to participate in
scholarly activity that will bring honor to the faculty member and the College. The honoree is selected by a process that
involves the entire tenured faculty nominating as many as four professors who have been in their position for at least one
year. The dean of the College receives the list of finalists and selects the winner from that list.
The 2003 initiation ceremony for the
Upsilon Chapter of the Rho Chi Society
was held on Thursday, May 22, in Room
111 of Lloyd M. Parks Hall. Seven new
members of the Class of 2005 and 14
members of the Class of 2004 PharmD
programs were initiated.
The Rho Chi Society is recognized as
the “honor society of Pharmacy” by the
American Association of Colleges of
Pharmacy and 81 chapters exist in schools
and colleges of pharmacy across the United
States. Like other honor societies, Rho
Chi has always had as its fundamental
objective the Stimulation and recognition
of academic excellence.
Following the brief initiation ceremony,
Dean John Mac Cassady spoke on “DNA,
the Human Genome, Pharmacogenomics,
and the Future of Pharmacy.”
Welcome the new initiates to the “Phi
Beta Kappa” of Pharmacy!
One last look at Lebron, the ‘amateur’
Last spring, pharmacy faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered
to see what would be the last time teen-aged basketball star, Lebron
James, would play the game as an ‘amateur’. Though many argue that
his status should have been listed as ‘professional’ because of the
payments made to his high school, Akron’s St. Vincent-St. Mary, by
television networks. Nonetheless, he was classified as an amateur even
though his high school team toured America gamering ticket prices
that rivaled any NBA team. All this controversy aside, his final
appearance at the Ohio high school basketball tournament, held at the
Schottenstein Center on the university’s main campus, was his last shot
of leading his team to a championship after a failed attempt last year.
Well, the second time proved to be the charm as Akron’s St. VincentSt. Mary took home the title before a sell-out crowd where tickets
George Richards (B.S. ‘43) and his friend John White
reportedly could be scalped for as much as $500. In that crowd, the are greated at the pre-game luncheon by (l) Alumni
College was well represented as they gathered for a pre-game indoor Affairs Director, Lou Marcy (B.S. ‘65) and Roslyn Berry,
Director of Development and External Affairs.
tailgate at the Longaberger Alumni House.
(l-r) Jennifer Nagel, Mike Vaeth, Stacy Robertson, Assistant Dean Jerry Siegel, Sr. Director of The OSU Medical Center Department of
Pharmacy, Kathryn Nagel, Professor Phil Schneider, (M.S. '75), Joe Cusma (B.S.'67), Mary Cusma, Kim Laughlin (B.S.'80), Rocco Fumi (B.S.'55),
Dr. Randy Nameth (B.S.'80) (D.D.S. '84) and (seated) Roslyn Berry, Director of Development and External Affairs, and Carol Marcy, for the
luncheon before the 2003 High School Basketball Finals in March, 2003.
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PharmD Initiates, Class of 2004:
Robyn Tamara Bragg
Michelle Catherine Caruso
Kenneth John Debelak
Carrie Louise Fish
Bobbie Shane Martin
Dimple Suresh Patel
Keri M. Toth
PharmD Initiates, Class of 2005:
Colleen Ann Clark
Matthew Allen Garver
Amanda Jeanne Hord
Cynthia I Kroustos
Mark Shawn Miller
Thomas Paul Musser
Mimesh Shaileshkumar Patel
Ming Jye Poi
Jacqueline Kay Schneider
Cheryl Ann Smith
Elizabeth Anne Stauffer
Michael David Ungham
Raya Karami Zarandi
Yuan Zhang
Alumni Updates
1933
Stephen B. Raynes has had a rewarding
profession from 1933-2003. He has
educated 4 children and is blessed with
6 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. He resides in Troy, OH.
Email: [email protected]
Montessori Education. They reside in
Columbus, OH.
1940
Doris M. Dick passed away on March
15, 2003. She was a resident of San
Diego, CA.
Phillip J. McAteer is retired from Eli Lilly
& Company. He and his wife, Carol,
reside in Fishers, IN.
