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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical
Perspective
SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Vol. 41 No. 2
Tuskegee University
Inaugural Spring Commencement
College of Veterinary Medicine
T USKEGEE UNI V ERSI T Y c o l l e g e O F V E T ERINARY M EDICINE
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN:
O
n behalf of The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees ap-
the Tuskegee pointed Dr. Charlotte Morris to serve as Interim
University president of the University beginning July 1
College of while a search for new president proceeds. This
Veterinary Medicine is the second time that Dr. Morris has served
(TUCVM) Leadership as Interim President and thus we value her ca-
Team, faculty, staff, and pable leadership. We join efforts with Interim
students; we extend President Morris to move forward on a unified
greetings and welcome journey toward the achievement of the univer-
to the Spring/Summer sity’s strategic goals.
Dr. Ruby L. Perry 2017 edition of the
Dean Veterinary Medical As we prepare for the 53rd Annual Veterinary
Perspective magazine. Symposium, I take this time to extend my sin-
Although this issue is filled with many accom- cere appreciation to the Reunion Classes at
plishments directly and indirectly associated the 52nd symposium who through their com-
with the College, it is because of our strong bined efforts exceeded the $250K Fundraiser
Legacy. Let us never forget and forever remem- initiated by the TVMAA. I am challenging the
ber with humble reflections on those pioneers Reunion Classes at the 53rd Annual Veterinary
and veterinary trailblazers who sacrificed and Symposium to assist me in our next $500K
overcame the challenges and struggles for the Fundraiser. You will be receiving more details
existence of this veterinary school since 1945. from me and the TVMAA.
It is because of them that we are able to achieve
our aspirations and careers in various aspects Enjoy reading more about these topics and the
of the veterinary profession. We are able to many other exciting news events in this issue of
sustain our Legacy from our dedicated alumni, the Veterinary Medical Perspective. The Legacy
supportive friends/stakeholders, committed page will continue and this issue features Dr.
donors, and the leadership of the Tuskegee Ellis Hall and his son, Dr. Paul Hall. Dr. Ellis Hall
Veterinary Alumni Association (TVMAA). Thank is the first African-American board-certified
you! veterinary radiologist and he mentored me to
follow in his footsteps as the second. I am for-
The TUCVM held its first inaugural commence- tunate and indebted to his mentorship.
ment ceremony bidding farewell to the Class of
2017 with 66 veterinary medical graduates on Remember, TUCVM is committed to communi-
May 6, 2017. The Class of 2017 is the 68th class cating with you on a regular basis. So, please
to receive the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine continue sending your news and comments to
(DVM) degree from Tuskegee University. The us. Thank you for your continued support!
realization of the first inaugural commence-
ment ceremony was another historic milestone Sincerely,
for the College. As we bid farewell to the class
of 2017, we receive our fall 2017 first year stu-
dents (Class of 2021) as they begin a modified Ruby L. Perry, DVM, MS, DACVR
veterinary curriculum that bridges theory with Dean and Professor of Veterinary Radiology
practical applications utilizing an integrative
and concept-based teaching approach in the
pre-clinical phase, and evidence-based learn-
ing in the clinical phase of the curriculum.
2 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Dr. Pamela Martin is treating Bella (a 3-year-old Labrador
retriever mix) with the veterinary students assisting and learning.
Bella came to the TUCVM family in January 2014 as a 3-month-old puppy with poor weight gain and signs of diabetes mellitus.
TUCVM clinicians subsequently confirmed her diagnosis of juvenile diabetes mellitus and have kept Bella as a fostered teach-
ing patient, giving clinical veterinary students the opportunity to work with her each year and learn about diabetes manage-
ment. Representatives from Merck, including alums Drs. Jill Lopez (’94) and Nelson Diaz (’90), have worked to provide insulin
(Vetsulin®) for Bella since September 2015 to help manage her condition in support of the Vetsulin educational program at
TUCVM. Also, Dr. Christine Royal (Merck) made available to TUCVM the VetPen® and Vetsulin cartridges to continue Bella’s
care and teach students about the new device. TUCVM alum Dr. Acacia Roman-Latorre (’94), Royal Canin Scientific Services
veterinarian, has provided Royal Canin Glycobalance diabetic food for Bella since April 2015, and this helps TUCVM’s students
to understand the special nutritional needs of diabetic patients.
Published by
Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine
SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Vol. 41 No. 2 Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
(334) 727-8174
IN THIS ISSUE: Ruby L. Perry - Dean
4 Development News: Veterinary Symposium, Anissa L. Riley - Editor
$250K Fund Update, Purina Sponsorship Contributors
Linda Cade-Hassan
6 Legacy Continued…Alumni Spotlight Athema Etzioni
Jeff Frederick
Ellis Hall ON the cover:
7 Alumni News Paul Hall The Tuskegee University
Eugene Johnson College of Veterinary
9 TUCVM and UNC Pembroke MOU Mark Locklear Medicine Class of 2017
Andrew Lovelady
10 52nd Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium Highlights Pamela Martin
JaNeen Roberts
12 2017 Graduation – Inaugural TUCVM Commencement Catina Woods
Elizabeth Yorke
14 Community Outreach: Service Trips Abroad and Local
Thomas Martin - CVM Photographer
16 Faculty News: New Hires and Appointments Some photographs courtesy of other contributors
17 Student News: Jr./Sr. Awards, Scholarships, Tuskegee University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges (sacscoc.org) to award baccalaure-
and Student Activities ate, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.
18 In Memoriam
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 3
In addition
to previous 52nd Annual Veterinary
contributions made Medical Symposium Donors
of $225,590.35, and Reunion Classes
the class donations
received during
our 52nd Annual
TUCVM Appreciates
Veterinary Medical Your Support!
Symposium
fundraising efforts
exceeded our #Living
Class Class
$250K Goal! Class #Donors Class Donations
Representative Size
Members
1957 Dr. Matthew Jenkins 1 6 11 $10,000.00
Thank you
Alumni for Dr. Richard Beck and
1962 6 9 18 $24,050.00
Dr. Roger Estep
surpassing the
“Sustaining our 1967 Dr. Edd Jordan 3 13 20 $7,500.00
Legacy" 1972 Dr. William Torrence 6 21 27 $7,800.00
$250K Veterinary
Alumni Renovation 1977 Dr. Al Burrs 8 36 38 $16,000.00
DEVELOPMENT news
Fund Goal.
