Graduation & Investiture Ceremony

Congratulations to the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s newest alumni from the Class of 2020. We are so proud of your hard work and perseverance to accomplish your dreams and goals of becoming Doctors of Veterinary Medicine.

Although we cannot celebrate with you in person, we look forward to recognizing all of your dedication and achievements during our virtual Investiture Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, and through other digital resources available on this page.

On, Wisconsin!

Celebrating UW Graduation

Saturday May 9, 2020

UW-Madison Commencement Ceremony - view online starting at noon

SVM Investiture Ceremony - view on this page, via YouTube or Facebook starting at 3 p.m.

Investiture Program

Presiding

Dr. Mark D. Markel, Dean

Opening Remarks

Dr. Kyle L. Granger Jr., Class of 2020

Faculty Speaker

Dr. Calico Schmidt, Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathobiological Sciences

Class Speaker

Dr. Andrea Kerr, Class of 2020

Presentation of the Class of 2020

Ms. Lynn Maki, Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs

Administration of the Veterinarian’s Oath

Dr. Simon Peek, Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Sciences

Closing Remarks

Dr. Mary Montanye, Class of 2020

Veterinarian's Oath

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

Class of 2020 Memories

View the photo slideshow compiled by members of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2020 and class officers.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020

As we send the Class of 2020 into the profession, several UW School of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff, and fellow alumni have shared their congratulations, good wishes, and support with our newest group of doctors of veterinary medicine. Read their message below and add your own notes to the school’s newest alumni.

Online Celebration Resources

Graduates from the School of Veterinary Medicine celebrate sing Varsity while holding inflated red medical gloves during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 10, 2019. The indoor graduation was attended by over 900 doctoral, MFA and medical student degree candidates, plus their guests

Investiture on Social Media

How are you celebrating graduation at home? Share by tagging @uwvetmed or using the hashtag #uwvetmed2020.

#UWGrad

Tag #UWGrad in your tweets and Instagrams and for your chance to be featured in the university's social media gallery.

Virtual Backgrounds

Take your campus grad pics from afar with theseUW-themed backgrounds. Share your photos using #BadgerAtHome #UWGrad.