Dr. Julie Levy, associate professor in SACS, takes a break from researching infectious diseases in cats to play with the kittens in her lab.

Welcome to the CVM alumni e-news for August 2007

Welcome Class of 2011
We hardly said good-bye to the Class of 2007, and are gearing up for the incoming freshmen – the Class of 2011. The college had 896 applications and has admitted 88 students. Of those, 72 are Florida residents. All 88 students have BA/BS degrees while 11 students also hold Master’s degrees. Classes begin August 20, 2007.

Here come the Gators!
Gator football kicks off Sept. 1 with the Gators taking on Western Kentucky. The UF Homecoming game is Nov. 3 against Vanderbilt. To stay up-to-date on Gator Sports, visit www.gatorzone.com.

There’s no place like home…
The College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes our new residents and interns for the 2007-2008 year. Several new residents include CVM alumni:

     Dr. Mark Dunbar, ’07;
     Dr. Julia Golden Conway, ’06;
     Dr. Jennifer McCown, ‘05;
     Dr. Erin McNally, ’05;
     and Dr. Mandi Schmidt, ‘06.

There’s no place like home – welcome home!

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FVMA Conference
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association 78th Annual Conference September 7 & 8, 2007, Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Early registration closes September 1, 2007.

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine will host an alumni reception on Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 6-8 PM in the Cloister Ballroom. The UF CVM Class of 1997 will host an alumni reunion prior to the alumni reception. See conference program for additional information.

Hospital sponsors two training programs for vet techs and receptionists
The UF Veterinary Medical Center is sponsoring a “Veterinary Receptionist Training Day” and a “Veterinary Technician Program” on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Hilton UF Conference Center. For registration information, visit the Division of Continuing Education Web site.

More information on these events are posted on our Web site.

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. Training schedules are posted as well as weekly rides and other training activities.

We ask that each Team VetMed rider raise $100 in sponsorships. In return, those riders will receive a custom-designed Team VetMed jersey. This year’s jersey is the anniversary jersey – 10 years/1000 miles.  All the monies raised go the Horse Farm Hundred Scholarship fund.  This fund has awarded 12 scholarships since its inception in 2000.  Rider sponsorship forms are available on the Team VetMed Web site.

UF Homecoming Weekend 2007 –Nation of Champions
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 registration begins August 20 on the alumni affairs website. Submit on-line or fax your registration forms in to register. Registration closes October 12, 2007.

Class Reunions
For assistance with planning a class reunion, contact Jo Ann Winn. 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 Representatives for 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003 should start talking about class reunions for 2008.

Stay in touch
We want to stay in touch with you, but it’s impossible if we don’t have your current address. If you change careers or change names, drop us a line at www.vetmed.ufl.edu/alumni

For the Class of 2007 – send us your new addresses once you are settled.  Many of you left us Gainesville addresses and we want to stay in touch!  Your vetmed e-mail accounts close in December.  Don’t forget to join your local VMA and the state VMA so you can meet other Gator vets.

Tailgate with the Gator Nation
If you are a member of the UF Alumni Association, you are invited to attend the pre-game Gator Nation Tailgates at Emerson Alumni Hall for home games. The fun starts 3 hours prior to kickoff of all home games and will feature food and beverages for sale, family fun, special guest appearances and big screen TV. The only way to take part in this for FREE, is become a UF Alumni Association member. (Non-members are charged admission)

All away game Gator Nation Tailgates are free and open to all Gators. Visit with Albert, the UF cheerleaders and the rest of the Gator Nation 3 hours prior to kickoff at every away game.

Inaugural Florida/Georgia Pep Rally
Will you be in Jacksonville for the 2007 Florida vs. Georgia football classic on October 27? If so, make plans to join the Gator Nation at the first ever Florida/ Georgia Pep Rally. Located just outside the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium at the baseball grounds of Jacksonville, this pep rally will have everything you need to get pumped up before the game.

Gates open 3 hours prior to kickoff with the pep rally starting 2 hours prior to kickoff. UF Alumni Association members are free, while non-members are charged $5 per person at the gate.

Brick by Brick
Gators have an opportunity to support UF while becoming a part of its history. The Emerson Alumni Hall Plaza Brick Program offers the chance to dedicate a spot in the courtyard of Emerson Alumni Hall.

By purchasing a paver to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or graduation, Gators can honor relatives, businesses, friends and organizations while supporting the University of Florida. A special memorial area is set aside to honor loved ones who have passed away.

Sign up now to secure a legacy at the University of Florida. Order Now

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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