1982 Dr. William Kirk 5 46 50 $3,000.00
Grand Total Raised 1987 Dr. Leland McLaughlin 24 51 52 $26,946.90
$369,322.45 1992 Dr. Georgette Hill 15 53 54 $19,400.00
1997 Dr. Derrick Medley 8 57 57 $5,350.00
Challenge to the
2018 Reunion 2002 Dr. Tomesha Hubbard 22 52 52 $10,685.20
Classes Dr. Treyton Diggs and
2007 8 63 63 $11,450.00
Dr. Rhesa Houston
Exceed the 2017 2012 Dr. Tovah Dorsey 5 69 69 $1,050.00
Reunion Classes
and assist the 12 Classes 111 476 511 $143,732.10
College with raising Percentage of Reunion Classes Alumni Giving – 23%
$500K for Phase II
Renovations and the
purchase of major
TUCVM appreciates your continued support. For
more information on ways to give, please contact
equipment for the
Catina Woods, Interim Executive Director of Resource
Veterinary Medical
Development & External Relations, 334-727-8764,
Teaching Hospital cwoods@tuskegee.edu. For further assistance, you may
also contact JaNeen Roberts, Alumni Donor Relations
~ Dean Perry Manager, 334-727-8121, jroberts1@tuskegee.edu.
4 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
SAVE THE DATE:
March 21-24, 2018
53rd Annual Veterinary
Medical Symposium
Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine Theme: Promoting Health and Wellness:
People and Pets
“New Location”
Honoring the Reunion Classes:
1953, 1958, 1963, 1968 (50th year - golden class), 1973,
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993 (25th year - silver class), 1998,
201 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery, AL 36104 2003, 2008, and 2013.
36104 Registration Information Mailer Coming Soon!!
Purina Sponsors Diet Kitchen Room in
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
P
urina made a special visit to partment of Clinical Sciences.
TUCVM during the spring
semester in order to make a In attendance for the special pre-
donation toward the renova- sentation from Purina were Dr. Ain-
tion of the Small Animal Diet Kitchen sley Bone, regional Purina veteri-
-- a room in the small animal hospital nary communications manager and
where Purina outfits the space to dis- former representative for Tuskegee,
pense food to hospitalized patients and Dr. Callie Harris, current Purina
with modules designed for the stor- Representative for Tuskegee/veteri-
age of pet diets. nary communications manager and
a 2008 TUCVM alum. Dr. Harris pro-
Purina representatives Dr. Callie Harris (left) and Dr.
“We're excited to have this opportu- Ainsley Bone (right) are pictured with Dean Ruby vides support for veterinary teaching
nity to work with Purina on the reno- Perry. hospitals throughout the southeast
vation of the Small Animal Diet Kitch- and technical education support for
en room. This will allow our students Purina’s veterinary sales division.
to view various brands of prescrip-
tion diets as they treat patients in the Harris also sponsored a Student
hospitals and we can increase their Chapter of the American Veteri-
knowledge of nutritional manage- nary Medical Association (SCAVMA)
ment of various diseases,” said Dr. Lunch and Learn meeting on Purina
Pamela Martin, assistant professor of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets products
small animal internal medicine/small for veterinary students during the
animal section chief in TUCVM’s De- Dr. Harris (second from the left) with TUCVM vet- spring semester as well.
erinary students/Purina student representatives.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 5
Alumni in Focus
SPOTLIGHT on the Hall Family…
“A Legacy Continued…”
“Mother Tuskegee” and the Tuskegee zanne and Paul) and 10 grandchil-
University College of Veterinary Medi- dren.
cine’s (TUCVM) outstanding track record
of producing legacies are putting the Dr. Paul Hall is
spotlight on the Hall Family (father - Dr.
the sixth child
Ellis M. Hall and son – Dr. Paul Hall) in
the Spring/Summer issue of the Veteri-
born to Dr. El-
lis Madison Hall
nary Medical Perspective.
and Mrs. Lillie
D
Pandora Bea-
r. Ellis Madison Hall received
sley Hall. He
his DVM from Tuskegee
grew up in the
in 1956. He was the first
historic town of
African-American Board Dr. Paul Hall Tuskegee and
Certified Veterinary
as a child and looked up to ev-
Radiologist. Dr. Hall
eryone that he knew in Tuskegee.
received his Ph.D.
He says, “as a child growing up
and board certifica-
in Tuskegee, I was blessed to be
tion in the first class
in an environment that was full of
of veterinary radi-
professionals.” It was the norm
ology at Colorado
that everyone that he knew was
State University. He
some sort of doctor. “Tuskegee,
earned the highest
Dr. Ellis Hall was a land full of professionals of
ranking and was
color and was a reality, at least for
the only African-American in his class.
a child growing up in a community
Upon earning this distinction, Dr. Hall
that housed a university and a vet-
established a veterinary radiology program at Tuskegee In-
erans hospital full of professionals of color. The generations
stitute (now Tuskegee University) and thus trained the first
of elders that I knew stressed achievement. They stressed
African-American, female Board Certified Veterinary Radiol-
the need for us to achieve; regardless to whether that road
ogist (Dean Ruby Perry) and the majority of existing African-
to achievement was easy or hard,” Paul said.
American veterinary radiologists. At the time, radiology and
surgery were within the same department. Dr. Hall was the
erecalls a story that was repeated to him and others
H
first African-American to serve as president of the American
throughout his childhoodand the moral of the story was/
Board of Veterinary Radiologists (now American College of
is to never give up, to keep swimming. Paul says that his
Veterinary Radiologists). His specialty was small animal sur-
father influenced his decision to pursue the career path he
gery and veterinary radiology.
eventually followed. “I learned so many new things while
a student at the veterinary school and I appreciate the op-
Service and Accomplishments
portunity afforded to me by Tuskegee, to become a Doctor
44 years of service at the Tuskegee University School of Vet-
of Veterinary Medicine! I am so very thankful for the degree
erinary Medicine (TUSVM); retired colonel from Air Force;
and training that I received at Tuskegee,” Paul said.
initiated the Grand Rounds at TUSVM; he was given the
distinction of being named “Father of the Lumbee Veteri-
Currently he works with the United States Department of
narians;” served as chairman of the Admissions Board for
Agriculture-Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/
TUSVM; Director of Clinics (TUSVM); and Director of the
FSIS)wearingseveral hats: serves as a public health veteri-
Teaching Hospital (TUSVM).
narian, enforcement investigation and analysis officer, and
I-impact trainer. Dr. Paul Hall encourages current and future
Dr. Ellis Hall and his wife, Lillie, have six children - all whom
veterinarians to consider employment with the USDA/FSIS.
attended Tuskegee University (Gwen, Ellis, Tim, Faye, Su-
6 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Historic Event: Two Alums TUCVM Alumni Participate: Diversity and
Elected to AVMA Board Inclusion on Air –
Black History Month Roundtable
T
UCVM alums Dr. Michael Q. Bailey (‘82)
and Dr. Jan Strother (‘86) began serving
their terms as members of the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Board of Directors on July 25 at the AVMA
Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, a board–
certified veterinary radiologist, Dr. Paige Carmichael Dr. Ruby Perry Dr. Willie Reed
has begun his six-year term as a University of Georgia Tuskegee University Purdue University
member of the AVMA Board of Black History & Veterinary Medicine February 27, 2017
Directors District II representative It’s Black History Month, and the next episode of
the podcast will focus on the history of African Americans
5:00pm ET
for AVMA members living in the veterinary profession. Drs. Carmichael, Perry and
Reed will stop by to chat about their personal experiences,
http://tinyurl.com/DiversityonAirͲS2BlackHistory
Watch Live or Later!
in Delaware, the District of Black history in veterinary medicine and what the Send advance questions to
DiversityMatters@aavmc.org!
profession can do to increase racial and ethnic diversity in
Dr. Michael Bailey Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, veterinary medicine. Can be used for Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Credit!
