Scholarship to benefit pharmacy students

A new scholarship for students in the School of Pharmacy has been established through a $150,000 gift from June Larwood to honor the memory of her late husband, Lorren, a 1939 graduate of the school, who died in 1996.

The Lorren Larwood Memorial Scholarship, set up through a charitable gift annuity, will provide a full scholarship to fourth-year pharmacy students. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership in the pharmacy school and service to the UB and Western New York communities.

June Larwood, who also attended UB and received a bachelor's degree in sociology and anthropology in 1940, said the gift provides a way to "contribute a sizable amount to the school, as well as provide financial help to students who really need it. After seeing my husband work 30 to 40 hours a week while studying at UB, I hope this scholarship will help make it easier for future students to concentrate more on their studies and not be concerned with paying for their education."

Wayne K. Anderson, dean of the pharmacy school, said the scholarships will help the school to expand and open up opportunities for pharmacy students.

Lorren was owner of Larwood Pharmacy in East Aurora until 1967, when he retired and sold the store. Two years later, he and his family moved to Florida.

He was active in various community organizations, including serving as past president of the Kiwanis Club of East Aurora and the East Aurora Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Ellicott Drug Co. Board of Directors, and UB Pharmacy Alumni Association.

By Paula Witherell Reporter Contributor