JMU campus events for 2011-12:
Wednesday, Jan. 18: Dr. Brown will be giving us a tour of the VA Department of Agricultural Consumer Sciences. The tour will cover histology, microbiology, PCR, dairy, serology and necropsy. We will be meeting in the parking lot behind Burruss at 6:10pm. Food will be provided. Anyone who wants more information or needs a ride should email Kate Reiman, the Pre-Veterinary Society Secretary,at reimankl@dukes.jmu.edu.Ê Wednesday, Nov. 16: Dr. Ruth Chodrow V.M.D will be presenting on: Behavior Problems seen in Veterinary Practice at 5:30 pm in Burruss 336! ÊFree Dinner provided afterwords at Oriental Cafe by the Pre-Vet club. ÊContact Kate Reiman if you need transportation there reimankl@dukes.jmu.edu. Wednesday, October 26: Talk on equine veterinary medicine by Dr. James Casey of Equine Sports Medicine and Dentistry, Laurel, Maryland, at 5:30 pm in Burruss 336. We are going to Clementine's at 6:45, and the officers will provide rides for any members who want to go. Tuesday, October 11: Orientation meeting for volunteering at the SPCA at 5:30 pm. Please contact Kate Reiman, the Pre-Veterinary Society Secretary, at reimankl@dukes.jmu.edu for details. Saturday, October 8: PreVet Club trip to Mountain View Equine Hospital on Saturday, October 8th @ 9:00 AM, please contact Kate Reiman, the Pre-Veterinary Society Secretary, at reimankl@dukes.jmu.edu for details. Monday, October 3: Orientation meeting for volunteering at the SPCA at 5:30 pm. Please contact Kate Reiman, the Pre-Veterinary Society Secretary, at reimankl@dukes.jmu.edu for details. Wednesday, September 28: PreVet Club Introductory meeting at 5:30 pm in Burruss 336. We will introduce the club officers and faculty advisor and discuss upcoming club activities and trips. Free Chik-Fil-A dinner for everyone who attends!JMU campus events for 2010-11:
Wednesday, February 9: Pre-Veterinary Society Meeting/Trip - Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services; tour of the facility with Dr. Brown.Ê Meet in Burruss Hall parking lot, near back door, @ 4:50 PM.Ê Leaving ÒpromptlyÓ @ 5:00 PM.Ê If interested in going, email Pre-Veterinary Society President, Shane Mulderrig, @ muldersb@dukes.jmu.edu. Tuesday, November 9: PreVet Club meeting at 5 pm in Burruss 336. The meeting will include presentations, giving an overview of selected veterinary schools. Saturday, October 9: Dr. James Casey will give a tour and demonstration of equipment at the Mountain View Equine Hospital Thursday, September 30: PreVet Club meeting at 5:30 pm in Burruss 031. We will be introducing ourselves to you and talking about what we have planned for the year.Off campus events
March: Veterinary Medical Career Information Session, hosted by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, at the Westin Alexandria Hotel, 400 Courthouse Sq. Alexandria, VA 22314. This event, which is FREE, is a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students with interests in veterinary medicine. Events will include information sessions on large animal & production medicine, public health and military service, and other topics. Also, there will be an exhibit hall with administrators from AAVMC member institutions on hand to answer questions. For more information and to register, go to AAVMC Career Fair Registration.
Fall: Smithsonian National Zoological Park & Friends of the National Zoo Lecture series.