FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2005

CONTACT: Daniel P. Finney, (515) 271-2833 or Daniel.Finney@drake.edu

DRAKE PHARMACY PROFESSOR TO BE HONORED BY AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCATION APRIL 3

The APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science recently selected Lon Larson, Drake University professor of pharmacy, as a 2005 fellow of the American Pharmacists Association. The designation of fellow honors Academy members who have a minimum of 10 years of exemplary professional experience and who have rendered outstanding service to the profession through activities in APhA and other organizations.

Larson is the Windsor professor of pharmacy administration at Drake. Larson will be honored on Sunday, April 3, during the Second General Session of the 2005 American Pharmacists Association meeting in Orlando, Fla.

“I am thrilled to be recognized by my profession in this way,” Larson said. “I am very thankful that I have been able to make contributions that are deemed significant by members of my profession. I see the fellowship as not only a reward for past performance, but also as a challenge for future efforts”

The designation of fellow is honorary and fellows are invited to “think tank” sessions to discuss the future of the profession.

“For those who know Lon and his commitment to the profession, this honor is certainly well-deserved,” said Raylene Rospond, professor and dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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