Donor Brunch - October 17, 2009

Saturday October 17, 2009 was a day of days for the school of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Donor Brunch is one of our favorite events, because it gives us a chance to thank you personally for your loyalty and dedication to our faculty, staff, and particularly our students. Your generosity provides the extra impetus many of our students need to make it over the hurdles of college life. The Brunch also gives donors an opportunity to meet and visit with the students who are the beneficiaries of their generosity.

Our keynote speaker this year was Mr. Louis E. LaRowe, BS '69, Executive Director, Manufacturing & Packaging, at Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc. Lou's speech moved several members of the audience as he recalled his days at Purdue and how critical scholarship support had been for him. Because of the backing he received while a student, he feels a strong commitment to continue the tradition by supporting scholarships himself. He encouraged all those present to keep up the habit of reaching back to help others move forward.

Tiffany Pon, Purdue Student Society of Health System Pharmacists, echoed Mr. LaRowe's comments, but from the student perspective. The scholarships she has received while at Purdue have made the difference between her being able to continue her studies here or being forced to drop out. She thanked all the donors present on behalf of her fellow students for the generous gifts they provide.

Whether or not you were able to join us for the Brunch, I want thank you all for your continuing support of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. If you are ever scheduling a visit on or near campus, please let me know and I will make every effort to arrange a tour of the School and an opportunity for you to meet some of our exemplary students.

Regards,

Linda A. Yelton
Manager of Stewardship

Lindsay Stoeckinger chats with Dr. Steve Byrn.		Aaron Turner, Kayla Jacobs, Gail and Jeff Rudolph and Danielle Carpenter enjoy each other's company.
Helen McKeehan, Jane and Chip Rutledge and Wayne McKeehan visit before the brunch.		Chris Smith gives Jerry Migliacco of Pfizer and his wife Karen directions to Ross Ade Stadium.
Ginny Tyler is delighted with her students.		Jeannie Chaney shares some tips with Gabriela Tolimir.
Jim Potter seems to be telling everyone including his wife Priscilla that the Boilers Will win the game against Ohio State.		Steve and Cathy Scott show their grandson how great it will be when he becomes a pharmacy student.
Jeannine and Ang Carnaghi visit with Garrett New, Xiaomeng Hou, Nick Tarvin, Louis Cox, and Samuel Durham.		Lisa and Steve Nail, Lisa Huynh, Matt Jackson, Cathy Simmons, Christy Gorbach, Eric Barker, and William Crisp have a lively discussion.
Lou LaRowe, John and Sylvia Dyar, and Karen LaRowe enjoy hearing about the students they are helping to support.		Warren Moore of Wal-Mart seems to be giving very clear career direction to the students at his table.
Don Barrick regales his table mates, including his sister Joanne Barrick, with the story of the one that got away.		Ron Snow and Rick King of CVS hear from Donovan Hughes and Emily Richardson about their future plans.
Steve Keen of Supervalu and Dr. Pat Belcastro have the undivided attention of Kaylee Hanson, Jeri Mogan, Nicole Riley, Kimberly Sanders, Afomia Feleke, and Alyse Deutsch.		The Deardorff family and Whitney Redding and Maria Thompson share a good story.
Melanie and Marv Richardson and Myra Wooley listen intently to Mrs. Svensson.		Bette Maier seems to be having a lovely time.
Keynote speaker Lou LaRowe tells the audience the importance of reaching back to help those coming after you.		Student remarks made by Tiffany Pon encourage her peers to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Robert and Sandra Anderson with their scholars, Jasmine Rogers, Zina Shulman, Craig Vargo, Laura Whited, Julie Bolinger, Alissa Karr, and Sarah Murphy.		Liz Chalmers (front row, right) and family with their students, Lauren Estkowski and Rachel LaVoy.