KSU Family Abroad
Sergeant Abbey Lindholm is a member of the class of 2013 who took time off from school to deploy to Afghanistan. She served with the 445th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service). She had many responsibilities but a major portion of her time was spent working with the military working dogs. We are proud of her commitment and sacrifice.
Dr. David Hodgson is an anesthesiologist with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas Sate University. He is currently spending six months in Afghanistan as part of KSU’s continued effort to partner with Kabul University. Dr. Hodgson’s primary work is in the Kabul University Veterinary clinic where he assists in clinical instruction to the students and helps the faculty build their clinical skills.
Major Charles Dodd completed a Masters of Science degree and a Residency in Food Animal Medicine at the KSU-CVM. He is currently with the U.S. Army vet corps and his efforts in Iraq have been with provincial reconstruction teams to build the livestock infrastructure of the country. Upon his return, Maj. Dodd began a PhD program in Food Safety here at KSU. He will finish in 2010 and resume active duties with the U.S. Army.
Dr. Barry Schwenk is a KSU grad (2000) who is currently serving with Christian Veterinary Mission in Ethiopia. He and his wife are involved with a variety of community development work in an arid and mountainous area of the country.