White Coat Ceremony - September 13, 2009

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences celebrated its annual White Coat Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2009. The White Coat Ceremony took on special meaning this year with the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the School. The Class of 2013 was recognized in front of faculty as well as family and friends as the 125th Class to enter the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The School was pleased to have Kroger Pharmacy sponsor the 2009 White Coat Ceremony. Greg Fox on behalf of Kroger Pharmacy offered congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2013 as did Lary Sage with the Indiana Pharmacist Alliance. Dean Craig Svensson read the proclamation sent to the School from Governor Mitch Daniels naming September 13, 2009 as the 125th Anniversary of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Lucinda Maine, Executive Vice President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, served as keynote speaker. Dr. Maine's remarks challenged the students to understand the significance of their choice to be a pharmacist.

Senior Associate Dean Holly Mason introduced each Class of 2013 member as they came on stage. Each student was assisted with White Coats by the School's faculty. Dean Craig Svensson congratulated each student as they exited the stage and received their own personalized version of the "Oath of the Pharmacist".

The West Lafayette High School String Quartet performed as the audience arrived.		Greg Fox with Kroger Pharmacy makes his remarks.
Lary Sage with the Indiana Pharmacist Alliance.		Over 970 people filled Loeb Theatre for the 2009 White Coat Ceremony.
Dean Craig Svensson reads the proclamation sent to the School from Governor Mitch Daniels.		The Class of 2013 listens intently to each speaker.
Dr. Lucinda Maine, the American Colleges of Pharmacy.		Farah Ahmed is congratulated by Dean Svensson.
Susan Almeda is assisted with her White Coat by Dr. Eric Barker.		Safaa Aref puts on her White Coat with a little help from Susan Holliday.
Dr. Zachary Weber assists Rachel Bohard with her White Coat.		Lauren Bouggy is assisted with her White Coat by Ms. Jane Krause.
Rachel Buchanan receives assistance with her White Coat from Deborah Lewis.		Faculty wait to assist students with their white coats.
Dr. Watts and Dr. Barker assist students with their White Coats as Dr. Koh-Knox looks on.		Yu Jin Kim is happy to be putting on her White Coat.
Matthew Kwiakowski is assisted by Susan White.		Dr. Weatherman assists Kimberly Sanders with her white Coat.
Dr. Plake congratulates a student.		Students recite the "Oath of the Pharmacist".
The Class of 2013.		Everyone is all smiles.
Student share this special day with family and friends.		Brooklyn Wellman celebrates with her guests.
Alex Steenman receives a congratulatory handshake.		Students, faculty, and guests enjoy the beautiful afternoon.
Heidi Cevallos poses for a picture with a guest.		Andrew Sirois poses for a family photo.
Pharmacy friends celebrate together.		Kevin Hanchar poses with his family.
Su Oh talks with a friend.		Pharmacy Band of Brothers.