2005 Scholarships and Awards

Presented at the College of Veterinary Medicine's annual awards ceremony on April 28, 2005

See a slide show of the 2005 Awards Ceremony

AVMA Auxiliary Award: Tracy Hill, class of 2005

Dr. Allen D. Leman Swine Medicine Award: Dana Beckler, class of 2005

Dr. Alvin F. and Eleanor E. Weber Scholarship: Stephanie Kennedy, class of 2008

American Animal Hospital Association Award: Michelle Rider, class of 2005

American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists: Alyssa Mourning, class of 2005

American College of Veterinary Radiology Award: Rendina Kubischta, class of 2005

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award: Brian Rose, class of 2005; Rachel Thompson, class of 2005

Augustus Searles Scholarship for Women: Claudia Bowman, Sarah Crawford, Jennifer Hanson, Melissa Hoffer, Tessa Lundgren, Corrie Ruhlen,  Ryann Signorelli, Jennifer Timmerman, Jennifer Wass, and Conni Wehausen, all of the class of 2005

Bayer Gentle Doctor Award - Human Animal Bond: Dave Antenucci, class of 2005

Bayer HealthCare Legend in Equine Medicine: Lindsay Raygor, class of 2005

Bayer HealthCare Small Animal Community Practice: Melissa Schurr, class of 2005

Bil-Jac Scholarship: Mary Ng, class of 2006

Caleb Dorr Medal: Kari Ekenstedt, Jennifer Hanson, Jennifer Wass, Conni Wehausen, all of the class of 2005

Caleb Dorr Scholarship: Class of 2006: Kara Nelsen, Allison Newman. Class of 2007: Susan Lowum, Jennifer Nehring

Carl F. and John C. Schlotthauer Memorial Award: Stacy York, class of 2005

CENSHARE Dr. Werner & Elizabeth Simon Scholarship: Dave Antenucci, class of 2005

Class of 1953 Memorial Scholarship: Tristan Malmedal, class of 2006

Class of 1955 Memorial Scholarship: Luther Groth, class of 2005

Class of 1957 Memorial Scholarship: Kristen Groves, class of 2005

Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship: Candace Erker, class of 2007, Julia Hecking, class of 2007

Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship: Leslie Clapper-Rentz, class of 2005

Class of 1968 Bob Velure Memorial Scholarship: Seth Cohen, Tom DeBleeckere, Yelena Duff,  Laura Eikmeier, Jim Gerdes, Ildiko Holschuh, Tessa Kozlik, Whitney Ostrem, Jennifer Panella, Michelle Severs, Krystyna Stoffel, and Katja Wucherer, all of the class of 2006

Class of 1969 Lee McDonald Memorial Scholarship in Feline Medicine: Alyssa Mourning, class of 2005

Class of 1978 Colin Krog Memorial Scholarship: Stacy Tinkler, class of 2005

Class of 1986 Steve Ramsdell Memorial Scholarship: Jeff Stueve, class of 2006

Class of 1987 Jeffrey Lindstrom Memorial Scholarship: Jim Gerdes class of 2006

Class of 1988 Susan Quinlan-Litvak: Jonna Swanson, class of 2006

CVM Student Council Awards: Sarah Crawford, class of 2005, Jon Shearer, class of 2006, Kelly Griffin, class of 2007, and Dominic Tauer, class of 2008

Donna Ant Scholarships: Susan Brenteson, class of 2005, April Muse, class of 2005, Nancy Randall, class of 2005, Christine Sivula, class of 2005, Jessika Stadden, class of 2005, Elizabeth Stringer, class of 2005, and Alexis Wongchaowart, class of 2005

Emergency and Critical Care Society: Conni Wehausen, class of 2005

Friends of the CVM Scholarships: Brian Daubs class of 2006, John Sturtz, class of 2006, Chai Wilensky, class of 2006

Dr. H.C.H. Kernkamp Memorial Scholarship: Kim Ham, Jamie Pajak, Melissa Schurr, Elizabeth Stringer, and Mary Jo Wagner, all of the class of 2005 

