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.
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- 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.
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- Dr. Joe Glover, UF’s Provost, presented Dr. Harvey with the University Medallion for his years of service.
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- 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.
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- Dr. Michael Schaer presented Dr. Harvey with a gift from the dean’s staff — a fish smoker.
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- Former college dean Dr. Glen Hoffsis provided his congratulations via video from Tennessee.
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- Dr. Harvey, left, with Dean Jim Lloyd and UF Provost Joe Glover.
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- Omi Risco, left, with Carlos Risco and Dean Jim Lloyd.
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- Ashley Harvey, Liz Harvey, Dr. John Harvey and Thad Harvey.
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- Dr. John Harvey and Melanie Wilcox, his longtime former technician in clinical pathology.
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- Dr. David Freeman and Dr. Tom Vickroy, who succeeds Dr. Harvey in the position of executive associate dean.
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- Dr. John Harvey with Barbara DuPont and Dr. Tony Barbet.
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- Dr. Steve Shores , left, with Dr.Harvey.
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- Reception attendees listen as Dr. Harvey provides an overview of his academic career and highlights of college history.
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- Karen Legato, Melissa Headrick, Sheri Holloway and Brenda Isaac were among the guests.
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- 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.
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- The cake acknowledged Dr. Harvey’s 40 years of service.
September 2014
VETS group conducts trailer-accident disaster training with area groups
The college’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services team joined other area groups in a trailer accident training exercise on Aug. 23.
Students build, donate dog houses to animal rescue groups
UF CVM students built dog houses to benefit local rescue groups, with help from Nestle Purina.
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is Oct. 25
Members of the college’s FARMS service will assist with IFAS’ annual Family Day at the Dairy Farm on Oct. 25.
New graduate student, Fulbright scholar to study manatee health
Aristide Kamla is an incoming Ph.D. student and Fulbright scholar from Cameroon who is studying manatee health.
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- Longtime professor of anatomy, Dr. Tom Wronski, retires
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- New graduate student, Fulbright scholar to study manatee health
- Administrator, founding faculty member Dr. John Harvey retires
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