TUSKEGEE VETERINARY MEDICAL

PERSPECTIVE2021 VOL. 44 NO. 2

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Spring Commencement, Hooding and Oath Ceremony for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduates-Class of 2021 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Office of the Dean

reetings and welcome to this issue of the 2021 Veterinary Medical Perspective magazine. Due to the many challenges impacted by the pandemic, this issue highlights a combination of events and accomplishments over the past year, and the largest issue produced to date. We also highlight the important work of our faculty and staff, the achievements of our stu- dents,G and the contributions from our alumni, stakeholders, and industry partners.

Despite the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, we ended the spring semester with a successful Spring Commencement, Hooding and Oath Ceremony for the veterinary Class of 2021. The graduation ceremony was held in person on Saturday, May 1st in the University Chapel and virtually for those who were unable to attend. I want to first congratulate our new alumni for their endurance and resilience to achieve the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and welcome them as colleagues into the veterinary profession. I also want to recognize our graduate students achieving the Ph.D. degree in Interdisciplinary Pathobiology, the Master of Public Health (M.P.H) degree and the M.S. degree in Veterinary Science. The graduate students were celebrated at the University Commencement held on Sunday, May 30th at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

On March 17-19, 2021, the 55th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium was held virtually utilizing Mediasite©, a professional event platform. Our symposium committee worked diligently to get RACE approval for continuing education and to ensure that the event was professional, beneficial, and enjoyable for all participants. The Reunion Classes of1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971 (50th year-golden class), 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 (25th year-silver class), 2001, 2006, 2011, & 2016 were honored and celebrated. I want to especially say “thank you” to our dedicated and loyal alumni and reunion classes for their financial support. Because of the active engagement of the Class Representatives and the option for online donations, we had a record year of contributions collected totaling $175,944.00 at this year’s symposium. Reunion Classes, “you have set the bar and made history” for other Reunion Classes to meet and exceed the mark! We are certainly looking forward to our in-person 56th Annual Veterinary Medical Symposium next year. So, mark your calendars for March 24-26, 2022 and look for upcoming communications.

I want to also express my sincere gratitude to the many industry partnerships we have formed to financially assist our students and further veterinary medical education here at Tuskegee. I am excited to share that since August 2020 donations, pledges, services, and sponsorships received from industry partnerships have resulted in over $4 million for TUCVM students and academic programs. You can read more about these gifts in “Development News” in this issue of the Perspective.

Again, I am thankful for each of you for your support in various ways to sustain our legacy and strengthen our mission. I remain optimistic and hopeful as we continue to navigate through the pandemic to a promising future. As always, please be mindful to self-care and remain safe and healthy and look forward to seeing you next year in March 2022!

Kind regards,

Ruby L. Perry, DVM, Ph.D., DACVR Dean and Professor of Veterinary Radiology

1200 West Montgomery Road | Patterson Hall | Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 Phone: 334- 727-8174 | Fax: 334-727-8177 www.tuskegee.edu

2 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective TUCVM is appreciative to our faithful alumni, Dr. Sarah Waithe Dr. Deidre Quinn-Gorham, from the Department of Pathobiology, and Dr. Ashtri Bonaparte (both Class of 2009), for their generous (left) is presenting over 200 towels she received as a donation donation of scrubs to our Small Animal Veterinary Technicians from the Standard Textile Company, Inc., (Cincinnati, Ohio) to team during the spring semester. TUCVM’s Hospital Director Dr. Jeannine Bellamy (right) for the teaching hospital’s towel drive on behalf of the Class of 2021.

PUBLISHED BY Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine 2021 VOL. 44 NO. 2 Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 (334) 727-8174 IN THIS ISSUE: Ruby L. Perry - DEAN Anissa L. Riley - EDITOR 4 Development News: Industry Partnerships (Grants, Endowments & Scholarships) CONTRIBUTORS Samina Akhter ON THE COVER: TUCVM 2021 Spring 10 Alumni News: Awards & Recognitions, New Positions April Howard Allen L. Kay Allen Commencement…Class of Legacy Continued…Alumni Spotlight: Linda Hart Cade 2021 Graduates 13 Saralyn Smith-Carr The Smith-Carr/(Howard) Allen Families Rosalyn Casimir Kheri Flowers 14 Student News: Scholarships & Student Activities Ebony Gilbreath Callie Harris 16 Faculty News: New Employees/Positions, Awards Tammie Hughley Crystal James In Memoriam Pamela Martin 19 Anthony McCloud David McKenzie 21 TUCVM News: Class of 2021 TUCVM & Deidre Quinn-Gorham TU Spring Commencements Gopal Reddy JaNeen Roberts 23 TUCVM News: Virtual Veterinary Medical Symposium James Perry & One Health Symposium Temesgen Samuel Fredrick Tippett Teshome Yehualaeshet 25 TUCVM News: “Brisket The Bull”/NIH $1.48 Million Grant Thomas Martin - CVM PHOTOGRAPHER 27 TUCVM News: Summer 2021 Programs (VET STEP, SERP, TVSP) Some photographs courtesy of other contributors

TUCVM News: White Coat Ceremony & Tuskegee University is accredited by the Southern Association of 29 Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (sacscoc.org) to DGPH Pinning Ceremony award baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.

30 TUCVM Outreach News (Community & Health/Wellness) www.tuskegee.edu/vetmed

31 In the Spotlight: TUCVM Admissions Steps Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 3 4 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective DEVELOPMENT NEWS C thing standing inthewayoftheirdream tohelpani only the be may hurdle financial that students aspiring becoming a veterinarian can be costly, and for many can Humanepresident andCEO.“We alsoknow that without veterinarians,”said Dr. RobinGanzert,Ameri “We couldn’t dothework wedoaround theworld ter animalsacross thecountry. rescuing animalsindisasterzones andtransportingshel- free medicalclinicsforpets inunder-resourced areas, staffing field, the in work at hard also are veterinarians Humane American world. the around sets film on and andranches,inzoologicalinstitutions animals onfarms scientific organization’sstandards andguidelinesprotecting nearlyonebillion the informs knowledge their Veterinarians playakeyrole atAmericanHumaneas the UnitedStates. all accredited schools/collegesofveterinarymedicinein veterinarians andisrecognized asthemostdiverseof more than70 percent of the nation’s African-American university intheUnitedStates.Tuskegee haseducated cated onthecampusofahistoricallyblackcollegeor the onlyveterinarymedicalprofessional program lo - Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine is Channel. Awards®: 10thAnniversaryCelebrationonHallmark October 19duringtheAmericanHumaneHero Dog cine. Theannouncementwasbroadcast nationwideon historic Tuskegee UniversityCollegeofVeterinary Medi health companyZoetis,wasmadeinOctobertothe augural grantof$40,000,sponsored byleadinganimal of colorintheirquesttobecomeveterinarians.An “American Humane Scholars Fund” to support students the created has try’s organization, humane national first caring forouranimals,AmericanHumane,thecoun new generationofmedicalprofessionals committedto To helpbuildamore diverse,equitableandinclusive percent ofallveterinariansintheUnitedStates. fromuni versal, withAfrican-Americansmakingupfewerthan3 far is task key this for responsible field very Building aMore Diverse,EquitableandInclusiveNewGenerationofVeterinarians: TUCVM isthefirst recipient ofthe$40,000grant “American Humane Scholars Fund” provides $40,000 to help support veterinary “American HumaneScholarsFund”provides $40,000tohelpsupportveterinary students atTuskegee UniversityCollegeofVeterinary Medicine(TUCVM) happy andhealthy. Yet participationinthe are basicrequirements forkeepingourpets attributes that transcendeveryboundaryand aring, understandingandloveare universal ------check from AmericanHumaneandZoetis. Dean RubyL.PerryandAssociateforAcademicAffairs Dr. RoslynCasimirholdinauguralgrant INDUSTRY PARTNERS family insustainingandadvancingtheTUCVM’s legacy. as they join our valued alumni, stakeholders and TUCVM giving. We extend appreciation to our industry partners and services, have resulted in over $4 million of industry gifts, sponsorships, grants, scholarships, of form the in and its students. TUCVM Since August the 2020 industry for partnerships programming Partnerships… and support intentional Through established have industry with Legacy” collaboration in TUCVM Our “Sustaining • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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mals. That’s why, as CEO of American Humane, I am proud to past 12 years,” said Christine Jenkins, DVM, DACVIM, Vice announce, in partnership with inaugural sponsor Zoetis, that President and U.S. Chief Medical Officer at Zoetis. “We are we are presenting our first American Humane Scholars Fund pleased to partner with American Humane to provide addi- grant of $40,000 to the historic Tuskegee University College of tional scholarship opportunities for Tuskegee veterinary medi- Veterinary Medicine.” cal students.”

“American Humane’s commitment to diversity, equity and in- “We are very grateful to American Humane and Zoetis for clusion is rooted in nearly 150 years of progressive work that partnering to support our students in the American Humane has built the humane movement in this country and around Scholars Fund. Their vision and generosity in this endeavor will the world,” said Von Scott, American Humane’s Committee support our deserving students seeking careers in veterinary for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion chair. “With the help of a medicine. Our alumna, Dr. Christine Jenkins, has been a con- new generation of humane heroes such as these promising sistent proponent of veterinary medical education opportuni- new champions for animals from Tuskegee, we can change ties for our students in which we are appreciative as well. We at not only lives . . . we can change the world.” Tuskegee focus on our students being career-ready veterinar- ians when they complete the curriculum to pursue the many “Zoetis has had a long-time commitment to supporting veteri- employment opportunities in the veterinary profession,” said nary medical students and university diversity initiatives. Our Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholarship Program has awarded Veterinary Medicine. over 3,600 scholarships totaling more than $7 million over the

TUCVM appreciates your support! For donation questions, please contact L. Kay Allen, Executive Director of Resource Development and External Relations, 334-724-4178; [email protected]

American Humane Hero Dogs 10th Anniversary Celebration on the Hallmark Channel featuring announcement of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine as the recipient of the inaugural $40,000 grant from American Humane and Zoetis.

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About American Humane American Humane is the country’s first national hu- mane organization. For more information please visit www.AmericanHumane.org, and please follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Zoetis Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedi- cated to supporting its customers and their busi- nesses. Building on more than 65 years of experi- ence in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vac- cines and diagnostic products, which are comple- mented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, live- stock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its prod- ucts in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the com- pany generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees. For more infor- mation, visit www.zoetis.com.

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 5 American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Hill's Pet Nutrition partner to offer scholarships for Tuskegee University veterinary students

ill's Pet Nutrition and the American Veterinary Medi- cal Foundation announcedH a new scholar- ship program for students at Tuskegee University's re- nowned College of Veteri- nary Medicine.

A $45,000 endowment from Hill's will fund the pro- gram at Tuskegee. Tuske- gee's veterinary scholarship committee will identify the awardees annually, start- ing with the 2021-2022 academic year, based upon criteria to be developed by the College and the Foun- dation.

"We are very grateful to Hill's for its vision and gen- erosity, and we look forward to working with colleagues at Tuskegee University to help open doors of oppor- tunity for students seeking careers in veterinary medi- cine," said Dr. John Howe, chair of the AVMF Board of Directors.

Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Chief Professional Veteri- nary Officer, Hill's US says, "Tuskegee University Col- lege of Veterinary Medicine under the leadership of Dean Ruby Perry has been the veterinary school that promotes diversity within veterinary medicine. We at Tuskegee focus on our students veterinary medicine and all professions associated with our being career-ready veterinarians when they complete the great profession. Hill's Pet Nutrition is proud to support our curriculum and encourage their pursuits of the vast areas of only HBCU Veterinary College in our commitment to pro- career choices in the veterinary profession. The generosity mote diversity and equality all over the world." of Hill's will help our students achieve this goal," said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of "I concur with Dr. Howe and thank Hill's for their support of Veterinary Medicine. our veterinary college and students to support the future of

6 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective The specific number and dollar amount of the scholarships that will be awarded each academic year under the initial endowment will be determined by the College and Founda- tion, which also will seek to raise additional funds so that in the future, the amount and number of scholarships can be increased.

About AVMF American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the AVMA. AVMF is committed to helping offset the cost of veterinary medical education. Donations support outstanding veterinary students who are addressing the health and research needs of society – both today and The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine tomorrow. For more than 50 years, the Foundation has been (TUCVM) is very appreciative to Nestle Purina PetCare helping veterinarians help animals with support for animal for their commitment to veterinary medical education at welfare, disaster relief, public education, veterinary student Tuskegee and increasing the representation of African scholarships, research, and advocacy programs and activi- American males in the veterinary medicine profession in ties. partnership with TUCVM with the Purina Academic Achieve- ment Scholarship. TUCVM is also appreciative to alumna Dr. About Hill's Pet Nutrition Callie Harris (Foley) ‘08, Veterinary Communications Manag- Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering com- er for the Professional Engagement Team at Nestle Purina mitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and PetCare, for her continuous support of her Alma Mater as a lengthen the special relationships between people and representative of Nestle Purina. their pets. The right nutrition combined with the devotion of veterinary professionals can transform the lives of pets, ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NESTLE PURINA…. and healthier and happier pets can transform the lives of pet parents. Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research and Purina Promotes Racial Diversity in the Veterinary Field groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats based on a sci- Through Tuskegee University Scholarship Fund entific understanding of their specific needs.® HILL'S Pre- scription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® Nestle Purina’s veterinary division is committed to support- and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold ing university programs that promote diversity in the veteri- through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide. nary field. Nestle Purina is focused on supporting programs that raise awareness of careers in veterinary medicine within marginalized groups, help reduce financial barriers for mi- nority students to attend veterinary school, and expand vet- erinary care services in under resourced communities.

