Insight

Spring 2008

Centennial celebration

In 2007, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences celebrated its first 100 years of Hope, Care and Cures. During the year, the College commemorated a century of accomplishments by honoring the past while looking ahead to a brilliant future.

“There were so many wonderful events and activities including alumni receptions at the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association’s annual meeting at Copper Mountain, the American College of Veterinary Pathologists meeting in Savannah, Georgia, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners conference in Orlando, Florida,” said Dr. Lance Perryman, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. “During the year, generous donors, including many faculty and staff, contributed $10,000 to fund the Centennial Scholarship, allowing us to give a $2,500 scholarship to one student in each of our undergraduate and professional veterinary medical degree programs.”

In its centennial year, the College also saw the expansion of the DVM Class Scholarship Program. The College now has 19 class-originated scholarships thanks to alumni of the Professional Veterinary Medical Program who gave so generously to help future generations of veterinary students fulfill their dreams. During the year, College faculty and staff joined together to create historical displays of the College’s colorful history, a booklet and video captured in photos and words a changing world, and a history “blog” on the College’s Web site provided interesting details about the people and events that shaped the College’s history.

“Our Centennial Celebration also gave us the opportunity to reconnect with alumni across the state and nation as our shared excitement brought us together to commemorate the College’s colorful and illustrious history,” said Dr. Perryman. “It was wonderful to share the memories of those who graduated from the College in the earlier years and who helped shape who we are today. It’s difficult to imagine what the College will look like 100 years from now but, like those who came before us, I know we are helping to build that future today.”