Top MSU professor assumes new role with Delta Health Alliance

STARKVILLE, Miss.--A veteran Mississippi State faculty member with an international recognition for research now will have a key position with an organization working to improve health in the Mississippi Delta.
Janice Chambers, one of the university's William L. Giles Distinguished Professors, is becoming research director for Delta Health Alliance, a non-profit collaboration of state institutions and agencies.
She retains a half-time appointment as professor of basic sciences in MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she long has directed the Center for Environmental Health Sciences.
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Philip Robinson-Fulbright Scholar from Northern Ireland

For years, Philip Robinson has been fascinated by the history of Irish people migrating to the southern United States. As a Fulbright Scholar from Northern Ireland visiting at Mississippi State's College of Veterinary Medicine, he became a temporary migrant himself, expanding his professional knowledge while satisfying some of his historical curiosity.  Read more...

Employee of the Month

Ms. Jennifer (Jenny) Burns - Central Sterile Aide - CVM Clinical Sciences who has been chosen as CVM "Employee of the Month" for APRIL 2010.  Congratulations Jenny!!!!

Flowood partnership helps veterinary care

FLOWOOD -- Private practice veterinarians are partnering with Mississippi State University to provide around-the-clock emergency care and referral services for critical cases in the Jackson area.
The Animal Emergency and Referral Center at 1009 Treetops Boulevard in Flowood opened on March 17. From 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekdays, the center’s veterinarian and three veterinary technicians handle critical surgery, orthopedic and neurological cases that are referred to them from practicing veterinarians. No elective surgeries, primary care or routine treatments are provided.
During times when a typical private practice would not be open -- evenings, weekends and holidays -- the center is staffed by four local veterinarians.  Read More...

Open House Scheduled for April 9-10

CVM's Annual Open House will be April 9-10, 2010. During this time each year our building is open to every age group. At Open House you can experience live animal demonstrations and view numerous student exhibits. Admission is free. Pre-registration especially for groups, is strongly recommended.

To schedule tours please call (662) 325-1103.

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Employee of the Month

Please join us in congratulating our new employee of the month.  Ms. Heather Peavy - Medical Technologist III - CVM PPM who has been chosen as CVM "Employee of the Month" for March 2010.

Radio Interview with Jody Ray on the PAWS program

Dr. Jody Ray is interviewed by Amy Taylor on Farm and Family radio about the PAWS program.

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