Message from the Dean

Participants in the Anti-Cruelty Society's Veterinary Mentoring Program attend Vet Med Open House.

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. I want to thank the many Chicago-area veterinarians who have been working with our college to bring veterinary opportunities to the attention of students…
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[students Razyeeh Mazaheri and Daniel Shinsako]

Students Are Worth Celebrating

March 23, 2021 / Message from the Dean

Above, 2021 graduates Razyeeh Mazaheri and Daniel Shinsako, who will share their gratitude for scholarship support at the May 8 virtual celebration. This message will appear in the April/May 2021 issue of the Chicago Veterinary…
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[a still from the video of a dog exam]

Removing Barriers for Veterinary Student Applicants

February 01, 2021 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Summer 2021 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. GRE Is Optional, Interviews Move to Zoom The admissions cycle that closed last October broke records. According to…
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[socially distanced learners]

Delivering the Veterinary Curriculum during a Pandemic

December 17, 2020 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Spring 2021 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. ‘Students … Remarkably Resilient’ How do you teach 130 students when only 44 can safely be seated in…
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[placing a tube with a saliva sample into a holder]

The Veterinary Factor in Pandemic Response

July 22, 2020 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the August/September 2020 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. College Aids Plans for Safe Return to Campus As veterinarians, each of us took a solemn oath to use…
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[a summer day reflected in Basic Sciences Building entryway]

Accreditation Visit: A Time for Reflection

January 31, 2020 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the February/March 2020 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Our self-study tells a positive story At the start of a new year many people take stock of their…
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[Dr. Christopher Seals]

Care and Keeping of a DVM Curriculum

January 31, 2020 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Spring 2020 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Above, Dr. Christopher Seals relaxes in the college’s Learning Commons. Curriculum Map Delivers Diagnostics The data show that…
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[architect's rending of new small animal surgery wing]

Expanded Surgery Service Delivers Comprehensive Care

December 19, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Winter 2020 issue of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. Above, an architect’s rendering of the new surgery wing under construction as part of the Small Animal Clinic….
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[four anesthesiologists at Iliinois veterinary college]

Recruiting More ‘Bright Minds’ in Anesthesia

October 09, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the October/November 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Fifth Faculty Member Arrives This Fall I’m delighted to report that over the past four years we’ve recruited from…
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[architect's rending of new small animal surgery wing]

Strategic Moves Advance Veterinary Care

July 24, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the August/September 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. We’re Here as a Resource for You If you’ve ever played the children’s logic puzzle called Rush Hour, you…
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[Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, Samantha Sander]

Zoo for You: Five Faculty Impacting the Wildlife/Exotics Field

May 27, 2019 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the June/July 2019 issue of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Above, from left: Drs. Karen Terio, Kathleen Colegrove, Krista Keller, Sarah Reich, and Samantha Sander. Astounding Contributions in Zoo/Wildlife…
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