Pennsylvania and Virginia. Bailey
is assistant medical director for telemedicine at Diversity & Inclusion on Air is sponsored
IDEXX Laboratories Inc. He has served on the by the Association of American Veterinary
faculty at Michigan State University and The Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC) Diversity Matters
Ohio State University, and served as head of Initiative and features conversations about
diagnostic imaging services and director of the diversity, inclusion and veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital at his alma mater, TUCVM was well represented as alumni Dean
Tuskegee University CVM. Bailey also opened a Ruby Perry (‘77), Dr. Paige Carmichael (’87)
veterinary imaging center in central Ohio, which
and Dr. Willie Reed (’78) were guests on the
provided the first veterinary-specific CT scanner
and advanced veterinary imaging services in Diversity & Inclusion on Air Black History
that state. Bailey currently serves as immediate Month podcast which was aired on February
past president of the Pennsylvania Veterinary 27. During the podcast, they focused on the
Medical Association and is an active diplomate history of African-Americans in the veterinary
of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. profession and what the profession can
do to increase racial and ethnic diversity in
Dr. Jan Strother also was elected veterinary medicine, as well as shared their
to the AVMA Board of Directors
ALUMNI news
own personal experiences.
representing members in the
District III states of Alabama, Dr. Allen L. Cannedy ('94)
Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Tennessee. was named as the Recipient
She will complete the unexpired of 2017 Iverson Bell award.
Dr. Jan Strother term of Dr. Michael Newman, her The award is presented in
husband who resigned for health recognition of outstanding
concerns, through 2019. leadership and contributions
Dr. Allen Cannedy in promoting opportunities for
Strother has opened two clinics in Alabama and under-represented minorities
is an advocate for student and recent graduate in veterinary medical education. His award
clinical mentorships. She has a reputation for was officially presented at the Association
sharing her stories about experiences learned
of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’
in her practice, especially about the pets and
people she has had the honor to serve. Strother (AAVMC) 2017 Annual Conference and
has held several leadership roles including Iverson Bell Symposium, March 10-12, at the
AVMA vice president, Alabama VMA delegate Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C
to the AVMA House of Delegates, and Alabama
VMA president.
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 7
Cannedy is responsible for securing more than surgery on a dog that’s eaten an engagement
$800,000 in diversity-related scholarship funds ring, a middle-of-the night house call, or playing
for under-represented veterinary students at the an owners’ recorded goodnight message for a
college where he lectures, recruits, mentors and boarded pet, the Drapers do whatever it takes to
advises students. Cannedy served as president keep their clients happy and healthy. But, running
of the North Carolina Association of Minority a successful three-practice group while juggling
Veterinarians for 10 years and has served as a the demands of a busy family life – which includes
member of the AAVMC's Diversity Committee for their four kids, four dogs, two cats, two restaurants
the past 16 years. and grandma down the street – can lead to some
hairy situations! With an unparalleled passion for
Dr. Jonathan A. Cohen ('07), their patients, clients and community, Dr. Will and
DACLAM, was appointed director of Dr. Fran provide small-town care for big-city-folks.
the Center for Comparative Medicine They’re more than just your friendly neighborhood
and Surgery (CCMS) at the Icahn vets, they’re family.
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
in March. In 2016, Dr. Cohen was Dr. Erika Gibson (’01) was fea-
Dr. Jonathan Cohen appointed interim director of the tured by New York’s Amsterdam
CCMS. Cohen is currently channeling News for being the first African-
his expertise and outstanding organizational skills American board-certified veteri-
into the upcoming reaccreditation review of our nary neurosurgeon. Dr. Gibson
program by the Association for Assessment and is a veterinary neurosurgeon
Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. at Garden State Veterinary
Dr. Forrest Cummings (‘05) received his diplomate Specialists in New Jersey, where
certificate at the American College of Veterinary she deals with brain, spinal and
Internal Medicine forum in Washington, D.C. Dr. balance issues in animals.
Cummings is a small animal internal medicine Dr. Erika Gibson
specialist at Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency
Pet Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Attn: ALUMNI... Received an award? Have a new position/
title? Elected to a new office? Have a new mailing address?
Love & Vets Television Show Became a mom or dad? Newly married? Etc... Please send
us your news... photo, too, if you have one available.
Featured Alums, The Drapers
Name:_________________________________________
Dr. Will and Francoise Graduation Year:_________ Phone: ____________________
Draper (both '91 alums) Address:_______________________________________
debuted their new show ______________________________________________
"Love and Vets" on the Please type or print clearly...
National Geographic News: _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
(Nat Geo WILD) channel __________________________________________________
on Saturday, March 11 __________________________________________________
at 9 p.m. (CST)/10 p.m.
(EST). The show aired as Send your news to:
Dr. Will and Francoise Draper a three part series.
ATTN: Anissa L. Riley
Veterinary Medical Perspective
"Love & Vets" was a behind-the-scenes look at The Tuskegee University
Village Vets (their business) and the Draper family. College of Veterinary Medicine
Dubbed by Atlanta Magazine as the “Best Vets in Patterson Hall
Atlanta” for the past 12 years, married veterinarians Tuskegee, AL 36088
Drs. Will Draper and Fran Tyler divide and conquer 334-724-4509 / 727-8177 (FAX)
to treat the steady flow of pets that flock to their **NEW EMAIL ADDRESS**
ariley@tuskegee.edu
practice, The Village Vets. Whether it’s emergency
8 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Tuskegee University and The University of North
Carolina Pembroke Join Forces to Improve the
Nation’s Pool for the Veterinary Workforce
T
he Tuskegee University primary focus of the institu-
College of Veterinary tional cooperation between the
Medicine (TUCVM) and universities shall be mainly es-
the University of North tablished between the TUCVM
Carolina Pembroke (UNCP) are and the UNCP Department of
partnering to launch a pathway Biology, but can include other
program for UNCP graduates to majors on the campus at UNCP.
