June 11, 2009
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2009 Awards Ceremony
Students were awarded more than $210,000 at the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Awards Ceremony for 2009. Faculty and staff were honored as well. Merit and interest awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 were announced in front of an audience of faculty, staff, students and their families. This well-attended event was a nice kickoff to a busy graduation week for the Class of 2009. Presiding over the event as Mistress of Ceremonies was Associate Dean Sue Tornquist. Dean Cyril Clarke handed awards to recipients with the assistance of Dr. Linda Blythe, Awards Committee Chair. As in years past, many of the donors who provided scholarships were there to personally give their award to the recipient. This event was the culmination of a lot of hard work by the Awards Committee, Drs. Wendy Baltzer, Jean Hall, Jacob Mecham, Craig Ruaux, Sue Tornquist, and committee chair Linda Blythe; scholarship coordinator, Debrah Rarick; and program and event planner, Pat Hutson. Photos were taken by Jill Bartlett. The coveted E.E. Wedman Outstanding Senior Award was given to Staci Brigham. Notable faculty awards, the Pfizer Research Excellence Award and the Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award were given to Drs. Michael Kent and Jana Gordon, respectively. Dr. Rocky Crisman was recognized for his retirement and 30 years of service. After the ceremony the College hosted a reception, sponsored by Nestlé Purina, for donors, recipients and guests. Congratulations to all recipients! For a list of recipients and more photos:
Calendar
Monday, June 8 Finals week, years 1 and 2. Tuesday, June 9 Nothing scheduled at this time Wednesday, June 10 House Officer rounds, M202, 8:00-8:30 Necropsy rounds, M125 (necropsy gallery), 8:30-9:30 Thursday, June 11 General Pathology Book Club, M269, 12:00-1:00 Friday, June 12 End of Spring Term LA Surgery Journal Club rounds, M288, 7:30-8:30 Cytology rounds, M125, 8:00-9:00 Oncology Journal Club/Lab meeting, M269, 9:00-11:00 SCAVMA pet food sale, SCAVMA store. Last Friday sale until fall term. 12:00-1:00 Monday, June 15 Nothing scheduled at this time Tuesday, June 16 SCAVMA pet food sale, SCAVMA store. Please note: SCAVMA sales Tuesdays only during the summer. 12:00-1:00 Tour: 20 high school students. Magruder Lobby, 2:00-3:00 Wednesday, June 17 House Officer rounds, M202, 8:00-8:30 Necropsy rounds, M125 (necropsy gallery), 8:30-9:30 Thursday, June 18 General Pathology Book Club, M269, 12:00-1:00 Friday, June 19 LA Surgery Journal Club rounds, M288, 7:30-8:30 Cytology rounds, M125, 8:00-9:00 Oncology Journal Club/Lab meeting, M269, 9:00-11:00 House officer awards and ceremony, Magruder Lobby, 3:00-4:00
Staci Brigham receiving the E.E. Wedman Outstanding Senior Award.
Twenty-seventh class graduates from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University
On June 7, with family and friends looking on, 48 new doctors were sworn into the field of veterinary medicine. Faculty marshals Drs. Kelvin Kow and Patrick Carney led the processional for the Class of 2009. Introductions and comments were given by Drs. Cyril Clarke, Sabah Randhawa, Rosemary Powers and the Honorable Douglas Whitsett. Faculty speaker, Dr. Bernard Séguin, spoke to the class followed by Baxter Black, cowboy poet and former large animal veterinarian who gave a humorous and lively keynote address. The graduating class was presented by Dr. Sue Tornquist and their degrees conferred by Dr. Sabah Randhawa. The graduates were hooded by Drs. Elena Gorman and John Schlipf. The ceremony was finalized by the administration of the veterinarian’s oath by OVMA President Dr. Rob Shimek and the release of the new doctors by the faculty marshals. Also part of the platform party were Drs. Helen Diggs, Chris Cebra, Jerry Heidel and Luiz Bermudez. Congratulations to the Class of 2009 Jaclyn Aschim Brad Barnett Staci Brigham Jessica Brubaker Elizabeth Burns Katie Cambier Yi-Shan Chou Megan Christie Tracy Connolly Krista Cook Christina Crouthers Vanessa Davis Crystal Ebert Jamie Freyer Daniel Graham Kristin Halleck Megan Halliburton Jaye Hartman Sharleen Henery Jennifer Jackson Elizabeth James Kasey Joynt Marcie Keener Adrian Lass Christopher Levine Rachel Luksic Jeanne Martin Jonathan Miller Sara Neilson Jaime Paeschke Heather Peters Kristin Peterson Amy Poisel Daniel Richardson Keelan Rogers Erin Ryan Kristen Simmons Lauren Stayer Christie Stone Jamie Sullivan Amanda Taylor Janis Theophanes Jessica Thompson Lisa Loennig-Tinker Maegan Weekly Melissa Wood Melinda Woolley Kristin Zedwick
Graduation celebrated at the Senior Banquet
Sponsored by Nestlé Purina, the 2009 Senior Banquet was held at the Springhill Country Club in Albany on Thursday evening, June 4. Approximately 125 students, family and friends, faculty, interns, residents, and fellows, attended this yearly graduation event. Dr. Megan Halliburton and Dean Cyril Clarke greeted the attendees. A class of 2009 slide show provided by Dr. Jeanne Martin entertained the crowd in the serving line and during dinner. The fine food and good cheer was enjoyed by all.
Additions to the
25+ year career
at OSU
Rocky Baker 28 years
Bernadette Stang 27 years