[Texas A&M CVM] Dean's Corner

CVM Hosts Expanded Job, Externship Fair

Veterinarians from 110 practices from across the state traveled to Texas A&M on Nov. 18 to meet and network with eager students looking for employment opportunities during the CVM's Veterinary Job & Externship Fair.

Andersson, Research Team Observe New Species of Finch
The study by a team that includes the CVM's Leif Andersson reported that the Big Bird lineage was formed by the hybridization of two different species of Darwin's finches.

Entrepreneurship Academy Wraps First Expanded Year
Thirteen veterinary students from seven universities across North America participated in the 12-week program in the first year that it expanded to students beyond Texas A&M University.

World Organization for Animal Health ribbon cutting

World Organisation for Animal Health Opens at Texas A&M
The College Station office, the first U.S.-based liaison office, celebrated its opening during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center.

Three CVM Faculty Awarded Professor Emeritus Titles
Les Dees, Friedhelm Schroeder, and Michael Willard were granted the designation during the Texas A&M System Board of Regents' October meeting.

Parker Shares Thoughts on Bio-Preparedness with U.S. House
Gerald Parker, associate dean for Global One Health, testified before the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate on budget cuts and the need for strong leadership.

Levine Addresses Innovations, Clinical Trials at College Hour
Jonathan Levine provided an update on the Small Animal Clinical Sciences department and its aims in education, patient care, and scholarship on Nov. 17.

CVM Holiday Celebration
December 12, 2017

CVM Commencement
December 15, 2017

CVM Teaching Showcase
January 4, 2018

25th Annual CVM Open House
March 24, 2018

Veterinary Innovation Summit
Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC)
April 6-8, 2018

White Coat Ceremony
April 13, 2018

Outstanding Alumni Dinner
April 27, 2018

DVM Commencement
May 9, 2018

CVM Picnic
May 18, 2018

Merck Stocker Cattle Conference
December 6-7, 2017

High-Yield Clinical Skills for Equine Practitioners
February 2-4, 2018

Food Animal Conference
June 8-9, 2018

Veterinary Technician Conference
June 23-24, 2018

Feline Forum
July 2018

Congratulations to the CVM's American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) student chapter for raising approximately $24,000 in its second consecutive win of the AAEP Collegiate Challenge! The challenge annually raises funds for the AAEP Foundation, which supports student scholarships. Job well done!