Administrator, founding faculty member Dr. John Harvey retires
Dr. John Harvey, the college’s executive associate dean and a founding faculty member, retired in August after 40 years of service. His career and contributions were celebrated at several receptions, one held by the department of physiological sciences, his academic home, and two others held by the college. Faculty, staff, former students and alumni joined Dr. Harvey’s friends and family members in acknowledging the key role he has played in college life as well as to the field of veterinary medicine, specifically within his field of clinical pathology. We do expect to continue to see Dr. Harvey around as a professor emeritus, and wish him all the best in this new phase of his life.
The cake acknowledged Dr. Harvey’s 40 years of service.
Former small animal clinical sciences department chair Dr. Colin Burrows attended the Aug. 29 event. He is shown at left with Dr. Michael Schaer, Dr. Paul Nicoletti and Dr. Harvey.
Dr. John Harvey with Barbara DuPont and Dr. Tony Barbet.
Dean Jim Lloyd, left, congratulates Dr. Harvey on his retirement after providing welcoming remarks to groups at back to back receptions on the evening of Aug. 29.
Dr. Michael Schaer presented Dr. Harvey with a gift from the dean’s staff — a fish smoker.
Former college dean Dr. Glen Hoffsis provided his congratulations via video from Tennessee.
Reception attendees listen as Dr. Harvey provides an overview of his academic career and highlights of college history.
Dr. David Freeman and Dr. Tom Vickroy, who succeeds Dr. Harvey in the position of executive associate dean.
Dr. John Harvey and Melanie Wilcox, his longtime former technician in clinical pathology.
Ashley Harvey, Liz Harvey, Dr. John Harvey and Thad Harvey.
Omi Risco, left, with Carlos Risco and Dean Jim Lloyd.
Dr. Harvey, left, with Dean Jim Lloyd and UF Provost Joe Glover.
Karen Legato, Melissa Headrick, Sheri Holloway and Brenda Isaac were among the guests.
Several gifts were presented during the farewell receptions held Aug. 29. They included a framed photographic print by artist John Moran, right, and a framed photo of UF’s Century Tower.
Dr. Steve Shores , left, with Dr.Harvey.
Dr. Joe Glover, UF’s Provost, presented Dr. Harvey with the University Medallion for his years of service.