enter the veterinary program at
Tuskegee University. Mr. Morgan, as TUCVM’s direc-
TUCVM Dean Perry displays a customized T-shirt commemorating
the partnership with UNCP Chancellor Cummings. tor of veterinary admissions and
The long-standing relationship recruitment, and Dr. Velinda
between the UNCP and the Woriax, advisor to the pre-vet
TUCVM has resulted into an of- club at UNCP, will work together
ficial agreement between the to coordinate recruitment activ-
two aimed at improving the na- ities, as well as oversee the ad-
tion’s health status by increasing vising and admissions process
racial diversity in the veterinary for talented UNCP undergradu-
workforce. A formal memoran- ate students wanting to pursue
dum of understanding (MOU) a career in veterinary medicine.
signing ceremony was held on Chancellor Cummings, Dean Perry, TUCVM Admissions Director The goal is to increase Native
Brandon Morgan and UNCP Dean Jeff Frederick.
July 7 at UNCP’s Chavis Univer- American and other URM stu-
sity Center Lumbee Hall. dents in the applicant pool.
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the “We are excited to be involved
Tuskegee University College of in the mission of UNC Pem-
Veterinary Medicine, and Bran- broke, which is rooted in a his-
don Morgan, director of the tory of successfully educating
Office of Veterinary Admissions underrepresented minorities to
TUCVM NEWS
and Recruitment at Tuskegee All individuals pictured were in attendance at MOU Ceremony and, make significant contributions
University, made the 450-mile are (Back Row) Issac Martinez (left) and Terry Clark; (Bottom row)
aside from Taylor Locklear, are graduates of TUCVM. Included here
in professional and leadership
trip to attend the signing cer- Jana Hunt, Curt Locklear Jr., Melissa Chavis, Taylor Locklear and
David Brooks. roles in society; and continue to
emony at Pembroke to under- advance the rich legacy of the
score the commitment of TUCVM to this partner- Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medi-
ship with UNCP. cine,” said Dr. Perry.
The MOU-signing ceremony highlighted the par- “The history at UNCP between Tuskegee Universi-
ticipation of Dr. Robin Cummings, chancellor of ty and the Lumbee Indian Tribe is monumental. In
UNCP; Dr. Jeff Frederick, dean of the College of fact, Tuskegee’s own Dr. Ellis Hall, who is the first
Arts and Sciences at UNCP; and Dr. Perry, join- African American board certified veterinary radi-
ing forces in an agreement of formal guidelines. ologist, was bestowed the honor as the ‘Father of
The program is available to all students, but the the Lumbee Veterinarians’ because he helped the
agreement gives a pathway for the recruitment first two students from the Lumbee Indian Tribe
and admittance of qualified underrepresented mi- receive their DVM degrees several decades ago,
nority (URM) students, with an emphasis on Native Dr. David E. Brooks (’78 alum) and Dr. Curt Lock-
American students from UNCP, to the Tuskegee lear, Jr. (’79 alum),” Perry said.
University College of Veterinary Medicine. The
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 9
TUCVM News Tuskegee University 52nd Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium Highlights 10 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective
Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium Honored U.S.
Army Veterinary Corps, Uniform Services Alumni, and
Featured “The Vet Life” TV Show Filming
T
he Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medi- The keynote speaker for the opening T. S. Williams Lec-
cine (TUCVM) welcomed veterinary professionals, ture and the general session keynote speaker were both
scientists, students and other health-related pro- members of the armed services. The T. S. William’s lecturer
fessionals to its 52nd Annual Veterinary Medical was alumna Captain Brianna Skinner, a 1996 graduate and
Symposium on March 22-25. The symposium kicked off its member of the U.S. Public Health Service Corps. Dr. Skin-
scientific sessions with a variety of topics focused on the ner has served on both humanitarian and disaster-response
theme of “Uniformed Veterinary Medicine: Observing 100 missions nationally and internationally, including her most
Years of Service of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps.” This recent service in response to the Ebola outbreaks in West
year’s theme honored the Tuskegee University veterinary Africa.
medical graduates who have distinguished themselves as
Veterinary Corps officers commissioned to maintain the General session speaker Colonel Anthony Bostick, from the
health and well-being of both animals and soldiers. U.S. Army MEDCOM PHCR-P, is an alumnus from the class
2017VETERINARY
of 1991. Dr. Bostick has been a member of the military for
“Although the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps celebrated its
more than 23 years. He spoke on “Army Veterinarians in a
100th anniversary on June 3, 2016, with multiple activities
Deployed Environment,” a topic he was well-versed in hav-
that took place in San Antonio, Texas, which is the home
ing served in deployments including Macedonia and Koso-
of Army Medicine, we felt it was timely and appropriate to
SYMPOSIUM
vo with 1st ID,Iraq, as the Commander of the 43rd Med
dedicate this year’s annual veterinary medical symposium
to our Tuskegee University heroes from the Uniform Ser- Det(VS) and Afghanistan with USASOC, 3rd and 7th Special
vices for their dedication and service in the defense of our Forces Groups.
nation,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, dean.
The Alumni Banquet was also held honoring the alumni
“With the many sacrifices military personnel in general reunion classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 (Golden Class),
make and specifically in this forum – veterinarians in the 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992 (Silver Class), 1997, 2002,
Army Corps, it is important to salute them for their services 2007, and 2012.
in supporting food inspection, the battlefields, the research
laboratories, and the emerging outbreaks and the disaster This year’s Symposium also had a special treat with the film-
assistance missions around the world,” Perry continued. ing crew from Glass Entertainment Group in attendance all
week taping various segments of of our alums Drs. Diarra
The symposium kicked off with an Emergency and Criti- Blue, Aubrey Ross, and Michael Lavigne, also the stars of
cal Care CPR Wet Lab at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Animal Planet’s “The Vet Life.” The filming was especially
Uniformed Veterinary Medicine:
Hospital and an alumni/student reception sponsored by the
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA)
a treat because this was also the celebration of the 10-year
class reunion for Dr. Ross and Dr. Lavigne. “The Vet Life”
that provided a platform for students to network and iden-
Observing 100 Years of Service of
tify mentors with alumni and speakers in various disciplines.
show debuted its second season on April 15 on Animal
Planet.
theTheU.S.
