Posted April 28, 2017

On April 27, the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its annual senior celebration. The event provides an opportunity for the College to recognize the accomplishments of fourth-year DVM students and celebrate their upcoming graduation. More than 50 awards were given from a variety of sponsors. Dr. Kent Ames, professor emeritus, was the emcee for the evening.

“We are so proud of the class of 2017 and their accomplishments,” said Julie Funk, associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success. “We wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors.”

The DVM Class of 2017 will graduate next Friday, May 5 at the Wharton Center.

Student, Faculty, and Staff Recognition Awards

  • Award

    Recipient

  • American Association of Feline Practitioners Award
    Gina Jones
  • American Animal Hospital Association Award for Proficiency in Primary
    Ervin Radelt
  • American Association of Veterinary Dermatology Award
    Lisa Reznik
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Award
    Julia Dau
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Award
    Kenneth VanFleet
  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Award
    Tifini Batts
  • American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award
    Kaitlin Steffes
  • American College of Veterinary Pathology
    Eileen Downs
  • American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award
    Shelby Motoligin
  • American College of Veterinary Radiology Award
    Julie Dau
  • Beachnau Dairy Proficiency Award
    Jared Lyzenga
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Cardiology Award
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Excellence in Primary Care Award
    Judy Duderstadt
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Pain Management Award
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Bovine Clinical Proficiency Award
    Audrey Lownsbery
  • Bovine Production Medicine Award
    Trevor Walling
  • Clinical Behavior Award
    Andrea Walker
  • Clinical Behavior Award
    Emily Partaka
  • Clinical Behavior Award
    Jennifer Galbraith
  • CVM Excellence in Teaching: Veterinary Technician of the Year
    Teryl Hall
  • CVM Excellence in Teaching: Resident Award
    Stacey Wylie
  • CVM Excellence in Teaching: Intern Award
    Paul Cunningham
  • Dr. Arthur D. Marosi Resident Surgery Award
    Magen Shaughnessy
  • Dr. Arthur D. Marosi Surgery Award for Small Animal Surgery
    Kenneth VanFleet
  • Dr. Robert B. Ziegler Caring Award
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Dr. Robert B. Ziegler Caring Award
    Derek Erickson
  • Dr. Robert Langham Diagnostic Pathology Award
    Leah Stein
  • Dr. Samuel & Mrs. Madalyn Pollock Clinical Pathology Award
    Katie Mulka
  • Dr. Wade O. Brinker Orthopedic Award
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Harold & Jean Glassen Award for Ophthalmology
    Daniel Shelley
  • Harold & Jean Glassen Award for Medicine
    Julie Pfeifer
  • Harold & Jean Glassen Award for Surgery
    Leah Girard
  • Henry Schein Animal Health Supply Cardiology Award
    Kenneth VanFleet
  • Hutton-Riley Equine Award
    Nicole King
  • John & Shirley Richardson Leadership Volunteerism Award
    Kim Bocchiaro
  • Kelly Haysman-Smith Award
    Jackie Dessoliers
  • Krehbiel Distingushed Staff Award
    Cindy Wilson
  • Nestlé Purina Nutrition Award
    Julie Harris
  • Moxley Award for Excellence in Equine Medicine
    Heather Murphy
  • Phi Zeta Award for the Highest GPA
    Sarah Privette
  • Phi Zeta Award for the Second-Highest GPA
    Julie Pfeifer
  • SCAVMA Community Service Award
    Michelle Clancy
  • SCAVMA Excellence in Teaching: Faculty Award
    Nathan Nelson
  • Simmons Award
    Stephanie Belhorn
  • Small Animal Clinical Sciences Proficiency Award
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Swine Veterinary Center Award
    Alex Strauch
  • Theriogenology Award
    Michael Frazee
  • The Big Medicine Award for Large Animal Clinical Sciences
    Kenneth VanFleet
  • Vet Medical Center Student Customer Service Award
    Kenneth VanFleet
  • Veterinary Student Research Award
    Megan Porter
  • The Veterinary Cancer Society "Bob Rosenthal Senior Student Award"
    Samantha Barscewski
  • Zoetis Distingushed Teacher Award
    Laura Nelson
  • Zoetis Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Award
    Julie Pfeifer
  • Zoology and Wildlife Award
    Connor Muse

Certificates and Academic Awards

VBMA Certificates
Stephanie Belhorn
Situnyiwe Tembi Chirunga
Kaitlyn Feeney
Sarah Privette
Lauren Purcell
Sabrina Rupani
Amanda Seader

Simmons Educational Fund Business Aptitude Award
Stephanie Belhorn

Merck Academic Excellence Award
Avery Brown
Justine Cowan
Elizabeth Dudas
Leah Girard
Christopher Kellogg
Lauren Kerber
Audrey Lownsbery
Jared Lyzenga
Kathleen Mulka
Julie Pfeifer
Sarah Privette
Ervin Radelt
Lisa Reznik
Tyler Ryan
Lindsey Scudder
Kaitlin Steffes
Leah Stein
Ashley Solnik
Kenneth Vanfleet

Production Medicine Scholars
Keri Suk
Audrey Lownsbery
Jared Lyzenga
Samantha Pasmanter
Trevor Walling