The company proudly announces a $65,000 grant award to one deserving student at Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with an educational scholarship. Nestle Purina $65K Scholarship to TUCVM Student Much of this funding was granted from the Nestle Purina Trust Fund, which was established by Purina founder William H. Danforth to provide critical support to important com- munity causes. Through the foundation, Purina invests more than $1 million into our communities by funding capital and capacity-building projects.

“Purina has been sharing our resources to strengthen our communities and fund critical needs since our inception,” said Kim Beardslee, Director of Purina Community Affairs. “Our founder, Mr. Danforth, laid the foundation more than 125 years ago, and those values are still ingrained in our company culture today.”

Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million in monetary grants and Purina pet food and litter donations to organizations that help bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that strengthen our communities and help our environment thrive.

TUCVM alumna Dr. Callie Harris with former 2019 Nestle Purina Student Representatives.

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 7 Three Veterinary Students selected for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Foreign Service Veterinary Fellowship

UCVM is pleased to up to $66,000 annually towards have the first students The USDA APHIS Foreign the completion of their DVM selected as participants Veterinary Service TUCVM degree, two summer internships in the inaugural USDA - one at APHIS Headquarters in Fellowship Recipients: AnimalT and Plant Health Riverdale, Maryland, and one at Inspection Service (APHIS) a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Patricia Bradley is from Foreign Service Veterinary Each recipient will be mentored Birmingham, Alabama. Fellowship program. Patricia by Foreign Service Officers She is an alumna of Bradley and Kennedy Miller, throughout the fellowship. Tuskegee University where both members of the TUCVM Following successful completion she obtained her Bachelor Class of 2023, and Terrance of the fellowship program and of Science degree in Mitchell, a member of the graduation with their DVM 2012. Bradley is also a TUCVM Class of 2024, were degree, participants will be 2017 alumna of Alabama selected in the spring 2021 Patricia Bradley employed by the USDA APHIS A&M University where semester as the first recipients Foreign Service. she received her Master of Science degree. of the USDA Fellowship. Bradley’s interests in veterinary medicine The program has been designed include the following areas: dermatology, zoo Howard University administers to ensure that the Foreign Service and exotic medicine, and governmental service. the APHIS Foreign Service reflects the face of America to Fellowship Program on behalf foreign audiences and provides is of the U.S. Department of Kennedy Miller a source of trained men and from Atlanta, Georgia, Agriculture and is entrusted to women who are dedicated to and the oldest of four select the program’s candidates. pursuing Foreign Service careers The USDA APHIS Foreign children. She graduated with the U.S. Department of Service Veterinary Fellowship from Georgia Southern Agriculture’s Animal and Plant was originally targeted for only University in 2015. In Health Inspection Service. two TUCVM students. However, her free time, she enjoys reading, skateboarding, the selection panel at Howard Kennedy V. Miller This Fellowship is for veterinary University was so impressed by and finding new hiking students interested in a unique the caliber of TUCVM’s students trails and hopes to train her cat “Cosmo” to and rewarding career that and the decision was changed enjoy hikes just as much. After graduating combines veterinary medicine to award the fellowship to three with her DVM degree, Miller plans to pursue a and international diplomacy. deserving veterinary students. full-time career with APHIS and explore all the APHIS Foreign Service Dr. Lily López-McGee, Director of various career opportunities afforded. Veterinary Officers represent the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign the United States in countries Affairs Program at Howard Terrance Mitchell around the world and do University, who chaired the is originally from impactful work to protect and selection team, thanked TUCVM Willingboro, New Jersey. expand the integrity of American for helping her team to secure He and his family now Agriculture by facilitating and excellent candidates. Dr. Gopal reside in Covington, resolving complex animal health Reddy, Director of International Georgia. He is involved problems. APHIS Foreign Programs for TUCVM, serves as in several clubs/ Service Officers play a leadership organizations at TUCVM. the Tuskegee University liaison Terrance E. Mitchell role in U.S. Embassies applying for this program. Mitchell graduated from their scientific knowledge and Tuskegee University with a B.S degree in Animal diplomatic skills and collaborate The Foreign Service Veterinary Science and a minor in Biology. One of his with diverse counterparts Fellowship Program provides biggest stress relievers is working with animals, worldwide in a variety of each selected TUCVM student specifically wildlife, exotics, and marine animals. dynamic, challenging settings.

8 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective “We are grateful to the USDA APHIS International Services "We are very grateful to PetDesk for their inspiring and for its efforts in developing this unique fellowship program intentional commitment to the veterinary profession through in which our students were selected as the first participants. the establishment of the PetDesk Equity in Veterinary The TUCVM is also appreciative to the Howard University Medicine Scholarship. The spirit of this scholarship aligns Foreign Affairs Program selection team, our own TUCVM with the legacy of the Tuskegee University College of liaison Dr. Reddy, and the support of our alumnus, Dr. Eric Veterinary Medicine to embrace and advance diversity, Coleman ’91. Dr. Coleman currently serves as Director of equity, and inclusion in the veterinary profession. PetDesk’s International Technical and Regulatory Capacity Building vision and generosity will not only support students in the Center at USDA APHIS International Services,” said Dr. professional DVM program on track to becoming career- Ruby L. Perry, Dean of the Tuskegee University College of ready veterinarians, but also undergraduate pre-veterinary Veterinary Medicine. medical scholars aspiring to become veterinarians,” said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, Dean of the Tuskegee University College Two TUCVM Students Each Receive of Veterinary Medicine. $20K PetDesk Equity in Veterinary Awakened by the brutal murder of George Floyd in the Medicine Scholarships summer of 2020, the PetDesk team decided to focus on giving marginalized groups, specifically people of color, The Tuskegee University College better opportunities to pursue a career in veterinary of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) is medicine. Launching their PetDesk Equity in Veterinary appreciative for the partnership of Medicine Program in the fall of 2020, they hope to see PetDesk and the announcement 10 million dollars of scholarships and grants going to of two TUCVM students named underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine in as recipients of the PetDesk 2030. Equity in Veterinary Medicine Scholarship during April. First- Taylor Cavanah, CEO and Co-Founder of PetDesk, year student, Pauline Hunter, spearheaded this scholarship program and strongly

Pauline Hunter and fourth-year student, Alijah believes that the veterinary industry needs rebalancing. Bradford, were both awarded a “When developing our Equity in Veterinary Medicine $20,000 scholarship each to help Program we knew we had to start at Tuskegee University. defray the cost of their veterinary They have been dedicated to equity focused work for medical education. decades and we're honored to be a part of their larger programs, supporting those who need it most.” Mr. Ms. Hunter is a member of the Cavanah added, “This scholarship work is but a taste of Class of 2024. From a very young the positive changes Tuskegee fosters on a daily basis and age, she was naturally drawn to PetDesk looks forward to growing our impact together.” animals and made up her mind that she would be a veterinarian. PetDesk is a company full of pet lovers passionate about Ms. Hunter received her bachelor's promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary Aijah Bradford degree from Talladega College. industry. This scholarship recognizes students who join in this passion with a personal investment in equality, equity, Ms. Bradford is a member of the Class of 2021. She and social justice. It also includes a focus to provide more completed her undergraduate studies at Tuskegee equitable outcomes by lowering financial barriers for University also receiving a bachelor’s degree in Animal and students pursuing a veterinary medical education. Veterinary Sciences in 2016. PetDesk has also added a Pre-Veterinary Medicine (PVMS) Scholar Award of $2,000 for three students in the spring Standard Textile Co. Donates Towels to semester or fall semester with years following 2021 at Veterinary Teaching Hospital During the month of April, the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medi- PetDesk’s discretion. The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars cine’s senior Class of 2021 sponsored a towel drive soliciting the donation of Program prepares students to fulfill academic requirements towels for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Dr. Deidre Quinn-Gorham, and acquire professional development desired of individuals Coordinator of Educational Programs and Instructional Technology in the De- pursuing admission into the Tuskegee University College of partment of Pathobiology, reached out to a couple of textile companies for Veterinary Medicine. TUCVM’s Dean in consultation with towel donations and received an email response from Executive Assistant, Ms. the Department Head of Agricultural and Environmental Tina Barbash, of the Standard Textile Company, Inc. Ms. Barbash replied that Sciences serve as Co-Advisors of the PVMS Program in the the company would be happy to donate towels to TUCVM’s Veterinary Medical College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences Teaching Hospital (VMTH). As a result, over 200 new bath and hand towels (CAENS) and will select the award recipient(s). were donated to the hospital. On behalf of Dean Perry, Dr. Bellamy, Dr. Quinn- Gorham and the TUCVM VMTH, we are appreciative to Ms. Barbash and the constituents of the Standard Textile Company, Inc., for their generous donation.

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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective ALUMNI NEWS Philadelphia Research Institute. Philadelphia Research Institute. ate Director ofVeterinary Care and Training attheChildren’s Hospitalof March 30onDiversity. CharletteCain,DVM,MS,DACLAM,istheAssoci- '02for#womenshistorymonthleada Q&Aon Cain M. Charlette Dr. in Arlington,Texas. neurology andneurosurgery atVeterinary Referral&Emergency Hospital which washeldvirtuallyMarch 3-5,2021. ing theAAVMC’s 2021AnnualConference andIversonBellSymposium, families with limited means. The professional award was presented dur nessee, whichexiststoimprove accesstoveterinarycare, especiallyfor the Director oftheProgram forPetHealthEquityattheUniversityofTen is sponsored bytheAnimalPolicyGroup. Dr. Blackwellcurrently servesas sociation ofAmericanVeterinary MedicalColleges(AAVMC). Theaward ator JohnMelcher, DVMLeadershipinPublicPolicyAward from theAs- Dr. Michael J. Blackwell ’75 was named as the recipient of the 2021 Sen - Dr. PriscillaBowens Dr. AntonioBowens profession-better-resemble-public-it-serves. org/javma-news/2021-03-01/speaker-encourages- care legalcounsel.Readmore at:https://www.avma. searcher, healthpreparedness educatorandhealth public itserves.Dr. Bowensisa public healthre of the veterinary profession to better resemble the enshistorymonth, inJAVMA forherencouragement Dr.‘06 wasfeatured during#wom- Bowens Priscilla neurosurgeon. Heisnowownerandheadof become alocumveterinaryneurologist and a co-owner. ThenDr. Bowensdecided to as then and practice asolo in first surgery, practicing veterinaryneurology andneuro For thepastdecade,Dr. Bowenshasbeen journey to becoming a traveling neurologist. podcast withdvm360where heshared his ’03 wasfeatured ina Bowens Dr.Antonio - - - - with Dr. DouglasD.Kratt. Jenkins servedonthepanel Dean PerryandDr. Christine held onJune23inwhich and InclusioninAcademia, Discussion, Diversity, Equity, line EducatorCommunity’s ator fortherecent AVMA On- He also served as the moder Affairs. ticultural Director ofDiversityandMul- lege ofVeterinary Medicine’s Dr. CannedyisNCStateCol face inveterinarymedicine. the challengesminorities candid conversationabout Mosser, forareal-world RVT hosts with Dr. Ward Ernie andBeckie podcast finder featured inaVeterinary View ’94was Cannedy Allen Dr. - - - Moore ’87. ’14 and Malbrue Dr.Raphael ‘05, Coble Dondrae Dr. their speakers: Series thatfeatured TUCVMalumnias (WAVMA's) hosted an Aquatic Webinar Aquatic Veterinary MedicalAssociation Tuskegee ChapterTuskegee World the college’s deanforacademic affairs. versity ofGeorgia andpreviously servedas College of Veterinary Medicine at the Uni- is aprofessor ofveterinarypathologyinthe can create amore sustainablefuture. She human, animal, and environmental health michael spokeonhowtheintersectionof April 15,2021.Inpresentation, Dr. Car | TEDxUGA. YouTube,Paige Carmichael a collaborativeapproach tohealth,”|K. sentation on“Protecting theplanetwith ‘87 gaveapre Carmichael Paige Dr.K. Dr. Debra Dr.Debra - - Dr. Pamelar (Pam) Hale ’86, Destina- tion Pet’s Chief Medical Officer, was featured in episode 39 of The Vet Blast Podcast, “Breaking glass ceilings in veterinary medicine” with Dr. Adam Christman. Dr. Hale discussed her path to corporate veterinary medicine and her thoughts on the current state of di- versity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.

Dr. Pamelar Hale

Dr. Callie Harris ’08, Veterinary Commu- nications Manager/ Professional Engage- ment Team at Nestlé Dr. Dondrae Coble ‘05 was elected to the Board of Directors for the Ohio Vet- Purina PetCare, ap- erinary Medical Association (OVMA) as the Director-at-Large. OVMA’s statewide peared as a judge on elections were completed on Dec. 28. The OVMA Board of Directors members the new show "Pooch were elected to terms beginning March 1, 2021. Perfect" on March 30 that premiered on ABC. Dr. William Draper '91 was featured in the Time Dr. Antwain M. Howard ’08 was promoted in November Magazine article, “Pet to USA Regional Head Veterinarian for Animal Welfare Owners Are Diverse, and Veterinary Services at Covance located in India- but Veterinarians Are napolis, Indiana. Overwhelmingly White. Black Veterinarians Want Dr. Thomas Hyatt ’85 is to Change That, and the owner of Hyatt Veteri- can read at https://time. Dr. Antwain M. Howard nary Services and was one com/5901334/black- of the recipients of Syn- veterinarians-diversity/. chrony Pillars Project awards Dr. Draper with his wife, for 2020. This annual program Dr. Francoise Tyler ’91, honors small business owners and healthcare provid- are the owners of the ers who have supported their communities through veterinary practice, The Dr. William Draper times of change. A Synchrony pillar is someone who Village Vets. is a community cornerstone – a small business owner who is not only active in their community but supports Dr. Arvid Edward '98 is it through times of change. Dr. Hyatt said he knew he already known from his needed to make changes for his community. CNBC regular guest appear- recently televised a follow up interview on him receiv- ances on the popular ing the Pillars Project Contest Award, See at: https:// television show, The www.cnbc.com/advertorial/2021/05/17/a-vet-clinics- Doctors. He now has a inspiring-commitment-to-its-community.html . new endeavor with his show as American Bondi Vet. Dr. Edward was also featured online in At- lanta Pet Life due to his television profile. Dr. Arvid Edward Dr. Adrienne Edwards ‘84 recently opened her New Veterinary Hospital, PetsFirst TLC. It is located at 1915 Seminary Road in Silver Spring, Mary- land; phone: 301-585-8852.

