The Million Cat Challenge celebrates reaching halfway mark on April 11, noting 500,000 cats have been saved
April 2016 news at the College of Medicine
Million Cat Challenge reaches landmark
By Sarah Carey • Apr 15th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Features, NewsOpen House draws huge crowds to college
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the CollegeHallways and grounds were packed with attendees during the college’s annual Open House on April 9.
Faculty honored for research accomplishments
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Features, PeopleSelect members of the college’s faculty were honored for their research accomplishments during Phi Zeta Day.
UF team rescues calf from sinkhole in Newberry
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the College, FeaturesThe college’s Large Animal Technical Rescue Team successfully hoisted a calf from a sinkhole, saving its life.
In the news
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, NewsIn the news Dr. Julie Levy was featured in stories about the Million Cat Challenge that appeared in The Alligator, WUFT News and on TV-20 News. The original press release about the initiative meeting its halfway milestone of saving 500,000 cats with nearly 400 shelters across the country that are taking part was written by […]
Faculty member honored as “Inventor of the Year”
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, PeopleFaculty member honored as “Inventor of the Year” The University of Florida has recognized Dr. Janet Yamamoto, a professor in the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, as “Inventor of the Year” for her achievements. Yamamoto received the honor on March 8 during the university’s 2016 Celebration of Innovation, an event sponsored by UF’s Office of […]
Hospital seeks dogs with bloat for new study
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, NewsUF Small Animal Hospital seeks dogs with GDV, also known as bloat, for a study focusing on new treatment technique.
Events promote mental, physical health, children’s cause
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, Around the College, FeaturesA variety of student events held in late March were aimed at enhancing wellness awareness while raising funds for a good cause.
President Kent Fuchs visits college, veterinary hospitals
By Sarah Carey • Apr 14th, 2016 • Category: April 2016, PeopleUF President Kent Fuchs visited the college on April 6 for a tour of the UF Veterinary Hospitals and a brief presentation during a faculty assembly.