U of S appoints special advisor to the provost on experiential learning
The University of Saskatchewan has appointed WCVM professor Dr. Baljit Singh as a special advisor to the provost on experiential learning for a 30-month term.
Experiential learning is a commitment identified by the U of S in its current integrated plan. Singh, a professor in the WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, has played a key role in improving student experience at the College.
Several years ago, he helped to design integrative “biomedical rounds” in the WCVM’s new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum. Biomedical rounds integrate traditional classroom learning with realistic case studies and practical learning experiences.
Singh, who joined the WCVM faculty in 1999, has earned the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, the University of Saskatchewan’s Master Teacher Award and a prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. As a special advisor, Singh will help to create new programs, courses, internships and other experiences for U of S students. He will continue teaching and research work at the College in addition to his new role with a university-wide focus on experiential learning.
The University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Douglas Freeman as the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) new dean. 
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Federal and provincial government officials were at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) on August 10 to discuss an update on the $22.9 million in funding going towards refurbishing a number of roofs and renovating the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) diagnostic lab.
Nearly 200 people gathered on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate WCVM Dean Dr. Charles Rhodes' outstanding career with the 
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The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have allocated $9.06 million to complete renovations to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s diagnostic facilities at the University of Saskatchewan.
The 71 members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Class of 2009 proudly received their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees during the University of Saskatchewan's Spring Convocation on Wednesday, May 27. 
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Several Western College of Veterinary Medicine scientists are part of two University of Saskatchewan health research training projects that received $3.73 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) on May 21. 
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Dr. Reginald (Rex) Leach, a 1970 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), died suddenly on March 20, 2009, during a family holiday in Mexico. 
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Four WCVM students recently received scholarships during two of the most popular livestock events in Western Canada. As part of the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, veterinary students Tyler Corbiell of Cluny, Alta., Angela Oakley of Edmonton, Alta., and Terence Goslin of Saskatoon, Sask., were recipients of the 
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As the veterinary college enters the fifth year of its major expansion and renovation initiative, the final stages of the multi-phase construction project are nearing completion. Exterior work on the WCVM’s diagnostic expansion wrapped up in late 2008 and construction crews are focusing their efforts on completing interior work in the office and laboratory spaces. Occupation of the new diagnostic areas is scheduled for the spring of 2009.
Last month, WCVM graduate student Orleigh Bogle returned from the International Embryo Transfer Society's annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., with a well-earned first prize for her research paper. 
A WCVM project called “Integrative teaching and learning to bridge basic and clinical sciences in veterinary medicine” received the 
Dr. James (Jim) Arnold Henderson, a longtime veterinarian and veterinary educator in Canada and the United States, recently passed away in Victoria, B.C., at the age of 96. 
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“Ecotoxicological assessment of juvenile northern pike inhabiting lakes downstream of a uranium mill” earned Jocelyn Kelly the 
During the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual fall awards program on September 26, representatives were kept busy distributing more than 70 awards and scholarships. The awards program — a longstanding tradition at the veterinary college — is supported by individuals, organizations and businesses from across Canada. During this ceremony, more than $100,000 in scholarships and awards was presented to WCVM students, faculty and staff. 
A group of 76 men and women received an official welcome to the veterinary profession from the University of Saskatchewan’s 
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A Western College of Veterinary Medicine-based investigation of a non-invasive method for monitoring stress in wildlife has received a $97,281 grant from the 
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Clinical intern Dr. Heather Akridge (at left) and veterinary anesthesiology resident Dr. Barbara Ambros (below), both members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, were the recent recipients of two achievement awards at the College.
Akridge received the 2008 Hill's Outstanding Intern Award while Ambros accepted the Hill's Outstanding Resident Award for the year. Both awards were presented by SACS department head Dr. Klaas Post during the College's annual employee barbecue on June 12. Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is the sponsor for both of the annual awards at WCVM. 
Dr. Klaas Post, head of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and a professor for nearly three decades, was the recipient of the College's Distinguished Employee Award for 2008. The award was presented to Post during WCVM's annual employee barbecue on June 12. 
After four years of lectures, labs and late nights, the 68 members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Class of 2008 officially received their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees on May 28 during the University of Saskatchewan's annual Spring Convocation. 