1941
Benjamin F. DeHays, Jr. retired from Eli
Lilly & Company in 1984. He and his
wife, Betty, reside in Indianapolis, IN.
1942
Martha Zority Rabe is currently on the
St. Louis Pharmacist Association Board
of Directors. She was past-president of
the St. Louis Pharmacist Association and
also past-president of WONARD’S
(partners in Pharmacy). She served a 1
year term on the Missouri Board of
Health. She resides in Saint Louis, MO.
1948
Carl H. Braun, Jr. and his wife of 58
years, Emagene, are in good health and
keeps very active. They reside in
Grover Beach, CA. Email:
[email protected]
1950
Samuel Borcover retired in 1985. He is
keeping busy with volunteer work and
traveling. He recently took a Mexican
Cruise with his friend Maria. He resides
in San Francisco, CA.
1951
Ben P. Indick worked for 40 years before
retiring in 1992. He and his wife, have
enjoyed life touring. He keeps busy by
reviewing books and conducting
interviews with writers for Publishers
Weekly Magazine. They are in good
health and enjoy the theatre at least
three times a week. They reside in
Teaneck, NJ. Email:
[email protected]
1953
Paul H. Wolf retired in July 1994 from
Big Bear Stores in Columbus, OH. They
have 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. They enjoy
snowmobiling, boating, swimming and
are planning to camp in the U.P. He and
his wife, Ruth Ann, reside in Indian
River, MI.
1955
Robert M. Feldman is a self employed,
semi-retired pharmacist/consultant. He
has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. His
wife, Dottie, remains busy involved in
reside in Richmond, VA.
1972
Peggy Templeton King is Director of the
Office of Pharmacy Services, State of
West Virginia. She and her husband,
Edward, reside in South Charleston, WV.
Email: [email protected]
Robert M. James is retired. He is a
volunteer at the local hospital Pharmacy.
He and his wife, Donna, reside in
Columbus, NC.
1976
Jeffrey A. Booth is a Pharmacist at
Medco-Health Rx Services. He would
like to hear from his friends – please
drop him a line at his e-mail address.
He resides in Cincinnati, OH.
Email: [email protected]
Frederick J. Theiss has sold his
business, Theiss Pharmacy to Rite-Aid
Pharmacy after 40 years in business.
He is retired and spends 6 months a
year in Winter Haven, FL. He and his
wife, Beth Ann, opens their home in
Crestline, OH to friends from the North.
Karen Stone Dow is a Staff Pharmacist
at Caremark, Inc. She worked 20 years
at Lindemann Pharmacy and when the
store closed, was hired as a Dispensing
Pharmacist for a mail order pharmacy.
She and her husband, Sherman, have 2
daughters who are into cheerleading
and gymnastics. They reside in Lake
Bluff, IL.
1958
Richard G. Gleckler retired in January
2002. He is currently working as a parttime Pharmacist and operates The
Fallen Acorn Bed and Breakfast Retreat
with his domestic partner Melissa
Mitchell, also a registered Pharmacist.
They grow an organic market garden and
sell eggs from their flock of free-range
chickens. He resides in Bellville, OH.
Mary Moore Peterman is the
Director/Project Manager at Merck
Research Labs, working in the
development of new drugs. She
returned to OSU and enrolled in the
Non-Traditional PharmD Program – its
great to learn again! She would
recommend the program to other BS
Pharmacy graduates. She and her
husband, Jay, reside in North Wales, PA.
Email: [email protected]
1959
Dr. James P. Leyda is a self employed
consultant in Business Development.
He retired as President of Emerging
Technologies, Inc. in 2002. He is
currently consulting in Business 1 Corp.
Development for small technology based
companies and foundations in the
Midwest and South. He and his wife,
Barbara, reside in Cincinnati, OH.
Sara New St. Angelo is a Pharmacy
Manager at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Hospital in Carmel, IL. She also
serves as President of the Indiana
Board of Pharmacy. She resides in
Indianapolis, IN.
1961
Alan Katz, Paul Wherry and Wayne
Miller participated in the Kentucky
Society of Health Pharmacists 2003.
