Video Feature: Preparing Leaders in Pharmacy for 100 Years

Preparing Leaders in Pharmacy for 100 Years in Video

Support the Eugene “Ike” Isaacson Memorial Award

Included in our last bulletin was the news that one of our beloved former professors Dr. Ike Isaacson had passed away. Ike arrived in Pocatello in 1969 from University of Texas-Austin where he taught Pharmaceutical Chemistry for six years. He was known for his welcoming personality and his unique personality. He had the knack to intertwine humor into his teaching of Medicinal Chemistry - not an easy thing to do. One example of his everyday humor was when the faculty and staff introduced themselves to our incoming P-1 students. As it was his turn for an introduction he wasn’t sure why he was even there because he was the Gardner. He stated that it must be because he has a lot of chemicals. Of course, it broke the ice and gave the students a good indication of Ike’s empathy and humor. To honor Ike’s memory, his family has created the Eugene “Ike” Isaacson Memorial Award. For those alumni who had the privilege of knowing Ike during his tenure from 1969-1998, we are asking for your support of this award for students who are pursuing a career in research. You can make a donation in memory of Ike by using the brochure that is affixed to the bulletin. On the “other” line of the giving section, please write ‘Ike’s Award.’ If you prefer, you can also make a donation online at my.isu.edu/give. Scroll down, and under ‘gift amount,’ enter the amount of your gift. Scroll to ‘other,’ then type in Pharmacy - Ike’s Award. If you have any questions, contact me at (208) 339-4770 or yankphil@isu.edu. By making a donation to the Eugene “Ike” Isaacson Memorial Award, you will be preserving Ike’s memory.