Two U of S-based research studies targeting chronic wasting disease (CWD) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) were among 19 national projects that received a total of $8 million in new funding from 
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New research facilities, greater funding and increases in faculty and graduate student numbers have all contributed to make 2007 a banner year for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s research program. 
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MARCH 28, 2008 -- As of Friday, March 28, field service veterinarians from the 
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine was one of the featured educational institutions in the "Road to Higher Learning," a 
The Winter 2008 issue of The Ark — news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine — is now available on line. Click 
WCVM researcher Dr. John Campbell is the 2007 recipient of the Canadian Animal Health Coalition's prestigious Carl Block Award in honour of his research contributions to Canada's cattle industry.
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The late Dr. Otto Radostits, one of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's founding faculty members, is among five 2008 inductees to the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. 
A rare collection of veterinary books, materials and artifacts at the University of Saskatchewan's 
A growing research team, a flurry of published papers, a successful record in attracting new research dollars and some research kudos have all combined to make Dr. John Giesy's first 18 months at the University of Saskatchewan memorable. 
Dr. Reuben J. Mapletoft, a professor in WCVM's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and an internationally known researcher of animal reproduction, is one of seven Saskatchewan citizens who will receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this fall. 
In early October, U of S graduate students Amber Tompsett and Eric Higley took home a couple of high-profile research awards from the 34th annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop in Halifax, N.S. The national meeting, which took place from September 30 to October 3, attracted about 500 environmental researchers and graduate students from across the country. 
On September 28, the 73 members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Class of 2011 participated in the annual white coat ceremony during WCVM's fall awards program. As part of the ceremony, each first-year veterinary student received a personalized white lab coat from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and a stethoscope from the provincial veterinary medical association in the student's home province. 
Veterinary students, faculty and staff took home more than $120,000 worth of honours from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's fall awards program on September 28. The annual event celebrates the scholastic, research, teaching and service achievements of students, faculty and staff at the veterinary college. This year's awards evening attracted 330 people to its Saskatoon venue. Click 
Veterinary medical oncologist Dr. Valerie MacDonald is providing cutting-edge cancer therapy to pets at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the University of Saskatchewan campus. 
WCVM's undergraduate research summer students will have the chance to discuss their experiences and the results of their investigations in a new seminar series that begins this fall. Second-year student Penelope Hodgson will give the first seminar at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday morning, October 11, in Room 2105 at WCVM. Hodgson's topic is "Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) in dogs: a new concept." 
A new laboratory devoted to research into advanced reproduction techniques for livestock opened today at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
WCVM graduate student Dr. Johan Lindsjö recently earned accolades for his research poster, "Evaluation of grizzly bear health in western Alberta," at the Wildlife Disease Association's 2007 conference. The annual conference took place in Estes Park, Colorado from August 12 to 17. Lindsjö, whose work is supervised by Dr. Marc Cattet, is a Master of Science student in WCVM's Department of Veterinary Pathology. 
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A new drug with the potential to treat a wide array of inflammatory conditions has secured this year's Award of Innovation for 
The two researchers were named as winners of the $5,000 award on May 15th at TCU Place at the "Celebrate Success!" gala, sponsored by the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. 
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• Rosengren, a PhD candidate under Dr. Cheryl Waldner's supervision, is a graduate student in WCVM's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. With a research focus in swine epidemiology, Rosengren is investigating antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter and E. coli in finishing pigs. 
• Paterson is a PhD student in WCVM's Department of Veterinary Microbiology whose research focuses on molecular virology. Paterson is part of a research team at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) that's carrying out molecular characterization of bovine adenovirus-3. Led by Dr. Suresh Tikoo of VIDO, the team's aim is to develop the adenovirus as a live vaccine vector for animals and humans.
The ancient connection between horses and humans is the focus of a travelling exhibit that’s now on public display in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s library until Thursday, May 3. 
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Three WCVM students received honours for their research posters and presentations at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ annual meeting that took place in Orlando, Florida, from March 3 to 6. 
The Heather Ryan and L. David Dubé Veterinary Health and Research Fund has awarded $410,000 for three cutting-edge research investigations of equine endotoxemia, neonatal Rhodococcus equi pneumonia and genetic ocular disorders at the University of Saskatchewan’s 