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Perspective SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Vol. 35 No. 2

T U S K E G E E U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O L O F V E T E R I N A RY M E D I C I N E

2011 is World Veterinary Year The world’s first veterinary school was founded in Lyon, France, in 1761, shortly followed by the Alfort veterinary school, near Paris, in 1764, both of them at the initiative of French veterinarian Claude BOURGELAT. This means that 2011 marks the 250th world anniversary of veterinary education.

EVENTS: January 24, 2011

Official Opening Ceremony of the World Veterinary Year Versailles - France

By setting up the world’s first veterinary training institutions, BOURGELAT created the veterinary profession itself. Thus, 2011 also marks the 250th world anniversary of the veterinary profession. On September 23, 2010, the U.S. Senate agreed to resolution (S. 583) and on December 7, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to resolution (H.R. 1531) expressing support for the designation of 2011 as “World Veterinary Year” to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250tth anniversary and the contributions veterinary medicine has made to improve animal health and human health. For more information, visit the Vet 2011 official website: www.vet2011.org.

May 13-15, 2011

World conference on veterinary education VetAgro Sup - Campus Vétérinaire de Lyon - France

Oct. 10-14, 2011

International Closing Ceremony of the World Veterinary Year Cape Town – South Africa

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2011 Veterinary Medical Symposium Highlights

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126th Spring Commencement

10 TU/AU CVF Help Choctaw Indians 12 Community Outreach Efforts 13 Dentistry Elective/Wet Lab 14 Student News: Senior Awards 16 Faculty/Staff News: 60th Annual Recognition Exercises 17 TUSVM Retirees 17 TUSVM Interns: Old and New 18 Alumni News: TVMAA Endowment Campaign Update 19 TUSVM Equipment Donation

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reetings Alumni, Friends, and Supporters of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health (CVMNAH)… Welcome to the School of Veterinary Medicine’s (TUSVM) spring/summer issue of the Veterinary Medical Perspective. We hope you will enjoy the new magazine format which has been designed to provide more photographs and easier visibility. In this issue of the Perspective, you will read about several of the accomplishments of TUSVM as well as be informed of the many activities promoted over the past semester. This issue is being dedicated to the veterinary medical profession as we celebrate 250 years of veterinary medicine. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school founded in 1761 in Lyon, France, and the birth of the veterinary profession, the year of 2011 has been designated as World Veterinary Year. It’s an honor to acknowledge that the United States Congress in both House and Senate resolutions decided to bring attention and show appreciation for the contributions veterinary medicine has made to not only animal health but human health as well. So, congratulations to all in the veterinary medical profession! Please also join me in congratulating the Class of 2011 on being the 62nd class of veterinarians to graduate from TUSVM. These 59 recent graduates are now our newly named alumni. Also in the School of Veterinary Medicine, we had six graduates to receive the M.S. in Veterinary Science degree and two to receive the M.S. in Tropical Animal Health degree. Three graduates also received the Ph.D. degree in Integrative Bioscience which is a shared program between us (CVMNAH) and the College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences. You can read more in this issue of the Perspective on our recent graduates and the many awards they achieved at this year’s Award Ceremony on May 6, 2011, as well as the awards earned by others within the School of Veterinary Medicine. Also, I would like to thank all alumni that came home for the 46th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium held March 23-27, 2011. As usual, it was really good to once again see Tuskegee’s own come home as well as other supporters of the School of Veterinary Medicine. I would also like to say thank you to those members of the Dean’s Advisory Board who took time out of their busy schedules to again meet at the beginning of this year’s symposium to help move TUSVM forward. Now, I invite you all to relax and enjoy reading this newly designed issue of the Perspective. Remember, TUSVM is committed to communicating on a regular basis with you. So, continue sending your news and comments to us. And, as always, your continued support of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health is appreciated. 4

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Sincerely, Tsegaye Habtemariam - Dean

12 Published by Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health School of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 (334) 727-8174 Tsegaye Habtemariam, D.V.M., M.P.V.M., Ph.D. Dean Anissa L. Riley, M.P.A. Editor Darlene Adams (TUSVM Retired Staff) Ermias Amene, D.V.M. Noriko Aoi, D.V.M. Linda Cade-Hassan (Media Center) S. Diane Coffey (Office of External Affairs) Issac Croudep, TUSVM Student Cheryl G. Davis, D.H.A., CLS (NCA) Tovah Dorsey, TUSVM Student Douglas Eaves (Media Center) James Heintz, D.V.M. Thomas Martin (Photography) Ruby Perry, D.V.M. Deidre Quinn-Gorham, D.V.M. Carol Williams (TUSVM Retired Faculty) Stacie Sturdivant, TUSVM Student Contributors

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James (Jim) Rosene, B.S. CVMNAH Photographer Some photographs courtesy of other contributors Address Correspondence to: Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective Attn: Anissa L. Riley Tuskegee University Office of External Affairs School of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective funds are provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Program for Historically Black Graduate Institutions.

