BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vet.uga.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260402T123438Z CREATED:20260123T165447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T123438Z UID:59508-1775206800-1775232000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Open House 2026 DESCRIPTION:What is Open House?\nJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting world of veterinary medicine at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine! \nThis FREE\, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to explore everything from interactive exhibits\, tours of our Veterinary Teaching Hospital\, and even engaging zoo and exotic animal experiences. \nDon’t miss the fan-favorite Teddy Bear Surgery\, where kids can step into the shoes of “surgeons” and “anesthesiologists” for a hands-on experience they’ll never forget! \nThis event is completely ran by our first- and second-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students\, and any donations go toward helping our students pay for their veterinary licensing exam. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n    \nView a Spanish version of the Open House Map and Schedule of Events here. \n  \nCost of event\nThis event is free to attend and includes access to a wide variety of activities and exhibits across the CVM Classic Campus. \nFor those who would like to enhance their experience\, select add-on activity tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available to purchase at the Welcome Desk. Concessions and merchandise will also be available for purchase. Cash only please.  \nA Welcome Desk will be located on the front lawn of the College and one located near the entrance to parking lot S25.  \nRegistration\nNo registration required to attend the event—drop in any time between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. \nThere will be a sign up sheet at the Welcome Desk to participate in Teddy Bear Surgery and tour of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. These will be first come\, first served. \nWho can attend Open House?\nOpen House has fun activities and demonstrations for all ages and is open to the public! \n**Please note that the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Tours have limited spots available\, and you must be age 11+ to participate. \nParking\n\nParking will be FREE for guests at the Park and Ride Lot (E23)\, located at N Oconee Access Rd\, Athens\, GA 30605. \nShuttles will be available from the Park and Ride Lot to the CVM Classic Campus from 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM. There will also be a shuttle available to guests touring the Veterinary Teaching Hospital from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Strollers must be collapsed and stored properly while using the shuttles and not placed in the bus aisles. \nThere will be limited paid parking in Carlton Street Deck and South Deck\, which are both within walking distance to the event. \n**Parking for school buses will be made available at the Soccer/Softball lot. All buses must be removed from the parking lot by 4:00 PM. \n\nSchedule of Events\nMany different displays and events will be going on through out the day. View a schedule of the different events here. \nTours of our state-of-the-art Veterinary Teaching Hospital will also be offered. Tours will be limited to 3 groups of 10. Be sure to sign up at the Welcome Desk for a time slot. Guests must be age 11+ to tour the hospital. \nClub Fair\nThe club fair will showcase all the wonderful clubs that the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine has to offer. Each club will have a poster up for display and members walking around giving brief presentations. \nMerchandise Booth\nThe merchandise booth will have some awesome UGA College of Veterinary Medicine apparel. Those range from shirts\, sweatshirts\, hats\, etc. We will be accepting cash/check/Zelle payments only. \nRain Contingency Plan \nIf rain is in the forecast on the day of Open House\, some event locations and schedules may change. Any updates will be posted on this website the day before the event\, so please check back prior to attending. \nYou can also follow our social media accounts for real-time updates. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nThank You to our Generous Sponsors\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nAccessibility\nAccess provided for people with disabilities through the Accessibility and Inclusion Committee. If you have any accessibility needs\, please contact vetmedopenhouse@uga.edu by March 24th so that we can work with you to make accommodations. \nEvent Photography Notice\nPlease be aware that photographers/videographers representing the University of Georgia will be circulating through the event taking photographs and videos (“Recordings”) for possible use by the University System of Georgia and the University of Georgia in publications\, media\, or other technology now known or hereafter developed. These Recordings may capture your likeness\, image and voice\, and by choosing to attend this event you grant us\, on your behalf and on behalf of any dependent minors who accompany you\, the right to use these Recordings as described above for any lawful purpose. \nYou understand you will not be compensated for use of the Recordings\, and all rights to the Recordings will remain the property of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia\, by and on the behalf of the University of Georgia. If you do not wish to be photographed or video recorded\, please let our photographers/videographers know. \n*While some Recordings captured will be utilized by UGA CVM in media & publications\, participants will not have access to view or download all of the Recordings from the event. Thank you for your understanding.  \n**Signage reflecting this acknowledgement will be on-site at Open House. \nFollow Us on Social Media\nFacebook \nInstagram URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/open-house-2026/ LOCATION:UGA College of Veterinary Medicine\, 501 D.W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,DVM Students,General Public,Prospective Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Open-House-2026-Designs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Open House Organizers":MAILTO:vetmedopenhouse@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260331T160729Z CREATED:20260331T160729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T160729Z UID:60322-1775044800-1775048400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Daniel Wychrij DESCRIPTION:“Prevention and Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Animal Models” \nDoctoral defense: Daniel Wychrij \nMajor professor: Karen Norris \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-daniel-wychrij/ LOCATION:CVM 3326\, 501 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30683\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Daniel-Wychrij-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260331T155938Z CREATED:20260331T155938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155938Z UID:60320-1774962000-1774965600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Taylor Chapman DESCRIPTION:“Maternal Immunization in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Respiratory Syncytial” \nDoctoral defense: Taylor Chapman \nMajor professor: Karen Norris \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-taylor-chapman/ LOCATION:CVM 1640 CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Taylor-Chapman-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T121000 DTSTAMP:20260325T181331Z CREATED:20260325T181331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181331Z UID:60233-1774869000-1774872600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: David Morgens DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Complex Transcriptional Regulation in Oncogenic Herpesvirus” \nDr. David Morgens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. He earned his PhD in Genetics at Stanford University and completed his postdoctoral training at HHMI/University of California Berkeley. Dr. Morgens research focuses on screening in herpersvirus. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-david-morgens/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Morgens_David_200x300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260317T145639Z CREATED:20260317T145609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145639Z UID:60127-1774436400-1774440000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Robert Alexander Richardson DESCRIPTION:“Evaluation of Antibody Light Chain Biases during Primary and Secondary Viral Infections in Ferrets” \nDissertation Defense: Robert Alexander Richardson \nMajor Project: Dr. Ted M. Ross \nLocation: Zoom only \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/dissertation-defense-robert-alexander-richardson/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Richardson-Robert-Alex-pic-Qualtrics-2023-e1692104831664.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260317T145313Z CREATED:20260317T145313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145313Z UID:60125-1774364400-1774368000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sean Ray DESCRIPTION:“Novel influenza M2e vaccines and glycan receptor specificity of emerging H5N1 viruses” \nDissertation Defense: Sean Ray \nMajor Professor: Dr. S. Mark Tompkins \nLocation: Anatomy GILL Classroom \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/dissertation-defense-sean-ray/ LOCATION:CVM 1640 CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sean-Ray-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T121000 DTSTAMP:20260319T142747Z CREATED:20260218T181124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142747Z UID:59799-1774264200-1774267800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Katelyn Walzer DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Transcriptional control of sex determination in the intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium parvum” \nDr. Katelyn Walzer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University. She earned her PhD in Genetics and Genomics at Duke University in 2018 and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2025. Dr. Walzer’s research focuses on apicomplexan parasites. Read more about Dr. Walzer’s research here: https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/biosci/about/profiles/kwalzer. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-katelyn-walzer/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Katelyn-Walzer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T121000 DTSTAMP:20260313T130722Z CREATED:20260218T180851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T130722Z UID:59798-1773659400-1773663000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Cheryl Liane Day DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“The effect of HIV on cellular immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis” \nDr. Cheryl Day is a Professor at the Emory University Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Emory Vaccine Center. Additionally\, Dr. Day serves as a researcher at the Emory National Primate Research Center and the Emory Center for AIDS Research. She earned her PhD in Virology from Harvard University in 2003 and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford. Dr. Day’s research focuses on the cellular immune responses of hosts with tuberculosis and HIV infections. Read more about her research here: https://vaccines.emory.edu/faculty/primary-faculty/day-cheryl-l.html. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-cheryl-liane-day/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/day-cheryl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260216T172025Z CREATED:20260109T195615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T172025Z UID:58626-1772868600-1772899200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:2026 Spring GVTA Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2026 spring GVTA Conference will consist of 7 hours total CE credit. This includes 1 hour of LEAP credit. \nThis conference is hosted in person at the UGA Veterinary Education Center. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees. \n2026 GVTA Spring Conference Agenda \nRegistration: \n\nVeterinary Technicians: $150\nVeterinary Technician Students: $80\n\nRegistration closes February 23\, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. No late registrations accepted. No walk-in registrations. