I hope you enjoyed hearing from previous P1s about their experiences at the White Coat Ceremony.

In September, 118 new students to the KU School of Pharmacy will take part in this year’s ceremony. As they don their white coats, they join a proud community of KU pharmacists, embracing the mission, values and responsibilities of our profession. Thanks to donor support in years past, this event continues to inspire students and strengthen our program. 

We couldn’t create this formative experience without the generosity of supporters like you who, year after year, welcome early career pharmacy professionals by sponsoring their white coats. I invite you to participate in this tradition by giving today. You can also include a personal message that will be placed in the pocket of your sponsored coat (or coats), encouraging and welcoming students as they begin this important chapter. For personal messages to be included, gifts must be received by noon, Thursday, Aug. 20. 

Thank you for helping sustain this cherished KU School of Pharmacy tradition.

David Dietz, Ph.D. 
Dean, University of Kansas School of Pharmacy