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46th Veterinary Medical Symposium Highlights Advancing Innovations for a Global Community

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s the country joins citizens from around the globe and celebrate 2011 as World Veterinary Year as designated by resolutions from the United States Congress, this year’s veterinary medical symposium at Tuskegee University also joined in on the celebration and focused on “Advancing Innovations in Veterinary Medicine for a Global Community” (symposium’s theme). The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (TUSVM) hosted its 46th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium on March 23-27 at the Tuskegee University Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center and School of Veterinary Medicine Complex. A welcome reception kicked off the symposium on March 23 and the scientific sessions began on March 24.

Public’s Health” ; “Rapid Rural Assessments for Veterinary Deployments” ; “Government Contracting 101 for Veterinarians” ; “Keeping America Safe” ; “The Evolution of Animal Welfare and Public Policy” ; and “The Role of USDA/APHIS in the Import and Export of Live Animals.” A session covering the “Basics on Biosafety Levels” was also included. The symposium committee was headed by Dr. Ruby Perry, professor of radiology and associate dean for academic affairs in the TUSVM, and an alumna. “This year’s symposium had several objectives for participants,” Perry said. “The foci covered a broad spectrum of veterinary medical education issues and advancements from a local, national, and international perspective. Participants attended sessions on small and large animal medicine, lab animal medicine, pathology, neurology and behavioral medicine, exotic medicine, forensic investigations, dermatology, and a pharmacology review that is required for Alabama and Florida licensing.”

“Here at TUSVM we were excited to bring in noted public health and animal health speakers, veterinarians, and veterinary medical students in order to host discussions and learn about the advancing veterinary medical innovations and relate to the global community,” said Dr. Tsegaye Habtemariam, dean of the TUSVM. “This was especially important this year as the world joins in the As a special treat for pre-veterinary students celebration with the veterinary profession and veterinary students, world renowned as we acknowledge 250 years of working to improve both speaker, former Fortune 500 executive, veterinarian, and animal and human health.” executive coach Dr. Daphne Mobley was a presenter at a professional and career development luncheon session on Among the global perspectives highlighted at this year’s March 24. Mobley addressed “How to Successfully Oversymposium was the opening session lecture by T.S. Wil- come the Odds” and “Lessons for Success Learned from liams Lecturer and alumnus Dr. Lloyd Webb entitled “Vet- the Inside.” She is considered a modern-day “Dr. Dooliterinary Medicine Taking Tuskegee to the World.” Webb tle” who has transitioned from helping animals to helping targeted the many contributions of the veterinary medical people around the world have better lives and succeed at profession to the world, but with an emphasis on the con- higher levels. tributions specifically of Tuskegee veterinarians. He recently joined the TUSVM faculty as a professor in pathobiology. The culminating event on Friday, March 26 was the annual He has served in key leadership roles such as the Carib- banquet. The reunion classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, bean sub-regional adviser on Veterinary Public Health, di- 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 were rector and deputy director of Veterinary Public Health in honored. The class of 1951, “the diamond class” celebrated Trinidad and Tobago, and president of the Trinidad and To- 60 years. bago Veterinary Medical Association. TUSVM welcomed all veterinarians to this year’s sympoOther symposium presentations highlighting national and sium. The School extended complimentary registration to international issues included various uniform services and all veterinary medical students and faculty at Auburn Unigovernment veterinary sessions on “Using the Environment versity. Participants were able to earn up to 20 total conProtection Agency’s Section 18 Program to Protect the tinuing education units. Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective

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Tuskegee University Spring Commencement Exercises May 8, 2011 School of Veterinary Medicine Graduates

Dr. Will Taylor Veterinary Oath Ceremony Speaker

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126TH Annual Spring Commencement Exercises Salute 59 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduates, Six Veterinary Science Graduates & Three IBS Fellows

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he traditional Mother’s Day Commencement Exercises, held on May 8, 2011, at the University’s General Daniel “Chappie” James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education, saluted the beginning of professional careers in veterinary medicine for the 59 new graduates of TUSVM. Eight of the 59 students graduated with honors. They included: four “Magna Cum Laude” – Shannon J. Raboin,Alexandrea D. Scott, Haylie A. Henershot, and Trevi Wai Yu and four “Cum Laude” – Abbi B. Kincaid, Katherine E. Vial, Anwuri L. Bunkley, and Megan K. McGregor. Six graduates received the Master of Science in Veterinary Science degree: Ehsan M. Abdalla, thesis: “Epidemiological Data Analysis of 2009 Influenza A Subtypes H1N1 Virus in the USA” (major professor - Dr. Berhanu Tameru); Shauna Nykemia Benjamin, thesis: “Expression of the Hepicidin Gene in Tilapia in Response to Streptococcus Iniae Infection” (major professor - Dr. P. Gopal Reddy); Ensa Marlaine Mathews, thesis: “The Effect of Exposure of Neonatal Rat Pups to estrogen, with or without Anti-estrogen of Androgens, on the Male Reproductive Organs with Particular Emphasis on the Penis at Adulthood” (major professor – Dr. Hari Goyal); Samuel DeJesus Rodriguez, thesis: “p-AKT and pan-AKT Signaling Transduction Pathway in Canine Mast Cell Tumors” (major professor – Dr.Temesgen Samuel); Aiman Abdulghader Shalgum, thesis: “Anatomical Relationship between the Collecting System and the Intrarenal Arteries in Rabbits” (major professor – Dr. Abdalla H. Eljack), and Susan Adrienne Wright, thesis: “The Different Pathways that Gastrin Releasing Peptides Reduce Food Intake” (major professor – Dr. Ayman Sayegh). This year’s spring commencement also included three graduates from the Integrative Biosciences (IBS) Ph.D. Program which is jointly supported by the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Sciences (CAENS) and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health (CVMNAH). The three IBS fellows to receive their Ph.D. for this year included Dr. Dalya M. Lateef, dissertation: “Role of the Enteric Nervous System in the Short Term Control of Food Intake by Cholecystokinin” (major professors – Dr. Luther

