Sponenberg has been present at every veterinary college commencement since the first one in 1985 and has attended every university graduation since he arrived on campus. Graduates from five different decades extol Sponenberg as a beloved professor who consistently dispensed knowledge, wisdom, and kindness.
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On one morning each month, Stephen A. Smith examines the health of more species of animals than many veterinarians will in a lifetime. Because of that, some students get that same experience before they even graduate as veterinarians.
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Eight students and five faculty and staff members from the veterinary college’s Public Health Program attended the Virginia Public Health Association’s annual conference, keeping updated with what’s new in the field and connecting with public health professionals.
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Ryan Calder, assistant professor of environmental health and policy in the Public Health Program within the veterinary college, is the principal investigator in a $650,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for research on how divides might be bridged in order to accelerate decarbonization of New England’s power grid in light of differing community values.
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The veterinary college has introduced a new freestanding wellness room within its library to prioritize the mental health of its community members. The room or pod serves as a peaceful enclave for students, staff, and faculty, providing a space for spiritual, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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In today's dynamic work environment, the need for effective and empathetic leadership has never been greater. Recognizing this, the veterinary college launched a pilot Supervisor Development Program to hone managerial skills and instill leadership qualities in a cohort of supervisors, especially within the busy veterinary hospital.
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Ruple has recently been inducted into two prestigious organizations honoring scientific advancement—Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, and the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.
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Diab has joined the veterinary college as an anatomic pathologist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology. Diab’s research interests are primarily focused on food animal diseases, infectious diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases.
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Meet Erin Gloag, a faculty member passionate about research and teaching. She finds joy in nurturing scientists and exploring new research ideas. Her motto is "work smarter, not harder."
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Katherine Harshman serves as a receiving technician in the ViTALS laboratory at the veterinary college. She plays a crucial role in screening and handling various samples, whether they are for in-house testing, research projects, or specialty reference laboratory send-outs.
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| Meet Shelby Lassiter, a second-year DVM small animal tracker. Originally from Spencer, WV, Shelby pursued a degree in Biochemistry at Marietta College before discovering her passion for veterinary medicine.
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| Marianne Martinson '87, DVM '92 fondly reflects on how VMCVM prepared her for the 'real world' through enhanced communication, collaboration, and resourcefulness. And as an unexpected bonus, those all-nighters seemed to have readied her for the challenges of motherhood!
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Thanks to a four-hour double operation, including complex brain surgery, Jada, a 3-year-old Siamese cat, is beginning to return to her old self.
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Frederica Wheeler first met Trump, a dark-bay, non-gaited Tennessee Walker gelding, now aged 32, at The Greenbrier resort in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Trump was named after the most powerful card in the game of bridge and is affectionately known at home as Trumpie.
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Bambi is enrolled in a clinical trial at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke. In the clinical trial, veterinary radiation oncologist Ilektra Athanasiadi aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of treating oral cancers with a device that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
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Two alumni and a faculty member of the veterinary college have been chosen to received prestigious awards at the Alumni Awards Ceremony during Connect 2023.
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Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award: Dr. Ken Opengart (DVM '89)
- Outstanding Recent Alumni Award: Dr. Betsy Schroeder (DVM '16)
- Outstanding Faculty Alumni Award: Dr. Jenny Marin
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