Dr. Kis Robertson Hale ‘03 was se- lected for promo- tion to Assistant Surgeon General, Rear Admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Dr. Kis R. Hale Dr. Raven Jackson-Jewett ’09 is the director of veterinary care at Chimp Haven, (USPHS) Commis- and is in the National Geographic documentary "Meet the Chimps" on Disney+. sioned Corps. She holds the rank of She was featured in an article in the Montgomery Advertiser titled, “Tuskegee grad Rear Admiral (RADM, 0-7). Dr. Hale 'Dr. J' found dream job as a veterinarian for chimps, and now inspires others.” has served as The Deputy Assistant Administrator in the U.S. Department Read more at: https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2021/02/26/ of Agriculture’s Food Safety and In- tuskegee-grad-raven-jackson-jewett-found-dream-job-veterinarian/4577023001/. spection Service (FSIS).

Dr. Adrienne Edwards

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 11 Dr. Angela King-Herbert ’84 was elected in October by her Dr. Dominique Gueringer Sims ’14 participated in peers to the position of Vice President after having served on Merck’s virtual seminar on wellbeing in December. Board of Directors of the American College of Laboratory Ani- Dr. Sims focused on wellbeing and mental health, mal Medicine (ACLAM) for a three-year term. Over the next four which are important topics in veterinary medicine, years she will be, Vice President, President-elect, President, and and the impact of wellbeing and how veterinarians Dr. Angela K. Herbert then past President. can improve to create a better field for all. She cur- rently nurtures both animals and industry colleagues Dr. Ian Moore '02 & '06 (DVM) is the as a Professional Services Veterinarian for Merck Chief of Infectious Disease Pathogen- Animal Health. Dr. Sims is hopeful of developing esis Section at the National Institutes of solutions and training opportunities with her team Health National Institute of Allergy and to help increase staff retention and engagement in Dr. Dominique G. Sims Infectious Diseases. He participated in veterinary hospitals. a down to the basics conversation on what the COVID-19 Vaccine is and how DEI Commission Advisory it works in a Tuskegee university-wide Group features TUCVM zoom session on May 5, “The Real Truth alumni: About the COVID-19 Vaccine.” Several TUCVM alumni are serving as members of the Dr. Evan Morse ’68 was interviewed Advisory Group supporting by the AVMA for present day Black pio- the AVMA/AAVMC’s Diver- neers in veterinary Medicine for Black sity, Equity, and Inclusion History Month. “When AVMA asked (DEI) Commission that is co- our present day Black pioneers in veteri- chaired by TUCVM Dean Dr. nary medicine about their mentos dur- Ruby L. Perry ‘77, and Dr. ing Black History Month, they noticed Christine Jenkins ’84. Advi- that one name had made multiple ap- sory Group members include pearance….Dr. Evan Morse.” Dr. Morse the following: Dr. Irving Mc- is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Connell ‘80, Dr. Susan Wil- one of the first African American vet- liams ‘94, and Dr. Kimberly erinarians in the state of Ohio. He is Cunningham Simmons ’96. the founding President of Warrensville Read more at: Animal Hospital. He is also co-founder https://www.avma.org/ja- of the Free Animal Clinic Team (FACT), vma-news/2021-01-15/avma- a consortium of veterinarians providing aavmc-announce-diversity- free animal care to needy pet owners equity-inclusion-commission. throughout Greater Cleveland.

Dr. Morse was recently honored by the Attn: ALUMNI... Received an award? Have a new City of Warrensville Heights where his hospital has been located for 49 years! position/title? Elected to a new office? Have a new During the commemoration, the follow- mailing address? Became a mom or dad? Newly ing was said…. married? Etc... Please send us your news... photo, “City of Warrensville Heights - Today June 5, 2021, is the 49th Anniversary of the too, if you have one available. opening of Warrensville Animal Clinic located at 4003 Warrensville Center Road Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128. Dr Evan Morse has been making an impact on animals’ lives since his doors opened in 1972. Dr Morse is a recipient of the Ohio Name:______Veterinary Medical Association Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations & Happy Anniversary, Dr. Morse.” Graduation Year:______Phone: ______Address:______Please type or print clearly... News: ______

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Dr. Charles Robinson III ‘19 appeared on Banfield Pet Hospital’s blog for Veteri- ATTN: Anissa L. Riley narian Spotlight at https://www.banfield.com/Bblog/bcaring. The blog focuses on the interview with Dr. Robinson speaking about his inspiration, education, career, Veterinary Medical Perspective and the importance of diversity in veterinary practice. “Charles Robinson III, DVM, Tuskegee University a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in Newnan, GA, knew he wanted to be a vet College of Veterinary Medicine as far back as middle school, and his path became even more clear in high school. Patterson Hall As a volunteer, he shadowed Dr. Leland McLaughlin, one of the standout African Tuskegee, AL 36088 American veterinarians at Banfield, and got a real first-hand look at the veterinary profession.” 334-724-4509 / 727-8177 (FAX) E-mail address: [email protected]

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SPOTLIGHT on cousins (Dr. Saralyn Smith-Carr ‘78 and Dr. April (Howard) Allen ’09)… “A Legacy Continued…”

“Mother Tuskegee” and the Trinidad and Tobago). Dr. Smith- Tuskegee University College of Carr is a loyal alumna of Tuskegee Veterinary Medicine’s (TUCVM) and has served as President of the outstanding record of producing Tuskegee Alumni Association from legacies are putting the spotlight 2013-2015. Due to her work as on these cousins, Dr. Saralyn Smith- president of the TVMAA she re- Carr and Dr. April (Howard) Allen, ceived the TVMAA Distinguished in this issue of the Veterinary Medi- Service Award in 2015 and the TV- cal Perspective. MAA Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017. During the 2021 TUCVM r. Saralyn Smith-Carr is Spring Commencement, Dr. Smith- a 1978 graduate of the Carr was acknowledged as one Tuskegee University of the recipients of the TUCVM School (now College) Distinguished Alumni Award and D of Veterinary gave the “Welcome to the Alumni Medicine. Af- Association” to the Class of 2021. ter graduation she continued Dr. April (How- on with a Small ard) Allen is an Animal Internal Atlanta native Medicine, Sur- who has always gery and Radi- had a love of ology rotating animals. There Dr. Saralyn Smith-Carr internship also was nothing at Tuskegee else she ever University. After her internship wanted to be she practiced in her native city of Dr. April Allen more than a vet- Atlanta Georgia at the Atlanta Hu- erinarian. Choosing Tuskegee Uni- mane Society. Dr. Smith-Carr en- versity as her school of choice was tered another Small Animal Rotat- not hard, as her cousin, Dr. Sara- ing Internship followed by a Small lyn Smith-Carr, an alumna of both Animal Internal Medicine residency at Washington State Tuskegee University and TUSVM. After visiting her cousin University in 1983. Afterwards, she earned a PhD in Veteri- during her senior year in high school, it was clear to her that nary Science at Washington State University in 1987 with an she wanted apply to Tuskegee even though her track coach emphasis on clinical immunology of retroviruses. Dr. Smith- made arrangements for her to attend Fort Valley on a track Carr returned to Tuskegee in 1987 and was on faculty in scholarship. Dr. Allen graduated from Tuskegee University the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery for with Bachelor’s in Animal Science in 2005 and Tuskegee seven years. She joined the faculty in the Department of University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 (Diamond Clinical Sciences at Auburn University in 1994, received ten- Class). She also completed a rotating Small Animal Intern- ure in 2000 and recently retired in 2021. Prior to retirement, ship in 2010 at Tuskegee (the School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Smith-Carr served as one of three faculty in Small Animal – TUSVM). She joined Banfield Pet Hospital in 2012 and is Internal Medicine at Auburn University’s College of Veteri- currently Chief of Staff, a position she has had for six years. nary Medicine. She became a Diplomate of the American Previously, Dr. Allen was a small animal veterinarian at Twil- College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1999. Dr. Smith- ley-Greene Animal Clinic and Companion Animal Hospital, Carr has had teaching responsibilities at Atlantic Veterinary both located in Georgia. College in Prince Edward Island. She served as the external examiner for the final examination for students at University Dr. Allen is married and they have two children and a Giant of West Indies, Schnauzer.

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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective STUDENT NEWS is theglobalanimalhealthbusinessunitofMerck. Through itscom Animal Health,adivisionofMerck &Co.,Inc.,Kenilworth,N.J.,USA, vaccines formanyoftheworld’s mostchallengingdiseases.Merck company, hasbeen inventingforlife,bringingforward medicinesand For more thanacentury, Merck, aleadingglobalbiopharmaceutical About Merck AnimalHealth who care forthem.Itinvestsextensively indynamicandcompre ofanimals andthepeople the health,well-being andperformance ucts. Merck AnimalHealthisdedicatedtopreserving andimproving prod- monitoring and traceability identification, connected digitally management solutionsandservices aswellanextensivesuiteof vaccines and health the widest ranges ofveterinarypharmaceuticals, one of offers pet ownersandgovernments veterinarians,farmers, lege’s Dean. lege and show exemplary personal qualities as attested by the col- completed atleast90hoursbutnomore than110hoursinthecol eligible forannualHonorRoll, be thetoprankingstudentwhohas a UniversityScholarineachcollege.To qualify, astudentmustbe watch?v=CofwOWJPuW0. Eachyear, onestudentisdesignatedas ship Convocation can still be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/ Perry announcedMs.DeadrickasCVM’s honoree. The2020Scholar mitment to the careers ineithercompanionorlarge animalveterinarycare. dent a$5,000scholarshiptofurthertheireducationastheypursued Chardonay Elliott Sheree Deadrick Student ScholarshipsforTwo Cyclestothe Alexandria Farris,JanineHaider, CliftonHicks,AprilJohnson Tuskegee UniversityCollegeofVeterinary Kristin Rouse,JanaeTatum, &HaleyYeepun ImaniWilliams, Kierra Johnson,AmaniLee,CourtneyMoore, LarryMoore Maggie CelesteBeard, Derek ChristinaDarthard, B.Carn, Merck AnimalHealthAwards Veterinary Jonathan D.Owens,JazminePritchett,&CarrisaThomas Conlee Herrera Fry, AinsleyC.Horton,AmaniRavenLee The 15TUCVMrecipients recognized for2020-2021: The 15TUCVMrecipients recognized for2019-2020: William Galbreth, MayaGifford,William KierraChantéGraham Khadijah Martin,DanielMoore, SabrieJoanneMozé Ashley Baker, ChristopherChristia,Ayanna Davis

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**Because of the Pandemic and the award cycle the following scholarships were presented to Senior Students at the University Awards Ceremony and also acknowledged during TUCVM Awards Ceremony (typically they are awarded in the 1st to 3rd years of their veterinary program).

The Ellis Hall Native American Student Award: Austin Deese The Anne and Harrison Blair Endowed Scholarship: Jazmine Pritchett The American Humane Scholarship Fund: Willie Graham & Sandra Suarez The PetDesk Equity in Veterinary Medicine Scholarship: Aijah Bradford American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (AAVD): Khadijah Martin Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association: William Galbreth Outstanding Student Award: Traia Roper, Tenisa Lucas, Noel Callahan, Austin Deese, Jonathan Owens, Marlee Rodgers, Sandra Suarez, & Kandis Foster Award for Proficiency in Emergency & Critical Care sponsored by the Veterinary Emergency & critical Care Society (VECCS): Marlee Rodgers Shelter Medicine Award: Nickolas McLaughlin AAHA Award of Proficiency in Primary Care: Naihomie Rodriguez-Rodriguez Dentistry Award: Manuela Gil DIVA Award/Donor (Dr. Mimi Johnson): Sheree Deadrick-Milligan The American College of Veterinary Surgery Student Surgical Proficiency in Small Animal: Jessica Williams Dr. Lorrie Linn Student Surgical Award: Taylor Darwin American Association of Feline Practitioners: Sandra Suarez ACVIM Certificate of Clinical Excellence: Johneisha Motley & Noelle Callahan Best Performance in Clinical Pathology Course: Allena Alford Best Clinical Rotation and Specialty Course: Christine Albritton Excellence in Anatomic Pathology Award: Shantivia Conley & Samantha Special Leonard and Harriet Billups Endowment Scholarship: Dr. Gbemisola Akingbade & Dr. Thainá Lunardon Dr. C. T. Raby Award for Excellence in Clinical Parasitology: Conlee Herrera Fry & Manuela Gil Dr. Terrence Ferguson Award for Excellence in Small Animal Parasitology: William Galbreth & Maya Gifford Nestle-Purina Award for Excellence in Veterinary Diagnostic Parasitology: Derek Carn, Samantha Special & Carrisa Thomas Sword of the Spirit Ministries Student Award: Kimberly Holford Merck Academic Excellence Awards: Naihomie Rodriquez, William J. Galbreth, Alana D. Alford, Kierra C. Graham, Jazmine S. Pritchett, Jessica T. Williams, Noelle D. Callahan, Johneisha D. Motley, Austin M. Deese, Maya C. Gifford, Marina R. Janes, Tenisa M. Lucas, Katie E. Richey & Crystal L. Cain

Faculty Awards recognized during Senior Awards Ceremony

Denzel T. Veale was a part of TUCVM’s Graduate Public Health Program from 2018-2020. His re- search was named “Farmers Mar- ket Promotion & Programs to Rural and Food Desert Communities”. While in the program he led a se- ries of farmers market events to get the university students and com- munity more active at the market.

