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Funding Opportunities in Animal Science at UVM Funding Opportunities in Animal Science

The Department of Animal Science is home to some of the best and brightest students, high quality research, and outstanding out-reach activities at the University of Vermont. Your donation will help the Department continue to deliver first-rate service in these areas. Annual gifts from alumni and friends at all levels do make a difference. Please consider these opportunities:



Animal Science Fund - Gifts to this fund will be used to strengthen a number of academic programs and research activities such as:
  • Humane Education Project - an education and outreach program that enables our students to visit area schools where they help educate children about how to care for their pets
  • Equine Science Program - support of this expanding program will provide new equipment, travel opportunities and clinics
  • Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) Program - CREAM is beginning to develop plans for a new barn and would appreciate any support to help them in their plans
  • Companion Animal Resource and Education (CARE) Center - support of this new initiative will lead to greater educational opportunities for our students and the general public on nutrition, reproduction and the health and welfare of pets
  • Research Activity and Laboratory Equipment - the constant use of our laboratories by students and faculty as well as an expansion of research activity in dairy cow lactation biology and human breast cancer studies provide great opportunities for funding support
UVM Morgan Horse Farm - The historic UVM Morgan Horse Farm with its heralded breeding program is in need of funds to pay for immediate facility improvements and long-term endowment needs
  • Matching funds are needed for a $365,000 federal grant through the Save America's Treasures program
  • The Donald J. Balch Endowment Fund - donations to the Balch Fund help support the farm's outstanding breeding program; equine education, and research and outreach activities
  • The Friends Walkway - become a permanent part of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm by donating a granite paver to the Friends Walkway ($275 donation for a 12x6 inch stone or $500 donation for a 12x12 inch stone) (Please contact us for more information on this project)



Campaign Priorities Will Upgrade Classroom and Laboratory Facilities at University Farm A major fundraising campaign aimed at enhancing academic excellence on a University-wide basis will include the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in a number of ways. Significant improvements are planned for the 40-year-old University farm at the Miller Agricultural Research Complex on Spear Street. There will be naming opportunities in recognition of major gifts made to enable the installation of a new modular classroom, research laboratories and modern barn for the student-run CREAM herd. Please contact Howard Lincoln, development officer for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at (802) 656-2509 or howard.lincoln@uvm.edu for information about these important campaign objectives.
 
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Yes, I have considered the possibilities and wish to make a contribution in support of the Department of Animal Science!

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Gifts may be made using your credit card on-line at the Development Office's secure website (www.uvm.edu/development/) or by phone at (888)458-8691. Checks made payable to The University of Vermont may be mailed to the following address:

UVM Department of Animal Science
570 Main Street, 102 Terrill
Burlington, VT 05405-0148

My gift will support:
The Department of Animal Science Fund (please denote special area of interest)
      Unrestricted, to be used where the needs are greatest
      Humane Education Project
      Equine Science Program
      CREAM Program
      CARE Program
      Research Activity and Laboratory Equipment

The UVM Morgan Horse Farm (please denote special area of interest)
      Matching gift for Save America's Treasures grant
      Donald J. Balch Endowment Fund
      Friends Walkway project

Please send me information about the following Department of Animal Science programs:

Please send me information about naming opportunities associated with the new classroom and laboratory facilities at the University Farm.

Please send me information on tax-wise ways to include the Department of Animal Science and/or the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences in my estate plan.

Yes, I would be interested in helping students and recent graduates with an internship placement, job referral or career opportunity. Please describe:


We always like to hear what our alumni are doing! Please send your alumni news and pictures that we may include in a future newsletter or webpage story, to Marcia Purvis (mpurvis@uvm.edu).









Last modified September 19 2008 01:13 PM

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