Kornegay Named TIPS Director Dr. Joe Kornegay, a professor in the departments of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and Veterinary Pathobiology has been appointed director of the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS).
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Dr. Sandee Hartsfield Retires from CVM Dr. Sandee Hartsfield, head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, retired June 20, 2014. He leaves a legacy of excellence in service, having been recognized with many awards during his time with the college, including the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students Distinguished Teaching Award on both the college and university levels. He was recently honored by Small Animal Clinical Sciences and at an Executive Council meeting by Dr. Green and the department heads for his work and service to CVM. We hope to still see him in the halls of the college!
| | Dr. Matt Miller Retires as Director of TIPS Dr. Matt Miller, Director of TIPS, retired on June 27, 2014. Dr. Miller plans to remain engaged in TIPS, as this will allow him the opportunity to continue his work as a PI on important contracts and grants. Dr. Miller has had a long and successful career at Texas A&M in the CVM and he will be missed. He was recently honored at an Executive Council meeting by Dr. Green and the department heads for his work and service to CVM. |
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August Named Associate Dean of Faculties, Director–Center for Teaching Excellence Dr. John August, professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) has been named the new Associate Dean of Faculties for Texas A&M University. He will also serve as the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence starting September 1. READ MORE >> | | Kerwin Named Interim Head of VSCS Dr. Sharon Kerwin has accepted the position of Interim Head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) following the retirement of Dr. Sandee Hartsfield on June 20.
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PEER Veterinary Students Promote STEM and Diversity in Public Schools Our veterinary students have been busy lately spreading the word about veterinary medicine. They have presented to 1,992 students and 70 teachers at 12 public schools on topics such as “Careers in Veterinary Science,” “Human Impact on Wildlife,” “Cell Theory and Taxonomy,” “Comparative Anatomy,” “Life as a Veterinarian,” and “Animal Behavior”. In mid-June, students traveled to San Antonio to present to over 100 high school students and spent the afternoon with a SeaWorld veterinarian.
READ MORE >> | | Kenita Rogers and Belinda Hale Attend Wharton School Leadership Workshop Dr. Kenita Rogers and Ms. Belinda Hale participated in the Penn Executive Veterinary Leadership Program on June 23-26 at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School.
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Students Travel to Africa for Study Abroad Dr. Linda Logan and Dr. Jim Derr returned this month from leading a two-week study abroad trip to Africa.
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| | BIMS holds New Student Conferences The 865 students enrolled as BIMS majors for the fall attend new student conferences this summer. The number of enrolled students is up by 114 from last year.
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Office of the Governor Receives Update on CCOB On June 17, the Office of the Governor's Compliance and Oversight Division met in College Station with the CCOB regarding the Emerging Technology Fund award and received a detailed update of the status of the project.
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| | One Health Funding Requests The college submitted three proposals for the Heep Matching Funds program to the provost on Friday. The proposals asked for support for four One Health research proposals (on behalf of One Health Campus Council), for One Health Fellows (graduate students), and for a One Health Endowed Chair/Professorship. READ MORE >> |
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64th Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man The 64th Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN) was held June 25-27, 2014 in Irving, Texas, and the college was well represented. Dr. Jeffrey Musser and the conference curriculum committee wish to personally thank and recognize those from the college who presented at the conference.
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| | Media Training in August Learn the basics of how to respond to media inquiries, take control of the interview, be proactive versus reactive, craft your message to include key points, and work cooperatively with the media to make sure your messages come across the way they were intended.
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Avian Complex Update The avian complex is nearing completion and is on schedule to open at the end of July.
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