S. Williams and Dr. Ayman I. Sayegh); Dr. LaKisha Jamilia Odom, dissertation: “Effect of Cotton Transgenic Plants Transformed with Antimicrobial Synthetic peptide D4E1 on Cotton Seedling Disease and Soil Microbial Diversity” (major professor – Dr. Ramble O. Ankumah); and Dr. Raymon Shirk Shange, dissertation: “Assessing the Impacts of Agricultural Land Use on the Structure and Composition of Soil Microbial Ecosystems: A Multiple Case Study in Coupled Human-Natural Systems” (major professor – Dr. Ramble O. Ankumah). The Veterinary Medical Oath Ceremony immediately followed the Commencement Exercises in the Tuskegee University Chapel. The Oath Ceremony included the following: an invocation by Dr. Fredrick F. Tippett (TUSVM Class of 1979 and Pathobiology Department Head); welcome/occasion by Dr. Shannon Boveland (TUSVM Class of 2000 and Small Animal Medicine Assistant Professor); “The Veterinary Challenge” by Dr. Will Taylor (TUSVM Class of 2004 and Relief Veterinarian in Atlanta, Georgia); “Class Acceptance of Challenge” by Dr. Christopher Baudy (TUSVM Class of 2011 President), “The Alumni Induction” by Dr. Linda C. Bostick (TUSVM Class of 1985 and Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association President) and special remarks and the administration of the “Veterinarian’s Oath” by Dean Habtemariam.

TUSVM Deceased Alumni for Spring/Summer 2011 Dr. Albert W. Dade (‘59) – passed on June 13, 2011 (Daphne, AL) Dr. Dade served as Interim Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health from November 1996 to his retirement in 1999. Dr. Jonathan Denton (’88) – passed on April 5, 2011 (Georgia) Dr. Denton’s wife, Alicia Denton, is a 1984 alumna of the Tuskegee University School of Business. Dr. Kermit Cockrell (’58) – passed on March 16, 2011 (Herndon,VA) Dr. Moses Everett Lewis (’84) – passed in August 2010 (New Castle, DE) Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective

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Tuskegee and Auburn Student Chapters of Christian Veterinary Fellowship Team Up To Lend a Helping Hand to the Choctaw Indians

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fter much planning between the Christian Veterinary Fellowship (CVF) chapters at Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (TUSVM) and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, a missionary trip to the Mobile-Washington (MOWA) County Choctaw Indians Reservation was a success. The needs of the animals were brought to the student chapters’ attention during the fall semester at a meeting with missionary workers Timothy and Anne Kendall, directors of the MOWA Choctaw Friends Center.

Sturdivant says, “we will continue to uphold the purpose of our umbrella organization, Christian Veterinary Missions (CVM), by upholding its missionary statement ‘to challenge, empower, and facilitate veterinarians to serve others through their profession, living out their Christian faith.’  CVM also provides education and encouragement for those who desire to minister through service, prayer, relationship building, and modeling Christ’s love.” CVM was chartered in Ocilla, Georgia, in 1976.

Tuskegee’s CVF Chapter was charted as an official student The Tuskegee and Auburn CVF Student Chapters went to organization in the latter 1970s. work gathering materials and supplies in preparation for their missionary trip. They were able collect enough materials and volunteers to perform over 50 castrations and 100 wellness exams (which included core vaccinations) all free of charge. The citizens of Sanktown were extremely thankful of the students’ efforts to provide healthcare to their animals. “Being a Christian organization, gratitude is always nice but not expected or mandatory for the work to be done. However, the greatest reward the people in Sanktown gave us was when we witnessed an entire family dedicating their lives to God after witnessing our ministry in action,” said Stacie Sturdivant, TUSVM student and CVF President. Participants from TUSVM included Stacie Sturdivant, Lukina Burks, Jaime Aaron, Iesha Jackson, Shari Strang, Ashley Gaudin, *Diarra Greene, *Megan Simon and *Kim Seidler (*all recent TUSVM graduates). 10

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TUSVM Student Recruitment Team Gets Involved in Community Outreach to Schools

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gain during the 2010-2011 year, the TUSVM Student Minority Recruitment Team (SMRT) has been noted for its commitment and dedication to community outreach. Annette Chapman, a SMRT member and a member of the TUSVM Class of 2012, organized the Macon County Future Vets program. This program allowed many students from Notasulga High School and Booker T. Washington High School the opportunity to get hands-on experience with students and clinicians at the Tuskegee veterinary school. On May 10, 2011, the TUSVM SMRT club invited aspiring minority students from Booker T. Washington (BTW) and Notasulga High Schools to visit TUSVM and explore the exciting careers in veterinary medicine. They also observed and learned proper techniques and pertinent information for physical exams on small animals. SMRT members and TUSVM faculty/alumni who participated in the community outreach with BTW and Notasulga High Schools included the following: Darius Starks, Patrick Barnes, Annette Chapman, Tovah Dorsey, Dr. Marcia M. Montgomery (2011), Dr. Kenneth Ford (2010), Dr. Howard King (‘76), and Dr. Pamela Guy (‘86).

