Mather Lecture Series
2009-2010 Program Schedule 
Background
George Mather received his veterinary degree from Iowa State in 1935, subsequently serving as Chief Veterinarian for the Boston Animal Rescue League as well as conducting practice in nearby Hingham, Massachusetts. In 1948 he was recruited by the University of Minnesota to join the faculty of the newly organized School of Veterinary Medicine. While developing a small animal clinical teaching curriculum; he also pursued graduate training and received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1951. Dr. Mather was integral in the inception of the graduate training in clinical medicine that thrives at the University today. Dr. Mather, a pioneer in small animal geriatrics and pediatrics, was also recognized as an international authority on toxicological disease of companion animals. While at the University of Minnesota, he developed additional keen interests in nutrition, dermatology and ophthalmology. He was a well known author, popular speaker and host to two educational TV programs on canine and feline medicine. In 1979, George Mather retired after 31 years of excellent service to the veterinary community. At the time of his retirement, the Governor of Minnesota declared May 22, 1979 Dr. George Mather Day. He died on April 3, 1990. All those who knew George recognized that his major contributions to mankind went far beyond teaching, research and service to veterinary medicine. He steadfastly provided all with an example of kindness, compassion, concern, loyalty, honesty, determination, and unselfishness.
The Mather Lecture Series was developed to honor this worthy individual. The series provides useful and progressive information intended to be incorporated into private sector patient care delivery systems. The information is evidence-based and unbiased. 2009-2010 Lecture Schedule
All sessions, 2.0 CE
6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 215 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center 2009-2010 Program Schedule Fee Schedule Ticket options: (includes a light dinner buffet prior to each lecture) $35 = single event (2 CE credits) $100 = Silver pass: 4 lectures for one person (8 CE credits to one registrant) $170 = Gold pass: 7 lecture series (14 CE credits to one registrant) $450 = Diamond pass: 7 lecture series for up to 6 participants from one hospital at each lecture (2 CE credits per session/per individual attending/can be shared within the clinic*) *Notes: Diamond pass attendees must be registered by individual names to obtain CE credits. If you purchase a Diamond pass for your hospital, you will receive a form to list persons to whom 2-14 CE credits can be given based on their verified attendance at lectures.
Contact
Veterinary Continuing Education at 612-624-3434 or vop@umn.edu with questions.
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