Statements from Purdue's provost and president
on the appointment of John Pezzuto at the University of Hawaii
Provost Sally Mason:
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"While I'm sorry that John Pezzuto has decided to leave Purdue, I can appreciate his decision to accept this opportunity. He will be presented with the exciting and challenging task of utilizing his administrative and academic expertise to build a pharmacy program from the ground up. That the University of Hawaii considers him the right person for this assignment is a great tribute to John's abilities. I deeply appreciate the leadership he has provided to our College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences."
President Martin C. Jischke:
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"The appointment of Dr. Pezzuto as the founding dean of pharmacy at the University of Hawaii is a testimony both to his skills and to the great stature of Purdue's pharmacy programs. John is an important academic presence in his field and a fine administrator. I am confident that he will enjoy continued success in his new position."
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