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On Friday evening, October 19, 2007, members of the Robert C. and Charlotte P. Anderson Family gathered in the Anniversary Drawing Room of the Purdue Memorial Union to recognize Dr. David E. Nichols as the inaugural recipient of the Robert C. and Charlotte P. Anderson Distinguished Chair in Pharmacology.
Dr. Robert C. Anderson (BS 1931) grew up working in his father's drug store in Columbus, Indiana. He had a distinguished career in pharmacy beginning in the early 1930's. Having skipped grades in high school, he was a very young man - only 20 years old - when he finished his degree. Being too young to take the state board for licensure in pharmacy, he went to work instead at Eli Lilly and Company, where he spent his entire career.
He became Director of Pharmacy and Director of Toxicology with Lilly in Indianapolis where he promoted advances in pharmacology while building a support team of scientists and technicians, all of whom he treated with the utmost respect.
Shortly after joining Lilly, he married Charlotte Pfeifer, also from Columbus. They raised three children, supported their local church and schools, and traveled extensively.
As loyal supporters of Purdue, they contributed to the University, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Purdue athletics. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson were long time members of the President's Council, the Pharmacy Pinnacle Society, the John Purdue Club, and the Purdue Alumni Association.
Anderson was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Purdue in 1957. After his retirement from Eli Lilly, he and Charlotte moved to Florida where they enjoyed visits by friends from Purdue, Eli Lilly, and their church. In their honor, their family established the Robert C. and Charlotte P. Anderson Chair in Pharmacology to provide leadership in discovery, learning and engagement related to pharmacology.
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| Dean Svensson reads the Anderson recognition plaque. |
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Rick Borch congratulates David Nichols on being appointed the first Robert C. and Charlotte P. Anderson Distinguished Chair in Pharmacology. |
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| David Nichols graciously accepts his appointment. |
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Dr. Robert L. Anderson Sr. presents a slide show in memory of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. (BS '31)and Charlotte P. Anderson. |
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| (Back Row L - R) Trent J. Anderson (BS '61 Sci), David E. Nichols, Sandra T. Anderson, Robert L. Anderson Sr. (BS '57) (Front Row L - R) Scot C. Anderson, (BSIE '86), his daughter, Marissa Anderson, and Dr. Janice K. Anderson. |
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Dr. and Mrs. David E. Nichols |
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| Trent, Janice and Robert Anderson |
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The Robert C. and Charlotte P. Anderson Chair in Pharmacology |
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