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Dean’s Message The winds of change continue to blow at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). Since our last issue of CVM Today, we have received $120 million in funding from the state’s Permanent University Fund (PUF) to build a new, high-tech education building that will bring the college into the 21st century. In addition, a portion of those funds will be designated for the expansion of the Small Animal Hospital. The new building will house classroom and teaching laboratory space featuring educational technology designed to enhance the learning environment for all students. Combined with the expansion of the Small Animal Hospital, the new facilities will provide opportunities for innovations in teaching and will nurture collaboration and creativity. In true Aggie fashion, our faculty remain even more committed today to advancing the future of the CVM. Members of the faculty, staff, and student body have participated in the early stages of the planning process for the new building. Faculty and staff also contributed time and valuable input in a five-day strategic planning retreat that will result in a new strategic vision for the college. I cannot thank the CVM family enough for their service and dedication to making this CVM the best there is. Outside these walls, the CVM faculty, staff, and students continue that commitment to serving the greater good. This is particularly evident in times of disaster. Thus, it is timely that our main feature for this issue tells the story of the CVM’s own Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) response to one of our state’s biggest wildfires last fall, and how our CVM clinicians work to ensure that animals with distinguished careers can continue serving. It is dedication to Aggie core values, such as selfless service, that has become a hallmark of our college as we serve the citizens of Texas and beyond. At the same time, this college would not be in the position to explore new ways to make a healthier world or to educate the veterinary leaders of tomorrow if it weren’t for the support we receive from our alumni and friends of the college. With their continued guidance and support, we will be able to be even more responsive to the demands and expectations of the veterinary industry, as well as play a stronger role in the ‘One Health’ initiative. Thank you from all of us at the CVM! I am still excited each and every day about the promise that this college holds as it is reflected in the people here— the faculty, staff, and students. If you find yourself in Aggieland for a football weekend this fall, please stop by for a quick “Howdy!” We’d love to hear from you! 2 • CVM Today • Winter 2012 Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP The Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine
18 24 20 T he F our C’s 22 6 Caring ‘One Health’ Training Prepares Army CAMS to Treat All Species 8 Curing Injured Longhorn Finds a Second Chance in Aggieland Warrior Status Goes to the Dog—Vonn, the Warrior 12 Creating A Cause Worth Fighting For: Racing to Save Lives Texas A&M CVM Expands to Meet Future Needs in Veterinary Medicine 16 Communicating Traditional and Social Media in the Veterinary Medical Profession Features 18 Research Spotlight Milking Benefits Texas A&M Research Unlocks Mystery of Salmonella Infection 20 Biomedical Sciences Spotlight A Busy Year for BIMS: New Location, Program Accreditation A Reason to Celebrate: Record Number of 4.0 GPA Graduates 22 Leadership Lab The Veterinary Leadership Experience Effect 24 Main Feature Discovering the Soul of Service 6 8 12 16 Departments Contents 2 Dean’s Message 4 College Information 5 Continuing Education Calendar 30 A Message From TVMA 31 College News 42 Faculty/Staff Focus 62 Development Message & News 65 Mark Francis Fellows 66 Alumni News 70 In Memoriam 72 Parting Shot CVM Today • Winter 2012 • 3
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