They presented the Keynote Address on
the Pharmacy Heritage History of the
uses of medications and pharmacy
antiques which was well received.
Thomas W. Wiley is Pharmacist-inCharge at CVS, with 26 years
experience. He is also the Track &
Cross County Coach at Reynoldsburg
High School for the past 10 years. He
and his wife, Cathy (OSU ’76), have 2
children both OSU grads- Justin 2002
and Lara 2003. They reside in
Reynoldsburg, OH.
1965
Mary Stvartak Jasinski just celebrated
her 14th year at Caremark. She is
looking forward to her son AJ’s wedding.
Her daughter, Catherine, is finishing her
freshman year at SIU-Carbondale. She
and her husband, Walter, reside in
Buffalo Grove, IL.
1977
Kathleen D. Donley received the “Walter
H. Frazier” Award from the Ohio Society
of Health-Systems Pharmacist in May
2002. She resides in Hudson, OH.
1971
Charlotte Dorfman Johnson is a
Pharmacist at Rite Aid. She worked for
Revco until they sold to Eckerd and
Eckerd until they sold to Rite Aid. She
and her husband, Tim have been
married 33 years and have three
children, all grads of Virginia Tech. They
Dr. Lorelei L. Grines has worked for
several pharmaceutical companies, in
the pharmaceutical development and
clinical research areas. She is
Corporate Director of Cardiovascular
Research for William Beaumont Hospital,
Royal, Oak, Michigan. She is also
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Director of the PAMI Coordinating
Center, a full-service clinical researchcoordinating center. She is responsible
for over 100 clinical trials, staff of 50 and
a multi-million dollar budget. Although
she lives in Michigan, she is totally loyal
to the Ohio State Buckeyes! Email:
[email protected]
JoAnn Del Pizzo Predina is a Pharmacy
Compliance Specialist at the Ohio State
Board of Pharmacy. She received the
“Educator of the Year” Award from the
National Association of Drug Diversion
Investigators at the annual meeting in
Charlotte, NC in December 2002. She
resides in Cleveland, OH.
1978
Kathleen Ray Ballman is a Staff
Pharmacist at Anne Arundel Medical
Center in Annapolis, MD. Email:
[email protected]
Guy A. DiPasqua is Director of General
Merchandise at Albertson’s, Inc. He is
still lovin’ California after 14 years!
Fiesta Bowl weekend was unbelieveable!
Once in a lifetime – Go Bucks! He and
his wife, Debra Ann, reside in Brea, CA
and welcomes hearing from friends.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Michael J. Enright is a Radiologist at
Mary Black Memorial Hospital. He has
been in South Carolina for a year and
loves it. He is in charge of MRI and CT
and still has time for general radiology.
He and his wife, Susan, reside in
Spartanburg, SC. Email:
[email protected]
Rebecca Shaffer Guth is a Clinical
Instructor at OSU’s College of Pharmacy.
She recently visited Dean Lloyd Parks
and his daughter, Regina. This is
graduation year at their house – son,
Scott from Columbus State University
and son, Kevin from DeVry University.
She and her husband, Eric, reside in
Hilliard, OH. Email:
[email protected]
Stephen E. Nester is a Pharmacist at
Walgreens. He is President of the Palm
Beach County Pharmacy Assoc. and
Treasurer of the Palm Beach County
OSU Alumni Club. He and his wife, Lisa,
reside in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
Email: [email protected]
Kenneth L. Warman is a Pharmacist and
Owner of Warman’s Prescription Service
in Portsmouth, OH. Email:
[email protected]
1979
Carolyn L. Geier is a Staff Pharmacist at
Scottsdale Health Care. She enjoyed
being a part of the “sea of red” in her
hometown Phoenix, hosting the Fiesta
Bowl. Go Bucks! Email:
[email protected]
1980
Crystal Woestendiek Engle is a Staff
Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy. She
was the winner of the “Tylenol/CVS My
Favorite Pharmacist” Award, after being
nominated by a customer for the honor.
Tylenol gave a gift to Pharmacy in her
name. She resides in Zanesville, OH.
