Celebrating CSU’s Best Teachers
A teacher is someone who inspires; someone who motivates; someone who leaves a mark on a generation. However you define “teacher,” Colorado State University has some of the best, and tonight, we celebrate them.
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Equipping Veterinarians for a Changing World
Rebecca Ruch-Gallie (D.V.M., ’99; M.S., ’02) oversees a real-world laboratory that gives veterinary students hands-on experience running a general veterinary practice. Her passion for the work is infectious, but her early career path almost led her into the restaurant business.
The Human-Animal Bond is Stronger than War and Homelessness
Pets are beloved the world over, and as the people of Ukraine continue to be displaced or flee the Russian invasion, their pets go with them. Jon Geller (D.V.M., '95), who founded the Street Dog Coalition, which cares for the pets of the homeless in America, has been part of an international effort to keep pets and their owners united and is now attempting to rescue pets inside the war-ravaged country.
Gifts of Life and Friendship
Most organ donations are anonymous, but one became quite the opposite. It was a gift not only of life but also lasting friendship.
Community generosity supports Alamosa native’s dream
When longtime Alamosa, Colorado, veterinarian Ben Konishi (D.V.M., ’50) passed away in 2018, generations of his grateful clients contributed to a Colorado State University scholarship established in his honor by his family.
Leader of a Scientific Community Researching COVID-19
Candace Mathiason (Ph.D., ’10), associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, is among a number of CSU alumni and faculty working on COVID-19 issues. She currently leads a research team studying the coronavirus.
Paying it Forward: Dr. Raymond Loretto (M.S, ’76; D.V.M., ’86)
Dr. Raymond Loretto (M.S, ’76; D.V.M., ’86), a member of the Pueblo of Jemez, was one of the first Native Americans to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at CSU. He carries that distinction proudly, and it has motivated him to inspire other Native youth to attend college.
Improving Health and Inspiring the Next Generation
As an undergraduate at CSU, Gilbert John (B.S., ’85; Ph.D., ’90) opted for a microbiology major, based on a course he had enjoyed. Immunology professor Dr. Robert Ellis became his mentor, engaging the young student in his research projects. The student eventually became a professor too, as John went on to his own remarkable career.
Giving Bugs a Chance: A New Way to Solve World Hunger
Say the word “farming,” and images of corn and wheat fields likely pop into the brain. Amy Franklin (D.V.M., ’13) is aiming to change this perception and show how insect farming is an effective and life-changing food source in developing countries.