Students from Booker T. Washington and Notasulga High Schools.

SMRT also provided pizza and cold drinks for the students. Six of the students in the group have already decided to attend Tuskegee University this fall. Student Minority Recruitment Team members are dedicated to increasing the numbers of African Americans, Latin, Asian and Native Americans into professional healthrelated careers and particularly to the field of veterinary medicine. “The mission of the TUSVM Student Minority Recruitment Team (SMRT) is to aid in increasing the enrollment of minority students in the field of veterinary medicine by creating awareness to minority students of all ages of the opportunities available for them and the need for their presence in the veterinary medical field,” said Tovah Dorsey, SMRT President and a member of TUSVM Class of 2012. In addition, TUSVM’s SMRT club does tours and serves as veterinary medical school liaisons during the University’s Open House.

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Community Outreach

TUSVM Small Animal Health Fair… Again a Success

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The Tuskegee Youth Safe Haven (TYSH) is an after school program that operates throughout the school year to assist participants in maintaining or improving TUSVM) hosted their academic achievement and prevent participants its Annual Small from becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Animal Health Various departments at Tuskegee University and other Fair on Saturday, organizations provide assistance. October 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the School’s Small Small Animal Mobile Wellness Clinic Animal Hospital. Scheduled for Community for Winter Prevention and early detection through Summer To promote comof diseases for pets was the message passed on not prehensive health only to the residents of Macon County but to residents care for pets and in the adjacent counties of Lee, Bullock, Elmore, Monthelp prevent disgomery, Autauga, and adjacent counties in Georgia. Dr. eases and illnesses Pamela Guy serves as the small animal clinician and of pet populations in health fair coordinator. All pets received complimenMacon County and tary physical examinations, heartworm tests, and fecal surrounding counexaminations for intestinal parasites. For a modest fee, ties, TUSVM Small pet owners were also able to update their dogs’ and Animal Hospital held its 2011 Small Animal Mobile cats’ vaccinations. Wellness Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in the following locations: February 5 and June 4 - Carmack CVMNAH Host Technical Grocery (Notasulga, AL); February 19 -Warrior Stand Volunteer Fire Department; February 26 and June 25 Training for Teens The Tuskegee Franklin Volunteer Fire Department; March 19 and June University Col- 11 - Shorter Post Office; April 2 - Fort Davis Volunteer lege of Veterinary Fire Department; and June 25 - Elizabeth Missionary Medicine, Nurs- Baptist Church, Hwy 29 (Fort Davis, AL). All particiing and Allied pants received free physical exams and other services Health (CVM- at a cost such as: vaccinations, canine heartworm-lyme NAH) Biomedi- disease test, nail trimming, deworming medication, and cal Information flea medication. Dr. LaTina Gambles is the Small AniM a n a g e m e n t mal Ambulatory Outreach Clinician. Systems (BIMS) provides assistance to the Tuskegee Youth Safe Haven (TYSH) by conducting a summer Horse Health Fair Gets Animals training program for Safe Haven teens in technology (called “Teen Techs”). The youth are given extensive Ready for Hot Months TUSVM sponsored its tours of the College’s research facilities, with demonAnnual Horse Health strations of the research process. They participate in a Fair on Saturday, April 9. detailed six week course covering development skills The Horse Health Fair using the latest technology. The expert team of interwas scheduled from 8 national technology professionals instruct the youth a.m. to 3 p.m. at TUSVM’s in: video editing, digital and print media development, color and design techniques in graphic art, database Large Animal Hospital. development and management, hardware applications All horses received a and repair, and website development. complimentary physical examination and nutritional information. For a fee, cliDuring the school year, the BIMS staff and students pro- ents also received other services to include dewormvide mentoring and support services to the Safe Haven ing treatment, Coggins Test for Equine Infectious Aneprogram and its families. This program is coordinated mia (EIA), and preventive vaccines for Rabies, Influenza, by Dr. Berhanu Tameru, Director of BIMS/Center for Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus, Rhinopneumonitis, West Computational Epidemiologic Biomedical Risk Analysis. Nile, and Strangles. Dr. Jeannine Bellamy served as the Stanely Horn is the Executive Director of the Tuskegee chairperson and faculty advisor. Youth Safe Haven program.

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Dental Wet Lab participants pose with instructor Dr. Robert Gaddis, Jr.

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TUSVM Participants Complete Online Dentistry Elective and Dental Wet Lab

everal TUSVM faculty and students completed a dental wet lab on April 27 that was conducted by Dr. Robert Gaddis, Jr., Diplomat of the American Veterinary Dental College, and Jennifer Crawford, LVT Veterinary Technician Specialist, who taught dental radiology at the wet lab. The wet lab was offered to the faculty and students who had completed the Veterinary Dental Education elective online course through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) this past spring semester.

sible by donating the dental radiography equipment. Dr. Gaddis and Ms. Crawford donation of their time to conduct the canine extraction wet lab is also commendable. Lastly, Nestle Purina’s donation of the dental instruments used in the wet lab made a huge impact as well. Thanks, again, to everyone for helping us ‘to raise the bar’ on veterinary dentistry practiced and taught here at TUSVM,” said Dr. Aoi.

