Honoring Dr. Brian Odle ETSU lost a dear friend this year— Dr. Brian Odle, who passed away on Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 53. Dr. Odle, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, came to Gatton College of Pharmacy in 2007. His unique teaching style combined memorable storytelling with practical knowledge. Dr. Odle was loved by his students, as well as faculty and staff. Soon after his death, donations poured in from his family and friends, as well as faculty, staff, and students, to establish the Dr. Brian Odle Memorial Scholarship. To give, please visit this website honoring his life, which also includes photos, videos, obituary, and a link to his Kudoboard: www.etsu.edu/ pharmacy/honoring_odle.php. Dr. Jim Thigpen, who was one of many at the university who helped contribute to and found the Dr. Brian Odle Pharmacy Scholarship, spoke on ETSU’s Day of Giving about his relationship with Dr. Odle and why he supported the scholarship. “I knew Brian for nearly 25 years and we worked together as clinical pharmacists for about eight years early on in our careers,” said Thigpen. “I can honestly say I never worked with someone who impacted me on so many levels like Brian did. Every person who knew Brian loved him. He had that kind of impact on people.” The impact of Dr. Odle could be felt at Gatton's Hooding and Commencement ceremony, held in May. During her speech, Dean Debbie Byrd talked about the impact Dr. Odle had on the college as a whole.
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