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The successful completion of the Building New Levels of Excellence campaign, begun under his leadership in 2001, means there are now new faculty resources, more student scholarships and a much improved student surgery suite on the Philadelphia campus. It also means new equipment for both the George D.Widener and Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary hospitals, updated facilities on both campuses and increased funding for faculty research. But more than anything, it means the completion of the construction of our new academic center, the Vernon and Shirley Hill Pavilion.With five floors dedicated to teaching and discovery, the Pavilion is one of the world’s finest veterinary education centers.The naming gift from the Hills, the largest gift the School has ever received from living donors, allows us to expand our world-class teaching and research mission. Thanks to you, our donors, we successfully completed the Kresge Challenge, a $1.5-million grant from the Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich., which was used toward completing the Hill Pavilion. I know I speak for Dr. Kelly when I say we are extremely grateful to all who contributed to this achievement.The Kresge Challenge, issued in June 2004, required that we raise $13 million through 5,500 new gifts and pledges by October 1, 2005.We met—and exceeded—these criteria thanks to generous contributions from the Penn community, alumni, individual donors and various organizations. The School also receives annual operating support from foundations, individual donors and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, resulting in a highly successful public/private higher education partnership.This funding allows us to continue to provide an unrivaled veterinary education to some of the country’s brightest students.As a private institution, our School relies on gift income to meet its goals and objectives each and every year.Your contributions play a critical role in our ability to serve the citizens and animals living in Pennsylvania and beyond. I thank you all for your support and hope we can count on your continued investment in the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for years to come. Sincerely, Joan C. Hendricks,V’79, GR’80 The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine Celebrating Success 3
4 Dear Fellow Alumni, In November, Penn’s Veterinary School celebrated the successful completion of our Building New Levels of Excellence capital campaign, well exceeding our $100-million goal.As a result of that campaign, our new teaching and research building, the Vernon and Shirley Hill Pavilion, opened January 2007. I wish to thank our alumni for their generous support of this capital project. Nearly 2,900 alumni (62%) contributed over $10 million.This new wireless facility is fabulous, and I encourage all of you to take a tour.The 124,000-squarefoot structure will increase available teaching and student space by 91 percent.With all the latest technologies, research laboratories and vivarium, the Hill Pavilion provides the University of Pennsylvania with a world-class veterinary facility to match its international reputation as a leader in veterinary medicine.The state-of-the-art Steven W.Atwood Library and Information Commons, named by a generous donor in honor of alum Steven Atwood,V’80, will be unparalleled on campus.A special feature of the library is its Robert F. Fairchild Electronic Communications Classroom, offering computing and media equipment for digital image and video production. Needless to say, our students are excited to begin classes in the Hill Pavilion in January. In addition to the new building, the School benefited in countless ways from the campaign—new term and endowed scholarships, renovated clinical and research facilities and research and faculty funding.As an alumna and leader of the Veterinary Medical Alumni Society, I am both proud of the accomplishments of the last campaign and in awe of what more we must do to maintain Penn’s ability to be a leader in veterinary education, research and practice. I am very optimistic about the future, given all we have achieved together and the energy and vision of Dr. Joan Hendricks as our new dean. The past year has also seen some staffing changes in the School’s Office of Development,Alumni Relations and Communication. Kate Judge was appointed assistant dean for advancement and communication in March. Coreen Haggerty, formerly the School’s special events coordinator, was promoted to director of alumni relations this summer, and Mary Berger was hired as the director of annual giving, a new position.The team is full of fresh ideas and energy, so you can expect much contact from them as they seek your involvement and support. This is an exciting time for the Veterinary School. I hope you will all stay connected and continue your generous support by way of time, talent and giving. In this way, you will be part of the exciting future of Penn Vet as our School moves beyond excellence and towards eminence as a world leader in veterinary medicine. Gratefully yours, Marilyn Weber,V’75
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Page 23 and 24: $250 to $499 cont. Robert J. Eisner
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Page 31 and 32: Under $250 cont. Mr. and Mrs. B. L.
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Page 35 and 36: Under $250 cont. Mr. and Mrs. Danie
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