WCVM people among USSU award recipients

Dr. Lynne Sandmeyer

Dr. Lynne Sandmeyer of WCVM’s Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and Jim Gibbons of the College’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences were among the 2009-10 recipients of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Awards, announced on March 29.

Sandmeyer is a veterinary ophthalmologist and an associate professor at the WCVM. Gibbons, a technician IV at the College, is in charge of the histology and plastination labs. Another WCVM representative, Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner, was among the honourable mentions for her contributions to the WCVM Animal Production course.

Through its “Experience in Excellence Awards,” the USSU annually commends individual academic and administrative excellence that enhances the student experience at the U of S. Besides the teaching excellence awards, the USSU includes awards for academic and non-academic staff as well as for student volunteers.

“The Experience in Excellence Awards is the USSU’s annual opportunity to congratulate and give thanks to professors, professionals, volunteers and students who have excelled in their duties to serve the students and our great university,” said Daniel McCullough, vice president of academic affairs for the USSU. “Every one of this year’s recipients has clearly demonstrated that it’s possible for one person to make a difference.”