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Connie Sillerud

Longtime Minnesota veterinarian Connie Sillerud, DVM ’83, will lead the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors as its next president.

Joni Scheftel

Joni Scheftel, DVM ’82, ’01 MPH, has been named “Veterinarian of the Year” by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.

VetGirl illustration of diversity scholarship

VETgirl, an online veterinary continuing education webinar service for veterinary professionals, has given a gift to establish the VETgirl Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship at CVM.

Students and alumni chatting on zoom

This past fall, the college introduced “Crash Nights,” weekly programs that invite DVM students to meet virtually with alumni for fun activities and educational discussions.

Bee Hanlon performing an operation on a dog

The CVM celebrates the trailblazers and advocates that made a way forward for women in the field of veterinary medicine.

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Issue: Fall 2020

Diversity and inclusion are at the center of a new discussion series organized by the VOICE Club (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Robert Murtaugh
Issue: Fall 2020

Alumnus Bob Murtaugh gives to help the CVM promote a more diverse and inclusive veterinary workforce

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Issue: Fall 2020

Anne and Litton Field turn to the VMC and an ancient healing therapy to care for their animals