an imaginary gulf between the citizen and the
pharmacist, due chiefly to the lack of understanding
of the former, who thinks the work of the pharmacist
unscientific and ordinary. The tendency in
pharmaceutical education has been to raise the
standards of the profession and it is believed that
before pharmacy can take its proper place as a
professional along with other professions before the
public, it must have a closer bond between the
pharmacist and his patrons. That is the duty of
Pharmacy Week to show just how the pharmacist does his
work, and to show what skill and science it takes to
the patron who is ignorant of his work.
Pharmacy Week is the
one event of the year in which all pharmacy students
enjoy taking a hand. It is managed solely by the
students in the college, who elect a General Chairman
who appoints his assistants. Nearly every student in
the college has some duty or work to perform in
connection with the exhibition.
Pharmacy Night is
the great event of the week. At that time the building
is thrown open to the public for inspection. Crowds
swarm through the corridors examining the various
exhibits and specimens of work of the pharmacy
students. The various drugs used in medicine are shown
and the part that the pharmacist plays in the use of
those is portrayed. Pharmacy Night has almost equaled
Engineers' Night in the number of spectators who
witness the event, being surpassed because of the lack
of room and facilities with which to accommodate the
interested crowds. In this celebration the
Pharmaceutical Society shows its power in the
organization and efficiency with which the affair is
handled.
The Convocation and
Banquet are also important features in this annual
week. Convocation is held in the earlier part of the
week at which time speakers interested in the
advancement of pharmacy address the students of the
college. The Banquet is a huge affair for the students
and is a great get-together for every undergraduate.
At this time important speakers toast the college and
the affair being staged.
In this celebration
of Pharmacy Week the society is the main factor in the
organization and perpetration of the events. Through
it the students are all organized and are able to
carry out all plans and details necessary for its
success.