TUSVM’s Class of 2009 decided to give back to its alma mater by purchasing and donating a digital radiography Dr. Robert Gaddis, Jr., had taken the initiative to contact the system for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in University of Illinois CVM in the fall of 2010 to request that April 2009. Installation was not completed until June 2009. they designate funded spots to TUSVM so students could Since its installation, Dr. Noriko Aoi has been able to inlearn more about veterinary dentistry and also to provide corporate the use of digital radiography into the elective a three hour canine extraction wet lab at no charge for dentistry class. those who completed the elective.  Dr. Gaddis practices at Indian Springs Animal Clinic Veterinary Dental Referrals near Birmingham, AL.  Dr. Gaddis had also made himself available for dentistry consultations and offered a discount to faculty and students at TUSVM. Prior to offering the wet lab, Dr. Gaddis had arranged for faculty and students to access the University of Illinois CVM online dental course at no-charge to participants. The 10 modules were utilized by TUSVM faculty, senior and junior students, and staff. Dr. Noriko Aoi, Clinical Instructor for Outpatient and Dental Services at TUSVM, arranged for Dr. Gaddis’ pro bono’ participation and acted as site coordinator for the University of Illinois CVM’s online course.

The dental digital radiography system used in the dental wet lab was donated by the TUSVM Class of 2009.

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TUSVM 2011 Awards Ceremony May 6, 2011 CVMNAH Patterson Hall Auditorium

Bayer Award for Excellence in Veterinary Clinical Parasitology Shannon Raboin Megan McGregor The Fitzgerald Oliver Award for Excellence in Small Animal Parasitology Megan Simon American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate

Presentation of Awards for Class of 2011 R. D. Horne Award for Orthopedic Surgery Breton Anderson American College of Veterinary Surgeons Awards Grace Owen-Large Animal Lauren Rowe- Small Animal

STUDENT NEWS

Novartis Award for Excellence in Veterinary Parasitology

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Debbie Charles Intervet Award for Excellence in Small Animal Parasitology Adria Flowers Nestle-Purina Award for Excellence in Veterinary Diagnostic Parasitology Carl Southern Breton Anderson

Veterinary Radiology Award Shannon Raboin Department of Clinical Sciences Clinical Competency Awards Large Animal Surgery – Grace Owen Large Animal Medicine – Marica Montgomery Small Animal Surgery – Megan McGregor Small Animal Medicine – Katherine Vial Novartis / Ethicon Small Animal Surgery Award Sarah Eiman Karin Roth

Excellence in Veterinary Dentistry Award Viviana Rodriguez Department of Clinical Sciences Out-Patient Awards Summer Roper Ashley Woods O. P. Verma Endocrinology Award Shannon Raboin Fort Dodge All-Around Student Award Trevi Yu

American Animal Hospital Association Award Aaron Bivens American Association of Feline Practitioners Georgia Calloway

Terrence Ferguson Award for Excellence in Small Animal Parasitology

Nave Senior Externship Award

Kimberly Horton

Marica Montgomery

I. H. Siddique Foundation Award

Bellamy Outstanding Equine Proficiency Award

Trevi Yu

Grace Owens

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Small Animal – Megan McGregor Small Animal – Aaron Bivens Large Animal – Marica Montgomery

Barney Rubble Tuttle Nursing Care Award Large Animal Brandy Davis Small Animal – Mary Brents Veterinary Cancer Society Senior Student Award Diarra Greene VBMA Excellence in Business and Veterinary Medicine Award Prentiss Madden Carlia Cortes

Abbott Animal Health – VECCS Award for Proficiency in Emergency and Critical Care Brittany Neuberg Tadros Christian Veterinarian Award for Excellence in Community Leadership Karen Poteete Hannah Guishard Award for Excellence in Small Animal Parasitology Karen Poteete Christopher Deane Award for Excellence in Small Animal Diagnostic Parasitology Luis Perez Macon County Humane Society Certificates of Service Diarra Greene Grace Owen Karin Roth National Society of Phi Zeta (The Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine Excellence in Scholarship and Research) Class of 2011 Trevi Yu Mary M. Brents Alexandria Scott Saghar S. Eiman (Sarah) Shannon Raboin Abbi B. Kincaid Haylie Hendershot Marica M. Montgomery William Thompson Adrienne N. Morris Anwuri Bunkley Kristen M. Ostrosky Megan McGregor Lauren C. Rowe Katherine E.Vial Debbie Charles

2011 White Coat Ceremony for Tuskegee and Auburn Junior Classes

TUSVM Students Support SCAVMA Blood Drive and Give the Gift of Life The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Association (SCAVMA) sponsored a blood drive on January 27, for all participants in the CVMNAH and campus-wide. Adrienne Harvie, Class of 2012, all smiles as she donates blood.

Tuskegee (bottom photo) and Auburn (top photo) third-year veterinary medical students gather for group pictures after White Coat Ceremony. *Photo courtesy of the ALVMA.

