White Coat Ceremony 2009-2010
The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences held the annual Doctor of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. In the presence of family, friends, faculty, and a number of other guests, 122 students were presented with a white lab coat and personalized name tag marking their entrance into the professional program of study.Each white coat was purchased through the sponsorship of pharmacy alumni and friends identified to the students through cards inserted into the pocket of each coat, opening the door to ongoing communication and informal mentoring as the students progress through the program.Benjamin Urick, a third-year professional student and 2009-10 College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Student Senator and Iowa Pharmacy Association Student Board of Trustees member, addressed the attendees; and Kate Gainer, Vice-President, Professional Affairs for the Iowa Pharmacy Association presented each student with a padded portfolio and led the students in the administration of the Pharmacy Student's Pledge of Professionalism.A reception for all attendees followed the ceremony in Old Main Levitt Hall.