Kellon Banks was a part of the TUCVM’s Graduate Public Health Program from 2018-2020. During her time in the program, she served as the Secretary for the Graduate Public Health Association.

Kellon Banks

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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective FACULTY/STAFF NEWS was presented duringtheAAVMC’s 2021AnnualConference and minorities in veterinary medical education. The professional award contributions inpromoting opportunitiesforunder-represented Bell and approval byboththeUnitedStatesandGhanaiangovernments. ExchangeofScholars(IIE/CIES) Education/Council forInternational competitive peer-review process by the Institute of International theFulbrightScholarAwardMcKenzie earned afteranextremely 2021-2022 toteachanddoresearch inKumasi,Ashanti,Ghana.Dr. McKenziereceived aFulbrightU.S.ScholarAward for David Dr. to thepresident forCOVID-19Recovery. well asbusinessleaders.Atty. Jamesalsoservesasspecialassistant Members include legal, medical, and public health practitioners as HLPI andadvisesonoperational,academic,policymatters. (HLPI). the UniversityofHoustonLawCenter, HealthLawandPolicyInstitute Graduate PublicHealth, was appointedtotheAdvisoryBoard for James,associateprofessor anddepartmenthead, Crystal Atty. renting-with-pets/guide-renting-with-pets/ via@RentCafeCom. Living withPets” Pets: TheUltimateGuidetoFindingaPet-FriendlyApartmentand Dr. Hemmings wasalso recently quoted in the article: “Renting with

Iverson BellSymposium,whichwasheldvirtuallyMarch 3-5,2021. Samina Akhter Susie Tatum Dr. RubyL.Perry Dr. DominiqueHemmings award recipient whichrecognizes outstandingleadershipand award New CVM Leadership Positions, TUCVM New CVMLeadershipPositions,TUCVM Employees, andPositionChanges:2020 The Board meets todiscussthegoalsandachievementsof management andwebmasterduties asneeded. continue toassistinthecollege’s websitecontent working with the CVM’s website. Mrs. Akhter will served assystemanalystanddatabase manager Medicine (CVM) on April 22. Shepreviously Public Health(DGPH)intheCollege ofVeterinary Placement fortheDepartment ofGraduate Akhtertransitionedintothe role of assistant director, Analyticsand Career Samina Mrs. https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/apartmentliving/ osteotomy-complications. article/common-tibial-plateau-leveling- University: wrote with Dr. Selena Tinga of Ohio State common TPLOcomplicationsthatheco- for article Brief journal reviewed cover ofClinician’s Brief.Itwasapeer TUCVM, had his article make thefront Hemmings, clinical instructor, SmallAnimalSurgery Dominique at Dr. called “ConsulttheExpert”on https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/ Pathobiology. in the Department of administrative assistant Ms. Tatum isthe from Troy University. Education -Business of ScienceinGeneral Tatum 2021 withanAssociate Susie graduated onMay17, Ms. the Honorees. Shewas Excellence Award 2021 Professional Colleges’ (AAVMC) Veterinary Medical of American of theAssociation was namedone Perry L. Ruby Dr. 01 Iverson 2021 Clinician’s

passion andloveforanimalshas11rescue dogs. super cutelabradoodlepuppynamedPanda-Bell. Veterinary MedicineinJulyof2020.Sheisalsothepetparent ofa health sciencesatOregon StateUniversityCarlsonCollegeof years whichunderscores herdedicationtothecollege. been avaluedmemberoftheTUCVMfamily for overthepast20 administrative and programmatic needs since that time. She has Spring of2019andhasassistedthedepartmentwhenaskedtomeet Mrs. AkhtercompletedherMasterofPublicHealthdegree inthe years, hehasintensively studiedeardiseasesofdogs andcats.While develop aspecial interest inskin and eardiseases.Overthepast 35 the Southeast U.S. has provided an opportunity for Dr. Gotthelf to Theriogenologists. University in1983andisadiplomatetheAmericanCollege of State Universityin1977,aMSdegree from TheOhioState Dr. bothherB.S.andDVMdegrees Carletonearned from Kansas TUCVM’s third-year studentsduringthe2020fallsemester. in co-moderating the Theriogenology course with Dr. Bridges for students atSneadState. Award forthehighestgraduatingGPA ofVeterinary Technology Employees, andPositionChanges:Spring2021 Jessica Stoneback Dr. IdaPhillips Dr. Louis N.Gotthelf Dr. CarlaCarleton Michelle Brown New CVM Leadership Positions, TUCVM New CVMLeadershipPositions,TUCVM in businessmanagement.Ms.Stonebackhasa human resources andmanagement,aM.S. She attended radiology school, has a degree in and educationalbackground invariousareas. September. Ms.Stonebackhasanextensivework of Veterinary AdmissionsandRecruitmentin Office the in assistant administrative new the as Ms. Jessica Stoneback joined the TUCVM family in 2016 and received her Ph.D. in comparative a residency inveterinaryanatomicpathology from TUCVMin2013.Dr. Phillipscompleted minored inchemistry. Shethenreceived herDVM and science animal in majored she where 2009 Dr. Phillipsgraduatedfrom Berry College in the DepartmentofPathobiologyonAugust3. assistant an professor ofveterinaryanatomicpathologyin as TUCVM joined Phillips Ida Dr. Alabama, from 1978to2020.Practicingin LLC, ageneralveterinarypractice inMontgomery, Dr. LouisownedAnimalHospitalofMontgomery, professor inSmallAnimalCommunityPractice. assistant adjunct an is He Department. Sciences new a as 3 faculty memberintheSmallAnimalClinical May on Gotthelf,a1978veterinary TUCVM joined alumnus, N. Louis Dr. Michigan StateUniversity. Shewasinstrumental also worked together in Theriogenology at Carleton andTUCVM’s Dr. E.Ricardo Bridges colleagues at MSU prior to her retirement. Dr. University (MSU).SheandDeanPerrywere retired professor emeritusfrom MichiganState TUCVM of Large AnimalClinicalSciences.Sheisa the joined has Family as an adjunct professor in the Department Carleton Carla Dr. Merit of Certificate a received she where 2001 degree from Snead StateCommunity College in Community Collegein1999andherAAS,VT her AA and AS degrees from Enterprise State from 2016-17intheCollege.Shereceived as alicensed large animal veterinary technician Clinical Sciences.Ms.Brown previously worked technician intheDepartmentofLarge Animal Brown is a licensed veterinary Michelle Ms. in private practice as a small animal general practitioner, Dr. Gotthelf and his Zeit, Ethiopia. Recently he received his Ph.D. degree in staff did numerous clinical trials (including FDA drug trials) for companies that Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences from wanted new drugs and techniques tested. In 1996, working with engineers the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In addition to from MedRx, Inc., Dr. Gotthelf helped design the MedRx Video Vetscope, these, Dr. Yirsaw has taken various short-term trainings. a video-based otoscope. Also, he has helped to create some veterinary dermatology products, some in-clinic diagnostic products, and developed He has long term experience in Ethiopia to include the several intra-otic laser surgery techniques used to treat ear disease. following: as a field veterinarian and livestock and fisheries Dr. Alehegne W. Yirsaw resource team leader at the district level; microbiology Dr. Tomeshia Hubbard is an assistant clinical professor research officer in Amhara National Regional State of Veterinary Dermatology and was appointed as section Veterinary Laboratory; animal health researcher, bacteriology and food chief of Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter hygiene laboratory head; microbiology department head; deputy quality Medicine by Dean Perry. She serves as the president of manager, coordinator of DVM, MSc, and Ph.D. students; and hosted for the the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Association, co-chair of students their laboratory experience and research at National Animal Health the Tuskegee University Veterinary Medical Symposium Diagnostic and Investigation Center (NAHDIC), Sebeta, Ethiopia. and co-chair of the Alabama Wellness Committee. Dr. Tomeshia Hubbard A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she received her B.S. New CVM Leadership Positions, TUCVM degree in biology from Talladega College in 1998 and her DVM from TUCVM Employees, and Position Changes: Summer 2021 in 2002. Ms. Charlotte Brightwell, a native of LaGrange, Georgia, Dr. Hubbard is also the recipient of the $1,000 AVMA Veterinary Educator is a licensed veterinary technician in the Department of Professional Development Grant. Large Animal Clinical Sciences. She joined the TUCVM family on June 7. Ms. Brightwell previously worked as a Mr. Michael Jackson, Jr. joined TUCVM in March 2021 as licensed practical nurse and then moved to working with the Motor Vehicle Operator/Freight Hauler. He previously animals as a large animal veterinary technician because lived in Camden, Alabama, before moving to reside she truly enjoys animals. She has an AAS degree. Ms. Charlotte Brightwell in Tuskegee. Mr. Jackson has worked at Walmart and Brightwell has one daughter and two teenage sons. FedEx in customer service and delivery. He also served as the Assistant Manager at Jackson Flooring and was Mrs. Patricia Campbell is the new executive assistant responsible for coordinating retail store operations. Mr. to the dean in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Jackson, Jr. Jackson is excited to now be a member of the TUCVM effective June 7. A native of Tuskegee, she received her family and looks forward to his new responsibilities. bachelor’s degree in legal studies from South University. Mrs. Campbell is returning home. She began working Dr. Temesgen Samuel, a professor in the Department of for Tuskegee University in 1993 where she served as Pathobiology, was appointed by Dean Perry as the new the secretary for Vocational Education, Psychology and associate dean for Research and Advanced Studies within Patricia Campbell Counseling. She later accepted a position at the Kellogg the College replacing Dr. Gopal Reddy who served in this Hotel and Conference Center in 1996 where she worked position for eight years. Dr. Reddy is continuing to serve in the sales department until 2009. Mrs. Campbell assumed the position of as a full-time professor participating in teaching, research, executive assistant and secretary to the dean for the College of Veterinary and service and as director of International Programs for Medicine after leaving her previous position until 2010. She then went back Dr. Temesgen Samuel the College. to the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center to the position of director of Sales from 2010-2016. Mrs. Campbell also held the positions of area director Dr. Samuel received his DVM from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia in 1990 of Sales for the Holiday Inn and Suites for Auburn and Opelika and area sales and his Ph.D. from the Hannover School of Veterinary Medicine, Germany manager for five properties in Montgomery, Alabama, before migrating back in 1998 on molecular diagnostics of the pathogen Theileria equi. Prior to to the University. joining the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, he was first a Staff Scientist in Erlangen-Nuremberg University, Germany in 1999, and Dr. Mei-Jyun Ciou has joined TUCVM as a small animal then a postdoctoral researcher at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery intern in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Institute (then Burnham Institute for Medical Research) from 2002 to 2006. effective June 23. Dr. Ciou graduated from National His research interests are Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, and Molecular Taiwan University, Veterinary Science with a DVM degree Detection Technologies. Dr. Samuel is also the director of Tuskegee Veterinary in 2009 and then worked in a private clinic as a general Scholars Program, in which veterinary students conduct mentored summer practicing veterinarian from 2009 to 2013. From there, research at TUCVM. He is married to Dr. Noriko Aoi, also a TUCVM faculty Dr. Ciou did a three-year surgical residency training at Dr. Mei-Jyun Ciou member, and they have two daughters aged 15 and 12. His favorite pastime National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital from 2013 is playing soccer and watching Premier League. to 2016. After finishing her residency, she worked asa surgeon at Naughty Family Animal Hospital in Shanghai, China. The Naughty Ms. Martha Washington is the coordinator for the Clinical Family Animal Hospital is a high-volume, high-quality veterinary hospital. Dr. Skills Program and Simulation Laboratory in the Veterinary Ciou has the future goal to be a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Medical Teaching Hospital. She is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a graduate of Tuskegee University where Dr. Megan Colburn joined TUCVM as an Anatomic she received her M.S. in Veterinary Science in 2010. After Pathology Intern in the Department of Pathobiology. Dr. graduation Ms. Washington joined the Gastroenterology Colburn completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Laboratory at TUCVM as the Laboratory Coordinator. Zoology with a pre-veterinary specialty at Southern Illinois Martha Washington During her tenure in the Gastroenterology Lab she University Carbondale and then received her Doctor of received training in rodent microsurgery and authored/co- Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois authored many publications on the Control of Food Intake. Ms. Washington at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Colburn has an interest in also serves as the Volunteer Clinical Apprenticeship Program (V-CAP) Dr. Megan Colburn zoological/wildlife species and research and hopes to coordinator. V-CAP is the mentor program for undergraduate students with one day become a board-certified Veterinary Anatomic aspirations of becoming veterinarians. In her free time, Ms. Washington Pathologist. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her animals enjoys baking, crafting, and swimming. (2 cats, a bearded dragon, and 2 axolotls), cooking, crafting, and exploring nature. Dr. Alehegne Wubete Yirsaw joined the TUCVM family as a research assistant in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. He received his DVM and MSc Dr. Erin Kilbane joined TUCVM as an intern in the Pathobiology Department. degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Debire She grew up in Massachusetts, near Cape Cod. She attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and graduated with a degree in Animal Science.

