Welcome Class of 2013
The Class of 2013 began a week-long orientation process August 11-15. The college had over 900 applicants and admitted 88 students. The final class is composed of 15 males and 73 females, with an average age of 25.1 years. All 88 students have BA/BS degrees while 10 students also hold Master's degrees. Classes started August 17.
Residents and interns for 2009-2010
The College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes our new residents and interns for 2009-2010. Several are CVM Alumni: Dr. Brian DiGangi, '06, and Dr. Jennifer Owen, '09 – Welcome back home!
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness we share the news of two alumni who passed away recently.
Dr. Andrew Mozlin, died July 20, 2009 after a long struggle with health issues. He graduated valedictorian in the Charter Class of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. He owned clinics in Miami and Orange Park, Florida, before settling in Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife Laurel and two children who live in Wisconsin. Mozlin was cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a synagogue near his birth date September 8. A guest book is available through Legacy.com and MiamiHerald.com/obituaries. Search for Andrew Mozlin.
Dr. Alison Boult Suder, '93, died August 16, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. She practiced for many years in Tampa. She is survived by her husband Brad and two children.
A guest book is available through Carrinbridge Web site and search for Alisonsuder.
Faculty Promotions
In May 2009, Dean Hoffsis announced the following faculty promotions: Rosanna Marsella to professor; Daniel Brown and Chris Sanchez, '95, to associate professor; Huisheng Xie to clinical associate professor. Congratulations!
Vet Med Research and Graduate Program Welcomes New Alumni
The following people completed their non-thesis, thesis and dissertations by August 8, 2009 and were awarded their advanced degrees.
Dr. Weerapongse Tanghitjaroen was awarded a PhD degree.
The thesis-based Master of Veterinary Medical Sciences was awarded to Scott Bailey, Jennifer Cheeseman, Alice Chen, Heather Daniel, Patty Dingman, Nick Doperalski, Fabio Lima and Mario Rabaglino.
The non-thesis Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology was awarded to Marissa Alexander, Christine Frenette, Brittany Martinelli, Cydney Smith, Edwin Smith and Mary Ann Yeager.
UF CVM Career Center
The UF CVM maintains a career center Web site for alumni and new grads seeking jobs. Hospitals and clinics are also urged to post job opportunities. It's a win-win situation.
More info is posted on the Web site.
Class Reunions -
Class reps for 1994, and 2004, should start talking about class reunions for 2009. Reunion plans are in progress for the following classes.
Class of 1999 – had a 10th reunion the weekend of July 25th. Drs. Billy Griswold, Amy Stone and Lisa Farina coordinated the gathering. Check out their reunion photos on facebook.
Class of 1989 – 20th reunion cruise in September – contact Dr. Ron Cooper
 Class of 1986 took a reunion cruise in July. Dr. Moody McCall and Dr. Rob Leonard coordinated the cruise reunion.
For assistance with planning a class reunion, contact Jo Ann Winn. Individual class reunion plans will be posted on the Web. |
![[The Class of 2013 participated in Florida Orientation Leadership Experience during orientation week. Faculty and alumnae Dr. Amy Stone, ’99, and Dr. Cynda Crawford, ’89, served as facilitators.]](http://info.uff.ufl.edu/VetMed/Newsletter/Images/Images_200909/FeaturePhoto.jpg)
CVM Alumni Homecoming Celebration is planned for Saturday, November 7 with the Florida Gators taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores. CVM will host a pre-game meal at the Florida Gym four hours before the game kick-off. The web site has all the information you need to purchase pre-game meal tickets and football tickets (limited to 2 per alumni). Registration begins September 21 on the web.