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-spring-gvta-conference/ LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Education Center\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Veterinary Technicians ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GVTA_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T121000 DTSTAMP:20260226T182129Z CREATED:20260218T180633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182129Z UID:59797-1772449800-1772453400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Jeff Hogan DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Development of a bovine model of HPAI H5N1 infection for testing novel therapeutics” \nDr. Jeff Hogan is a Professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine\,  jointly appointed with the Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Diagnostic Imaging and the Department of Infectious Diseases. He earned his PhD in Microbiology from the University of Mississippi in 1999 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Hogan’s research interests include host-pathogen interactions\, viral and bacterial vaccine and therapeutic development\, and pathogenesis of viral and bacterial pathogens. Read more about his research here: https://vet.uga.edu/person/jeff_hogan/. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-jeff-hogan/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Jeff-Hogan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260218T163458Z CREATED:20260218T163409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T163458Z UID:59794-1772013600-1772017200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Caitlin Williams DESCRIPTION:“Genomic Surveillance Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis In East Africa: Lineage Diversity\, Drug Resistance\, And Diagnostic Gaps” \nDoctoral defense: Caitlin Williams \nMajor professor: Fred Quinn \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-caitlin-williams/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Williams-Caitlin-pic-website-2023-scaled-e1686943892600.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T121000 DTSTAMP:20260218T162332Z CREATED:20260218T162332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T162332Z UID:59793-1771931400-1771935000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Tatum Mortimer DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Genomic approaches to epidemiology and diagnostics of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens” \nDr. Tatum Mortimer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her PhD in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017 and completed her postdoctoral research fellowship at Harvard’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health in 2023. Dr. Mortimer’s lab focuses on antimicrobial resistant pathogens in human and animal populations. Read more about her research here: https://mortimerlab.com/. \n  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-tatum-mortimer-2/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tatum-Mortimer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260108T194451Z CREATED:20260108T193958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T194451Z UID:59286-1771315200-1771434000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Bovine Ultrasound Training DESCRIPTION:As part of our continued effort to promote the application of reproductive technologies\, the University of Georgia Extension and UGA College of Veterinary Medicine are collaborating with E.I. Medical Imaging to provide a training course in bovine ultrasonography. \nCourse Structure\nThis 2-day course is divided into in-class and hands-on portions. The in-class portions will provide attendees with the knowledge required to perform reproductive ultrasound evaluations in cattle. The in-class portion will be followed by the hands-on experiential learning (majority of the course)\, where attendees will have the opportunity to perform ultrasound examinations themselves. \nPLEASE NOTE: This course is restricted to veterinarians\, veterinary students\, and graduate students in bovine reproduction \nTopics Covered\n\nFemale reproductive tract evaluation\nPregnancy detection\nFetal aging\nFetal sexing\nEmbryo recipient selection\nHeifer pre-breeding evaluations\n\nPrevious rectal palpation experience is highly recommended \nLocation: UGA ADS Double Bridges Farm 155 Double Bridges Rd Winterville\, GA 30683 \nCost: Veterinarian – $800; Veterinary Students and Graduate Students – $200 \nAll questions should be directed to Pedro Fontes\, Associate Professor\, Animal & Dairy Science: pedrofontes@uga.edu \n  \n  URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/bovine-ultrasound-training-3/ LOCATION:155 Double Bridges Rd Winterville\, GA\, 155 Double Bridges Rd\, Winterville\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bovine-Ultrasound-Course-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T121000 DTSTAMP:20260216T134514Z CREATED:20260216T134514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T134514Z UID:59763-1771240200-1771243800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Cynthia Nau Cornelissen DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Urgent threat Neisseria gonorrhoeae utilizes human specific receptors to overcome nutritional immunity” \nDr. Cynthia Nau Cornelissen is a Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State University. At GSU\, she serves as the Director of the Center for Translational Immunology and as the Associate Director of the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Cornelissen earned her PhD from the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign and then completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. You can read more about her research on N. gonorrhoeae here: https://biomedical.gsu.edu/profile/cynthia-nau-cornelissen/. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-cynthia-nau-cornelissen/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/aa69c074-c293-41a7-9b00-438f9d26908b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T214357Z CREATED:20260114T154342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T214357Z UID:59354-1771063200-1771077600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:UGA Pet Health Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a New Era of Veterinary Care!