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 17 Dr. Kilbane then moved to Louisville, Kentucky, and began determined to acquire as much clinical experience upon completion of the teaching middle school while pursuing a master’s degree Large Animal Internship program here at Tuskegee. in education. While in Kentucky, she met her husband who was stationed there with the United States Army. She Dr. Bernadett Rozsa has joined TUCVM as a Small attended Oklahoma State University for veterinary school Animal Intern in the Department of Small Animal Clinical and graduated in 2014. Dr. Kilbane hopes to obtain a Sciences for the academic year of 2021-22. Dr. Rozsa residency in Clinical Pathology following her time here at is a graduate of the University of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Erin Kilbane Tuskegee University. In her spare time, Dr. Kilbane enjoys Budapest, Hungary, Class of 2020. She began working spending time with her two young children, her husband at the Department and Clinic of Internal Medicine, and her mini schnauzer, Cooper. Budapest, and in a private clinic named “FuzioVet.” Dr. Bernadett Rozsa During her studies, she dedicated much of her free time Dr. Denesha King returned home as a small animal intern to work as a volunteer in different small animal hospitals in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, in Hungary as well as abroad. She is particularly interested in the field of effective June 3. Dr. King, a native of Fort Valley, Georgia, internal medicine, especially gastroenterology and endocrinology. In order to graduated from The Fort Valley State University in 2011 broaden her perspective, she has completed several externships in Germany, with a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She is Switzerland, England and the United States. Her ultimate goal is to get into a 2016 Tuskegee veterinary alumna (formerly known as an internal medicine residency position and become a board-certified small Dr. Denesha Oates). She was married on August 10, 2019. animal internist. Dr. Denesha King After graduating from Tuskegee, Dr. King was hired and mentored by Tuskegee veterinary alumnus Dr. Terrance Dr. Steven A. Walker is an assistant professor for Ferguson ‘98 at Critter Fixers Animal Hospital in Byron, Georgia, for five years Community Practice in the Department of Small Animal and under the mentorship of alumnus Dr. Vernard Hodges ‘97 in Bonaire, Clinical Sciences, effective June 1. Georgia, for two years. Dr. King enjoys being a pet parent to her 11-year-old, male, Labrador mix dog named Champ and her six-year-old, female, spayed Dr. Walker is a 1991 graduate of Tuskegee University’s domestic short hair cat named Lilly. Her future goal is to obtain a residency in School of Agriculture (now College of Agriculture, veterinary cardiology. Environment and Nutrition Sciences), and a 1996 graduate Dr. Steven A. Walker of Tuskegee University’s School (now college) of Veterinary Dr. Leanda Livesey is an associate professor in the Medicine. He has been the owner of Countryside Animal TUCVM Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Hospital of Wilson, North Carolina for the past 17 ½ years. Dr. Walker has and was recently appointed as section chief of Large also given support on a federal dog fighting case in Duplin County, North Animal Medicine and by Dean Perry. Dr. Livesey earned Carolina. her veterinary degree at Edinburgh University in Scotland and has spent most of her career working in the field of Practicing in the south has given Dr. Walker the opportunity to treat over 43 equine internal medicine. She has advanced qualifications plus different species animals. He has worked closely with the local animal Dr Leanda Livesey from the UK in Equine Internal Medicine and Veterinary control office and rescue groups and has also provided diagnostic support to Anesthesia, and is a Diplomate of the American College the National Humane Society. of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Livesey has worked in both first opinion and referral equine practices in the UK and completed a residency in Large Tuskegee University 69th Annual Staff and Faculty Recognition Animal Internal Medicine at Auburn University. She has been a member of the and Awards Program. The theme was “Reach for Excellence” TUCVM faculty since February 2016. held November 6, 2020.

Dr. David McKenzie was recently appointed as the STAFF EMPLOYEE AWARDS: Debra Mitchell – Administrative/ interim department head in Large Animal Clinical Sciences Clerical, Alexis Adams – Professional (Non-Faculty), and Tamara by Dean Perry. Along with his responsibilities as a large C. Cottrell – Service animal faculty member, he is also an adjunct professor of health education in the Department of Graduate Public FACULTY PERFORMANCE AWARDS for the College of Veterinary Health. Medicine: Dr. Ebony Gilbreath (Teaching), Dr. Pawan Puri (Research), and Atty. Crystal James (Service) Dr. David McKenzie Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Dr. McKenzie has lived in the United States for over 30 years and has taught at TUCVM for 25 years. He is a 1990 alumnus of the 2020 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award & the Zoetis Tuskegee University School (now College) of Veterinary Award for Veterinary Research Excellence Recipients: Medicine. One of a handful of African American board- certified large animal internal medicine specialists in the Dr. Pamela Martin: world, he enjoys the challenges of teaching new veterinary Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary students each year. International veterinary medicine is a Teacher Award special passion. Dr. McKenzie has worked with colleagues in Antigua, Grenada, Canada, Jamaica, and Ghana, and Dr. Martin is head of the Department of has helped over 100 foreign veterinarians to earn their license to work in the Small Animal Clinical Sciences. The Zoetis United States. Additionally, he was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award is given to teach veterinary medicine in Ghana in 2021-22. In his spare time, Dr. to educators in recognition of their character and McKenzie enjoys watching sports, reading, travelling and spending time with leadership qualities as well as their outstanding his wife, Veronica, and their two adult children, Brian and Catherine. teaching abilities.

Dr. Luis McKie has joined TUCVM as a Large Animal Dr. Temesgen Samuel: Intern. He is a native of Jamaica and a graduate of Zoetis Award for Veterinary the University of the West Indies School of Veterinary Research Excellence Medicine located in St. Augustine Trinidad. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2019. In Dr. Samuel is the associate dean for Research addition, Dr. McKie is a registered/licensed veterinarian and Advanced Studies. The Zoetis Award for under the Jamaica Veterinary Board. During his studies, Veterinary Research Excellence recognizes Dr. Luis Mckie he developed a strong passion and keen interest in Large researchers whose innovative studies have Animal Medicine and Surgery with a particular passion advanced the scientific standing of veterinary for Equine and Swine Medicine and Surgery. Dr. McKie is an avid learner medicine. and a man of faith believing that through God all things are possible. He is

18 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective In Loving Memory… Montgomery, Alabama, with Interment in Gordon, Alabama on January The Tuskegee Veterinary Medicine Family 3. Dr. Lenard attended Tuskegee University as an undergraduate receiv- mourns the passing of the following members ing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1976 and furthered her of our TUCVM Family…please continue to keep education by graduating with a B.S. in Poultry and Animal Science and the DVM degree from the School of Veterinary Medicine (now College) in their families in your thoughts and prayers. 1980. After more than 36 years with one employer and mentoring many employees during her tenure at USDA, Dr. Lenard retired in 2018. Dr. Arthur Brian Christopher Deane (’86) was lovingly known as Chris to his family and Dr. Winston “The GREAT Jamaica” Lumsden (’73) friends. They celebrated the life of Dr. Chris earned a D.V.M., M.Ed., M.P.H. and Ed.S. He passed Deane, a gentleman, son, brother, husband, on December 23, 2020, at Courtland Manor Nursing father, friend and veterinarian extraordinaire, Home, in Dover, Delaware. Dr. Lumsden was an ex- on Saturday June 5, 2021 at Plantation United ceptional educational motivator, had an enthusiasm Methodist Church. In his memory, donations for knowledge and encouraged his family, friends and Dr. Arthur Dean can be made online through the church’s colleagues to strive and achieve their highest goals. website, https://www.plantationumc.org/give. He was known as "The GREAT Appalachian Super Please select “Other” and write in “Chris Deane Memorial.” Funds will Athlete." In 1986, he earned this title by walking the be granted to the Endowment Fund of PUMC and the Humane Society Dr. Winston Lumsden great Appalachian Trail and extension thereof, which of Broward County. included the entire eastern length of America (Key West, Florida USA to Cap Gaspe, Quebec, Canada.) Dr. Johnie Lee Garrett (’51) at the age of 94, a resident of Hammond, Los Angeles passed away Mr. Claude Moss, Sr. (Retired Staff) a long- on August 30, 2020. His funeral services was held at time, former employee in the Department of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond Pathobiology in the Tuskegee University College of on September 5. His Interment was at Holly Gardens Veterinary Medicine, departed this life on December Cemetery in Hammond. 30, 2020. Mr. Moss was a faithful Necropsy Technician that joined Tuskegee University in May 1975 and re- Dr. Johnie Lee Garrett tired in June 2012 after giving 37 years of dedicated Dr. James “Jim” Heintz Claude Moss, Sr. service. His celebration of life and homegoing ser- (’73) passed away in vice was held on January 7, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Louisiana on June 20, Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, Alabama, 2021. Dr. Heintz gradu- ated from the Tuskegee Dr. Gerald Ramkissoon (’92) passed away from this University School (now life at the age of 58 on January 11, 2021. His final ar- College) of Veterinary rangements were entrusted to Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika, Alabama. He was remembered by Dr. Jim Heintz with his son Dr. Jonathan Heintz Medicine in 1973. He rose to become full the U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, his col- leagues and coworkers as an excellent veterinarian,

partner and president of Lakeview Veterinary Hospital in New Orleans, IN MEMORIAM Louisiana, the practice he joined as an associate veterinarian six days after instructor, friend and mentor. graduation. In October 2005, post Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Heintz accepted a Dr. Gerald Ramkissoon position in Tuskegee as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences Small Animal Unit and served as Preceptorship Coordinator. Dr. Dr. Lester L. Perkins (’68) passed away on January 5, Heintz stayed in Tuskegee with his wife Judy and their one-eyed duck 2021 at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Maryland. hunting dog named Jax. He retired from TUCVM on August 31, 2016. Dr. Originally from Saint Ann, Jamaica, he came to the Heintz was proud of the legacy he left with his son, Dr. Jonathan Heintz, United States in the 1960s. In 1964, he earned his following in his footsteps and also graduating with his DVM from “Mother B.S. in Agriculture at North Carolina Agricultural and Tuskegee” in 2008. Dr. Heintz was an active member of the Tuskegee Technical College. He went on to become earn his Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA) and served as its first non- DVM the Tuskegee University School (now College) minority president. Dr. Lester L. Perkins of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. During his studies in Tuskegee, Alabama, he met his future wife, Barbara Dr. Maurice ‘Moe‘ Isaacs (‘85) passed on March Hyacinth. heart, compassionate spirit and his depth of knowledge about 5, 2021 following a long illness. He was a faithful the world. and dedicated member of the Anglican community where he worshipped in the parish of St. Matthew’s in Mrs. Shana Siddique (Retired Staff) passed away Nassau, Bahamas. He leaves to cherish his memory on June 9, 2021. She retired from TUCVM as a li- his wife Charlene, daughter Chantelle, and the ex- brary assistant at the T.S. Williams Veterinary Medical tended Isaacs family. Library in 2006. Mrs. Siddique was married to the Dr. Maurice ‘Moe‘ Isaacs late Dr. Irtaza Siddique for 59 years. Dr. Siddique was also a former faculty and administrator at Tuskegee Dr. Delorias Macon Lenard (’80) wife of Willie J. University. She received her Master degree in Adult Lenard, was a leader at the United States Department Shana Siddique Education and Guidance and Counseling. Prior to of Agriculture (USDA) for over three decades and a coming to Tuskegee, she served as vice president dedicated alumna of Tuskegee University and the of a wholesale jewelry company. Mrs. Shana Siddique devoted her time Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association to community services and to the Asim Siddique Educational Trust which (TVMAA). She passed away on December 26, 2020. oversees the Asim Siddique Memorial Degree College in Budaun, India Her funeral service was held on January 2, 2021 in in which was named in honor of their beloved late son. is survived by her Dr. Delorias M. Lenard

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 19 other son Dr. Najeeb Siddique, his wife Afshan Ali, grandson Aden as well as her Dr. Anthony Yancey (’76) departed this life on July 1, 2021. large, loving family of siblings, nieces, and nephews. She will be remembered He was a very accomplished man. Dr. Yancey had earned fondly by her friends and community for her kindness, compassionate spirit, and several degrees to include a BS, DVM, MS, Ph.D. and MD. commitment to social impact. He was also a Veteran. He was a graduated from Tuskegee University School (now College) of Veterinary Medicine in Charlotte D. Spires (’82) DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CAPT 1976. He was employed with the USDA as a supervisory vet- USPHS (ret.), was an outstanding veterinarian, veterinary erinarian. epidemiologist, life-long learner, and dedicated TUCVM alum Class of 1982. She passed on May 24, 2021. Dr. Spire’s cele- Dr. Yancey loved jazz music, jazz cruises and performed the bration of her life services were held at Encounter Life Church saxophone. He collected antique radios as a hobby. He is

on June 5 with her final resting place at St. Paul's Episcopal Dr. Anthony Yancey survived by his wife, Martha; his sons, Josha and Justin; and Church Cemetery South Hill, Virginia, where a brief graveside his sisters, Shirley Anderson and Andre Yancey. Anthony was Dr. Charlotte D. Spires was held on June 6. In her memory, The CAPT (ret.) Charlotte born to Andrew and Beatrice Yancey of Richmond, Va. The Funeral Mass was held Dortch Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM Endowed Scholarship, on July 15, 2021, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Star City, W. Virginia. has been established at Tuskegee University to support veterinary medical students in the College of Veterinary Medicine pursuing non-clinical veterinary careers.

Dr. Frederik R. Tellekamp (’74) passed away January 4, 2021. He was prede- ceased by his son, Albert Ashton Tellekamp. He is survived by his wife, Madeleine; a son, James Judson; a daughter, Logan Tyler; a granddaughter, Elisabeth Grace; a grandson, Kjell Ryan; a daughter-in-law, Stacey Cohen, and many devoted friends. Dr.Tellekamp worked for the Alexandria Animal Hospital in Virginia a year before moving to Tampa. He joined the veterinary practice of Kindness Animal Hospital where he cared for animals for 45 years. He also cared for animals needing emer- gency treatment at Central Animal Hospital. He offered his hospital to the Humane Society for clinics on Sundays. For everyone who knew Dr. Tellekamp, he was a friend, a mentor, and an example of how to treat every living thing with dignity.