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA) held its 10th Annual White Coat Ceremony on February 21 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel and Conference Center. The ALVMA presented TUSVM’s Class of 2012 (junior class) and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) students (also Class of 2012) with their “white coats” to welcome them to the clinic portion of the veterinary medical curriculum. Each student is given an embroidered white coat displaying their name and state emblem, along with the school they attend. A total of 158 Tuskegee and Auburn veterinary medical third-year students were recognized and presented white coats.

TUSVM Students featured in Magazine and Commercial

Youry Dupre’, Class of 2012, also donates blood during break from class.

Tuskegee University 46th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium Student Poster Winners And the winners are…. 1st Place -- Samuel Rodriguez ($200) 2nd Place -- Jordan Pollard ($150) 3rd Place – Shante’ Mathes ($100)

Second-year veterinary students Issac Croudep and Durandel Ford, Jr., both members of the TUSVM Class of 2013, were featured in the Atomic Dogg Magazine. Croudep and Ford along with their friend from Auburn University, Derris Burnett, were spotlighted for their interest in Bully breeds. In fact, Issac’s dog, Bombay, was featured on the magazine’s cover. Bombay is an American Pitt Bull Perrier.

Dr. Ermias Amene, a faculty member in the Department of Pathobiology, served as the facilitator over the judging of the poster session which was held March 24-25. The annual poster competition is for graduate and professional students only.

Issac Croudep and his dog, Bombay, were also featured in the taping of a commercial for Tuskegee University on March 3 at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for ABC/CW channels.

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Veterinary Medicine…It’s Never Too Early to Start During the 2011 spring semester, two clinicians from TUSVM, Dr. LaTina Gambles (Small Animal Medicine) and Dr. Jeannine Bellamy (Large Animal Medicine) gladly accepted an invitation, from fellow colleague and St. Joseph alumna Dr. Deidre Quinn-Gorham (TUSVM Teaching/Learning Center), to visit with the pre-kindergarten class at St. Joseph Catholic School. Dr. Quinn-Gorham’s daughter, Galen, is a pre-k student at St. Joseph.

St. Joseph’s Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade classes are all smiles as they pose for a picture with St. Joseph’s Principal and Pre-K/Kindergarten teacher Ms. Marjorie Reese (far left, front row), First Grade teacher Sister Felicia (far right, back row) and Tuskegee veterinary clinicians Dr. Gambles and Dr. Bellamy (both back row, center).

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60th Annual Recognition Exercises CVMNAH Faculty/Staff Awards Tuskegee University Chapel, April 15, 2011:

** Photos courtesy of Thomas Martin

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eterinary Medicine is a profession that appeals to individuals from various aspects of life and of all ages. It’s never too early to spark or cultivate an interest in “Veterinary Medicine” as a career choice, even at the pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade levels. So, lighting a spark for learning about animals and veterinary medicine is exactly what TUSVM faculty members Drs. Quinn-Gorham, Gambles, and Bellamy decided to do at St. Joseph Catholic School.

Upon entering the St. Joseph’s Family Hall activity center, Dr. Gambles and Dr. Bellamy, along with their animal companions, were warmly greeted with sounds of excitement from the students and words of welcome from principal and pre-k/kindergarten teacher Ms. Marjorie Reese and first grade teacher Sister Felicia. The highlight of the presentation came when the students were allowed to sit on the floor and interact with Drs. Gambles and Bellamy and of course, the real stars of the presentation, “Monkey” the ferret, “Prada” the rabbit, and “Rubee” the turtle. The students and teachers asked several questions regarding pet ownership and the many roles of veterinarians. Both clinicians also asked questions to the students and rewarded them with treats for their participation. One pre-k student even asked Dr. Bellamy if she could bring a bull and a horse next time. Dr. Bellamy chuckled and replied, “We’ll see!” The visit was educational, interactive, and fun for everyone.

Darlene Adams

Carol Williams

Ruby Perry

Berhanu Tameru

E. Ricardo Bridges

Annette Crew-Gooden

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CVMNAH Faculty Performance Awards

Teaching Mrs. Annette Crew-Gooden (Nursing and Allied Health) Research Dr. Berhanu Tameru (Director of BIMS/CCEBRA) Service Dr. Ruby Perry (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs)

Twenty-Five Year Service Award

Dr. E. R. Bridges (Clinical Sciences Department) Mrs. Jacquelyn O. Jackson (Department of Allied Health) Dr. Fredrick E.Tippett (Head, Department of Pathobiology)

Retirement Award

Ms. Darlene Adams (AV/AT Laboratory) Mr. Cecil W. Davis (Nursing and Allied Health) Mrs. Carol S.Williams (Biomedical Sciences) Mr.Thomas J.Williams (Clinical Sciences Department)

“Tommy,” was a model employee and made a valuable contribution to TUSVM and the veterinary medical profession. The veterinary medical teaching hospital (VMTH) hosted a farewell luncheon event for Mr. Williams on October 14, 2010, in the Large Animal Classrooms A and B, in which his family also joined him. A retirement luncheon was held in their honor on May 18, 2011, in the Patterson Hall atrium at the School of Veterinary Medicine in which all were presented a plaque from TUSVM and other tokens of appreciation. All will be missed by the TUSVM family, but are wished a long and enjoyable retirement.

