Dr. Ahmed Tibary receives the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA) Veterinarian of the Year Award posted October 2003

Dr. Ahmed Tibary has been awarded the 2003 WSU Faculty Member of the Year Award by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. The award is presented each fall at the association’s annual conference in Yakima. Dr. Tibary, a world-renowned large animal theriogenologist, was recognized for his extraordinary service to the WSVMA membership through clinical service, continuing education, and consultations. In less than five years at WSU he has often been awarded the highest teaching honors the college offers.

Dr. Jim Krueger is the recipient of the 2003 Pfizer Award for Research Excellence posted October 2003

The College of Veterinary Medicine Research Committee has named Dr. Jim Krueger recipient of the 2003 Pfizer Award for Research Excellence. The award was presented at CVM Student Research Symposium banquet, October 9, 2003.

Dr. Robert C. Speth Receives the WSU Science Libraries' Service Award posted June 2003

On Monday, June 16th the WSU Science Libraries' Service Award was presented to Robert C. Speth, Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology Department.

Since 1984 Speth has been both a strong advocate for the WSU science libraries and an active member of numerous university library committees, as well as a frequent library user. In July he will assume the position of Chair of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Mississippi.

The Science Libraries Service Award is awarded to a WSU faculty or staff member who has made outstanding, long-term contributions to the Science Libraries.

Dr. Larry Fox Receives Merial Award posted June 4 2003
Savoy, Ill., - The American Dairy Science Association is proud to announce Dr. Lawrence K. Fox, professor, Washington State University, as the recipient of the 2003 Merial Dairy Management Research Award. This award, sponsored by Merial, will be presented on Tuesday, June 25, 2003 during the awards ceremony at the ADSA Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

Fox earned his B.S. in Animal Science at CORNELL University in 1977, his M.S. at Virginia Tech in 1980, and his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in 1983. After a 2-year period as Extension Dairy Specialist at the University of Hawaii, Fox joined the faculty at Washington State University in 1985. During his tenure, important decision strategies have been developed and applied to minimize the economic impact of contagious mastitis on dairy farms.

His research has progressed from microbiology and pathology of clinical mastitis toward an increasing management emphasis to reduce its economic impact on farms. Fox has been an active member and leader of the National Mastitis Council and other ADSA and USDA committees. He has authored or coauthored 70 peer-reviewed publications and numerous other publications and has spoken at many national and international conferences. Fox received the ADSA West Agro Mastitis Award in 1991.

Wescott Clinical Scholars for 2002 - 2003 posted May 2003

The recipients of this award are selected by the senior class for their excellence in teaching during the fourth year of the veterinary curriculum. The 2002-2003 recipients are Drs:

• George Barrington
• Debra Sellon
• James Lincoln
• Graham Swinney
• Margi McEwen
• Ahmed Tibary

Dr. James Lincoln is the 2003 recipient of the Carl J. Norden Outstanding Teacher Award April 2003

This award is given by Pfizer to the outstanding teacher in the College of Veterinary Medicine as selected by the fourth year class. Dr. Lincoln is currently an Associate Professor of small animal surgery in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and chief of the small animal surgery section.

Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholars, 2002 posted Jan. 03

The designation of "Newbrey Teaching Scholar" is awarded for excellence in teaching during the first 3 years of the veterinary curriculum. It is awarded to faculty who, according to the CVM's standardized student evaluations, score in the top 20 percentile of the college on the query "Rate the instructor." For consideration as a Newbrey Teaching Scholar, a faculty member must: {a} teach at least 10% of a course in the core curriculum,(or have at least 6 contact hours), and {b} receive standardized evaluations from at least 50% of the veterinary students enrolled in the course. The Newbrey Scholars are recognized each spring for achievement in the previous calendar year.

Please join me in congratulating the 2002 Jerry Newbrey Teaching Scholars:

Clinical Environmental Enrichment Award posted Jan. 03

From the students: "To show our appreciation for all of the wonderful "little things" that people do to enhance the clinical year at WSU, a student-generated award was founded. Although this award was announced at the holiday party, the nominees and winners have so greatly enhanced the lives of 4th year students that they deserve many congratulations and thank yous. What better way to start off 2003 than by recognizing some of the people that are constantly giving to students and helping us reach our dreams.

Fourth year students were asked to pick an individual from large animal medicine and one from small animal medicine that has made their clinical experience more enjoyable. The individuals with the most nominees from each category received a check from Hill's."

Small Animal Nominees:

James NcNaughton, Dr. Kiklevich, Dr. Finch, Dr. Lincoln, Dr. McEwen, Jayme Jones, and Megan (technician). Dr. Lincoln received the most nominations in this category.

Large Animal Nominees:

Dr. Parish, Dr. Barrington, Dr. Christina Hewes, Devin Clinton, Shirley Sandoval, Dr. Tibary, and Molly (technician). Dr. Tibary received the most nominations in this category.