As one of the oldest pharmacy schools in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Temple School of
Pharmacy maintains one of the lowest tuition rates in
the State in order to adhere to the University's
mission of providing an education to capable and
motivated students.
The School celebrated its 100th anniversary in
2001, and has always welcomed women and minority
students. It has grown from a small school which
trains individuals "to dispense pills" into
a nationally-recognized and respected school of
pharmacy and research.
The School of Pharmacy is guided by an educational
philosophy that combines theoretical knowledge,
critical thinking, research and practical business
skills. Our equipment and laboratories are
state-of-the art, and many simulate actual industry
environments. With health care, disease discoveries
and their treatments changing rapidly, the School
must be in a position to recognize and address these
changes in order to prepare pharmacy graduates to
succeed in the future.
Many of its faculty are specialists in
drug-related areas, are authors, hold patents and are
recognized experts in their fields. But even more
than their teaching and professional achievements, it
is their dedication and genuine concern for the
students that distinguishes the faculty and the
School from other schools of pharmacy.
Students are encouraged to practice sound, ethical
and professional behavior at the initiation of their
pharmaceutical career. A student computer laboratory
with 22 networked stations is utilized five days a
week. The broad-based curriculum and modern facility,
combined with the faculty's encouragement and caring
of each student, fosters a solid foundation for
learning, caring and transforming the science of
pharmacy into actual practice.
Being the best is a costly endeavor, and the
School relies on the support of its alumni to
maintain its reputation of excellence. Opportunities
for support exist in many areas including support of
existing and future programs, scholarships and
ongoing projects.
Click on one of the items below if you are
interested in learning about opportunities for
contributing to the School of Pharmacy.
CAPITAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Space restrictions present special challenges to
the School. Although there has been tremendous growth
in the curriculum, the faculty, the student body and
activities over the last several years, space has
remained static. The mandated entry-level Pharm.D.
Program presents additional challenges. It requires
an additional year of student residency on campus,
resulting in the need for more teaching space, and
new faculty offices. Laboratories and classrooms are
in constant need of expansion and upgrades. The
computer lab requires expansion and additional
equipment, and the tableting facility must be
renovated to conform to GMP requirements. Needs exist
for major analytical instrumentation, additional
faculty offices, classroom chair replacement, and the
establishment of endowed Chairs.
Acquisition of Major Analytical Instrumentation
The School of Pharmacy seeks resources to acquire
several major pieces of analytical instrumentation,
which will enhance both teaching and research
programs. Acquisition will enhance the School's
ability to train undergraduate and graduate students,
permit industry-level training and expand the
School's resource base for outside industry-supported
collaborative projects through the School's Drug
Research Unit.
Replacement of Lecture Hall Chairs
One hundred fifty of the original plastic tablet chairs still need
replacing in one of the two main lecture hall. One of the
classrooms, Room 110, was renovated in the Summer of 2002 (see
School of Pharmacy Home Page for more details and photos).
Room 101 will be renovated in the Summer of 2003. These chairs
provide alumni and friends a naming opportunity on each chair.
Endowed Chairs
The School needs to establish an endowed Chair in
Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Computer Lab Expansion
Additional construction and electrical rewiring are
needed to accommodate more computer stations.
Computer equipment and software for each station is
also needed.
Tableting Facility
This facility is used to train undergraduate and
graduate students interested in careers within the
pharmaceutical industry. Appropriately configured, it
would provide an excellent means for exposing
students to the current industry standard. Briefly,
the required alterations involve separation of the
blending, granulation and drying areas from the
tableting equipment, covering the walls and floors
with an impermeable, washable polymeric material, and
installation of appropriate air-flow equipment. A
reconfigured facility would greatly enhance the
School's teaching, research and industry-service
activities.
GIVING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Seventy-five percent of Pharmacy students receive
some type of financial aid or scholarship support.
The following funds assist students.
Ronald Gautieri Memorial Fund was
established in honor of Ronald Gautieri, a much loved
scholar, faculty member and director of Graduate
Education for over thirty years before his sudden
death in 1995. It supports graduate research.
Ralph J. Ippoliti Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established in 1995 in memory of Ralph J.
Ippoliti who was killed in an automobile accident.
Ralph was an active and well respected leader in the
pharmacy profession. This fund benefits needy first
year students who are residents of Philadelphia.
Joseph B. Sprowls Endowment Fund was
established in 1988 and recognizes nineteen years of
leadership by Dean Sprowls. It supports the annual
Sprowls Lecture and Award to an outstanding
individual who has achieved recognition within
Pharmacy for significant contributions as a
practitioner, scientist and/or educator.
Howard S. Greenberg Scholarship Fund was
established in 1994 by family, friends and employees
of Howard S. Greenberg, a friend of the School. The
fund supports a financially deserving student.
Aaron and Julia Brenner Fund was
established in 1992 by alumnus Bernard Brenner in
memory of his aunt and uncle who were friends of the
School. The Fund supports needy students with
scholarship aid or loans.
Margaretta La Franco Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established in 1988. Dr. La Franco taught in the
Department of Pharmacy Practice and directed the
clerkship program at the end of her tenure.
Jacob M. Gelenberg Scholarship Fund was
established in 1991 by alumna Mae Gelenberg in memory
of her husband. It provides scholarship aid to a
worthy student.
Robert Peyakovich Endowed Scholarship Fund was
established in 1998. The fund which was established
by the friends and co-workers of Robert Peyakovich,
‘61 at the time of his retirement, provides
annual scholarship aid for needy students.
Marvin Samson Endowed Scholarship Fund was
established in 1998. The fund was established by
Marvin Samson to provide annual scholarship aid for
students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Glenn C. Rodgers Scholarship Fund was
established in 1998 by the estate of Mabel Rodgers in
honor of her stepson Glenn, Class of 1951. The fund
provides annual scholarship aid for students deemed
outstanding in scholarship, leadership and integrity.
William Briner Memorial Award For
Excellence. The award is given in honor of
Captain William Briner, ’54 in recognition of
his outlook on learning and life with the intention
of motivating and awarding students of the importance
of achieving a goal with passion and enthusiasm.
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund is critical to supporting the
School of Pharmacy's need for unrestricted funds. It
enables the School to meet a myriad of essential
operating expenses ranging from scholarships and
financial aid to faculty development and equipment
purchases. Annual Fund support helps the School
acquire new technology, accomplish renovations,
invest in student professional development and
enhance an innovative teaching environment.
And, if you work for a matching gift company, you
have the opportunity to double--perhaps even
triple--your gift. Please check with your employer
and obtain a form to submit with your gift.
