WELCOME

For the past 100 years, the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine has prepared more than 6000 professional students to meet the demands of veterinary medical careers!

It is with pride that I serve the college as Dean during this Centennial Celebration! I’d like to personally invite everyone to attend our Centennial festivities, June 5-8, 2005. Dr. Jim Coffman will enlighten and challenge us with his presentation “Transition: Looking Back, Looking Ahead”. I will take you on a virtual tour of the veterinary medical complex which will show how our college is meeting the challenges of our profession today.

We are as excited about the future as we are proud of the past. I trust you share our enthusiasm! Take time from your busy schedule to pay tribute to our college during this once-in-a lifetime celebration!

Ralph C. Richardson, DVM '70
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunset Zoo Tour—Sunday
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo. The bus leaves from the SOUTH entrance of the Student Union at 2:30 pm and returns to the Union at 4:00 pm. Register to attend using the form on page 10.

 

Recent CVM Grad Scavenger Hunt
K-State CVM graduates from the years 2001-2005 along with their families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt. The hunt begins at 3:30 pm in the Union Courtyard, ground floor. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact: Renee Rankin, 785-532-5969, rrankin@vet.k-state.edu

 

Centennial Plaza and Whispering Gardens Tours—Sunday
The Centennial Plaza and Whispering Gardens projects will be completed this spring and will be open during the Annual Conference. Be sure to come by and find your brick, paver or plaque!

Tours of the Veterinary Medical Complex, the Centennial Plaza and Whispering Gardens will be available Sunday, June 4, beginning at 2:15 pm and ending at 5:30 pm. There will be transportation to and from the K-State Student Union for the Sunday tours. The Veterinary Complex tour will begin at Trotter Hall First Floor Foyer.

For more information on the Centennial Plaza and to purchase bricks, pavers and plaques, contact Cheri Ubel, 785-532-4043, ubel@vet.k-state.edu.

For more information on Whispering Gardens, contact Chris Gruber, 785-532-4465, cgruber@vet.k-state.edu

 

CVM & K-State Campus Tour—Sunday
A tour of the K-State campus will leave from the SOUTH entrance of the Union at 2:30 pm on Sunday. A bus for the tour of the College of Veterinary Medicine will leave the Union SOUTH entrance at 3:15 pm. The campus tour will end at the CVM for those wanting to do the CVM tour. Transportation will be provided back to the Union following each tour.

Two blocks south of the College of Veterinary Medicine, you can also visit the University Gardens Their expansion plan is on display and the Visitors Center will be open on Sunday between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
 

Name That Instrument Contest
Test your knowledge of old and current instruments used in veterinary medicine. Prizes will be awarded Tuesday evening at the Ice Cream social.

What is it?
What was it used for?
If you think you know, you will want to participate in the
Name that Instrument Contest

 

Heritage Evening and K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Centennial

Monday, June 5, 2006
6:30 pm Reception with
Dinner following

Invocation by Dean Richardson

Alumni Recognitions: The K-State Veterinary Medical Alumni Association will present the Honorary Alumni Recognitions, Distinguished Alumnus and E. R. Frank Awards. Dr. Todd McCracken, VMAA President, will facilitate. Certificates of appreciation will be presented to those executive board members completing their term of service and new members will be inducted.

Distinguished Alumnus Award: Dr. Robert Arthur 'Bob' Smith will receive the College's 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award for outstanding achievements and contributions to the veterinary profession. Dr. Smith received his BS in 1968, MS in 1970 and DVM in 1976 from K-State.

E. R. Frank Award: Dr. Howard H. Erickson will receive the College's 2006 E. R. Frank Award for meritorious service to the College and the veterinary profession. Dr. Erickson received his BS and DVM in 1959 from K-State and a PhD from Iowa State University in 1966.


All attending past Alumni Awardees will be recognized.

Use the Registration Form to purchase tickets to Heritage Evening. You do not have to be registered for the conference to purchase tickets to Heritage Evening.
 

Back Again this Year! Practice Tips by Practitioners
Attend the Tuesday evening Practice Tips sessions for time saving tips and new techniques presented by your colleagues.

Concurrent sessions will include tips for both small and large animal practitioners. See page 14 of the schedule for a list of titles and presenters.