2007 Awards and Scholarships, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota

These awards and scholarships were presented at the Spring Awards Ceremony on April 26, 2007:

Teaching and Service Awards

Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award for 2007: Dr. Roberto Novo

James O. Hanson Continuing Education Award: Dr. Tsuyoshi Murakami

James O. Hanson Continuing Education Award: Dr. Jennifer Granick

Mark of Excellence Award: Dr. Al Bietz

Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education: Dr. Tom Molitor

Outstanding Service Award: Mr. Kevin Elfering

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Clinical Teaching Award: Dr. Karin Christopher

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Clinical Teaching Resident Award:
Dr. Domenico Bianco

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Teaching Award: Dr. Peggy Root

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Teaching Award: Dr. Vic Cox

Veterinary Population Medicine Teaching Award: Dr. Sandra Godden

Veterinary Population Medicine Clinical Teaching Award: Dr. Christie Ward

Veterinary Population Medicine Clinical Teaching Resident Award: Dr. Mary Boyce


Student Awards and Scholarships

Allen D. Leman Swine Medicine: Laura Bruner, class of 2007

American Animal Hospital Association Award: Paul Badeau, class of 2007

American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists Award: Carrie Kavanagh, class of 2007

American College of Veterinary Radiology Award: Matthew Duff, class of 2007

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award: Julia Hecking, class of 2007; Nathan Rose, class of 2007

Augustus Searles Scholarships for Women: Cynthia Argue, class of 2008; Ashley Brown, class of 2008; Katherine Byrne, class of 2009; Jenny Clementson, class of 2007; Julia Hecking, class of 2007; Stephanie Kennedy, class of 2008; Nina Kieves, class of 2009; Susan Lowum, class of 2007; Jennifer Nehring, class of 2007; Abigail Paavola-Pontinen, class of 2008; Leah Renee, class of 2008; Melinda Rostal, class of 2008; Tara Sime, class of 2008; Sarah Wilcox, class of 2007

Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association: Kelly Griffin, class of 2007

Bayer Gentle Doctor Award - Human Animal Bond: Sarah Wefel, class of 2007

Bayer HealthCare Small Animal Community Practice: Heidi Johnson, class of 2007

Bayer HealthCare Legend Award in Equine Medicine: Jeffrey Reed, class of 2007

Bil Jac Pet Foods: Amelia Mellett, class of 2008

Caleb Dorr Certificates: Mathew Allerson, class of 2009; Jason Anderson, class of 2009; Cynthia Argue, class of 2008; Ashley Brown, class of 2008; Katharine Byrne, class of 2009; Carmen Chavez, class of 2009; Jenny Clementson, class of 2007; Terri Felske, class of 2009; Nicole Grabowski, class of 2007; Brian Hardy, class of 2007; Julia Hecking, class of 2007; Stephanie Kennedy, class of 2008; Nina Kieves, class of 2009; Carrie Kavanagh, class of 2007; Susan Lowum, class of 2007; Lehua Maloney, class of 2007; Jennifer Melling, class of 2009; Jennifer Nehring, class of 2007; Jaime Nett, class of 2009; Abigail Paavola-Pontinen, class of 2008; Andrea Peterson, class of 2008; Leah Renee, class of 2008; Melinda Rostal, class of 2008; Kendall Sawyer, class of 2008; Tara Sime, class of 2008; Conrad Spangler, class of 2009; Sarah Wilcox, class of 2007

Caleb Dorr Medal: Susan Lowum, class of 2007

Caleb Dorr Scholarships: Mathew Allerson, class of 2009; Katharine Byrne, class of 2009; Nina Kieves, class of 2009; Susan Lowum, class of 2007; Leah Renee, class of 2008;

Carl F. & John C. Schlotthauer Memorial Award: Carrie Kavanagh, class of 2007

CENSHARE Scholarship: Jennifer Gale, class of 2007

Class of 1953 Memorial Scholarship: David Harder, class of 2008

Class of 1955 Memorial Scholarship: Benjamin Galbreath, class of 2007

Class of 1957 Memorial Scholarship: Julia Hecking, class of 2007

Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship: Conrad Spangler, class of 2009

Class of 1961 Memorial Scholarship: Melissa Johnson, class of 2007

Class of 1968 Bob Velure Memorial Scholarship: Cynthia Argue, class of 2008

Class of 1969 Lee McDonald Memorial Scholarship: Jeffrey Schulman, class of 2007

Class of 1978 Colin Krog Memorial Award: Julie Bryngelson, class of 2007

Class of 1986 Steve Ramsdell Memorial Scholarship: Keith Bogatch, class of 2008

Class of 1987 Jeffrey Lindstrom Memorial Scholarship: Laura Schulz, class of 2008

CVM Student Council Awards: Michael Berman, class of 2010; Kelly Griffin, class of 2007; Maria Huh, class of 2009; Mary McKie, class of 2008

Donna Ant Scholarships: Julia Hecking, class of 2007; Lehua Maloney, class of 2007; Cynthia Panek, class of 2007; Kristel Pawlowski, class of 2007; Erica Peck, class of 2007; Dana Seibel, class of 2007

Dr. Alvin F. and Eleanor E. Weber Scholarship: Jessie Pogatchnik, class of 2010; Michelle Verant, class of 2010