A combination of a professional conference and alumni Vet LifeArmy
Season 2 Veterinary
re- Corps
reunion, the symposium featured a number of large and leased on April 15, 2017 on
small animal research presentations as well as topics on the Honoring
Animal Planet. Thethe Reunion Classes of:
“Tuskegee
Reunion” episode featuring
veterinary corps, uniform services and public health, lab
animal medicine and pathology plus presentations1952, from 1957,
the Tuskegee1962, 1967,
University Col- 1972, 1977, 1982
lege of Veterinary Medicine
the perspectives of interns and residents. Participants also 1987,
and our 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012
annual veterinary
attended the legal/law and pharmacology review that al-
medical symposium from Drs.
lowed them to meet various state board continuing educa-
tion requirements for licensing as well as the many other52nd Blue,
Annual
Ross andVeterinary
Lavigne's re-Medical Symposium
turn visit during March 22-25,
various fellowship and networking sessions and activities 2017 aired on June 10! MARCH 22-25, 2017
that were planned for all-including pre-veterinary students.
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Tuskegee University
College of Veterinary Medicine | Tuskegee, AL
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 11Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine salutes
66 Graduates at Inaugural Commencement May 6, 2017
12 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTuskegee University Inaugural Spring Commencement
College of Veterinary Medicine
May 6, 2017
T
he Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medi- Maryland; Dr. Willie M. Reed (’78), the current dean of the
cine (TUCVM) bid farewell to 66 veterinary medical College of Veterinary Medicine and professor of Veterinary
graduates during its inaugural commencement on Anatomic Pathology at Purdue University; Dr. William T. Wat-
May 6 in the Tuskegee University Chapel. Twenty- son (’65), retired health scientist administrator and director
eight of the 66 students graduated with honors. This historic of the National Center for Research Resources Chimpanzee
day was full of excitement as commencement speaker Dr. Sanctuary Program at the National Institutes of Health; and
Christine Jenkins gave an inspiring commencement address commencement speaker Dr. Christine Jenkins (’84), senior
and challenged the Tuskegee University Veterinary Medicine director at Zoetis Veterinary Medical Services and Outcomes
Class of 2017. Research, U.S. who is responsible for customer support and
adverse events.
Jenkins shared five main points with the Class of 2017 as
they prepare to enter their professional careers in veterinary A reception followed for the graduates, family and friends at
medicine. They included the following: “1. graduates are the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
entering a profession with many choices in which you are
prepared, 2. take advantage of every opportunity early on
to develop clinical proficiency and take on the challenging
cases that others avoid, 3. always be humble and honest and
Congratulations Class of 2017
learn about business to be financially successful as well as Adkins-Ringer, Regina A. Lucas, Jennifer E.
put a plan in place to address financial debt from student Akingbade, Gbemisola M. Mabry, Kasey E. ***
loans, 4. most importantly, learn how to be healthy both Algarin, Jennifer L. Mason, Brandon L. *
Alonso, Roberto E. * McCoy, Naree’ R.
mind, body and soul—work through your challenges, then Arnold, Molly E * Mills, Patrick O.
celebrate; and 5. take advantage of the strong Tuskegee Arnold, Rachel L. * Miranda Merly, Andrea T.*
network, because ‘Mother Tuskegee’ has provided each vet- Assal, Engy F. *** Mitchell, Benjamin C.
erinarian a great education,” Jenkins said. Bailey, Jovian M. Moya, Melissa V. *
Baker, Lillian P. Myers, Katherine A.
Black, Detrick L. Newsome, Brooke I.
“The first inaugural commencement, hooding and oath cer- Bose Fisher, Brittley W. Nieves-Maldonado, Miguel A. ***
emony was truly a huge success and another historic mile- Bradford, Brianna E. ** Perkins, Jessica N.
stone for the college,” said Dr. Ruby Perry, the college dean. Brown, Caroline A. Pleasant, Christian E.
Cacciabaudo, Vincent ** President, Alexandria C. *
“Having a separate commencement allowed our veterinary Canty, Jovanna L. Reynolds, Brysan A. *
Cavalier, Candice C
medical graduates the opportunity to have the conferring Rivera, Brenda L.
Cuerda Sanchez, Melissa, A. *
of their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree along Rivera, Michelle M. *
Davis, Nicole S. *
with being hooded and participate in the administration of Rodriguez Ruiz, Yianelly
Dickinson, Sidney V.
Saddler, Maria L. *
the Veterinarian’s Oath in the same venue,” Perry continued. Elliott, Jacqueline E. *
Shelby, Mandy Y.
Fedke, Amara N. **
Solivan Diaz, Anirilys E.
Freeman, Corren **
In previous years, the College of Veterinary Medicine always Tinsley, Jeffrey P.
Glascoe, Rallene V.
participated in the university's collective Commencement Griffith, Christopher A. . Trejo,Antiyonne N
Ceremony, and then convened afterwards in another build- Gruber, Neil M. ** Turner , Tia M.
ing for the Veterinary Oath Ceremony. Harrison, Anna E. Ulmer, Kistler M. **
Hernandez, Christopher M. Withers, Cornelius J.
Hernandez-Bures, Andrea C. Wolc, Victoria
In addition to the powerful message from Dr. Jenkins to Woodson, Jessica F. *
Hodge, Annie S.
the graduates, then-university President Brian Johnson and Howell, Caroline A. Wooten, Rachael E. *
Dean Perry honored four veterinary medical alumni with the Huey, Bobby L.* Wyre, Catherine L.
Presidential Distinguished Alumni Award during this histor- Jackman, Tiffany D.
ic occasion. The recipients included: Dr. Adam E. McKee Judah, Alexandra C. * Honors:
Kanapathy, Shivanyaa Cum Laude*
(‘58), president of McKee Global Enterprise LLC, a energy
Kimura, Shun ** Magna Cum Laude**
and research management consulting business in Rockville, Logan, Thomas K * Summa Cum Laude***
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 13TUCVM Faculty and Students Provide The 21st Century program
is a federally funded grant
Help in 2017 Nicaragua Service Trip program that provides aca-
demic enrichment oppor-
tunities during non-school
hours for children, particu-
larly students who attend
high-poverty and low-per-
forming schools. Wall St.
21st Century Community Learning Cen-
ter’s goal is to expose students to music,
drama, art, and science in addition to the
core curriculum. Students of the program
are encouraged to focus on higher edu-
cation as a natural progression of educa-
tion and to consider careers in S.T.E.M.
Dr. Elizabeth H. Yorke, as well as traditional fields.
associate professor of
Large Animal Surgery/ Reeltown School is located in a rural
section chief in the Large community and agricultural education
Animal Hospital at the is one of the learning cornerstones. For
Tuskegee University Col- this summer the focus has been specifi-
lege of Veterinary Medi- cally on “Hands-on Learning with an em-
cine (TUCVM), has taken phasis on Local Resources.” That’s why
three TUCVM students the willingness of Dr. Lovelady and the
in August to Ometepe veterinary students was so beneficial to
Island, Nicaragua to pro- the summer camp program at Reeltown. Photos from the Wall St. 21st Cen-
vide veterinary care for tury summer program at Reeltown
the animals of the island. The boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed School.
