Around the college
November 2015 news at the College of Medicine
Horse Farm 100 raises $21,445 for student scholarships
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, November 2015Horse Farm 100 raises $21,445 for student scholarships This year’s Team VetMed cycling team raised $21,445 for veterinary medical student scholarships through the annual Horse Farm 100 bicycle ride on Oct. 25. Approximately 45 riders joined together to raise money for the Dean’s Scholarship Endowment program for the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. This fund […]
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: News, November 2015In the news A story by the University of California/Berkeley news office, based on a study published Oct. 27 in Environmental Health Perspectives and featuring the work of former UC/Berkeley faculty member, Dr. Chris Vulpe, appeared on that university’s news site, then was picked up by UPI and subsequently was picked up by various news […]
Professor receives Distinguished Alumni Award from NC State
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, News, November 2015Dr. Julie Levy, who received her Ph.D. from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has received that institution’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Two veterinary medical students featured on UF website
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: November 2015, PeopleTwo veterinary medical students featured on UF website Two third-year University of Florida veterinary medical students, Lauren Brown and Geoffrey Zann, are featured on the newly redesigned UF website. The site, which launched in early November, was created to enhance content relating to UF faculty, staff and students on many levels, particularly with exciting visuals […]
Veterinary technician conference draws record number of participants
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2015More than 200 attendees participated in the college’s annual Veterinary Technician Conference on Oct. 17.
Endowed professor honored at Celebrating Distinction ceremony
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, News, November 2015Dr. Natalie Isaza was officially honored, along with other endowed professorship recipients, at the UF Health Celebrating Distinction ceremony.
Fins for Fur fishing tourney nets $1,100 for Pet Samaritan Fund
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Around the College, Features, November 2015This year’s Fins for Fur Fishing Tournament drew faculty, referring veterinarians and others to raise money for a good cause.
Two UF faculty now in leadership roles with shelter veterinarian association
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: November 2015, PeopleTwo UF faculty now in leadership roles with shelter veterinarian association Two faculty members associated with the University of Florida’s Veterinary Community Outreach Program currently hold leadership positions with the professional organization for shelter veterinarians around the globe. The Association of Shelter Veterinarians recently re-elected Dr. Brian DiGangi, a clinical assistant professor with the VCOP […]
Roff wins C.L. Davis Scholarship Award
By Sarah Carey • Nov 12th, 2015 • Category: Features, November 2015, PeopleDr. Shannon Roff, a graduate student and resident at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the 2015 C.L. Davis Student Scholarship Award for scholastic achievement in the area of veterinary pathology.