Summer 2009 • Volume 11, No. 1
Features
Caring
Texas A&M veterinarians celebrate Westminster victory
of former patient
by Angela Clendenin
Curing
A First for Veterinary Medicine: AGA Medical Corporation creates closure device specifically for dogs with heart disease
by Faith Lawson
Creating
Feline Internal Medicine Education Program unites veterinarians through web conferencing
First of Its Kind: Feline Internal Medicine Residency
by Faith Lawson
Communicating
CVM informs, educates local community with inaugural cattle and equine events
by Stacie Kopecki
Research Spotlight
Flashes of Color: Research to Save Macaws
Parrots of the Amazon Rainforest: A Course for Veterinarians, Technicians, Aviculturists, and Enthusiasts
by Roma Subramanian
Biomedical Sciences Spotlight
Life as Mark Gold: Student Body President, BIMS Major
by Faith Lawson
Leadership Lab
Mentorship: Foundations of the Veterinary Profession
by Dr. Dan Posey
The Winds of Change
by Angela Clendenin
Departments
College News
First year of stallion season auction a success
Texas A&M cloning expert speaks at AQHA Forum
Parents' Day & Commencement Photo Essays
Gentle Doctor Benefit Auction Photo Essay
Open House Photo Essay
White Coat Ceremony & Honors Convocation Photo Essays
SCAAFP participates in Houston Charity Cat Show
Reproductive Sciences Laboratory to relocate
VMTH sponsors Aggie Guide and Service Dog puppy
Large Animal Pharmacy named EHS Safe Laboratory for February 2009
CVM graduate student wins P.E.O. Scholar Award
Banu investigates mammary tumors in cats, dogs
New entrance possible through generosity of CVM alumnus
Faculty/Staff Focus
Sigma Xi honors Phillips for saving lives with clay
Dr. Gale Wagner named a finalist for 2009 Presidential Award of Excellence
Dr. Edith Chenault wins 2008 ACE Award
CVM staff and faculty regognized with AFS Distinguished Achievement Awards
Kerwin, Russell receive college level teaching awards
Communicators honored with Brazos Bravo Awards
Registered Veterinary Technician of the Year awarded to VMTH's Sessum
Development News
Positive attitudes and new opportunities
Donor Focus: Carter/Bronstad scholarship benefits students in need
Texas Stock Shows show generous support of the CVM
Crawfish Boil Photo Essay
Alumni News
CVM honors 2009 Outstanding Alumni
Former student inducted into AQHA Hall of Fame
Alumnus named AVMA representative on One Health Joint Steering Committee
Aggie recognized by Kansas State’s MPH program
Westbury Animal Hospital honored by magazine
Historical Perspective
CVM honored with TVMA Heritage Practice Award
