Moonrise over the CVM building

Welcome to the CVM alumni e-news for July 2007

Save the dates:
July 7 – Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Day
July 15 – AVMA Alumni Reception (Washington, DC)
August 4 – Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium
August 4 – The Florida Cat Conference
September 7-9 – FVMA Conference (Orlando)

More information on these events are posted on our Web site

CVM & Campus News

• College Administration: 352-392-2213 (Admissions, Alumni Affairs, Dean's Office, Development, and Pet Memorial Program)
• Large Animal Clinical Sciences: 352-392-2212
• Small Animal Clinical Sciences: 352-392-2226
• Large Animal Hospital: 352-392-2229
• Small Animal Hospital: 352-392-2235
• Racing Lab: 352-392-2238
• Infectious Diseases and Pathology: 352-392-2239
• Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology: 352-392-2243
• Physiological Sciences: 352-392-2246

Extension numbers remain the same.  When calling the college, dial the new department direct number, press "1" and the extension number to reach your party.

The college e-mail address system has changed too.  The address "…@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu" is now "…@vetmed.ufl.edu".  The college has dropped the "mail."  All messages will be re-directed to the new address.  This makes the address a little shorter and more compatible with log-ins. This was effective May 1. Read More >>

Don't know much about Theriogenology?
Professor Emeritus Maarten Drost, DVM, Dipl ACT, has devoted his life's work to livestock reproduction. Drost recently completed The Drost Project Visual Guides, an online resource for the teaching of veterinary and animal science students, and as a reference for specialists in the field of reproduction. The Web atlas has reproductions info on Bovine, Bubaline and Ovine. The Equine and Canine sections will be available in a few months. The Drost Project is located at www.drostproject.vetmed.ufl.edu/ More information, contact Dr. Drost at drost@ufl.edu.

Vet Med Bookstore News
Vet Med Bookstore Manager Mary O'Neal announced recently that the bookstore now carries two CVM professors' new books.  Dr. Elliott Jacobson's book, "Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles," was published by CRC Press and is priced at $199.95.

Dr. Maureen Long's book "Equine Infectious Disease" was published by Elsevier and is priced at $149.00.  Both books are in stock at the bookstore.

To order a book or any other books, contact Mary O'Neal at 352-392-6255 or e-mail vetmed@admin.ufl.edu

Another one bites the dust
Joe's Deli, a historical gator gathering spot since 1975, has closed its SW 13th Street location, according to The Gainesville Sun, June 3, edition.  In business for 32 years, many UF and CVM students have passed through Joe's during their time at UF.

CVM Alumni News

Start training for the Horse Farm Hundred – 10 years and 1,000 miles
Team VetMed is getting ready for the October Horse Farm Hundred ride. Now is the time to become a sponsor for the Team VetMed custom-designed jersey. The jersey design and sponsorship opportunities are posted on the Team VetMed Web site. Training schedules are posted as well as weekly rides and other training activities.

UF Homecoming Weekend 2007
The UF Homecoming Weekend 2007 is scheduled for November 2 & 3, 2007.  The Gators take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in The Swamp.

The CVM will have limited football tickets, Gator Growl tickets, and celebration meal tickets available for sale to our alumni.  We have also secured room blocks at 3 Gainesville hotels for our out-of-towners. Hotel information is posted on our web site, so make your reservations today! Read More >>

CVM Homecoming Save the Date cards will be mailed around June 2007 and all additional information will be posted on the CVM Web site.  Registration will not begin until September.

Class Reunions
Reunion details are available at www.vetmed.ufl.edu/alumni

• The Class of 1997 is planning a 10-year reunion during FVMA 2007. For more information, contact Cherry Douglas or Joell Sheahan.
• The Class of 1987 is planning a 20th reunion cruise for July 20-23, 2007 on Royal Caribbean Sovereign of the Seas.  If you are interested in attending this reunion, please contact Mark Gendzier.

The Class Representatives for 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003 should start talking about class reunions for 2008.

Gators in the Wild
The UF Alumni Association and Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, present "Gators in the Wild" Saturday, July 14, 2007 for $35 per person.  The costs includes a 6 PM entrance with regular day guests; unlimited access to attractions and shows; one meal and 1 non-alcoholic drink voucher that can be redeemed at designated park areas; and a Gator only "Party in the Park" from 10 PM to midnight.

Tickets available at www.ufalumni.ufl.edu Registration deadline is July 12.

Florida Museum opens shark exhibit featuring 60-foot-long megalodon
At 60 feet long, megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine predator. Sharks are at risk today, with recent population declines attributed to humans. Though megalodon vanished 2 million years ago, its fascinating story inspires lessons for science and shark conservation.

The Florida Museum of Natural History tells this remarkable story in its exciting new national traveling exhibition, "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived." The exhibition features a 60-foot-long walk-through sculpture and highlights the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks. Read More >>

Gator Merchandise
The five starters on Florida's back-to-back national championship basketball teams, plus sixth-man Chris Richard, have become co-signers on a limited number of commemorative basketballs. Only 200 of the balls were signed by all six players and fewer than 100 remain available to the general public. There is a limit of two basketballs per customer. In addition to the basketballs, the players have signed a limited number of the Michael Montgomery art prints depicting the Gators' dual national championships. There is a limit of one print per customer. Framed prints are also available, but allow three weeks for shipping of framed print orders. UF Alumni receive a $10 discount on purchases of more than $90 by entering UFALUM as the coupon code at the time your order is placed. Read More >>

Congratulations to the NCAA Champion University of Florida Gators.  Order your Triple Crown shirt now  to commemorate the Florida Gators on their NCAA National Championship! Read More >>

Membership in the UF Alumni Association
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