Veterinary
Medicine Awards The
Veterinary School's teaching
awards were presented during the annual
Student Government Dinner Dance on
April 26. This year, 30th Street Station
provided the backdrop for an evening
attended by 250 students, faculty
and staff.
Associate
Dean Jeffrey A. Wortman, standing
in for the dean, presented the Dean's
Award for Leadership in the Basic
Sciences to Dr. Olena Jacenko,
associate professor of physiology;
the Dean's Award for Leadership
in Clinical Science was presented
to Dr. Billy Smith, assistant
professor of medicine in the New Bolton
Center Field Service. Dr. Smith also
received the Carl J. Norden Dinstinguished
Teacher Award.
The
two Dean's Awards honor one faculty
member from the clinical departments
and one from the basic science departments
who have made outstanding contributions
to teaching their disciplines. The
Norden Award was established in 1963 "to
recognize outstanding teachers who,
through their ability, dedication,
character and leadership, contribute
significantly to the advancement of
the profession."
The
four classes honored the faculty members
they considered to be outstanding
teachers. The Class of 2003 presented
awards to Dr. Corinne Sweeney,
professor of medicine, and Dr.
Kenneth Drobatz, associate professor
of critical care medicine. The Class
of 2004 honored Dr. Raymond Sweeney, associate
professor of medicine. Dr. James
Lok, associate professor of parasitology,
received the Class of 2005 Award.
The Class of 2006 presented its award
to Dr. Paul Orsini, director
of gross anatomy.
Dr.
Cynthia R. Ward, assistant
professor of medicine, was presented
the Veterinary Medical Alumni
Society Excellence in Teaching
Award which is presented annually,
based on the recommendations
of recent graduates; it is funded
by the VMAS.
Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 33, May 13, 2003
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