Alumni honored at MVMA meeting

Tim Krienke, '85 DVM, was named president of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) at the MVMA’s annual meeting February 23-25. Earl Thompson, '55 DVM, was honored with the Veterinarian of the Year Award, and Jerry Sprau, '68 DVM, received the President’s Award. Three alumni—Gala Beckendorf, '79 BS, '81 DVM; Kevin Haroldson, '73 BS, '75 DVM; and David Wright, '75 BS, '77 DVM, received Distinguished Veterinary Service Awards for their longtime work with the Miracle of Birth exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. Anna Ruelle, '11 DVM, received the Emerging Leader Award.