A party 75 years in the making kicked off a year of celebration at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on Sept. 8. 

The CVM community came together over music, food, and fun to mark the College's 75th Anniversary. Established in 1947, CVM has seen more than 5,000 veterinarians and nearly 1,000 scientists graduate from its DVM and graduate programs.

Students, faculty, and staff were invited to ring in the anniversary with a party held in and around the Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center. Party attendees enjoyed refreshments and played lawn games while music played by the Vibranauts—featuring performances by Dr. Kent Reed and Dr. Jim Mickelson—filled the afternoon air. 

September brought the heat, but members of College leadership and faculty had a chance to cool off while event participants attempted to hit a target and send them crashing into a dunk tank. 

Take a look at all the fun and laughs in the photo gallery below.