Harvey Hoyt Memorial Scholarship: Brian Rose class of 2005

Hill's "Buddy" Award: Cheryl Latterell class of 2005

Dr. Richard and Glenda Huston Scholarship: Shannon McMartin, class of 2006

IDEXX/Dr. Allan H. Hart Memorial Scholarship: Michelle Rider, class of 2005

International Externship Travel Grants: Catherine Angle, class of 2006, Mac Farnham, class of 2006, Jonna Swanson, class of 2006, Katja Wucherer, class of 2006

Irvin Jorgensen Scholarship: Tami Karges, class of 2006, Carrie Swier, class of 2006

James Ford Bell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Brian Daubs, class of 2005, Christina Sandberg, class of 2005

James O. Hanson Continuing Education Award: Dr. Mike Estrin

John Aldrich Memorial Scholarship: Jessica Dinham, class of 2005

Joseph E. Salsbury Veterinary Medical Scholarship: Peter Black, Lucas Clow, Cynthia Deakos, Heather Hadley, Allison Newman, Geneva Pagliai, Jennifer Schurrer, and Jeff Stueve, all of the class of 2006

Loren Minear Scholarship: Karen Vreeman, class of 2006

Maxwell the White Shadow Award: Dennis Bechtold, class of 2005

Minneapolis Kennel Club Scholarships: Dave Antenucci, Claudia Bowman, Kristin Groves, Tracy Hill, Melissa Hoffer, Alyssa Mourning, Will Norton, Adam Prink, and Conni Wehausen, all of the class of 2005

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation Award - Ben Pomeroy: Laurie Brewer, class of 2006

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation Award – Leadership: Donnell Hofeld, class of 2005

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation Award-Margaret Pomeroy: Sarah Swenson, class of 2007

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation Award-Spannaus: Jonna Swanson, class of 2006

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Award-Companion Animal: Kari Ekenstedt, class of 2005

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Award-Food Animal: Kara Schulz, class of 2005

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Public Health Award: Jennifer Wilson, class of 2006

Ned E. Olson Memorial Scholarship: Donna Knevel, class of 2005

Nestle Purina Leadership Scholarship: Liz Boos, Julie Bryngelson, Kelly Griffin, and Christine Hoang, all of the class of 2007

Nestle Purina PetCare Nutrition Award: Rendina Kubischta, class of 2005

Novartis Animal Health Scholarship: Nicole Grabowski, class of 2007

Pfizer Animal Health Student Scholarship: Jessica Gerst, class of 2006

Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award: Tracy Hill, class of 2005

Pfizer Veterinary Specialist Team – Dentistry: Mary Jo Wagner, class of 2005

Pfizer Veterinary Specialist Team – Dermatology: Christina Sandberg, class of 2005

Robert Merrill Memorial Scholarship: Dana Beckler, class of 2005, Lucas Clow, class of 2006, Daniel Hagman, class of 2008, and Laura Schultz, class of 2008

Sime Family Scholarship: Jennifer Deyo, class of 2006

Simmons Associates Educational Trust Fund: Jarod Hanson, class of 2006

Vaughn Larson Grand Rounds Award: Donna Knevel, class of 2005, Nancy Randall, class of 2005, and Rachel Thompson, class of 2005

Willmus Family Trust Scholarship: Nathan Eversman, class of 2006

Dr. Winton G. Evans Memorial Scholarship: Kara Nelsen, class of 2006

ALUMNI AND FACULTY AWARDS

Outstanding Service Award: Dr. Steve Dille

Small Animal Clinical Sciences-Teaching Award: Dr. Peggy Root

Small Animal Clinical Sciences-Clinical Award: Dr. Andrea Ellings

Small Animal Clinical Sciences-Resident Award: Dr. Mike Estrin

Population Medicine Teaching Award: Dr. David Hayden

Population Medicine Resident Teaching Award: Dr. Christie Malazdrewich

Resident Teaching Award: Dr. Maura Verna

Mark of Excellence Award: Dr. Scott Dee

The Pfizer Research Excellence Award: Dr. Sagar Goyal

Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award for 2005: Dr. Tom Fletcher