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May 2013

Around the College

Around the college   Lots has been happening in recent weeks. Several traditional events have taken place, such as Open House and Healthy Horses Conference, along with first-ever ones, such as the UFVBMA’s seminar on March 30. Here are a few photos of college life in recent weeks.

Registration open now for online classes

Registration open now for online classes The college’s summer and fall distance learning courses are now open for registration. Two courses in Aquatic Animal Health are offered this summer; one course is offered in the fall. The Dog is offered in both the summer and fall terms. The graduate certificate…

Chili cook-off: hot, hot, hot

Chili cook-off: hot, hot, hot   Hungry people line up at tables filled with crockpots and desserts during the 2013 SCAVMA chili cook-off. (Photo courtesy…

Congrats to new degree recipients

Congrats to new degree recipients   Several from the college received graduate degrees during UF’s campuswide commencement ceremony on April 26. Students received their degrees in Veterinary Medical Sciences. Recipients include: Master of Science degree (with thesis): James G. Coisman Valery F. Scharf Ley Cody Smith Ph.D. degree: Joseph Gaspard…

2013 Distinguished Award winners named

2013 Distinguished Award winners named   Dr. Dana Zimmel A UF hospital administrator, a couple whose efforts have enhanced shelter medicine, a former veterinary dermatology professor, a pet-hospice entrepreneur and a small animal practitioner have received the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s…

In the News

In the News Feature on UF veterinary cardiologist: Dr. Amara Estrada, an associate professor of small animal clinical science and chief of the cardiology service, was featured in the Spring 2013 issue of the Haile Village Journal. Open House: The college’s annual Open House was featured April 13 in…

Dr. James Lloyd named dean of UF CVM

Dr. James Lloyd named dean of UF CVM  By Marilee Griffin Dr. James W. Lloyd James W. Lloyd, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. “I am confident that our internationally recognized veterinary…

Staffer honored by FVMA

Rachel DiSesa, an administrative assistant to Dean Glen Hoffsis, was selected as FVMA's Citizen of the Year.