APhA Reception in Washington DC - March 14, 2010

On March 14, 2010, the Purdue School of Pharmacy held a reception at the APhA Annual meeting in Washington D.C. Alumni, faculty, staff, and students enjoyed meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Washington for the Sunday evening reception. Alumni attending the meetings were invited as were local Pharmacy alumni.

Also, two Purdue Pharmacy alumni and one Purdue Pharmacy student were recognized at the Kappa Epsilon reception for their accomplishments. Kristin Villa received the 2010 Kappa Epsilon - Nellie Wakeman - AFPE First year Graduate School Fellowship. Kristin was unable to attend the APhA meetings this year; Dr. Kim Plake received the award on her behalf. Linda McElhiney, BS 1984, received the Vanguard Leadership Award and Marilyn Speedie, BS 1970, PhD 1973, received the 2010 Kappa Epsilon Career Achievement Award.

Dean Craig Svensson welcomed everyone to the reception and gave a brief update on the happenings at the School and Purdue.

Kim Plake, Linda McElhiney, and Marilyn Speedie.		Purdue Pharmacy Students along with Dr. Alan Farkas see the sites in Washington DC.
Students with Dr. Farkas and Dr. Plake.		Dr. Farkas and Dr. Abel along with Purdue Pharmacy students at the APhA meeting.
Pharmacy students at the APhA meetings with Dean Svensson, Dr. Abel, Dr. Farkas, and Dr. Weatherman.		Now that's supporting your fellow student!