\nJoin us as we celebrate the newly remodeled UGA Pet Health Center\, a Stanton Spectrum of Care Clinic! Thanks to a generous $5.2 million grant from the Stanton Foundation\, the Pet Health Center (PHC) has expanded its facility and staff\, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive\, high-quality care for the pets you love. And what better time to show our pets some love than on Valentine’s Day? \nOn Saturday\, Feb. 14\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, enjoy a love-filled day packed with fun for the whole family\, including sweet treats\, a pet-themed photo booth\, crafts and activities\, guided clinic tours\, giveaways\, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of our new team members and learn how the expanded PHC can support the health and wellness of your dogs and cats through every stage of life. \nThis FREE event is family- and pet-friendly* and will feature both indoor and outdoor festivities\, so please dress warmly! \n*All pets must be well-socialized and secured with a non-retractable leash at ALL times. For safety reasons\, pets will not be permitted on guided clinic tours. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you and share in this exciting new chapter with our community! \nQuestions or need to schedule an appointment?  Contact our office at 706.542.1984 or ugapethealthcenter@uga.edu. \nUGA Pet Health Center website URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-pet-health-center-grand-re-opening-celebration/ LOCATION:UGA Pet Health Center\, 125 Veterinary Loop\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30602 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PHC-Grand-Re-Opening-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T121000 DTSTAMP:20260206T172659Z CREATED:20260206T172659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T172659Z UID:59662-1770635400-1770639000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Jorge Eugenio Vidal DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Oxidative Metabolism at the Core of Pneumococcal Virulence: Mechanisms and Translational Potential: \nDr. Jorge Vidal is a Professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and the Center for Immunology and Microbial Research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Vidal earned his PhD in Cellular Biology from the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City in 2006 and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine in 2009. Read about Dr. Vidal’s research here: https://umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Cell-Molecular-Biology/About/Faculty/Jorge-Vidal.html. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-jorge-eugenio-vidal/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Vidal-Jorge-seminar-Feb-9-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260129T184424Z CREATED:20260129T184424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T184424Z UID:59580-1770199200-1770202800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Mark Phillips DESCRIPTION:“Studies of Paramyxovirus Replication and Paramyxoviral Vectors” \nDoctoral defense: Mark Phillips \nMajor professor: Dr. Biao He \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-mark-phillips/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Phillips-Mark.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T121000 DTSTAMP:20260202T145142Z CREATED:20260202T145103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T145142Z UID:59612-1770030600-1770034200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Katherine Hummels DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Regulation of cell envelope biosynthesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa” \nDr. Katherine Hummels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Georgia. She earned her PhD in Microbiology in 2019 from Indiana University and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Reach more about Dr. Hummels’ research here: https://mib.uga.edu/directory/people/kate-hummels. \nContact jart@uga.edu for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-katherine-hummels/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000 DTSTAMP:20260129T160140Z CREATED:20250213T161029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T160140Z UID:56631-1769848200-1769869800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution for our attendees\, presenters\, and staff\, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event due to the threat of inclement winter weather. We plan to reschedule this event for later in the year and will share more details once they become available. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-referring-veterinarian-appreciation-event/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Veterinarians ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RDVM-Appreciation-Save-the-Date-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T173000 DTSTAMP:20260121T211721Z CREATED:20251111T190645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211721Z UID:58404-1769240700-1769275800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:18th Annual Shelter Medicine Symposium (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Due to predicted extreme weather conditions\, this meeting will now be virtual\, conducted via Zoom. Those registered for the event will receive an email with zoom login details.