Ometepe is a volcano lo- the demonstration/lesson that Dr. Love-
cated within Lake Nicara- lady and the TUCVM students provided to the summer camp. The Wall St.
gua. Last year, Dr. Yorke 21st Century Community Learning Center administration looks forward to
went alone from TUCVM working with Dr. Lovelady and TUCVM’s students in the future.
to provide assistance and
wanted to open this op-
portunity to TUCVM’s
students this time. Partic-
ipants include: Liz Griffin
(Class of 2017), Charles
Robinson (Class of 2019),
Photos from Nicaragua Service and Yarytza Rivera (Class
Trip taken by Dr. Yorke. of 2018).
TUCVM OUTREACH
Ometepe is currently home to an estimated 10,000 rural fami-
lies and 41,000 dogs, in addition to countless pigs, cattle,
horses and chickens. This area has a great deal of poverty and
little access to veterinary care. The vision includes community
education, overpopulation management, wellness exams and
preventive medical care for both large and small animals.
The TUCVM team is joining a group fundraising to buy medi-
cations and supplies to treat the animals. Dr. Yorke is working
with the International Veterinary Student Association (IVSA)
at Oregon State University. Anyone interested in sponsor-
ing an animal or donating any amount of money would be TUCVM Helps SMART Camp Go to
greatly appreciated by the IVSA. The Paypal link for donations
is on the OSU website: http://stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ivsa/ College for Summer 2017
donate.
SMART Camp goes to College was the theme for the summer 2017 camp
held at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy in Tuskegee.
TUCVM Clinician and Students Give
SMART is an acronym meaning: S = Science; M = Math; A = Art, Agriculture;
Back to the Community this Summer R = Reading; and T = Technology.
and Provided support to the Wall
Campers included students in K - 8th grade at GWC. They visited several col-
Street 21st Century Learning Center leges at Tuskegee University, including the College of Veterinary Medicine;
Summer Program at Reeltown School College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences; and College of
Engineering. TUCVM's Dr. Athema Etzioni, associate professor and section
Dr. Andrew Lovelady, director of chief for veterinary clinical pathology, hosted the SMART campers visit and
clinical programs and associate tour of the College of Veterinary Medicine on June 30 in the hopes that some
professor of Large Animal Ambu- future veterinarians may be discovered several years down the road. Other
latory at TUCVM, and some of the clinicians and veterinary students assisted including: Dr. Casey Graves (pa-
veterinary medical students spoke thology intern), Dr. Leanda Livesey (large animal clinician), Dr. Harold Higgins
with summer camp participants at (large animal clinician) and senior veterinary student Courtney Williams - who
Reeltown School during the June shared her Guinea Pig "Lady Antoinette." Several veterinary seniors brought
2017 summer camp about differ- kittens for the students to hold. Dr. Livesey and Dr. Higgins introduced the
ent types of animals and consider- group to the six or seven-day old calf and her mom in the squeeze cage.
ing veterinary medicine as a career The campers got the chance to milk the cow and feed the calf. The campers
path. also visited the horses and C-barn that concluded their tour of the veterinary
medicine complex.
14 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTUCVM Holds
Second SCAVMA
Spay and
Neuter Day 2017
On April 1, TUCVM’s Student
Chapter of the American Veteri-
nary Medical Association (SCAV-
MA) hosted its second TUCVM
Spay and Neuter Day. Thanks
to the support of the TUCVM
administration, faculty, staff and
students.
TUCVM Participates in Career Day at
Although not participating dur-
ing the month of February as
George Washington Carver
noted by The Humane Soci- Elementary Academy
ety’s as Spay/Neuter Awareness
Month, TUCVM felt strongly that Dr. Casey Graves, clinical pathology intern, and Dr. Athema Etzioni,
a special event such as this was associate professor and section chief for veterinary clinical pathology,
still warranted to help the Macon participated in the Career Day at George Washington Carver Elemen-
County community as well as ad- tary Academy on April 28. They shared information and spoke to all
jacent communities help control the classes that visited their display table about veterinary medicine
the pet population /overpopula- and what veterinarians do in the various career paths made under-
tion. standable to students in kindergarten through third grade and their
teachers.
The Spay and Neuter Day 2017
event was made possible from
generous donations and spon-
sorships. TUCVM had student
volunteers representing all of the
classes present for the event and
was able to give back to the local
community by spaying and neu-
tering dogs and cats for free.
TUCVM Host FREE Horse Health Fair
for the Community
TUCVM Outreach
TUCVM Supports
Tuskegee University Health Fair
TUCVM provided support to the Tuskegee University Annual Health
Fair on March 22. Students from the Master in Public Health (MPH)
TUCVM’s large animal clinicians reached out to help the local and Program, under the direction Atty. Crystal James, participated in
adjacent communities help prevent horse-related springtime illnesses the health fair and represented the college providing information to
by hosting its Annual Horse Health Fair on April 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 those in attendance.
p.m. at the Large Animal Hospital. The event was free and open to
the public. Editor’s Correction Alumni News –
TUSKEGEE UNI
COLLEGE OF VET
VERSITY
ERINARY MEDICIN
E
Dr. Jeannine Bellamy, large ani- Spring/Summer 2016, pg. 7
ANNUAL HORSE
HEALTH FAIR
APRIL 8, 2017 mal clinician and veterinary teach- Dr. Stacey Matthews Branch, (’90) published an
8:00 am-4:00 pm ing hospital director, oversaw the article she wrote as a collaborative effort with a
horse health fair as its coordinator. scientist in Israel to investigate the potential risk
The following free services were of-
fered to all horse owners: physical and proposed mechanisms of gadolinium-based
SERVICES PROVIDED
FOR FREE examinations, fecal parasite exami- contrast agents used in MRI. The article has been
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
, FECAL EXAMINATIONS
, NUTRIT ION
nations, and nutrition counseling. well recognized in several science news media links
COUNSELING
For a nominal fee, clients were also
SERVICES PROVIDED
FOR A FEE
able to receive other services for
such as:
MING, COGGINS TEST
VACCINATIONS, DEWOR
FARRIER WILL BE ON
SITE
421-0467
their horses to include deworming • http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_
(334) 727-8436/ (334)
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
treatment, Coggins test for Equine releases/2016-04/mri-srq040616.php
Infectious Anemia (EIA), and pre- • https://www.dotmed.com/news/story/30179
ventative vaccines like Influenza,
Rabies, Eastern and Western En- • http://www.healthimaging.com/topics/
cephalomyelitis, Tetanus, Rhino- technology-management/patient-safety/
pneumonitis, and West Nile. A far- research-review-what-we-know-so-far-about-
rier was also on site. gadolinium-contrast-toxicity
Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 15Brandon Morgan joined TUCVM in early In July, Dean Perry also announced the following new appointments:
February as the director of admissions and re-
cruitment for the Office of Veterinary Admissions Dr. Toufic Nashar as the Pre-Clinical Curriculum Coordinator of
and Recruitment. He provides leadership and the DVM professional program: Dr. Nashar earned his DVM de-
management in all matters related to the Office gree from the University of Baghdad, Iraq, and completed his PhD
of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment. Mr. in Immunology and Cell Biology from the College of Veterinary
Morgan is a graduate of Auburn University and Medicine, University of Bristol, United Kingdom (U.K.), and post-
Brandon Morgan The University of Denver. He brings more than doctoral studies at Universities of Bristol and Kent, U.K., and Albany
10 years of admissions and recruitment experi- Medical College, NY. He is currently an associate professor of vi-
ence from Auburn University and Southern Union State Community rology/immunology at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary
College, and is excited to be a part of the veterinary family. Medicine.
