Hamilton earns U of S alumni award
Dr. Don Hamilton
Veterinary professor Dr. Don Hamilton’s unselfish service and respectful leadership within the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (USFA) have earned him the 2008 U of S Alumni Service Award.
Hamilton, a professor in WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, was one of seven U of S alumni who were honoured during a gala dinner on October 17, 2008.
Hamilton is a three-time U of S graduate, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 1968, his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1970 and a PhD degree in 1974. Besides his work as a teacher and researcher at the WCVM,
Hamilton became head of the college’s Department of Veterinary Physiology (later the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences) in 1981 — a position he held for 16 years. Despite a heavy administrative load that included membership on graduate committees, grant review committees and accreditation teams worldwide, he continued to teach, leading by example within the college.
Hamilton is also described as a pillar of the USFA, a signatory to six collective agreements and holder of most executive positions with the association. According to one colleague, he exemplifies the aims of the organizations, namely to promote the welfare of the university, to improve and protect the freedom of teaching, thought and research, and to co-operate with others who share similar interests.
The U of S Alumni Association annually celebrates the accomplishments of U of S alumni through its awards program. Each year, many successful U of S alumni are nominated for the following awards: Achievement, Service, Humanitarian, Mentorship, Outstanding Young Alumni and the Alumni Excellence in Aboriginal Initiatives Award. Visit the U of S Alumni Association to view the entire list of 2008 award recipients.
