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ASCI
Faculty and Staff "Walk for the Animals"
On Sunday, June 14th, Animal Science
faculty, staff and their dogs, helped support the Humane Society of
Chittenden County by participating in the 15th Annual Walk for the
Animals. Dr. Betsy Greene enjoyed watching her Jack Russell
Terrier, Greta, jump for joy after crossing the finish line and
receiving her
doggy bone "medal." Pepper, Marcia Purvis's Miniature Schnauzer,
enjoyed her leisurely stroll along the waterfront in her baby
stroller. Once again this year
the team lucked out with warm weather causing Riley, Jane
O'Neil's rescued
Greyhound, along with Helen Maciejewski's grand dog, Sasha, to take a
refreshing dip in the water fountain at Battery Park. Other
participants included Dr. Kerr and his wife Helyn, along with their
HSCC alum dogs, Onyx and Mercury; Fran Kinghorn and her enthusiastic
dog, Otis; as well as long time friend and supporter of the
department's equine program, Jan Schwarz, who helped walk Greta.
Dr. Carew cheered the team on, shown here with Dr. Kerr and Mercury.
The department wishes to thank everyone who contributed to this great
cause and enabled the team to donate $350 to the
Humane Society of Chittenden County. (pictures courtesy
of Jane Kennedy O'Neil)
ASCI
Grad and Former CREAMer Operates Successful Animal Photography Business
Kelly Sabo Schulze graduated from the University of Vermont
in 2005 with a B.S. in Animal Science. While at UVM Kelly
participated in CREAM (Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural
Management), a student-run dairy which places emphasis on experiential
learning to develop interpersonal, teamwork, and practical
problem-solving skills. Kelly concentrated her studies on dairy
and agricultural business. She has been employed for the last 5
years by VT Dairy Herd Improvement Association as a dairy records
specialist. Kelly also operates her own animal photography
business, Mountain
Dog Photography, LLC and is a member of Vermont Professional
Photographers.
"I think that animal photography is a
great way for current ASCI students to break out of the "veterinarian"
box. I remember being in it and not having a clue of what to do unless
I was a vet. Then I decided that I could put my strongest skills
together and do this for a living. Hopefully seeing my business will
show current students that there are great, creative things that can be
done with an ASCI degree."
ASCI Majors
Students in Animal Science may develop a program of study under one
of four available options:
- Pre-Veterinary Science
- Equine Science
- General Animal Science
- Dairy Production
Mark Your Calendar for Vermont's Largest Equine Event
Everything Equine 2009 will
be held at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex on April 25 -
26. Whether you ride, show horses, or just enjoy being around
horses, this two-day event will not only entertain but provide you with
valuable information. Kenny Harlow of Cedar Run Ranch in
Cumberland, Virginia, a nationally renowned clinician, trainer and
expert will share his techniques on training and "centering" even the
most rambunctious horses.
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