Dr. Robert Thwala (’80) departed this life on January 21, 2021. He was a former Director of Veterinary Services and OIE Delegate for Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Dr. Thwala served as President of the OIE Regional Commission for Africa, at the OIE Regional Seminar on Good Governance of Veterinary Services, Gaborone, Botswana. Dr. Thwala was the OIE Delegate from 1990 to 2009; at the time he was also the Dr. Robert Thwala Director of Veterinary Services. During his time with the OIE Ms. Keonna Hall (TUCVM Student) a third-year TUCVM veterinary medical stu- family, he has contributed significantly and represented his dent, passed away September 2020. She was a lovely daughter, sister, niece, and country and the region very well. He was President of the OIE Regional Commission friend to all those who knew and loved her. The TUCVM Office of the Associate for Africa from 2007 – 2009, where he represented the 54 countries of the conti- Dean for Academic Affairs and the Director of Student Success and Retention nent of Africa at the OIE Commission and other International Organizations with offered Grief Support Listening Sessions and additional support services to the dignity and integrity. He was also a member of the OIE Working Group for Animal TUCVM students, faculty and staff during the difficult time of her passing. In cel- Production Food Safety. ebration of Keonna’s life, a candlelight vigil with balloon release was held on September 27 in the parking lot of the veterinary medical complex. Dr. Ulysses Whitworth (’76) departed this life on June 6, 2021 at the age of 74. His funeral service was held June 17, 2021 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our TUCVM The Interment was June 18, 2021 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Forest City, North Carolina. He is survived by his loving Family is a wife, Dr. Ellen Naumann Whitworth; children Njeri Whitworth, circle of love, Haile Whitworth, Shaina Whitworth, Elizabeth Whitworth, Dr. Ulysses Whitworth and John Owusu, of Durham; sister, Eleanor Whitworth of not broken Spindale, NC; and two grandchildren. by a loss, but Dr. Edward D. Willis (’66) a long-time Tuskegee University made stronger by the supporter, a veterinary pioneer and long-time resident of Montgomery, Alabama for more than 50 year, departed this precious memories that will be life on March 6, 2021 in Montgomery. He was also recognized as the first African American Licensed Veterinarian to prac- with us always! tice and own a veterinary hospital in Montgomery. A Family Greeting in memory of Dr. Willis was held on March 12 at The year of 2020 and now part of 2021 have been very Dr. Edward D. Willis Willis Animal Clinic in Montgomery and his celebration of life service (a private memorial service) was held on March 13 at difficult with the pandemic and other tragedies for the Ross-Clayton Funeral Home in Montgomery. Dr. Willis received his undergraduate degree from Tuskegee Institute in 1961, and his DVM from the Tuskegee University TUCVM Family. Several TUCVM faculty, staff, students School (now College) of Veterinary Medicine in 1966. He was commissioned as a and alumni have encountered the loss of other family Captain in the U.S. Army His military service included a Tour of Duty in Vietnam with the Veterinary Corps; assignment to the U.S. Army Reserve, and the U.S. Air members. Our thoughts and prayers as a college are Force Reserve; and an Active Duty post at the Pentagon during Operation Desert being shared with all those grieving a loss for strength Storm. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2000 having been recog- nized with several distinguished military service awards and medals. Dr. Willis also during these difficult times. Be encouraged! served as an interim faculty for his Alma Mater.

20 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine Spring Commencement and Oath Ceremony – May 1, 2021 TUCVM NEWS

Commencement Speaker and alumna Dr. Bonnie Barclay (center) Alumna Dr. Saralyn Smith-Carr (center) accepting Distinguished accepting Distinguished Alumni Award from Tuskegee University Alumni Award from President Dr. Morris and Dean Perry. President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris and Dean Ruby L. Perry.

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 21 of your achievement. Although the COVID-19 pandemic required many of your Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine classes to be held virtually and to complete your journey here differently, the Class host May 1 Spring Commencement and Oath of 2021 – you are commended for the resilience and finishing STRONG!” Ceremony to Recognize 59 New Graduates In addition to Dr. Barclays’ inspiring message to the graduates, Dean Perry, hon- ored five of the college’s alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Only two recipients were in person but all were recognized in the virtual graduation presen- tation. The award recipients included: Commencement speaker Dr. Bonnie Barclay ’84, Dr. David E. Brooks ’78, Dr. Tiffini Brabham ’93, Dr. Ronald D. Hodges ’87, and Dr. Saralyn Smith-Carr ’78.

The college’s Class of 2021 represented the 72nd class to receive DVM degrees from Tuskegee University. With this graduation, the College of Veterinary Medicine has awarded 2,909 veterinary medicine degrees.

Due to CDC COVID-19 guidelines, a reception did not follow the ceremony; how- The Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recognized the Class ever, a repast with boxed meals was held in the University’s Chapel foyer following of 2021 graduates during both an in-person and virtual graduation and oath cer- the live ceremony. emony on Saturday, May 1. The live, in-person commencement was at 10:00 a.m. CST at the Tuskegee University Chapel and the virtual ceremony followed at 1 p.m. CST. The spring commencement recognized the college’s 59 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree candidates with the administration of the Veterinarian’s CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 Oath at the end of the ceremony. Albritton, Christine V. Holcombe, Carmen C. Alford, Alana D. Holford, Kimberly S. Bass, Danielle M. Horne, Raven M. Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the veterinary medicine college, presided over the pro- Beamon, Haley J. Lucas, Tenisa M. Bradford, Aijah D. Martin, Khadijah A. gram. Dr. Roslyn Casimir, associate dean for academic affairs, and Dr. Fredrick Tip- Brock, Jasmine D. McDonald, Chelsea L. Cain, Crystal L. McLaughlin, Nickolas R. pett, associate dean for student affairs, assisted during the live and virtual ceremo- Callahan, Noelle D. Milligan, Sheree D. nies. Carn, Derek B. Motley, Johneisha D. Coleman, Kaitlyn A. Owens, Jonathan D. Conley, Shantivia D. Pritchett, Jazmine S. Dr. Bonnie Barclay, Class of 1984 veterinary alumna, was this year’s commencement Darwin, Taylor L. Richey, Katie E. Deese, Austin M. Rodgers, Marlee G. speaker. Dr. Barclay has been a veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim since 2009 Edmonds, Allena J. Rodriguez, Kaisha M. Foster, Kandis L. Rodriguez Lugo, Stephanie and offers 25 plus years of comprehensive experience in Animal Health. Currently, Galbreth, William J. she serves as a Professional Services Veterinarian covering the territories/districts of Garcia, Desiray R. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Naihomie N. Gifford, Maya C. Roper, Traia M. North, Central and South Central Alabama; Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia; and Gil, Manuela Scott, LaTroya D. Central and South Central Tennessee. Gilmore, Marina J. Sekani Ali, Corwin S. Goins, Onyx G. Smith, Jasmine L. Gonzalez, Gabrielle M. Special, Samantha N. The public was able to view the in-person ceremony, which was live streamed at Graham, Elizabeth A. Stewart, Simone A. Graham, Kierra C. Suarez, Sandra T. 10 a.m., and the virtual ceremony at 1 p.m. by visiting the Tuskegee University Graham, Willie E. Terra, Macarena Hayes, Shantavia N. Thomas, Carrisa C. YouTube link: www.youtube.com/tuskegeeuniversity. Headley, Cooper Washington, Britney G. Herrera Fry, Conlee P. Williams, Jessica T. Higgins, Jonathan N. Williams, Rhiannon C. “Although the Class of 2021 had to finish their curriculum virtually, the opportu- Hiscocks, Kenneth G. Yeldell, Lauren A. nity to allow the class the option to have an in-person ceremony was a welcomed change from the University considering the massive changes required for the past year and a half due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of our students were not able to attend an in-person graduation, so the virtual option allowed all of our students to be honored for accomplishing this major milestone,” Dean Perry said.

“It is truly one of the highest honors as dean of the college to preside over our graduation ceremony. I am sure that family, friends, alumni, the university commu- nity, and other supporters enjoyed the celebration regardless of the in-person or virtual platform. All were welcomed to join me via the University’s YouTube link, as we celebrated the major accomplishments of the Class of 2021 as they celebrated their big day as new doctors in the veterinary profession.” In addition, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s masters and doctoral pro- The in-person graduation ceremony at the Tuskegee University Chapel as well as grams awarded graduates their degrees and recognized both Classes of 2020 the virtual ceremony still had many of the elements of the traditional graduation and 2021 recipients at Tuskegee University’s 136th Spring Commencement and featured presentations of the graduation speaker, the class challenge and class Exercises on Sunday, May 30 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. It reflections/vision for the future, as well as the administration of the Veterinarian’s was noted as the university’s largest Spring Commencement ceremony. These Oath. graduates included: Interdisciplinary Pathobiology Ph.D. recipients Dr. Frank Abrahamsen, Dr. Zainab Alwan, and Dr. Kiara Elyse Cousin; Integrative Bio- Commencement speaker Dr. Barclay gave the graduates words of wisdom for en- sciences Ph.D. recipients Dr. Md. Shakir Uddin Ahmed, Dr. Anusha Anga- tering the veterinary profession. She said, “Be willing to out-work everybody and jala, Dr. Papias Hongera Binagwa, Dr. Kimberly Natasha Carr, Dr. Khalda don’t forget to give back…. remember Tuskegee!” The speaker’s challenge was Ayoub Fadlalla, Dr. Osagie Idehen and Dr. Foaziatu Bukari; Master of Public accepted by the class co-presidents, William Galbreth and Conlee Herrera Fry. Health recipients Kellon Synclaire Banks, Ashanti-Ali P. Davis, Denzel Tra- maine Veale and Ronald D. Peaster; and Master of Veterinary Science recipi- Only a limited number of family and friends were allowed to attend due to safety ents Bilal Alkaraghulli, Maisha Marie Sood, and Maria-Denna Darby. measures that were followed to allow for social distancing and to follow the univer- sity guidelines which adhered to the CDC COVID policies to keep everyone safe. Families and friends gathered to celebrate over 800 graduates from the classes of 2020 and 2021 at Cramton Bowl. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last years Yearly, Dean Perry shares a personal message to the graduates. In Dr. Perry’s clos- in-person commencement ceremony for the university was canceled also so ing message to the Class of 2021 graduates she stated, “The Tuskegee University the Class of 2020 graduates were invited to participate as well in the universi- College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) family, now the home of your alma ma- ty’s commencement ceremony. Keynote speaker Bakari Sellers, CNN Political ter, salutes you on your successful journey through the professional program to Analyst and former Representative from South Carolina, delivered the com- achieve the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, which is the culmination mencement address on May 30.

22 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective A combination of a professional conference and alumni reunion was still experienced virtually by participants. The symposium featured a number of large and small animal research presentations, uniform services, public health, lab animal medicine, human-animal bond and pathology topics as well as presentations from the perspectives of interns. There was still networking opportunities and chances to interact with symposium sponsors and exhibitors. This year’s format even included sessions for pre-veterinary students in which the TUCVM’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment organized.

The keynote speakers both gave valuable presentation. Dr. Ian Moore, an alumnus from the Class of 2006, was the Opening Session speaker and his presentation, “The Pre, Intra, and Post-Pandemic World: The Lessons Learned and the Expanding Roles for Veterinary Medicine in Human Health” was befitting with this year’s symposium theme. Dr. Debra Moore, an alumna from the Class of 1987, was the T.S. Williams Speaker and her presentation on dolphins and other marine animals exemplified the legacy of Dr. T. S. Williams, Dean Emeritus of the College.

The culmination event, the annual alumni banquet, was also celebrated in a virtual On March 17-19, 2021, TUCVM alumni, students, faculty, staff and pre- format in which each of the reunion classes were recognized as their class veterinary students gathered in a virtual platform for the 55th Annual Veterinary video presentation was shared for all to view, enjoy and communicate in the Medical Symposium. This year’s theme, “The Role of Telemedicine During chat. The reunion classes honored this year for the 55th Annual Veterinary the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact in the Future,” was very relevant to Medical Symposium included: 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971 (50th year - the current climate all have been experiencing for the past year and half. golden class), 1976, 1981, 1986 1991, 1996 (25th year - silver class), 2001, 2006, 2011, & 2016. Last year’s symposium was postponed due to the pandemic, and although the college had hoped the circumstances would have allowed for an in- Also during the virtual alumni banquet, the Tuskegee Veterinary Medical person gathering this year, the decision was made to still have a symposium Alumni Association (TVMAA) recognized its recipients of the annual TVMAA just a little different. Unfortunately, still due to the COVID crisis, TUCVM awards. These included the following: TVMAA Distinguished Alumni Award could not allow participation in person for this year’s symposium. So to (recipient Dr. Bernardino Ortiz Santiago), TVMAA Distinguished Service continue to practice safety and make responsible decisions, The college Award (recipient Dr. Joseph Kendrick), TVMAA Distinguished Service Award instead proceeded with the 55th Symposium in a virtual format as was done (recipient Dr. Brianna Skinner), TVMAA Honorary Alumni Award (recipient with the successful virtual 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration back in Dr. Daphne Mobley) and TVMAA President’s Award (recipient TUCVM 75th October 2020. However, participants were able to fully engage in various Anniversary Committee). sessions for continuing education credits from either pre-recorded or real- time presentations. The symposium was also RACE approved. TUCVM is looking forward to holding the 56th Annual Veterinary Symposium in March 2022 hopefully back in the normal social and traditional gathering setting.