Dr. Carol Braun Trapnell was elected to
a two year term on the Board of Directors
of the American Society for Clinical
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
(ASCPT). She resides in Ellicott City, MD.
Dr. Richard T. Slenn has sold his old
Veterinary practice and started a new
practice in Akron. He and his wife,
Janeen, reside in Fairlawn, OH.
Alice K. Leone is a Clinical Pharmacy
Specialist at the Louis Stokes Cleveland
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center. She is also Director of the
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
at the Cleveland VA. She and her
husband, Ed, have three children –
Michael, Jennifer and Melissa. Michael
and Jennifer marched with the N.
Royalton High School Marching Band in
the Rose Bowl Parade. Go Bucks!
They reside in North Royalton, OH.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Jerome F. Pierson is the Director of
Regulatory Affairs in the US Army
Medical Research Command. He
resides in Frederick, MD. Email:
[email protected]
Dr. Richard H. Parrish, II is an Assistant
Professor at Shenandoah University in
the School of Pharmacy. He has
published a book Defining Drugs
through Transaction Publishers which is
available at www.transactionpub.com
He resides in Winchester, VA. Email:
[email protected]
Catherine Kremin Stephenson is a
Regional Pharmacy Recruitment
Manager for Kmart. She developed an
internal recruitment program for
pharmacy division at Kmart. She has
two daughters – Leslie and Lisa. Her
and her husband, Tony, are building a
golf course! Hi to Babs, Karen, Annie
and Kathy! The family resides in
Canfield, OH. Email:
[email protected]
Gary P. Sabistina is the Owner of Tahoe
City Pharmacy in Tahoe City, CA. He is
looking for a Relief Pharmacist ($50$60/hr) . Please notify if interested (530)
583-3888. Bill Kelley, Class of ’80
where are you? He and wife, Chona,
reside in Kings Beach, CA. Email:
[email protected]
Thomas J. Thompson is Vice President
at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, OH.
He was recently reappointed by Gov.
Bob Taft to a second term on the State
of Ohio Tabacco Use Prevention and
Control Foundation Board. He resides
in Grand Rapids, OH. Email:
[email protected]
John P. Santell is Director of
Educational Program Initiatives with
U.S. Pharmacopeia. He resides in
Gaithersburg, MD. Email: [email protected]
1991
Annmarie DiMeo is the Manager of
Health Care Operation at Medcohealth.
She participated and organized a team
for Medcohealth for the America
Diabetes Walk. She also participated in
the Multiple Sclerosis and AIDS Walks.
She attended the Academy of Managed
Care Pharmacy Annual Meeting and
Showcase. In October 2002, she went
scuba diving in Belize! She resides in
Columbus, OH. Email:
[email protected]
1982
Mark A. Wernery is a Senior District
Manager at Shering-Plough Corp in
Kenilworth, NJ. He and his wife, Debi,
reside in Loveland, OH.
Email: [email protected]
1985
Paul S. Hoffmann is a Pharmacy
Manager at Puget Sound Cancer
Center. He resides in Kirkland, WA.
Email: [email protected]
Karl Kappler was awareded “Manager of
the Year” and his picture appeared in
the Children’s Hospital publication
“Chatter” receiving the award. Email:
[email protected]
Deborah Payn Smith is Chief
Pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente.
Kaiser is now an all OSU College of
Pharmacy shop! Stacy (Bill) Woods and
I welcomed Elaine Messersmith to our
practice. Deborah and her husband,
Phillip, reside in Strongsville, OH. Email:
[email protected]
Michele Kijowski Jones is a stay-athome mom enjoying her children. Her
and husband, Ken (MD ’94) have two
sons, Ryan, age 4 and Justin, age 2.
The family resides in Warren, OH.
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Amy Wells Valley is National Director
of Clinical Affairs with Pharmacy
Healthcare Solutions (PHS). PHS is a
pharmacy consulting firm owned by
Amerisource-Bergen Corp. She was
also promoted to Clinical Associate
Professor of Pharmacy at OSU. She
and her husband, Clifton, have 2
children – Joanna and Sam. They
reside in Gahanna, OH.
