Classes of 1980 and 1981 Reunion - Nov. 12-13, 2010

Classmates from the classes of 1980 and 1981 gathered during November 12-13 in celebration of their 30th reunion. Several classmates started off the weekend with a round of golf at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex as they played the Kampen course. On Friday, guests were also invited to attend the Varro E. Tyler Lecture in the morning, followed by roundtable discussions with Pharmacy students after lunch.

A tour of the Pharmacy building and campus was given later that afternoon. The tour began in the G-16 Pharmacy Practice Lab where fellow 1981 classmate Jane Krause, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, shared how the facilities have changed since their time at Purdue. Mary Losey, Faculty Emeritus, also welcomed the students whom she taught back to campus and reminisced about her time as an instructor. Even Elizabeth Chalmers, who served as advisor of Kappa Epsilon with Losey, made an appearance and welcomed guests. The tour continued through the building where Faculty Emeritus Patrick Belcastro and Stan Shaw as well as current faculty Stan Hem and Steve Byrn greeted their former students. Each gave a brief refresher on the classes they would have taught the Classes of 1980 and 1981.  The evening was capped off by a reunion dinner. The group was entertained by a wonderful performance by the Purduettes. Reunion chairman, Marv Richardson and Mike McMains gave an overview of the reunion as well as an update on the Class of 1980 and 1981 fundraising project. 

Alumni gathered the following morning for a Pharmacy tailgate prior to the Purdue vs. Michigan football game at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex pavilion.  It was a great ending the reunion weekend.  Alumni enjoyed reconnecting with classmates and reminiscing about old times.

Student enjoy asking questions of Ed Erb, BS 1981		Mike McMains, BS 1981 and Scott Anderson, BS 1980 share their stories with students.
Marv Richardson, BS 1980 explains his business to a group of second year PharmD students		Jane Krause of the Class of 1981 and PharmD student Rachel Snodgrass give an overview of the Pharmacy Practice lab
Ms. Mary Losey talks with the group about things they used to do in lab.		Ms. Elizabeth Chalmers shares some KE stories with the group
The tour poses for a group picture		Good students paying attention in lab
Lecture began with a story from Dr. Patrick Belcastro.		The class of 1980 and 1981 listened closely.
The next lecturer was Dr. Stan Shaw.		Anyone remember the fiesta ware?
Dr. Stan Hem told the story of his love of chocolate chip cookies!		Dr. Steve Byrn wanted to know if anyone wanted to practice their titration.
Dr. Steve Scott gave the group an update on the upcoming curriculum changes.		The next tour stop was the Dauch Alumni Center.
Alumni enjoyed looking at the displays.		1981 classmates and friends, Kyle Allen and Diane Gburek
1980 Classmates, Brenda Acker, Lori Schulz, and Cathy Pieper		Coleen Albright and Cathy Pieper
Class of 1981		Nancy Davis, Marv Richardson, and Cheryl McMains
Rick and Susan White		Kim and Greg Wasson
Peggy and Dave Smiley visit with Mike McMains		Suzanne and Ron Valle have fun with Steve Szalewski
Everyone enjoying the food and the friendships		The Class of 1981 together again