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 23 Tuskegee University’s Virtual One Health Symposium focuses on health security in the time of COVID-19

he Tuskegee University crisis in a time of COVID-19. College of Veterinary Under the leadership of Atty. Medicine’s Department Crystal James, who serves as of Graduate Public director/department head for HealthT hosted this year’s the college’s Graduate Public one health symposium as a Health Program, and co-chair virtual event. “One Health Dr. Melvena Wilson, who Perspectives in Defining serves as an assistant professor Health Security in the Time of in the Department of Graduate COVID-19” was the theme for Public Health, I commend the the 21st Annual One Health symposium committee for Symposium on October the extensive effort put forth 22. This year’s theme was in formulating a virtual event timely and underscores the that captures how we can commitment the college and make a difference through university have to engaging expanding our knowledge of the university members, the biomedical research despite general public, biomedical the tremendous challenges of researchers, the health COVID-19,” said Dr. Ruby L. community and the university’s Perry, dean of the College of partners in navigating the new Veterinary Medicine. normal as all work together to formulate best practices and This year’s keynote and invited operations as a result of the guest speakers included: COVID-19 pandemic. Nadine Gayle, communications director to Assembly Woman Walker 55th District of New York; Dr. Tanya Tatum, director of The One Health Symposium is an annual event that is Student Health Services at Florida A&M University; Dr. Joy St. designed to bring together veterinarians, human health John, director of Caribbean Public Health Agency – this year’s researchers, public health practitioners, and environmental Dr. Kenneth Olden Lecturer; and Dr. Randy Albrecht, director, health scientists for professional development and to share Emerging Pathogens in the Global Emerging Pathogens their research in related areas providing a forum for advancing Institute/director, Biosafety Program at Icahn School of biomedical research and to heighten awareness of global Medicine at Mount Sinai. health disparities. “The One Health Committee and the Department of Graduate In the past, the health symposium was held in conjunction with Public Health are so grateful for the leadership of President the annual Phi Zeta Research Day which follows the mission McNair and Dean Perry as the university has met the new of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society by recognizing and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to assure our promoting scholarship and research pertaining to the welfare students are receiving the academic training necessary to and diseases of animals. The research day has allowed the excel and the university community is practicing all the safety students to present their research as well via a competition precautions possible,” Atty. James said. but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the research day event was not held this year for the students. However, students did “The 21st Annual One Health Symposium, although held in a still participate in a virtual student panel focused on the topic, different format this year, was extremely timely and our panel “Impact of COVID-19 on Operations at HBCUs.” Students of leaders and presenters, community members and partners, presented from the aspects of working on coronavirus research fellow colleagues and students’ participations allowed us to as well as being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. deliver a thoughtful and engaging program. Our goal was to share trusted scientific information and be a think tank for “The 2020 One Health Symposium brought together several advocacy and mitigation as we forge our path ahead to meet renowned professionals, panelists and keynote speakers to the new challenges with success in this time of COVID-19 and engage the scientific community, researchers, educators and future global health disparities,” James concluded. students in a discussion to address a critical public health

24 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine treats social media famous patient “Brisket the Bull”

he veterinary medical students in the Tuskegee Bellamy, veterinary medical teaching hospital director, and me University College of Veterinary Medicine had the providing the anesthesia,” said Dr. David McKenzie, interim opportunity to assist veterinary large animal clinicians department head/professor and large animal clinician in the and surgeons in the medical treatment of a social Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department. mediaT famous patient named “Brisket The Bull.” Brisket was given a clean bill of health on December 1 from the veterinary The students assisted in the medical aftercare in which medical teaching hospital and then released to his owner. Brisket’s healing progressed well and led to a recent successful discharge. Owner Ms. Presley was very pleased with the Brisket is an eight-year old Brahman bull who is owned by services of the college in treating Brisket and offered to have Judy Presley, formerly from Tennessee but now a resident of the students take pictures with him and be shared on Brisket’s Luverne, Alabama. Ms. Presley bought Brisket at a sale barn social media pages. when he was just two years old. Over the years, she has raised and trained him to accept a halter, saddle and to be ridden. “We are proud of our students and thankful to our large Brisket has a very gentle temperament and is nationally animal veterinary medical clinicians for providing quality recognized for his owner's ability to trail ride and show jump healthcare for our bovine clients. Being exceptional is what with him. Brisket even has his own Facebook page. we are striving to be here at Tuskegee and have our clients be pleased with the veterinary services provided to our patients “Brisket had a two-month history of an abscessed prepuce while preparing our students to be career-ready veterinarians in which the abscess was treated by a private practice before upon completing the veterinary curriculum,” said Dr. Ruby L. being brought to the veterinary hospital for a sheath resection, Perry, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. which was a surgery successfully performed by Dr. Jeannine

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 25 NIH Awards Four-Year, $1.48 Million Grant to Tuskegee University College of Veterinary for Breast Cancer Research

he National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $1.48 Million for four years to the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine for breast cancer research. Deepa Bedi, MD, Ph.D., is an associate professorT in the college’s Department of Biomedical Sciences and is serving as the principal investigator for the grant entitled, “Evaluation of HSPD1 (Heat Shock Protein, 60) as a theranostic target for breast cancer.” Dr. Bedi during her research will evaluate the role of heat shock protein 60 in the progression of breast cancer.

“I aim to use this protein as a marker of TNBC progression as well as a target to deliver anti-cancer drugs to this highly aggressive and metastatic cancer. This grant will provide the necessary resources to fulfil this hypothesis and be able to contribute to the knowledge and cure of TNBC, particularly in African-American women,” Dr. Bedi said.

“We are proud of the contributions that Dr. Bedi will make to biomedical research as she translates the discoveries and observations into therapies in her cancer laboratory in the college. The data and information gained from this newly funded research study will heighten awareness and enhance the Cancer Research program here at Tuskegee University,” said Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

“We are also appreciative to Dr. Shaik Jeelani, vice president for research and dean of the graduate school, for his support of our faculty and their pursuits of research studies that are relevant to animal and human health. Biomedical research, of cancer deaths (458,000 women) each year. Triple-negative in particular breast cancer, is one of our signature research breast cancers (TNBC) occur in 10-15% of patients, yet this programs here at the University,” Perry said. disease subtype accounts for almost half of all breast cancer deaths and represent as highly aggressive and metastatic Dr. Bedi’s work in cancer research is not new and was phenotype, specifically among African-American women. previously funded by NIH in a grant in 2016 in the amount of $441,000 for three years. She also coordinates many efforts across campus with Dr. Clayton Yates, who is the director of the Center for Cancer Research at Tuskegee University.

Previously, using phage display technology in Dr. Bedi’s cancer biomarker discovery and therapeutics lab, she had discovered heat shock protein 60 to be highly expressed and have a higher expression in African Americans with breast cancer as compared to Caucasian Americans.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, breast Dr. Bedi was featured on the news segment for WVTM 13 News at 10 pm for Oct. 4, 2020 with WVTM's reporter, Jeffrey cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers and the Eliasoph. Interview Link https://www.wvtm13.com/article/ leading global cause of cancer death in women, accounting tuskegee-university-receives-grant-to-assist-in-breast-cancer- for 23% of cancer diagnoses (1.38 million women) and 14% research/34274573

26 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective TUCVM SUMMER PROGRAMS For summer 2021, 28 students from 11 states participated in VET STEP I and 48 TUCVM Holds Virtual VET-STEP I and II students from 18 states participated in VET STEP II.

Besides attending various virtual lectures, students also worked on a group re- search project in which they were given the skills of creating PowerPoint presen- tations. The VET-STEP Program and Tuskegee University continues to help mold students for careers in veterinary medicine. VET-STEP has a proven track record of introducing minority high school students to the exciting careers in veterinary medicine.

“At the end of both VET STEP I and II sessions, both groups did a remarkable job of working through their virtual activities and developing their research top- ics that they presented for the Closing Ceremony. Our Program Coordinator Ms. Akia Allen and the TUCVM students who served as the camp counselors worked diligently with each of the groups to make sure the program was a success and that the research projects were informative and inclusive of each participant,” Mr. James Perry said.

“Under the support of Dean Ruby Perry, I thank all participants for helping to make VET STEP 2021 a success. As a thank you token, we were excited to present to each VET STEP participant with TUCVM paraphernalia, a certificate of participa- tion, and a check of $300 funded by the Centers of Excellence grant,” Mr. Perry concluded.

More information can be viewed at: https://www.tuskegee.edu/programs-cours- es/colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-vet-step.

Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement Program (SERP) 2021

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Summer Enrichment and Rein- forcement Program (SERP) went virtual in 2020 with thirty-five student participants due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continued on virtually for summer 2021 also. However, for the summer of 2021, SERP had an impressive 42 participants consisting of 25 pre-veterinary students and 17 students in the TUCVM first-year class (Class of 2025). Also, the following four students from the second-year class (Class of 2024) worked as teacher as- The Veterinary Science Training, Education, and sistants during the 2021 SERP program: Preparation Institutes (VET STEP I and II) were can- Alexus Meadows, Cydney Crook, Johna- celed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. than Floyd, and Latoya Bryant. However, for the summer of 2021, TUCVM’s VET STEP summer program was held but virtually. The The program is under the Office of Aca- VET STEP I Program ran June 7-11, 2021 for enter- demic Affairs where Dr. Roslyn Casimir is ing 9th and 10th grade students. The VET STEP the associate dean and Kheri Flowers is II Program ran June 21-25, 2021 for entering 11th the SERP Program Coordinator. Ms. Flow- and 12th grade students. Both programs required ers is the director of Student Success and all participants to a have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or Retention. above. “We have enhanced the SERP curricu- Pre-pandemic, the VET STEP was a summer residen- lum by increasing the number of con- tial program designed to introduce or give exposure tact hours in critical veterinary first year SERP 2021 participants enjoyed a virtual tour to the to underrepresented minority high school students courses (i.e. three weeks of Gross Anat- Birmingham Zoo. to the exciting careers in the veterinary medicine omy, Microanatomy and Physiology) in profession. However, the week program for each order to efficiently equip the participants with the tools needed to meet the de- institute was virtual this summer so no participants mands of this rigorous professional program,” Ms. Flowers said. students stayed on campus; however, the virtual ac- tivities were still designed with the same objective. The 2021 Virtual SERP Program was held June 1-July 2 with the closing ceremony Mr. James Perry, director for the Office of Veterinary on July 2 at 10 a.m. (CST). TUCVM’s alumnus and one of the stars of the television Admissions and Recruitment, oversaw the program show, The Vet Life, Dr. Diarra Blue ‘09, gave the keynote presentation. Also, as and had a VET STEP program coordinator running a special addition, the following fourth-year students were selected to serve on the daily activities with the help of camp counselors a vet student life panel to lead a discussion and share their perspective of the who were TUCVM students. For summer 2021, the “Vet Student Life” on July 1: John Delgado, Kaitlynn Pfeiffer, Sage Shaddox and following individuals served as the Program Coor- Tysheona Cook. dinator and Camp Counselors: the VET STEP Pro- gram Coordinator was Ms. Akia Allen and the Camp During the five-week program, students participated in various sessions and ac- Counselors included Janelle Benton (Class of 2024), VET STEP I student Tyler Little tivities that provided an introduction to the highly anticipated veterinary medical performs sheep brain and heart Cierra Kenerly (Class of 2024), Jessica Smith (Class of dissection at home as part of the virtual program for the summer. 2024) and Derrel Benjamin Wilright (Class of 2025). See SERP continued on page 28

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 27 SERP continued from page 27

curriculum along with some health and wellness activities featured sessions taught TUCVM provides increased opportunities to all veterinary students to participate in by Catrina Hoffman, FCS County Extension Agent for Macon and Montgomery high quality research through both internal and external programs. Each summer counties in Alabama. Ms. Hoffman focused on preparing quick healthy meals and Tuskegee University Veterinary Research Scholars Program (TVSP) offers opportuni- snacks and healthy eating on a budget. TUCVM also had the following alumni ties to preclinical veterinary students to be involved in mentored research for 10-12 who participated in the program this summer making virtual presentations: Dr. weeks from May through July. Tiffini Brabham ’93, Dr. William Draper ’91, Dr. Francoise Tyler Draper ’91, and Dr. William, T. Watson ’65. Participants also had virtual tours to the Atlanta Zoo and This summer, TUCVM had a 10 week program with 10 students who participated Birmingham Zoo. representing six students from the Class of 2024 (second year) and four students from the Class of 2023 (third year). SERP is a longstanding enhancement program that has been preparing students for over three decades. It was remodeled in summer 2018 to have exciting en- TVSP is a structured Summer Research Program to first, second and possibly third hancements that extended the didactic aspect of the course work and increased year veterinary students. The purpose of this program is to introduce students to opportunities to reinforce veterinary theory with application. Critical features main- high quality biomedical and clinical research to help them explore research as a tained from the original model are evaluations and the opportunity to gain first- possible career opportunity for them following their graduation from the veterinary hand knowledge from actual veterinary medicine instructors. program, or for them to remain engaged in research in their chosen career tracks. TVSP comprises three sub-programs each funded independently by the Human SERP’s goals for summer 2021 were achieved through the following three-phase Health Services Centers of Excellence grant (DHHS/HRSA COE), the National structured program: Institutes of Health T35 grant (NIH-T35), or the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholar Program (BI-VSP). While students in COE or BI-VSP have a 10-week sched- • Phase I – Week 1: Participants learn strategies developed for note-taking, ule, students participating in the NIH T35 program have an additional two weeks, test-taking, critical thinking, time management, teaching and learning styles- as their program was designed for 12 weeks. The NIH T35 collaborative summer practical metacognitive learning styles. research experience grant (#T35OD010432) is with Mississippi State University Col- • Phase II – Week 2-4: The didactic aspect of the program allows participants lege of Veterinary Medicine (MSU-CVM). T35 students have the choice to partici- to receive a view of the veterinary curriculum. Participants are assessed with pate in summer research experience either at TUCVM or MSU-CVM, giving them examinations to determine their level of knowledge and proficiency. flexibility, especially for those who want to be close to home. Annually, the TVSP • Phase III – Week 5: Participants engage in the analysis and application of a program recruits 10-15 veterinary students in the three sub-programs combined, condensed clinical experience through case study presentations. to spend their summer in TUCVM research labs.