Karl H. Kappeler was recognized as the
“2002 Manager of the Year” at
Children’s Hospital in Columbus. He
resides in Dublin, OH.
1994
Stephen C. Burson is a Pharmacy
Coordinator at The Kroger Co. He
worked as an Associate Editor for
Pharmacist’s Letter from 1999-2002,
before returning to Columbus in his
current position. He resides in
Columbus, OH. Email: [email protected]
1988
Catherine Lopienski is a Pharmacy
Team Leader at Target. She, along with
her partner L.E. Atkinson, have cofounded AIDS Rock Ohio. The
fundraiser will benefit Columbus AIDS
Task Force, Children’s Hospital Pediatric
Aids Unit and other organizations. AIDS
Rock Ohio features a national band
competition, the Tall Trees Music
Festival, a recording contract for the
winning band and a national headliner
at Schottenstein Arena. See
www.AIDSrockohio.com Catherine and
her husband, L.E., reside in Lewis
Center, OH.
Linda Westerheide Musgrave is working
part-time as a Pharmacist at Buehlers
Pharmacy. She and her husband, Mark
(MD ’94) are the proud parents of three
children – Nicholas, Drew and Katie.
The family resides in Medina, OH.
Email: [email protected]
Holly Pope Petro is a Staff Pharmacist
at Kroger Pharmacy. She and her
husband, Christopher, are the proud
parents of their first child, Madison
Carole, born February 28, 2003. The
family resides in Gallipolis, OH. Email:
[email protected]
Brian P. Missler is a Clinical Staff
Pharmacist at the Southern Ohio
Medical Center. Brian and his wife,
Paige, have three daughters – Breanna,
Sagan and new addition, Jaiden born
April 21, 2003. They reside in
Portsmouth, OH. Email:
[email protected]
1995
Lori E. Arenstein is currently working
towards her Doctor of Pharmacy degree
through the Non-Traditional PharmD
Program at Ohio State. She and her
husband, Scott Courtney, were married
in Las Vegas on March 30, 2002. They
reside in Centerville, OH. Email:
[email protected]
1989
Dr. Jon E. Folstad is Assistant Clinical
Professor at the University of
Connecticut, School of Pharmacy. He
has worked in a variety of areas in
Chicago, IL and in Storrs and Hartford,
CT. He resides in West Hartford, CT.
Email: [email protected]
Ryan E. Glaze is Executive Team-Lead
Pharmacy Manager at Target
Corporation. He and his wife, Lisa,
reside in Grove City, OH. Email:
[email protected]
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1998
Inga Becker-Gutarts is the PharmacistIn-Charge at CVS Pharmacy. She is
also a Clinical Instructor and Preceptor.
Her husband, Rubin, is finishing a
residency at OSU. They are the proud
parents of two children – Emma and
Nathan. The family resides in
Columbus, OH. Email:
[email protected]
1999
Brent C. Boggs is a Staff Pharmacist at
Giant Eagle. He and his wife, Amanda,
were married June 28, 2003. They
purchased their first home in Warren, OH.
2000
Matthew C. Ferrell is a Pharmacy
Manager for Kroger. He resides in
Delaware, OH. Email:
[email protected]
2002
Dr. Cheryl A. Lieb is a Pediatric
Pharmacy Specialty Resident at the
John Hopkins Hospital. She is planning
to marry Rich Sargel (OSU Grad, ’02).
She resides in Owings Mills, MD. Email:
[email protected]
Luke A. Holliday is a Pharmacy
Manager at The Pharm. He resides in
Lima, OH.
2003
Jennifer Kwok graduated from the OSU
PharmD Program in June 2003. She is
currently working at Central Washington
Hospital Residency. She resides in East
Wenatchee, WA. Email:
[email protected]
Marisa D. Selmeyer graduated from the
OSU PharmD Program in June 2003.
She is a Staff Pharmacist at Medco
Health in Fairfield, OH. She resides in
Aurora, IN. Email:
[email protected]
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