CVM presents Temple Grandin with honorary degree

K-State and the College of Veterinary Medicine presented Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned autism spokesperson and livestock industry expert on animal behavior, with an honorary Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree during this year's commencement ceremonies. From left: Dr. Bonnie Rush, Hodes Family Dean; Dr. James Roush, associate dean for academic programs and student success; Dr. Grandin; and Richard Linton, K-State president. See full story online.

New fourth-year student Cristina Marquez receives this year's Dr. Walter C. Bowie Scholarship

Fourth-year student Cristina Marquez was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Walter C. Bowie Scholarship. From left are Callie Rost, associate dean for admission; Marquez; Elizabeth Davis, associate dean of clinical programs; and James Roush, associate dean for academic programs and student success.

Veterinary representatives join activities at Kansas Science Festival

The College of Veterinary Medicine participated in this year's Kansas Science Festival. At left: veterinary assistant Randi Smith helped answer questions about the Wellness on Wheels vehicle. The college's "This is How We ROLE" team, with Erin Cocjin, Eva Borgman, Chloe Capodagli, Sara Macfarlane and Dr. Kate KuKanich, taught youngsters about healthy hearts and gave away home superpack STEM boxes. See more pictures at our Facebook page.

Annual Zoetis teaching award goes to Dr. Ken Harkin

Dr. Kenneth Harkin was named as this year's recipient of this year's Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. This is the fifth time he's been chosen for the teaching award: 2001, 2008, 2013, 2017 and 2023. From left: Dr. Bonnie Rush, Hodes Family Dean; Dr. Kenneth Harkin; and Dr. James Roush, associate dean for academic programs and student success.

Zoetis research award goes to Dr. Dana Vanlandingham

Dr. Dana Vanlandingham, was chosen as this year's recipient of the Zoetis Animal Health Award for Research Excellence. Her research focuses on infectious diseases of animals, including zoonotic pathogens that infect a wide variety of animals — companion and livestock species — and humans.

Dr. Susan Nelson offers pet health safety tips for summer

With summer fun comes summer-related hazards for our pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. "Summer is a time for all to enjoy, and by following these precautions, you and your pet will be able to enjoy it safely and to the fullest," said Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the Veterinary Health Center.

DMP team provides high-containment training to international scientists

Drs. Dana Vanlandingham and Natalia Costa Ball recently hosted 14 veterinary and laboratory professionals from 14 countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Georgia, Guyana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Mozambique, Paraguay, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam) to learn how to safely conduct research in a high containment environment during the week-long program.

Frontier students learn about vector-borne diseases in historic Charleston, S.C.

By Wendy Barnes

Fifteen K-State students and faculty members crossed both academic and geographic frontiers on a journey through time when they embarked on the 39th Frontier Field Trip.

From March 23-26 students participated in “Archives and Anopheles: An historical journey into vector-borne disease in the American South,” in Charleston, South Carolina.

Aging Well: Big Island veterinarian Dr. Billy Bergin thanks his wife for keeping him healthy

Published by KITV-4 Island News

Dr. Jessica Hodes helps rescue Clydesdale from muddy ravine in Sedgwick County

Published by KWCH/WIBW TV

Kudos to alumnus Dr. Jessica Hodes, class of 2011 (holding the IV bag), as she and her veterinary nurse, Morgan Darter, (from Hodes Veterinary Health Center) were on the scene to help rescue a Clydesdale named Chrome that had been trapped in a muddy ravine for 5-6 hours. More pictures are posted at FB for the Butler County Kansas Animal Response Team.

Dr. Larry Bramlage to receive Dinny Phipps award

Published By Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that noted equine surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage, DVM class of 1975, will be presented with the Dinny Phipps Award. The award will be presented at a dinner hosted by the chairman of The Jockey Club, Stuart S. Janney III, in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Petznick named 2023 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award Winner

Published By National Hog Farmer

Dr. Tom Petznick, DVM class of 1995, a swine veterinarian based in Omaha, Nebraska, will receive the 2023 Science in Practice award at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in September. For over 25 years,
Dr. Petznick has successfully met client needs through a balance of science-based and practical approaches to livestock health.

Latest Alumni Biography Videos on CVM website

The latest Alumni Biography Videos features Dr. David Granstrom, DVM class of 1978 and Dr. Gatz Riddell, DVM class of 1977. Each shares several stories from before, during and after veterinary school. If you are interested in taking part in this exciting and meaningful project, please contact Sharon Greene by email sharong@vet.k-state.edu.

More activities and accomplishments in the College of Veterinary Medicine:

Drs. Katie Delph Miller and Chris Blevins hosted the Future Equine Vets spring meeting on Saturday, April 15. They had 22 students and 12 veterinarians (9 in person and 3 via Zoom) participate in the event. The purpose of the group is to provide mentorship to current veterinary students by pairing them with equine practitioners.

Dr. Thomas Schermerhorn was a member of the “Boehringer Ingelheim diabetes panel” on April 21.

Dr. Chieko Azuma was featured in the SPARC (Special Partners Advancing Research in Cancer) newsletter for the story, “Dr. Azuma’s radiation oncology helps both pets and ultimately humans” and for her partnership with Johnson Cancer Research Center.

