Jim Thompson and Julio Ibanez at HFH

Welcome to the CVM alumni e-news for November 2007

Coming Soon - Save the Dates

AAEP Conference
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference is scheduled for December 1-5, 2007 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Registration information is available at www.aaep.org. The UF College of Veterinary Medicine will host an alumni reception on Monday, December 3, 2007, in the Sanibel 1 at the Gaylord. Save the Date!

NAVC
The North American Veterinary Conference is scheduled for January 19-23, 2008 at the Gaylord Palms and World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Registration information is available at www.tnavc.org. The UF College of Veterinary Medicine will host an alumni reception on Sunday, January 20, 2008 starting at 7 PM at the World Center Marriott. More information will be available later.

CVM launches new Web site January 2008
For months now, the college staff and faculty have been working diligently to rebuild a newly designed Web site. Same address – new look. Launch date is January 2008.

UF NEWS
To stay abreast of what’s happening at UF, visit the main Web site www.ufl.edu and click on Inside UF. This is a listing of all UF top news stories and news makers, calendar of events and other notables.

President Machen’s Web page lists Andrew Meyer’s apology for his behavior during the town hall forum with Senator John Kerry.
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CVM Alumni News

Team VetMed rules the Horse Farm Hundred
The weather was cloudy and cool, but the excitement was high as 66 Team VetMed riders set off Sunday morning for the 100-mile ride. Ellis Greiner and Joe DiPietro lead the 55-mile group. Jim Thompson and Charlie Courtney rode the century with the main pack. Dean Hoffsis surprised everyone and rode 55 miles for his first time ever! It was a thrill to see so many extraordinary people in the team jersey ready to ride. The team spirit, enthusiasm and dedication were inspiring. Everyone completed the course. Even with a few flats and one minor crash - it was still a perfect ride.

Thank you for your support of Team VetMed and the Horse Farm Hundred held on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Because of generous donors like you, we are pleased to report that Team VetMed raised more than $28,000 to help support college scholarships for our veterinary students!


The scholarship has been renamed the Joseph DiPietro Horse Farm Hundred Scholarship. To date, the fund has over $150,000. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded this fall.

Alumni Council Meeting November 3
The Fall Alumni Council met Saturday, November 3 before the homecoming game. The meeting minutes will be posted on the alumni affairs web site in the future.

The council discussed revising the by-laws to name class alternates to attend alumni council meetings in the future.

UF CVM Homecoming Celebration 2007

Over 275 members of the CVM Gator Nation came to the annual homecoming celebration on November 3. For a complete list of attendees, see the homecoming celebration web site and alumni attending.

Distinguished Awards nominations due November 15, 2007
It’s that time again to nominate outstanding alumni, deserving veterinarians and those who have served the college and their profession in some special way. We want your help to bring these deserving candidates to our attention for the Distinguished Awards program. The categories include:

Alumni of Achievement – must be a CVM graduate
Distinguished Service Award – must hold a DVM or Ph.D
Special Service Award – outstanding service to the UF CVM
Young Alumni Award – alumni who graduated 10 years or less

The nomination form is located on the CVM Alumni Affairs web site under Distinguished Awards program. Send completed nominations packets to the college.

For more information, contact:
CVM.alumni.affairs@vetmed.ufl.edu
or call 352-392-2213 x5200.

Newly retired
Dr. Cheryl Chrisman, long-time neurology professor in the department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences retired in September. Chrisman now joins the group of CVM emeritus professors. Best of luck, Dr. Cheryl!

Himes Scholarship is closer to $100,000 goal
The James Himes Scholarship is close to the $100,000 goal which will qualify for a $50,000 state match gift.

Dr. Link Welborn, Class of 1982, challenges the Vet Med alumni to match the previous gifts in this scholarship fund.

With your help, the scholarship goal can be achieved and the amount of awards will increase to more deserving students. Make your gift online today.

Class Reunions
For assistance with planning a class reunion, contact Jo Ann Winn. Reunion details are available at www.vetmed.ufl.edu/alumni.

The Class Representatives for 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003 should start talking about class reunions for 2008.

Class reunion photos are posted on the alumni affairs web site. Check out your friends and classmates.

Stay in touch
We want to stay in touch with you, but it’s impossible if we don’t have your current address. If you change careers or change names, drop us a line at CVM.alumni.affairs@vetmed.ufl.edu.

Want to start a Face Book or My Space?
Just join the Gator Nation Network, sponsored by the UF Alumni Association.

The Gator Nation Network (GNN) is an online community for Gators only and was created for Gators to network, socialize and communicate with other alumni. Find old classmates, network with Gators in a related field or find a new job! To sign up for the free service, visit gnn.ufalumni.ufl.edu.

Membership in the UF Alumni Association
Membership in the UF Alumni Association is your direct link to Gator Nation. Not only does it allow you to outwardly demonstrate your Gator pride, but there are exclusive benefits just for members. Additionally, your membership dues directly support student scholarships, alumni programming and the University of Florida. Whether you are an alumnus, parent or a friend, you can join the UF Alumni Association. Be part of one of the top 15 alumni associations in the country.

UF Alumni Association members also have access to our online directory. Log on to the members only section to utilize this feature. Join Today!

Brick by Brick
Gators have an opportunity to support UF while becoming a part of its history. The Emerson Alumni Hall Plaza Brick Program offers the chance to dedicate a spot in the courtyard of Emerson Alumni Hall.

By purchasing a paver to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or graduation, Gators can honor relatives, businesses, friends and organizations while supporting the University of Florida. A memorial area is set aside to honor loved ones who have passed away.

Sign up now to secure a legacy at the University of Florida. Read More

Spirit of the Gator Nation
The UFAA has partnered with Personal Wine to bring UF alumni and friends First Edition Collector's Series and Personalized Edition Wine. There are three different labels to choose from, along with a wide selection of wines. This makes a great holiday gift and a wonderful Gator keepsake.

For information or to make a purchase visit www.personalwine.com/Florida or call (800) 690-WINE.