2010-2011 TUSVM Interns Honored at Farewell Reception

The close of another academic year for students also led to a close for the 2010-2011 TUSVM Interns: Dr. Eva McElligott, Dr. Kenneth Ford, Dr. Mary Riordan, and Dr. Shayla Belton. A farewell luncheon was held on their behalf in the large animal classrooms on May 25. All interns received a certificate of completion.

TUSVM Salutes Darlene Adams, Carol Williams, and Thomas Williams at Retirement Luncheon

Ms. Darlene Adams, former AV/AT Technician/Coordinator for the AV/AT Laboratory, retired on May 31, 2011, after giving 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to TUSVM. Ms. Adams was known by just about everyone not only in the veterinary school but throughout the university because she has served for many years on the Staff Senate in many positions including three terms as president. Ms. Adams has also served for 33 years on the veterinary medical symposium committee also in various roles including chair and coordinator. Even in retirement, she continues to assist with the summer enrichment program and other areas as needed at TUSVM. Ms. Adams’ late father, Dr. Raymond R. Adams, Jr., a member of the TUSVM Class of 1956, taught at Tuskegee University in large animal medicine for 26 years. Mrs. Carol Williams, former Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, retired on May 31, 2011, after giving 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to TUSVM. Mrs. Williams will always be remembered for her committed service on the student awards/scholarships committee. She oversaw the annual junior/senior awards presentations for many years. Ms. Williams joined Tuskegee University as a research assistant in the Department of Home Economics in 1971. She joined the Department of Anatomy in the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. Her honors include past–president of the Alabama Electron Microscopy Society and a recipient of the Russell Brown Outstanding Research Award. Mr. Thomas Williams, former Radiology Technician for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), Department of Clinical Sciences, retired on October 15, 2010, after giving 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to TUSVM. Mr. Williams, fondly known as “Tom” or

Pictured from L to R are interns: Dr. Eva McElligott, Dr. Kenneth Ford, and Dr. Mary Riordan. Not pictured is Intern Dr. Shayla Belton.

Dr. McElligott successfully completed a one-year internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences. She will now begin a Large Animal Residency at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Kenneth Ford also successfully completed a one-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences. He will now move to work at a small animal private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, Dr. Mary Riordan successfully completed a one-year internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences. She is now seeking a clinical instruction position at TUSVM. Lastly, Dr. Shayla Belton successfully completed a one-year internship in Anatomic Pathology in the Department of Pathobiology. New TUSVM Interns for the 2011-2012 year are: Dr. Bret Anderson (small animal), Dr. Lauren Rowe (small animal) and Dr. Kristine Havens (large animal), and Dr. Kyla Beguesse (pathology). Drs. Anderson, Rowe, and Beguesse are all 2011 TUSVM graduates. Dr. Havens received her D.V.M. at Auburn University Faculty/Staff Awards presented at the 2011 Senior Awards Ceremony May 6, 2011, CVMNAH Patterson Hall Auditorium: Nama Twum Barina A Pawu TUSVM Staff Award Ms. Darlene Adams (AV/AT Technician/Coordinator) Pfizer Animal Health Teaching Award Dr. Elizabeth Graham (Professor, Pathobiology Department/ Director, Student Outcomes Assessment) Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective

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TVMAA Endowment Campaign Update…Appeal to Alumni By William T.Watson, D.V.M., MS, DACLAM ’65, Chair

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The original goal was to raise two million dollars over a five year period, admittedly a lofty and ambitious endeavor given the number of Tuskegee veterinarians. However, given the unforeseen circumstances encountered, the goal is now set at one million dollars by June 2012. Currently, over $900,000 has been raised. I am confident that at the conclusion of this campaign, we will add another one million dollars to the endowed chair fund. The campaign continues today and more than 400 Tuskegee veterinarians have contributed to this effort.

ALUMNI NEWS

eterinary Medicine is a profession that the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA) fully supports. This is why the TVMAA established an endowed chair within the College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health (CVMNAH) upon approval by the Tuskegee University Board of Trustees. The “TVMAA Endowed Chair in Clinical Sciences” was established in the School of Veterinary Medicine with slightly over one million dollars raised by the TVMAA from veterinary alumni donations during previous fund-raising campaigns. During the early part of 2000, the late Dean. Alfonza Atkinson, petitioned the TVMAA to increase the endowment corpus by an additional two million dollars, and the association accepted the challenge. Although the fund-raising started in 2000, the campaign was officially announced to all veterinarians in early 2004.

Future direction of the TVMAA Endowment Campaign:

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Alumni should continue to contribute and complete their pledges by June 2012 (the end of the university fiscal year)

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The formal campaign will transition to the implementation phase at the 2012 Veterinary Symposium

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This phase will include defining the particulars for the individual recruited to fill the TVMAA Endowed Chair

Ways To Give

• Credit Card • Cash • Debit • Monthly payroll deduction There are five (5) levels of recommended giving. Please check your level of giving below:

✓ Level

TU Recognition

$ 500

TVMAA Recognition Participant

$1000

Presidential Associate

Bronze

$2500

Presidential Associate

Silver

$5000

Distinguished Associate

Gold

$10000+ Distinguished Life Associate Platinum Please indicate the Level and Method of giving: ___ Full amount enclosed ________________ ___ Partial amount enclosed and will complete pledge with: 1 additional payment (Date)______________ 2 or more additional payments (Dates)__________ _________ ___ OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS (no minimum): ________________ Every contribution is valuable and appreciated.

