"Pass the Torch"Established In 1980, the initial funding for the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation was made from a donation by the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association and by the Arkansas Practitioners Association. The Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered by the Arkansas Secretary of State for scientific and educational purposes and is approved as tax-exempt under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The single serpent and staff of the Aesculapius represent the healing powers of the mythological god and the stylized "V" symbolizes the veterinary medical profession. The color green signifies departed companions who live on in the memory of those who loved them. Red is for the ongoing efforts to improve the lives of the living. A flame coming from the "V" represents the lamp of knowledge and the eternal flame of memory. Hence the motto, "Pass the Torch". Contributions to the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation's Memorial Gift Program are used to grant scholarships to Arkansas students of veterinary medicine enrolled in out of state schools based upon need, merit, academic performance and aid in the support, development, expansion and promotion of veterinary science.
Anyone who has lost a family member, loved one, or a beloved pet, may find a memorial gift to be a comforting gesture. The Memorial Gift Program of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation exists to comfort those who have suffered a loss by contributing to the betterment of animal welfare.
If you would like to make a donation to the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Memorial Gift Program, please use the links to the donation forms below:
On May 5, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine hosted the 32nd annual Awards and Honors Banquet at the LSU Union. The banquet was sponsored in part by Nestlé Purina Pet Care, Novartis Animal Health, and the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA).
Dr. Keith Strickland, clinical associate professor of veterinary cardiology in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, served as Master of Ceremonies. Each year, the Master of Ceremonies is the winner of the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award from the previous year. Dean Michael G. Groves welcomed the guests.
Approximately $135,000 was distributed to students in the form of awards and scholarships. Faculty and staff awards were bestowed at the beginning of the evening. Ms. Lisa Roundtree, a lab animal assistant technician in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics (VTH&C), received the IAMS VTH&C Staff Award, which is presented to an outstanding staff member from the VTH&C.
The presentation of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation and LVMA Outstanding Student Awards. The AVMF granted awards to two top graduating veterinary students from Arkansas. The awards are based on academic performance and leadership potential. This year's recipients are Amber Swain and Erica Wallace.