Dr. Pamela Martin (assistant professor – Clinical Sciences Dept.) Dr. Pamela Guy as the Course Moderator for the Clinical Skills and
presented an abstract entitled, "Immediate post-transfusion survival the Concept-Based Learning courses in the pre-clinical curriculum:
of biotinylated canine red blood cells with various transfusion tech- Dr. Guy is a 1986 graduate of the TUCVM. After completing her de-
niques," at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine gree, she worked for one year as a Small Animal Mobile practitio-
Forum in Washington, D.C. on June 8. Dr. Martin is also a TUCVM ner in Athens, Georgia. After her year of practice, she completed a
alum (Class of 2001) and serves as small animal section chief. four-year residency in clinical toxicology at the University of Georgia
CVM. Since 1991, Guy has been an outpatient clinician at the
Dr. Lauren Rowe joined the Department of TUCVM Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
Clinical Sciences during the spring semester, tak-
ing on the role as the Small Animal Outpatient Catina Woods as interim executive director for Resource
Services manager and Small Animal general- Development and External Relations: Ms. Woods is transitioning into
ist at the TUCVM teaching hospital. Previously, this leadership role with a wealth of experience as a detail-oriented,
Dr. Rowe worked as an associate veterinarian at highly organized administrative professional with nearly 15 years of
Banfield Pet Hospital and Carriage Hills Animal verifiable experience providing skillful administrative intelligence to
Dr. Lauren Rowe Hospital. She is a 2011 graduate of TUCVM. Rowe senior executives in higher education and in the field of law. Woods’
was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, and gradu- background consists of a diverse educational experience that in-
ated from Loveless Academic Magnet Program cludes an A.S. in Paralegal Studies, a B.A. in Liberal Studies, M.F.A. in
(LAMP) High School in 2002. She attended Tuskegee University on Creative Writing and a current pursuit of a Doctoral degree in Higher
a full Presidential Scholarship and graduated summa cum laude in Education Leadership and Management.
2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. After finishing vet-
erinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship at
the Tuskegee University Small Animal Hospital. 2017 TUCVM Teaching Awards
Recognized April 29, 2017, during the
FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
Kheri Spence joined TUCVM as assistant direc-
Annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Awards Program
tor of Student Success and Counselor during the
Thompkins Hall Ballroom
spring semester. She will continue to develop
and implement programs that enhance student
Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award: Dr. Noriko Aoi
academic success. In 2012, Spence joined the
Zoetis Distinguished Researcher Award: Dr. Ayman Sayegh
Tuskegee University family in the Division of
The Teaching Recognition Awards: Dr. Hari Goyal,
Research as the assistant project manager for
Dr. Ebony Gilbreath and Dr. Pamela Martin
Kheri Spence the Math and Science Partnership. As a native of
the Tuskegee community, Spence considers join-
2017 Tuskegee University
ing the mission of the university and the honor of 2016 Employee
CVM Faculty/Staff Performance Awards
of the Year some of her most valued professional achievements.
Recognized April 21, 2017 during the
Spence's educational background includes receiving her B.A. in
66th Annual Recognition Exercises at the University Chapel
mathematics from Tuskegee University, her M.S. in secondary math-
ematics education from Auburn University and her M.S. in School
and Guidance Counseling from the University of West Alabama. Faculty Performance Awards
Teaching:
Dr. Athema Etzioni (Pathobiology)
New TUCVM Appointments Research:
Dr. Deepa Bedi (Biomedical Sciences)
At the beginning the 2017 spring semester, Dean Ruby Perry an- Service:
nounced the following new appointments to serve in leadership roles
Dr. Jeannine Bellamy (Clinical Sciences)
to assist in the advancement of the college through visioning and
Library Services:
strategic planning: attorney Crystal James was appointed as direc-
Margaret Alexander (T. S. Williams Librarian)
tor of the Graduate Public Health Program and Monday Offem as
team leader for the CVM Information Technology (IT) Group.
Staff Employee Awards
Administrative/Clerical:
Attorney James came to the college in July 2016 after having a suc-
Susie Tatum-Smith (Pathobiology)
cessful law practice for more than seventeen years and serving as
Professional (Non-Faculty):
the chief executive officer of a public health consulting company
Anissa L. Riley (External Affairs)
since 2011. She has more than 17 years of experience teaching in
public health programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Twenty–Five Year Service Award:
within Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine, re-
Margaret K. Alexander,
spectively.
Dr. Pamela Guy,
Mr. Offem, fondly referred to as Mr. Monday, has been a longtime Dr. Dennis L. Anderson
committed and dedicated member of the college since 1989. He has Dr. Cheryl Davis
a master’s degree in engineering and has been working in computer Retirement Award:
technology since that time. Mr. Monday also has a joint appointment Corliss F. Kassim,
with the Tuskegee University Office of Information Technology. The James E. Smith
TUCVM IT Group provides the computing needs for the CVM faculty, Dr. James Heintz
staff and students.
16 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical PerspectiveTUCVM 2017 Junior-Senior Awards Banquet Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholar-
ships in the health care field.