Friends of the CVM: Tarin Broksieck, class of 2007; Bethany Buechler, class of 2008; Jason Dean, class of 2007; Cheryl Igielski, class of 2008; Brandi Johnson, class of 2007; Amber Krahmer, class of 2008; Hollee Kubik, class of 2007; Jennifer Lonsky, class of 2008; Mary McDowell, class of 2008; Amanda Rudser, class of 2007; Jay Volinski, class of 2007; Carie Weismantel, class of 2008

Harvey Hoyt Memorial Scholarship: Nathan Rose, class of 2007

H.C.H. Kernkamp Memorial Award: Chad Bailey, class of 2007; Elizabeth Boos, class of 2007; Pamela Fettig, class of 2007; Kelly Griffin, class of 2007

Hill's Buddy Award: Leah Gustafson, class of 2007

IDEXX Dr. Allan H. Hart Scholarship: Brian Hardy, class of 2007

IDEXX Labs/Veterinary Software - Learning Award Certificate: Maria Huh, class of 2009

International Externship Travel Grants: Joan Ayres, class of 2008; Heidi Belger, class of 2008; Kirsten Caskey, class of 2008; Alina Evans, class of 2008; Sue Goetz, class of 2008; Erica Keller, class of 2008; Anne Macnab, class of 2008; Sandra Marks-Stubchaer, class of 2008; Dana Novara, class of 2008; Melinda Rostal, class of 2008; Joanna Schmit, class of 2008; Aubrey Tauer, class of 2008; Dominic Tauer, class of 2008

Irvin Jorgensen Scholarship: Carlin Frenchick, class of 2008; Daniel Hagman, class of 2008; Kristine Koepplin, class of 2008; Lindi Kopecko, class of 2008

James Ford Bell, Jr. Memorial Award: Brian Hardy, class of 2007; Nathan Rose, class of 2007

John Aldrich Memorial Scholarship: Crystal Neumann, class of 2007

Joseph E. Salsbury Veterinary Medical Scholarship: Joan Ayers, class of 2008; Julie Fill, class of 2008; Anne Macnab, class of 2008; Mary McKie, class of 2008; Sarah Mercurio, class of 2008; Ryan Reid, class of 2008; Krista Osmundson, class of 2008; Kendall Sawyer, class of 2008; Krista Steffenhagen, class of 2008

Maxwell, the White Shadow Award: Susan Lowum, class of 2007

Minneapolis Kennel Club Scholarships: Leyla Fatourechi, class of 2007; Nicole Grabowski, class of 2007; Katie Peterson, class of 2007; Jennifer Watson, class of 2007

Minnesota Academy of Veterinary Medical Practice - Ben Pomeroy, D.V.M./Ph.D. Scholarship: Olivia Kilian, class of 2009

MVMA Foundation

Ned Olson Memorial Scholarship: Emily Drake, class of 2007

Nestle Purina Leadership Award: Maria Huh, class of 2009; Nina Kieves, class of 2009; Ian Rubinoff, class of 2009

Nestle Purina PetCare Nutrition Award: Judith Kashman, class of 2008

Novartis Scholarship: Maya Kuratomi, class of 2009

Pfizer Animal Health Scholarship: Melinda Rostal, class of 2008

Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award: Susan Lowum, class of 2007

Pfizer Veterinary Specialty Team – Anesthesiology: Pamela Fettig, class of 2007

Pfizer Veterinary Specialty Team – Dermatology: Leyla Fatourechi, class of 2007

Pfizer Veterinary Specialty Team - Internal Medicine: Sarah Swenson, class of 2007

Phi Zeta Kappa: Cynthia Argue, class of 2008; Ashley Brown, class of 2008; Jason Dean, class of 2007; Candace Erker, class of 2007; Leyla Fatourechi, class of 2007; Pamela Fettig, class of 2007; Heidi Johnson, class of 2007; Carrie Kavanagh, class of 2007; Stephanie Kennedy, class of 2008; Heather Kreager, class of 2007; Lehua Maloney, class of 2007; Amanda Murdock, class of 2007; Abigail Paavola-Pontinen, class of 2008; Andrea Peterson, class of 2008; Leah Renne, class of 2008; Nathan Rose, class of 2007; Melinda Rostal, class of 2008; Kendall Sawyer, class of 2008; Stacey Schwabenlander, class of 2007; Tara Sime, class of 2008; Sarah Swenson, class of 2007; Lauren Utley, class of 2007; Jennifer Watson, class of 2007

"Ramsey" Nelsen Memorial Scholarship: Paul Badeau, class of 2007

Robert Merrill Scholarships: Daniel Hagman, class of 2008; Carissa Schloesser, class of 2009; Laura Schulz, class of 2008

Rupert Memorial Scholarship: Theresa DeBlieck, class of 2007; Matthew Duff, class of 2007

Sime Family Scholarship: John Labbe, class of 2008

Simmons & Associates Educational Trust Fund: Christy Novick, class of 2008

Society for Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: Ryan Wheeler, class of 2007

Stephanie R. Boddy Scholarship: Andrea Peterson, class of 2008

Vaughn Larson Grand Rounds: Benjamin Galbreath, class of 2007; Janice Husman, class of 2007; Heather Swan, class of 2007

Willmus Family Trust: Grant Williams, class of 2008

Winton G. Evans Memorial Scholarship: Ashley Brown, class of 2008


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