K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine announces professorships

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

K-STATE'S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ANNOUNCES PROFESSORSHIPS

MANHATTAN -- Several faculty members at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine have been appointed to special professorships.

"It is an honor and a pleasure to recognize faculty members such as these," said Ralph Richardson, dean of the college.

The appointments include:

* David Biller, professor of clinical sciences, to the Upham Professorship. The appointment honors Dr. Roy Walter Upham and recognizes senior leadership in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

* Michael Dryden, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, to the Frick Professorship. The appointment honors Dr. E.J. Frick and recognizes a faculty member with a national and international reputation.

* Susan Nelson, clinical assistant professor at the K-State Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, to the Pet Trust Professorship. The appointment recognizes and honors a faculty member who has been an exemplary role-model for client communications, compassionate patient care, respect for the human-animal bond, outstanding clinical teaching, professionalism and leadership.

* Dan Thomson, assistant professor of clinical sciences, to the Jones Professorship. The appointment honors W.S. and E.C. Jones and recognizes excellence in food animal production medicine and epidemiology.