Drs. Lauren Aldrich, David Upchurch and James Roush published, “Blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of bupivacaine liposomal suspension using static bodyweight distribution and subjective pain scoring in dogs after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgery”, in the Wiley Clinical Research Journal.

Drs. Pearce Sloan, Brad White and Elizabeth Santschi published, “Racing performance of juvenile Thoroughbreds with femoropatellar osteochondrosis at auction: A retrospective case-control study,” in the May 16 edition of the Equine Vet Journal.

Drs. Kate KuKanich, Amy Burklund, Rob McGaughey, Nancy Muturi, Sasha Thomason, M.M. Chengappa, Ingrid Garrison, Bryna Stacey, Shuping Zhang, and Tamara Gull published, “One Health Approach for Reporting Veterinary Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales and Other Bacteria of Public Health Concern”, for the CDC’s Emerging Infectious Diseases Online publication.

Dr. Elizabeth Davis provided an article, "Equine Herpesvirus in Horses: 2023" for the May edition of Trail Talk.

The U.S.-China Joint DVM Program held its annual homecoming event in May. Watch for a full report in the next issue of Lifelines.

Annual Staff Council Awards

An annual staff appreciation luncheon was hosted April 26 by the College of Veterinary Medicine Staff Council. This council represents all unclassified and university support staff in the college. One of the main priorities of the Staff Council is to acknowledge staff members for their contributions to the college’s mission.

The awards for 2023 are as follows:

High Five Award: Presented to an employee who has gone above and beyond in enhancing one or more components of the College of Veterinary Medicine's mission of exceptional teaching, impactful research, outstanding service, extraordinary graduates.

This year recipients are: Lisa Clauss, nursing supervisor; Sharon Greene, digital alumni biography project specialist; Joyce Neitfeld, program/project assistant in the dispensary; Jennifer Phinney, histology research assistant in the veterinary diagnostic laboratory; Susan Rose, clinical education technician; and Cody Steffey, radiologic technologist/radiology staff Supervisor.

Culture, Collegiality and Compassion Award: Presented to an employee who enhances a feeling of belonging for all of the College of Veterinary Medicine and creates a more inclusive environment while enhancing the College of Veterinary Medicine's mission of Exceptional Teaching, Impactful Research, Outstanding Service, Extraordinary Graduates.

This year’s recipients are: Cassidy Goering, veterinary nurse in the anesthesia section; and Wai Nin Tiffany Tsui, research assistant in the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

Commitment to Excellence Award: Presented to six employees who have gone above and beyond in enhancing one or more components of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s mission of Exceptional Teaching, Impactful Research, Outstanding Service, Extraordinary Graduates.

The recipients are: Tiffany Copeland, veterinary nurse small animal surgery; Kodi Ginavan, radiologic technologist; Christine Hackworth, veterinary nurse in radiology; Vaughn Hamill, molecular research and development in the veterinary diagnostic laboratory; and Nick Hemphill, radiologic technologist/CT technologist.

Awards recipients who attended the ceremony included (from left) Cody Steffey, Joyce Neitfeld, Jennifer Phinney, Susan Rose, Sharon Greene, Cassidy Goering and Christine Hackworth.

Even McConnell’s working dogs need eye exams

Published by KSN.com

Class of 2024 starts clinical rotations after White Coat ceremony

The annual White Coat ceremony took place in May for the class of 2024. Dr. Stephen Hodes, DVM class of 1979, gave the address/opening remarks to the class. In the top inset photo, William Weng receives his White Coat from Dr. Emily Klocke, and below, Nikita Lakhan celebrates receiving her White Coat with Dr. James Carpenter. Video from the ceremony is posted online.

Class of 2023 finishes year with scholarships and commencement exercises

The 2023 banquet was held May 9 at the Manhattan Conference Center. A total of $240,000 in scholarships were presented to the senior students as listed on the 2023 scholarships page. Top left, Dr. Ken Harkin presents the ACVIM Clinical Excellence Award to the new Dr. Demi Wang. Willie the Wildcat celebrates with Dr. Jackson and Bradie Linn McCoole. Dr. Walter Renberg presents the Dr. William F. and Helen R. Irwin Memorial Award to Dr. Meagan O’Brien. Bottom left: Dr. Nathaniel Kapaldo presents the Excellence in Anesthesia Award to Dr. Clay Carlson. Willie celebrates with Dr. Katie Clarkson. Dr. Cheyenne Brown accepts the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award from Dr. Jessica Meekins.

In addition to granting an honorary DVM to Dr. Temple Grandin, the senior class of 2023 received their official Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees and were hooded during the annual commencement exercises. Inset photos, top left: K-State President Richard Linton congratulates Dr. Rebecca Bowen. Dr. Hsuan wei Wu proudly holds her diploma folder. Drs. Kaylen Capps and Clay Carlson recite the Veternarian's Oath, which was being led by Dr. Tim Parks, DVM class of 1994, who is now a U.S. Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian with Merck Animal Health. Dr. Karen Hood is hooded by Dr. Walter Renberg. Top right, Dr. Jackson McCoole waves to family in the audience during the recessional. Background image: Dr. Alex Michael Lindemann is featured on the jumbotron. See the full video of commencement online.