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  • 2004 Research Symposium examines obesity issue
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-06-11)
    Obesity is just one of many health problems that plague both people and pets.
  • 4-H Veterinary Science Workshops presented
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-02-23)
    A 4-H Veterinary Science Workshop is being held on Monday nights from Feb. 7 through March 21, 2005, in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
  • Alumni scholarship honors former dean
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-08-31)
    Peter Eyre of Blacksburg, who stepped down as the second dean in the history of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) in August, 2003, was recently honored by the alumni society he helped create.
  • Ambassadors program seeks to enhance diversity of veterinary profession
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-04-12)
    Becoming more multi-cultural is one of the challenges facing the profession of veterinary medicine.
  • Black tie gala marks Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's 25th anniversary
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-12)
    Distinguished political figures ranging from United States Congressmen to the Commissioner-designee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration praised the progress made by the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) during its first quarter-century and spoke of the growing importance of the profession of veterinary medicine in the post September 11, 2001 world during a recent black-tie gala celebrating the college's 25th anniversary.
  • Blacksburg Police question graduate student
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-05-24)
    Ensuring the safety and security of our university community remains a priority of the highest order for Virginia Tech. In the spirit of increased vigilance and transparency, University Relations shares the following information with our university community.
  • Careers in Veterinary Medicine program to be presented
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-01-31)
    For the 15th consecutive year, "Careers in Veterinary Medicine," a 4-H series that provides a glimpse of the modern veterinary profession, will be presented at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) on the Virginia Tech campus from Feb. 6 to Mar.20.
  • Center for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases receives improvements
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-11-29)
    About $1 million in improvements designed to increase capacity and enhance animal housing facilities have been made in the Center for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases (CMMID).
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    Colby receives veterinary college's Outstanding Recent Alumni Award
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-06-22)
    Dr. Lesley Ann Colby of Ann Arbor, Mich., received the 2006-2007 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award for the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
  • Colin Carrig honored with emeritus status
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-06-22)
    Colin Carrig of Blacksburg, a professor of radiology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, was conferred the title, "professor emeritus" by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors during the board's quarterly meeting June 4.
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    College of Veterinary Medicine to increase class size
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-21)
    The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech will expand its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional class from 90 to 95 students effective fall 2009, according to Dr. Gerhardt Schurig, dean of the college.
  • Communications post established at Equine Medical Center
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-10-27)
    Marjorie Musick, of Leesburg, Va., has been hired as the first public relations coordinator for Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. In her new role, Musick will develop and implement strategies for increasing the center's visibility and enhancing its public image.
  • Community Veterinary College to launch
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-08-31)
    The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) at Virginia Tech will present its first-ever "Community Veterinary College" as part of a series of special events designed to celebrate the college•À_ó»s 25th anniversary.
  • Danville dog honored as service dog of the year
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-04-21)
    A service dog from Danville was awarded the Omega Tau Delta "Service Dog of the Year" award during recent ceremonies held during the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's annual Open House on Virginia Tech's campus.
  • David Hodgson serving as 2008 Olympic veterinarian
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-11-20)
    Dr. David Hodgson had scarcely unpacked his bags after journeying from Sydney, Australia, to the United States to assume his new duties as head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech when it was time to hop on board another jet bound for Hong Kong.
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    Dean Gerhardt Schurig elected treasurer of national veterinary organization
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-09-06)
    Dr. Gerhardt Schurig, dean of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been elected treasurer of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), a Washington, D.C. based organization that represents academic veterinary medicine in North America.
  • DeHart honored at the veterinary medicine's 2006 Research Symposium
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-07-06)
    Steve DeHart, of Blacksburg, Va., buildings and grounds supervisor, was recently honored with the Outstanding Contributor Award during the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's 2006 Research Symposium.
  • Department of Homeland Security funds agri-terrorism protection program
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-10-30)
    With funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), two Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members are working to protect the heartland by developing a training course that will help farmers and producers at the local level detect and prevent possible efforts to sabotage the nation's food supply.
  • Donna Pitt, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine pioneer, retires
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-12-22)
    Donna Pitt of Newport, Va., who served as executive assistant to each of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine's four deans over three decades, has announced her retirement.
  • Easter egg hunt at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
    Douglas, Jeffrey S. (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-04-04)
    Omega Tau Sigma, a service fraternity in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7, on the college's Virginia Tech campus located on Duckpond Drive.