From the perspective of Richard Barajas, diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial for both the current and long-term success of the School of Veterinary Medicine. “Ultimately, we are preparing students to go out and be …
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It’s About the Animals — and Humans, Too
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The UW Shelter Medicine Program within the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine provides a needed resource for at-risk animals and those who care for them each day. Directed by Sandra Newbury DVM'03, the program is a national leader — but it wouldn’t be at UW–Madison without the assistance of private support.
Coping Creatively with COVID-19: Sew Grateful
Posted onA playful project where Patience is a patient and a virtue too It took Cindy Pischke over an hour to sew her first golden retriever-themed face mask. She taught herself the technique after watching a …
Making a Difference With Donor Support
Posted onGiving thanks to all who make a difference for student scholarships, research advancements, facility improvements, and so much more through generous support of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
‘A Culture of Compassion’
Posted onWhen Geri Naymick learned that a memorial gift had been made to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in memory of her cat Cocoa Puff by the team at Oregon Veterinary Clinic, she was beyond …
Loyalty at Length
Posted onMickey Michuda hasn’t always been a cat person. It was dogs who first held her heart, until she met her late husband Jim Baughman in 1990. As Michuda and Baughman began spending more time together, …
Honoring the Loving Care of Rodent Brothers by UW Veterinarians
Posted onWhen veterinary medicine students sit at the active learning workspaces bearing the names Louie, Sammie, Reggie, Lucky, Bonzo, and Willie, they may not realize they’re helping to memorialize cherished rats. The two pairs of three …
Prioritizing Student Support
Posted onRebecca Brotzman DVM’07 can remember the pride she felt at the 2007 School of Veterinary Medicine Celebration of Excellence when, as a soon-to-be graduate, she was presented with an award for clinical proficiency in bovine …
When Celebrating One Pet Helps Many Others
Posted onFor 30 years, gifts to the Companion Animal Fund in honor of pets who have passed away have supported critical health care studies, yielding advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
WARF Provides $15 Million Gift for School of Veterinary Medicine Building Project
Posted onA $15 million gift from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation will support the School of Veterinary Medicine Building Project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The project will include a new building located in what is …