Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020
Cummings School Hosts Virtual
38th Commencement
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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine will graduate 131 students on May 17 that possess a range of skills including those studying veterinary medicine, conservation medicine, animals and public policy and infectious disease and global health.
Order of Events
| Musical Prelude | |
| Greetings and Remarks | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean
John H. de Jong, B.S., A78, D.V.M., V85, University Trustee and Member of the Board of Advisors for Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Introduction of Dignitaries and Distinguished Guests | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| Presentation of Faculty Emeritus Certificates | Presented by: Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D.
M. Sawkat Anwer, Ph.D., D.M.V.H., Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Sciences Robert S. Bridges, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Sciences |
| Dean's Remarks | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| Presentation of Awards | Presented by: Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean
ZOETIS AWARD FOR VETERINARY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE |
| M.S. Class Address | Jacqueline Yvette Buckley, Class of 2020 |
| Presentation of Diplomas to M.S. Candidates and Ph.D. Candidates | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| M.S. Faculty Address | Akram Da’darah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Infectious Disease and Global Health |
| Deans Remarks | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| Presentation of Awards | Presented by: Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean
HENRY E. CHILDERS, D.V.M., AWARD ARTEMIS AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE ZOETIS DISTINGUISHED VETERINARY TEACHER AWARD |
| D.V.M. Class Address | Ezra M. Frager, Class of 2020 |
| Class Gift | Jason Harry Doll, Class of 2020 Erica L. Falvey, Class of 2020 |
| Presentation of Diplomas to D.V.M. and D.V.M./Dual Degree Candidates | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| D.V.M. Faculty Address | Melissa Mazan, D.V.M., V93, Professor of Clinical Sciences |
| Administration of the Veterinarian's Oath | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
| Closing Remarks | Alastair Cribb, D.V.M., Ph.D., Dean |
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Graduating Class
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We collected well-wishing videos for our graduates. We'll share them with you on the big day!
2020 Class Gift
The goal of our class gift campaign was to fundraise for additional physical restraint equipment to be used across our hospitals. This equipment will not only minimize stress to our patients, but also enable staff to safely perform the best care possible. Together, we raised enough to purchase 9 dog muzzles, 6 cat muzzles, 2 pairs of Kevlar gloves and shin guards per request of our Large Animal Hospital (pigs bite!) and a pair of elbow-length critter care gloves for our Wildlife Clinic!
Thank you, Class of 2020 and to Dean Cribb for his personal match!
In an unprecedented year, we have decided to do an unprecedented thing, and create a second campaign across the DVM and graduate programs. This will allow us to give back by helping clients experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19. View our Cummings Cares crowdfunding campaign to learn more, and thank you to all who have joined us in these efforts!
Jason Doll and Erica Falvey, Representatives for the Class of 2020 Legacy Gift