April 29, 2017, Thompkins Hall Ballroom
Academic AAHA Award of Barney Rubble Tuttle TUCVM Student Receives 2017
Achievement Awards
Engy F. Assal
Proficiency in
Primary Care
SA Nursing Care
Award
Dr. Jack Walther Leadership Award
Kasey E. Mabry Miguel A. Nieves- Benjamin C. Mitchell
Corren Freeman Maldonado Veterinary student Shakera Fudge, a member of
Miguel A. Nieves- the TUCVM Class of 2018, was awarded the West-
Dr. Sabrina
Maldonado Dental Elective ern Veterinary Conference (WVC) 2017 Dr. Jack
Washington-
Neil M. Gruber Jovian M. Bailey Walther Leadership Award. This award is given to
Owens Award for
Melissa V. Moya recognize veterinary students who portray leader-
Excellence in Clinical
DIVA Award ship and promote a lifelong service to the profes-
Parasitology
American Academy Rachael E. Wooten sion. It is an annual award and is bestowed upon
Christian E. Pleasant
of Veterinary Shakera Fudge 33 DVM students from various universities who are
Dermatology (AAVD) The Dr. Leonard and actively involved and show long-term leadership
Regina A. Adkins- Mrs. Harriet Billups Christian Veterinary
potential. Ms. Fudge serves as a student represen-
Ringer Endowment Fund Leadership Award
tative for Bayer Animal Health, SCAVMA vice president and is a USDA
Awards Engy F. Assal Hidalgo
1890 Scholar.
Excellence in Yianelly Rodriguez Ruiz
Pathology Patrick O. Mills Dr. Renita Woods-
Yianelly Rodriguez Ruiz Marshall Award for TUCVM Student Is a
Dr. C. T. Raby Award Excellence in Large
Large Animal Faculty for Excellence in Animal Parasitology MERCK Scholarship Recipient
Student Award Clinical Parasitology Lillian P. Baker
Annie S. Hodge Jovian M. Bailey Candace C. Cavalier TUCVM student Khali Jones a member of the
Mandy Y. Shelby TUCVM Class of 2019, was the recipient of the
Dr. Azalia Boyd Award Tadros Christian 2017 American Veterinary Medical Foundation
for Excellence in Small I. H. Siddique Veterinary Leadership (AVMF) Merck Scholarship. Ms. Jones was one of
Animal Diagnostic Foundation Award Award 34 outstanding veterinary students from around
Parasitology Miguel A. Nieves- Benjamin C. Mitchell the world that received scholarships from Merck
Gbemisola Akingbade Maldonado Animal Health, in partnership with the AVMF.
Dr. H. L. Mitchell Khali Jones Through the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Stu-
O. P. Verma The American College dent Scholarship Program, the selected second
Award for Excellence
Endocrinology Award of Veterinary Surgery and third-year students pursuing careers in com-
in Large Animal
Miguel A. Nieves- Student Surgical
Parasitology panion animal or large animal medicine each receive a $5,000 scholar-
Maldonado Proficiency in Small
Brianna E. Bradford ship to support their educational endeavors.
Animal
Nestle-Purina Award Jeffrey P. Tinsely
Barney Rubble Tuttle
for Excellence in
LA Nursing Care
2017 Tuskegee University Student Awards
Veterinary Diagnostic Dr. Lorrie Linn
Parasitology Student Surgical Award Program/President’s Essay Contest
Caroline A. Howell Award Corren Freeman
April 9, 2017
s
Let Dream
Jeffrey P. Tinsley C. Adam Griffith
Neil M. Gruber
Alexandria C. President Dr. Terrence Ferguson
Dr. Harold
Threadgill II award
Tuskegee University Chapel
Award for Excellence for Excellence in
onder
Sword of the Spirit in Small Animal Veterinary Clinical
College of Veterinary Medicine Awards:
Ministries Students
d e r B y W Parasitology Parasitology
Won
Awards Regina A. Adkins-
Take You
Antiyonne Hauser Trejo
STUDENT NEWS
Annie S. Hodge Ringer The Dr. Eugene W. Adams Endowed Scholarship – Alexander Edwards
Cornelius J. Withers Bobby L. Huey American College of The Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Adair Endowed Scholarship – Khali Jones
si on )
P h ot o S es
Veterinary Radiology
Veterinary Emergency Veterinary Spouses’ a n d Student
a n q u et(ACVR)
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship
and Critical Care
9 ,
Legacy
2 0 17 - 6 P M (B
Scholarship
Award (Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Groth Scholarship) – Morgan Early
Society y , A p ri l 2
S a tu rdL.aArnold
Corren Freeman
eg ee
Andrea er si ty
U nT.iv Miranda The Johnny E. Braddy Veterinary Medicine Award – Clarrissa Porter
Rachel om a t T u sk
ll ro
H a ll B aAssociation Merly
T h om p k in sof Feline Practitioners
American The Judith Byrd Endowed Scholarship – Morgan Early, Rae Harris Pierce,
Shelter Medicine Elizabeth Griffin, Esther Schow, Karyn Lupoe, Mattie Wikinson, and Jetaime Miller
Award C. Adam Griffith Student Leadership
Rachel E. Wooten Awards (SCAVMA & The Dr. Harold &Gerinell Davis Scholarship – Tayvon Lucas
American College Class Presidents) The Dr. William O. Jones Endowed Scholarship – Damali Zakers
Senior Surgery of Veterinary C. Adam Griffith
The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians Award – Kevin Consentino
Elective Ophthalmologists Jeffrey P. Tinsley
Tia M. Turner Student Achievement Catherine L. Wyre The Benjamin F. and Ernestine Bruton Endowed Scholarship – Charles Robinson
Award Kasey E. Mabry The Lindsay Goldsboro Endowed Scholarship – Alexandria Morgan and Alan Mulder
Engy F. Assal Shun Kimura
The Ellis Hall Native American Student Veterinary Medicine Scholarship – Janna Hunt
and Benjamin C. Mitchell
TUCVM Student Gets HPSP Scholarship The Lonia & Dr. Rube Harrington, Jr. – Andres White
TUCVM student Alexandria The Paul McKenzie Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Tayvon Lucas
Bufford (Class of 2020) received The J. E. Salisbury Endowed Scholarship – Gabrielle Broussard, Jessica Quigley,
the Armed Forces Health Pro- Toi Collins, Lauren Rhodes, Shakera Fudge, Carlayna Stone, Caitlin Mascaro,
fessions Scholarship, officially
Demitrius Washington, and Adriel Otero-Segui
called the F. Edward Hebert
Armed Forces Health Profes- The Mitchelle Davison Memorial Scholarship – Corren Freeman
sions Scholarship Program The S. P. Weathersby Sr. Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship – Karyn Lupoe
TUCVM Student Alexandra
Bufford (second from the right) award (HPSP). As a recipient, she Dr. Luis T. Ramos Hospital Veterinarian Scholarship – Grisselle Machado Cordero
standing with symposium gen- is eligible to earn a full-tuition
scholarship, plus a monthly al- The Westminster Kennel Foundation Student Scholarship – Cierra Davis
eral session speaker, COL An-
thony Bostick. lowance through the HPSP. The The Evangeline Mastriani Endowed Scholarship – Shanell Thomas
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