WCVM Supporters
“Santa Paws for Pets” backs pet research
April 11th, 2012
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For one day every December, Winnipeg veterinarian Dr. Gord Goodridge (WCVM ’75) trades in his stethoscope for a red velvet suit and plays Ol’ St. Nick at the Centennial Animal Hospital’s annual Christmas fundraiser. But while other Santa Clauses bestow their “Ho Ho Hos” on young children, Goodridge shares his lap with a variety of furry, four-legged creatures during the …
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Pfizer invests in future One Health leaders
Pfizer Animal Health has invested $20,000 in a new University of Saskatchewan program that will help to train the next generation of health professionals in the concept of One Health. The U of S One Health Leadership Experience, which was initiated by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, will introduce students to One Health and foster their development as leaders …
February 08th, 2012 Full story »
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Equine gift to the WCVM doubles in value
A $20,000 donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) to support horse health at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the University of Saskatchewan campus has helped to raise another $20,000 through a matching gift program. “The Equine Foundation of Canada’s dedicated efforts to support horse health at the WCVM and at other Canadian veterinary colleges are exceptional,” …
April 18th, 2011 Full story »
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WCVM names centre after horse owners
An expanded facility for horse health at the University of Saskatchewan will be called the Ryan/Dubé Equine Performance Centre in recognition of a Saskatoon couple’s longtime support for veterinary research and education. Heather Ryan and her husband, L. David Dubé, contributed $1.2 million toward the expansion of the college’s existing equine performance centre. The Government of Saskatchewan, Marg and Ron …
January 18th, 2011 Full story »
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KIP projects move forward at the U of S
Federal and provincial government officials were at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) on August 10 to discuss an update on the $22.9 million in funding going towards refurbishing a number of roofs and renovating the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) diagnostic lab. The joint funding is part of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP) launched in June 2009. …
August 12th, 2009 Full story »