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A special thank you goes out to those individuals contributing $10,000 or more (10 and counting). Stay tune for the next TVMAA campaign (likely to focus on student scholarships). More information is available at www.tvmaa.org/. You may also contribute on-line at the site, or use the Endowment Campaign Donation Form included in this newsletter.

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Contributions to the endowment fund will continue to be accepted and credited even though the campaign has transitioned to the next phase All contributors to this campaign will have their names added to plaques that will be displayed on the “Legacy Wall” in Patterson Hall

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Additionally, individuals contributing $5,000 or more, or $10,000 or more will receive special recognition at the 2012 Symposium Banquet

Mail this form and payment to: Tuskegee University Dr. Willie Reed, Treasurer Office of Alumni Affairs TVMAA or Attn: Mr. Willie Burnett 5786 Augusta Blvd Kresge Hall West Lafayette, IN  47906 Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 NOTE: Indicate in check memo: “The enclosed payment of $ _____________ is to be credited to the TVMAA 2ndEndowment Fund Campaign” Name:__________________________________________ Address:

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If in memoriam, please indicate the Name of the individual(s). _________________________________________________ Print name Signature: ________________________ Date: ____________

TU Alumnus Makes Digital Equipment Donations

derrepresented minorities in veterinary medical education. This is the most prestigious award in veterinary medicine for promoting diversity. Dr. Reed is also serving as the current president of the AAVMC. Dr. Kereng V. Masupu (’86) is the recent recipient of the 2011 Alumni Achievement Award from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine degree from the Univ. of California, Davis, in 1990. Dr. Masupu has been recognized for his leadership in the eradication of Contagious Bovine Pieuro pneumonia and the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in sub Saharan Africa, especially in Botswana. Dr. Linda Jacobson (’71) received the New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) highest honor, the Distinguished Life Service Award, on October 2 for her many outstanding contributions to the Southern Tier VMA regional and state society. Dr. Stephanie Miles-Richardson (’92)was appointed as the Interim Director of the Master of Public Health Program at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta., GA. Previously, Dr. Miles-Richardson served as the Associate Director of the MPH Program and has been the Track Coordinator for the Health Administration and policy track since 2008.

Dr. Calvert B. Jeffers, Jr. (’72) was recently reappointed as the VeteriTuskegee University alumnus Dr. William Abernathy of Montgomery, nary Representative to the Forsyth County, NC Board of Health for Alabama, made a significant donation of medical equipment items to a third three-year term. The Board of Health is the policy making, adthe School of Veterinary Medicine during the spring semester. The judicatory body for the Forsyth County Health Department. donations included the following: Microscope, CXL Plus (by Seiler), Endoscope with accessory battery and light sources (by Pentax), Bron- Dr. Paige Hashimoto-Lizardo (’98) and Dr. Eric Lizardo (‘99) are the choscope (by Pentax), Electrocardiography (by Nihon Kohden), four proud parents of baby boy Reece Harri Lizardo. They also have a Centrifuge Adams Compact II (by Becton-Dickinson), two Centrifuge daughter, Marissa, age 8. The Lizardos reside in Fountain Valley, CA. Model 613A (by LabCorp), and an Audiometer (by Ambco). The Attn: ALUMNI .....Received an award? Have a new position/title? digital equipment items will be used in the veterinary medical teaching Elected to a new office? Have a new mailing address? Became a hospital as well as other areas as needed throughout the College of mom or dad? Newly married? Etc... Please send us your news... Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health. photo, too, if you have one available. Dr. Antwain M. Howard (2008) recently successfully completed his Laboratory Animal Medicine Name:__________________________________________ Residency at Stanford University School of MediGraduation Year:_______ Phone: ______________________ cine in Palo Alto, CA. He plans to take his boards Address:_________________________________________ during the summer. _______________________________________________ Dr. Antwain Howard

Four TUSVM Graduates Passed Laboratory Animal Specialty Boards and are now Diplomates in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Dr. Rashida Horton Moore (2006) Dr. Danielle Turner (1991) Dr. Salih Muhammad (1991) Dr. Colena Johnson Kemp (1991)

Dr. Willie Reed

Dr. Willie Reed (‘78), Dean of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2011 Iverson Bell Award by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) on March 11, 2011. The award was given in recognition of Dr. Reed’s outstanding leadership and contributions in promoting opportunities for un-

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Tuskegee University School Of Veterinary Medicine 46th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium March 23-27, 2011 Salutes 60th Reunion Class Of 1951 The Diamond Class CLASS of 1951 Front Row: Thaddaeus Captain, Sylvanus P. Weathersby, Jr., Johnnie L. Garrett, King S. Daniels, James R. Goler, William M. Parham, Robert K. Byrd; Back Row: George T. Blackledge, Percy L. Walker, Charles L. Dents,Victor H. Berry, Robert F. Goldsboro