Sponsor: The Dr. and Mrs. David McConnell Endowment Fund
Criteria: 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.
Daniel Diaz
Daniel is a second-year student who was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. After working as a technician in general practice with talented doctors, he is interested in returning to the field with greater knowledge and experience as a doctor.