Dr. Dindot Working With Students on Autism Research
Dylan Ritter–a sophomore at the University of Mississippi– and Kathleen Nelson—a high school senior from Illinois– are spending their summer working to advance the knowledge of autistic disorders so that others may benefit in the future.
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June was Mental Health Awareness Month
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, our college featured efforts to promote mental health throughout the year. We have a number of programs to help our students manage stress and improve their emotional health.
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Corrin Ordner Joins the CVM As Continuing Education Coordinator
Corrin Ordner, the college’s new continuing education coordinator, was born and raised in New Jersey and has lived in the New England area most of her life. She relocated to Texas this past January after living in Rhode Island. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in photography and journalism from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts, and a Master of Arts in holistic leadership from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Glenn Blodgett and Kent Carter Together at the American Horse Council Meeting
Kent Carter, a professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and assistant department head for animal resources, is president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Glenn Blodgett is one of our outstanding alumni and current president of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). The two presidents had the opportunity to chat at the American Horse Council meeting. |
My Travels on Behalf of the College
It is an honor to be a member of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and on May 28, I enjoyed meeting in Fort Worth with the amazing women (and a few men) who also serve on the board. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, which is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West, honors and celebrates the women whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West. The museum includes interactive exhibit galleries that feature artifacts of the permanent collection, a traveling exhibit gallery, two theaters, gift shop, and a research library and archives that house more than 4,000 artifacts.
Dr. Dan Posey, Dr. Kenita Rogers, and I attended a Veterinary Leadership Experience in Post Falls, Idaho, on June 2–3. In small groups with veterinary students, other faculty, industry representatives, private practitioners, technicians and other veterinary professionals, we learned how to improve our emotional intelligence, teamwork, and communication skills.
On June 22–25, Dr. Jonathan Levine and I had the opportunity to attend the Penn Executive Veterinary Leadership Program, which is a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wharton School. The program combines the knowledge and experience of a veterinary school with that of a business school to help veterinarians refine their leadership skills and get involved in the most pressing issues that affect animals and humans: zoonotic diseases, food security, disaster preparedness, poverty, and others. We learned how to identify opportunities to advance the frontiers of veterinary medicine and gained key frameworks, approaches, and knowledge to improve help us lead in creating solutions to global issues.
On June 26, I met with the staff of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) in Washington, DC. We had a productive meeting about a number of issues that affect the future of veterinary medicine and how to meet changing global One Health challenges. I look forward to assuming the presidency of AAVMC this summer.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held a Joint Committee Meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, on June 29–30, and I participated in the meeting on behalf of the college. |