The administration of pre and post evaluations were conducted during the didac- Clinical faculty mentor and enroll veterinary students in clinical medical research tic phase of SERP. Instructors utilized this data to identify specific areas of de- in their interest areas. Every year, one first or second year TVSP scholar also works velopment for each participant and recommended supplemental resources. SERP with a mentor in the USDA National Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, GA. As empowers participants with the knowledge of learning styles, metacognitive strat- part of the educational activities organized during the summer TVSP, students visit egies, and post evaluation assessments to effectively customize an Academic Suc- veterinarian researchers at the CDC or other major institutions to learn about how cess Plan. SERP’s summer faculty also focused on the requirements for applying to graduates of a veterinary program can run and support biomedical research. a DVM program and conducted mock interviews for participants interested in a veterinary program. More information can be viewed at: https://www.tuskegee. Travel and external site visits were all cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but edu/programs-courses/colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-serp-program. in June 2021, TVSP students visited Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport, MS. TUCVM alum Dr Debra Moore ’87, an IMMS veterinarian, facilitated the visit. During the visit, students experienced how dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, Tuskegee University Summer Veterinary and a host of other aquatic species are examined and rehabilitated. Research Scholars Program (TVSP) 2021 “TVSP is not just laboratory bench work; among others, students gain skills on teamwork, writing, public presentation, critical thinking, data analysis, study design and organization,” said Dr. Temesgen Samuel, associate dean for Research and Advanced Studies.

TVSP educational activities include sessions on career choices, CVs and resumes, scientific communication, poster preparation, grant writing, and presentations by external and internal speakers on scientific, clinical, or career topics.

In addition to on-campus TVSP, one to two students participate in summer re- search experience outside campus, mainly either in Georgia or Louisiana. Besides the summer-focused TVSP research opportunities, USDA NIFA Capacity Building Grants also offer opportunities to interested DVM students to participate in re- search during both the academic year and summer.

Before the end of the program, all summer research scholars are expected to com- pile their research results and submit a poster or presentation to the National Vet- erinary Scholars Symposium (NVSS) and/or to the annual symposium hosted by Tuskegee University.

TVSP is directed by the Office of Research and Advanced Studies with Dr. Temes- gen Samuel and Ms. Tammie Hughley, who serves as the Office’s manager/co- ordinator. Dr. Teshome Yehualaeshet, professor in the Department of Pathobiol- ogy, coordinates the Boehringer-Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program. For more information, contact Dr. Samuel at [email protected] or visit the website: https://www.tuskegee.edu/programs-courses/colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-tuskeg- ee-veterinary-scholars-program-tvsp.

TVSP students pose with alum Dr Debra Moore ’87 during summer trip to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport, MS.

28 Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective Tuskegee Veterinary College of TUCVM’s holds virtual 2021 Department of Veterinary Medicine Holds Graduate Public Health’s Pinning Ceremony Virtual White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2022

Faculty and staff, family mem- bers, friends, and special guests were all invited to virtually sup- port and honor TUCVM’s Class of 2022 on February 27. Vet- erinary medical students were presented their “white coats” during the Annual White Coat Ceremony to welcome them to the clinical phase of the veterinary medical curricu- lum. Although the students had to accept their white coats in a virtual setting, the significance of this ac- complishment was honored CLASS of 2022 with an official program presided by Dr. Roslyn The Fifth Annual Graduate Public Health Program Pinning Ceremony was held on Casimir, associate dean Friday, February 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CST. It was a virtual event in which the public of Academic Affairs at was invited to see via zoom. The annual pinning ceremony marks the beginning TUCVM, under the lead- of the graduate public health students’ community engagement. It also serves to ership of Dean Ruby L. acknowledge the completion of the basic requirements for the Master of Public COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Perry. The college’s Office Health degree and progress towards the final requirement of thesis/practicum for presents the annual of Student Affairs assisted second year students. with the planning of the White Coat ceremony. Dr. Fredrick For anyone who did not get a chance to view the TUCVM Virtual 2021 DGPH’s Tippett serves as the as- Pinning Ceremony, please go to the link below to see the recorded video. The Ceremony video has also been posted on the at the following links which also have the link Saturday, February 27, 2021 sociate dean of Student 1:00 pm Central Standard Time Affairs. included to view the video.

All were able to view the ceremony by To view the video, the following passcode must be entered: %1G@qJCN and the going to the Tuskegee University YouTube link at: www.youtube. video link is listed the news story page for the virtual 2021 DGPH Pinning Cer- com/tuskegeeuniversity. In addition, for anyone who missed the ceremony on emony at the following links: Feb. 27, the recorded video can still be accessed through the university’s YouTube channel at the same link. https://www.tuskegee.edu/programs-courses/ colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-dgph-pinning-ceremony-2021 The representatives from the veterinary medical associations who sponsored and donated white coats to the students from their states and participated in the virtual white coat ceremony included Dr. Randall B. Davis - president, Alabama Veterinary https://www.tuskegee.edu/programs-courses/ Medical Association (ALVMA), and Dr. Jason L. Rodgers – president-elect, Ken- colleges-schools/cvm/cvm-dgph-news tucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA). Dr. Calvin M. Johnson, dean of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM); and Dr. Harvey Crumm, senior academic liaison for Zoetis Animal Health, joined Dean Perry in giving greet- ings along with Dr. Davis and Dr. Rodgers. TUCVM is grateful for the support given by Zoetis Animal Health as well as the other participating organizations which in- cluded the Auburn University CVM, the ALVMA and the KVMA.

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Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective TUCVM OUTREACH student asthecars drove uptothe school. Santa andhishelpers) inthedistributionof gift cards toeach (as assisted teachers GWC and Affairs Student of Office The staff. classes of2021,2022,2023,and 2024andtheTUCVMfaculty card collectionintothree sectionsamongthefourveterinarymedical school received agiftcard; TUCVMdivided its efforts for thegift To ensure all233boysandgirlsinthree classesattheelementary at GWC,”Tippett concluded. items. The drive up event was a joyous celebration with the children gift card whichcouldbeusedtopurchase holidaygiftsandschool family, we were successful in giving each of the 233 children a $10.00 “Due toourdean’s supportandthegivingheartsofourTUCVM to passouttoysaswedidlastyear,” Dr. Tippett said. distribution’ eventatGWCnotan‘inside-gym/auditorium’activity to distributegiftcards, nottoysandwehelda‘drive-upgiftcard because oftheimpactfrom theCOVID-19pandemic,wedecided been responsible taking theleadinannualtoydriveeventcollection.However, traditionally has for theholidaydecorationsinlobbyatcollegeaswell as class first-year TUCVM “Our and girlsatGWCElementarySchoolinthePre-K, K,and1 purchase toysandschoolsuppliesfortheholidaysall233boys The purposeof the “Toy Drive for Tots” event was to help parents said. students were remembered during this holiday season,” DeanPerry due tothepandemic,Dr. Tippett andhishelpersmadesure all233 faculty, staff andstudents.Althoughdoneslightlydifferent thisyear The eventissupportedwithactiveengagementfrom thecollege’s was inspired bytheClassof2019andTUCVMadministration. “The ‘Toy DriveforTots’ isanannualtraditioninourcollegethat “Toy DriveforTots,” justwithalittledifferent twist. annual tradition and move forward with the Sixth Annual TUCVM Affairs Dr. Fredrick Tippett, decidedtocontinuewhatisnowan the under Affairs, Student leadership ofDeanRubyL.PerryandAssociateStudent of Office College’s the So revamped. Due toCOVID-19,manyplansfortheuniversityhavebeen Tuskegee’s CollegeOfVeterinary Medicine Up GiftCard EventAtGeorge Washington Makes TheHolidaysMerrierWithDrive- Carver School ers withadrive-upevent. from TUCVM’s Santa and help- Tuskegee, gotaspecialtreat Elementary Schoollocatedin Washington Carver(GWC) at George children first-grade kindergarten, kindergarten and rier. OnFri.,Dec.11,allpre- make theholidaysalittlemer the truespiritofgivingtohelp coronavirus pandemicdeter (TUCVM) familydidn’t letthe College ofVeterinary Medicine The Tuskegee University st grades. - special,” DeanPerrysaid. be abletoliftthespiritsofchildren andhelpmaketheirholidays for Tots’ asuccess.Inyearofsomuchsadness,itiswonderfulto working to makethedrivebygift card eventforthe‘2020Toy Drive direction of Dr. Tippett and the Office of Student Affairs, for diligently “Thanks tothecollege’s students,facultyandstaff, underthe in the“Toy DriveforTots” program. again continuedthetraditioninselectingtheirstudentstoparticipate that theTuskegee University College ofVeterinary Medicine had at George Washington CarverElementarySchoolwere appreciative organization ontheschool’s end.Theteachers andadministration Sparks andCurtisWynnhelpedwiththegiftcard driveup and theGWCothercommitteemembersSusanGandy, Natasha GWC’s Jr., Williams, Principal Norman Counselor Gloria Clinkscales Ms. KheriFlowers success,” Ms.Flowers said. when wepromote anenvironment ofwellnessitpromotes student culture thatemphasizeswellnessbecauseweunderstand that “Like otherprofessional schools,weare workingtofosteracollege steps -KaylaLanders. Mitchell , and Montheletha steps - most steps-Dr. Gbemisola Akingbade, 15 toMarch 16.Thetopthree winnerswere: TUCVMFacultywiththe winners were givenprizes. The 30 day challengeran from February Step Challenge”forfaculty, staff andstudents inwhichthetopthree For February, TUCVM HealthandWellness activity featured a“30Day • • • • • and staff. Thisself-care webinarprovided thefollowing: “Keep Your CupFull:Self-Care andWellness Workshop” forfaculty Health andWellness activity kicked off thenewyearwithwebinar, “Managing Stress andAnxietyListeningSession.”TheTUCVM A mentalhealthvirtualsessionwasheldOctober27entitled UniversityCollegeofVeterinaryAuburn Medicine. expanded itsoutreach andprogram impact bypartneringwith All webinarswere facilitatedbyMentalHealthexperts.Thecollege • • • • • • • • • • • • to include: Wellness” program. Severalwellnessactivities were plannedvirtually the importanceofachievingwork-lifebalanceunder“ATaste of This academicyearwellnessactivitieswere incorporatedtoreinforce Dean Dr. RoslynCasimir. wellness program under the Office of Academic Affairs and Associate oversees thecoordination ofactivitiesforthecollege’s healthand

support studentswhoare experiencingtrauma. A discussiononself-care strategiesandhowtoutilizethem sample self-care checklistandhowtouseit. Advice forachievingabetterwork/lifebalance,aswell A review ofpsychologicaleducationsurrounding current events. techniques forcopingwithtraumaandheightenedanxiety. Instructions formindfulnessexercises, grounding, andother and anxiety. A lookattheimpactoffirstandsecond-handtrauma *AU CVMWellness Week Initiative Program TU MindOverMatter:MentalHealthAwareness TUCVM SAVMA Week ofWellness Mental Health:ManagingStress andAnxietyWebinar 5K Walk andRun 30 DayStepintoSuccessChallenge Keep Your CupFull:SelfCare andWellness Webinar W Compassion FatigueandBurnout When theFlameGoesOut:SelfCare toCombat Suicide Prevention Training Webinar Validate-Appreciate-Refer (VAR Non-Crisis)Training Webinar Yoga Grief SupportListeningSession and Wellness Activities Virtual TUCVM HoldsSeveralHealth , director forstudentsuccessandretention, TUCVM Student with the most ebinar TUCVM Staff withthemost

Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine TUCVM ADMISSIONS STEPS A D M I S S I O N S PR OCESS

STEP 1: APPLICATION PORTAL STEP 2: SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Tuskegee University CVM Supplemental Application A VMCAS Admissions account $100.00 Supplemental Application Fee must be created for candidates to apply. Digital Passport Standard Photo GRE Test Scores Transcripts https://vmcas.liaisoncas.c om/applicant-ux/#/login

STEP 4: FILE REVIEW STEP 3: APPLICATION CHECK LIST

File review based upon the following: VMCAS application Strong candidates who exceed the TUCVM Supplemental Application minimum academic requirements $100.00 Supplemental Application Fee Candidates who meet minimum Digital Passport Standard Photo academic requirements. GRE Test Scores Candidates who satisfy the criteria of articulation Confidential Evaluations submitted via agreements for admission VMCAS

STEP 5: INTERVIEW STEP 6: ADMISSIONS DECISION

The interview process is critical After the interview process, the for admission to the complete folders for applicants will be evaluated by the Admissions professional program. All Committee. Based on this assessment, applicants must successfully the Committee will recommend one of complete this phase before the following: they can be considered for 1. Admit Committee admission. 2. Placed on Alternate List 3. No Admission

CONTACT TUCVM OFFICE OF VETERINARY STEP 7: COMPLETE ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT

College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Veterinary Admissions and Recruitment Applicant becomes a student when Patterson Hall Rm. A106 enrollment is complete which includes: 1200 Old Montgomery Rd. Must accept admissions offer. Tuskegee, AL 36088 Must complete admissions packet.

Phone: (334) 727-8460 Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.tuskegee.edu/vetmed

Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Perspective 31 College of Veterinary Medicine PRESORTED STANDARD Patterson Hall U.S. POSTAGE 1200 West Montgomery Road PAID McQUICK PRINTING COMPANY Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088

TUCVM First Year Orientation & VLE/TOLE August 5-8, 2021 Dates WELCOME 1ST YEAR STUDENTS c/o 2025)! TUCVM 1ST Day of Class SEPTEMBER 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat To Note 1 2 3 4 TU Scholarship Convocation Observation Friday, October 8, 2021 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TUCVM Fall Break for Students 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 (Mental Health Days) For Fall Thursday & Friday, October 14-15, 2021 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 TU Homecoming 2021 Thursday & Friday, October 22-23, 2021 Charter Day/Homecoming Convocation Sunday, October 24, 2021 OCTOBER 2021 NOVEMBER 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat TUCVM End Date for Fall Semester 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tuesday, November 16, 2021

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TUCVM Final Exam Days November 17-23, 2021 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ** VMCAS CYCLE DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 @ 11:59PM EASTERN TIME ** The deadline for all applications and supporting documents. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 ** VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) 31