David and Bonnie McConnell Scholarship

For a student with a solid foundation in basic sciences; a questioning mind; a work ethic reflecting perseverance, self-reliance, and initiative; a willingness to accept responsibility in the face of financial need; and collegiality and a positive attitude. The student must have current membership in the Illinois Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Sponsored by the Dr. and Mrs. David McConnell Endowment Fund

Joseph Caffarini
Joseph Caffarini
Joe is a second-year student from New Lenox, Ill. He has more than five years’ experience as a professional biomedical engineer and hopes to leverage this expertise in translational research for veterinary medicine.