Well, I’m going back to my Iowa roots. I know, I know. I’m NOT a true Iowan. I only went to college there. So, I will fondly refer to these roots as temporarily transplanted ones. At the risk of being modest, I sowed my share of roots, baby. They be planted. The state/College of Pharmacy may refute this fact. Still, I sowed. I’ve even referenced these amazing years both in my Fictional Memoir and this blog – Ode to the Airliner.
HawkScripts is a bi-annual publication from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. I like receiving every issue. I feel connected. A few years back, I lobbied for an article to be written about My Life … hoping to generate sales. Well, that never happened. Hell, I never even got a response. Come to think about – why would anyone respond to such an inquiry?
Fortunately, I don’t hold a grudge. How could I? I loved everything that was Iowa – especially the friendships I forged during my college years. Better yet, HawkScripts keeps me up on the College and, more importantly, the students and alumni.
The format is relatively simple and completely reader friendly. Remember, these are pharmacists. Journalistic finesse was never the goal. Regardless, it serves its intended purpose adequately.
Letter from the Dean
Feature articles –
- research/new innovations / pipeline medications, etc – I rarely read these articles however appropriate they may be. I should. I’s just don’t. But, I should.
- the new facilities AND annual financial updates – the new digs are sweet – the usual plug for alumni to donate
- Profiles – Educator accomplishments and staff accolades – Much of the faculty from my day are retired. Now, some of my classmates ARE the faculty. Crazy, eh!?
Class Notes / Student News
- what current students are doing – because they are all that. Be them as they may, the Class of 1989 was way cooler.
Alumni information
- Homecoming is huge. In every issue. The Winter edition recaps the previous Homecoming. The Summer pages detail events for the upcoming festivities.
- what wonderful things everyone but myself has accomplished. Always fun to read. (sarcasm intended). I did write a book, though. Yeah, … .
Future Hawkeyes –
- hopefully none of my classmates are included in this section. Why would you want to be unless it’s a grandparent announcement.
There is one last section I should mention. Considering it’s the reason for this post, I’m thinking that would be a good idea.
In Memoriam
Two of my classmates passed away recently. I was sad when I read the entries. After graduation, I had little, if any, contact with either person. Still, it’s surreal. Sometimes, hearing something such as this about an acquaintance is quite unsettling because you hadn’t had contact with them. There wasn’t a process to go along with the news. It’s a reality. And, reality really does suck.
Enough of this serious shit. That’s why I shower and keep my blog Random, baby. Besides, ‘N’ really is for Nonsense.
Enjoy summer! It’s going fast.
