Sunset While Leaving Denver

Sunset While Landing at Denver International Airport

Fabulous sunset view from the plane.

Congratulations to DVM 2016!

 

The News is OUT!  The National Veterinary Licensing Exam - NAVLE Passing 

Results:

Congratulations! 

DVM 2016!

 

The Hollywood Award Season Begins

While I miss living in Santa Barbara I am thoroughly enjoying living in close proximity Hollywood. I've always enjoyed the Golden Globes and the Oscars but I have new insight because I have been  spending more time Hollywood.  Becoming a member of Film Independent has been a part of that story, but having my daughter working in Hollywood has as well.  This pic is the Beverly Hilton Ballroom and the cool part is that I've attended functions in this same venue.  It just seems more cool now.  Of course when I was there the red carpet was rolled up and stored in the parking garage (yes, I could see it).

 

Making Teaching Matter...

       Most people have heard "publish or perish."  Professors are expected to publish research as a primary function and time spent on teaching only takes away time from research efforts.  Teaching is something a professor just does.  In one of my previous institutions, teaching is not even considered in promotion and tenure evaluations.   The Regional Teaching Academy which is a consortium of UC Davis, Western University of Health Sciences,  Colorado State University, Oregon State University and Washington State University veterinary educators with the goal of making teaching matter.

        Being a good teacher requires effort effort, skill and knowledge.  Recognizing the scholarly effort involved in developing better keep teaching methods and materials is the first step in matter teaching matter.  This past weekend about 30 faculty members from the five veterinary schools have been working diligently toward this goal.  I'm very proud and inspired to be part of this group of medical educators.  I'm encouraged that teaching may finally get the  recognition that it truly deserves.  

Welcome DVM Class of 2020!

Yes, that is correct.  Invitations for the Class of 2020 were sent to candidates on Dec, 18th.  For me, as Chair of the Admissions Committee, it is like I have been holding my breath while swimming underwater the entire length of the pool.  I didn't know if I would touch the side of the pool before I ran out of air.  We implemented an enormous numbers of changes in process including a new database and software for reviewing the applications and a new mobile app for the reviewers to record interviewer scores and comments.  This week we had the postmortem  of this year's process.  It was a difficult task, but we came through.  I am most proud or the team effort that happened. 

Book Review: Corrupted by Lisa Scottoline

Corrupted is another book in the Rosato and DiNunzio Series which I have thoroughly enjoyed, but I loved this book.  It is a great trial drama!  It has a well plotted tale.  I enjoyed how the understanding of human behavior was woven in the drama with a long story arc.  The theme of justice and what it truly means is explored and a passionate manner.   I put aside chores and more pleasurable offerings in order to finish the book.  It has been a long time since a book has kept me so engaged.  Thank you for another wonderful book, Lisa Scottoline.  What a great way to start the year.