\nThe UGA CVM Shelter Medicine Club presents our 18th Annual UGA CVM Shelter Medicine Symposium\, taking place on January 24th\, 2026. This one-day event will feature speakers from multiple areas of shelter medicine and is kindly sponsored by Purina and Amdec Anesthesia. \nThis year’s Symposium is $10 to attend (with NO CE credit). \nIf you would like to receive a certificate for 8 hours CE credit\, please choose that option when registering. The cost for the CE credit is $95. Partial hours of CE credit will not be offered. \nSymposium topics currently include Animal Welfare and Hoarding\, the Treatment of Panleukopenia\, Canine Parvovirus\, and Ringworm\, Running a High-Quality\, High-Volume Spay and Neuter Program\, Basics of Canine Heartworm Disease\, Juvenile Spay and Neuters\, Common Small Animal Shelter Parasites\, and the Basics of Forensics\, Reporting\, and Testifying about Animal Abuse. \n \nThank you again to our sponsors Purina and Amdec Anesthesia for supporting shelter medicine here at UGA CVM! There are additional vendor/sponsor spots available through the event registration. \nIf you are interested in purchasing an event t-shirt\, please indicate that choice by responding to the appropriate question within the registration. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/18th-annual-shelter-medicine-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/18th-Annual-Shelter-Medicine-Symposium-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T200000 DTSTAMP:20251222T203418Z CREATED:20251222T203418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T203418Z UID:59109-1768672800-1768680000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:UGA CVM VMX Alumni and Donor Reception DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite all CVM alumni\, donors\, and friends to our UGA CVM Reception on Saturday\, January 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Mia’s Italian Kitchen! While this event is hosted in conjunction with the VMX Conference\, you do not have to be a conference attendee to join us. We hope to see you there! \nWhen: Saturday\, January 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nWhere: Mia’s Italian Kitchen\, Orlando\, FL \nQuestions? Email lane.mccarthy@uga.edu URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-cvm-vmx-alumni-and-donor-reception/ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VMX-Reception-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000 DTSTAMP:20251208T160958Z CREATED:20251208T160700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T160958Z UID:58583-1765893600-1765897200@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Career in Focus: Nicole Acuff DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Career in Focus webinar with Dr. Nicole Acuff\, Associate Director of Immunology at Janux Therapeutics. Dr. Acuff is a 2016 alumn of the Department of Infectious Diseases. Learn about life as a scientist at a small biotech company\, how Dr. Acuff found her position\, what her work expectations are\, and about her work-life balance. \nThis is a virtual only event. Contact jart@uga.edu for Zoom link. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/career-in-focus/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Acuff-Nicole-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20251125T184603Z CREATED:20250428T131433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T184603Z UID:57146-1765612800-1765731600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Outpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Outpatient Medicine Section at The University of Georgia is comprised of specialties in which the majority of our patients come and go in the same day rather than stay in the hospital. That makes for a diverse grouping of specialties including Dermatology\, Oncology\, Cardiology\, Exotics\, Nutrition and Behavior.\nJoin us VIRTUALLY on December 13-14\, 2025 to hear practical updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas. \n**This course will provide 15 hours of CE credit. One LEAP hour will be offered during this course.**\nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $397\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $505\n\n2025 Outpatient Medicine Agenda\nRegistration closes December 8\, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. \nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes. \nPlease contact the Continuing Education office if you have any questions: vetmedce@uga.edu\n**The only payment options are check or credit card. There is not an internal funds transfer payment option for this course.** URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/outpatient-medicine-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Continuing Education,Veterinarians END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTSTAMP:20251121T212549Z CREATED:20250703T192813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T212549Z UID:57517-1765152000-1765238399@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:UGA CVM AAEP Alumni and Donor Reception DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive alumni and donor reception! Reconnect\, network\, and celebrate with fellow supporters of our program. Stay tuned—more details coming soon! URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/uga-cvm-aaep-alumni-and-donor-reception/ CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AAEP-Reception.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20250816T184422Z CREATED:20250623T153852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T184422Z UID:57354-1765008000-1765126800@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:2025 Practical Avian\, Reptile\, and Small Mammal Endoscopy Course DESCRIPTION:Elevate your exotic animal practice and zoological skills to the next level with the acclaimed endoscopy training programs from the University of Georgia. These courses have been specifically designed to teach the practical applications of endoscopy and endosurgery in reptiles\, birds\, & exotic mammals.  Whether you are a private practitioner\, zoo or wildlife vet\, intern\, resident\, specialist\, or academician\, this course will train you to perform minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures including internal examination\, biopsy\, and basic endosurgical procedures. \nA 2-day practical\, hands-on practical lab to develop and practice endoscopy skills (prior completion of the 16-hr online course required before lab). This course offers 16 hours of CE credit. Focused on reptiles\, birds & small mammal diagnostic procedures using the 2.7mm telescope system. This is a practical course with very limited classroom time. Species vary and are dependent upon concurrent research projects but usually include pigeons\, rabbits\, and turtles or iguanas. \nThis course is open to anyone that also registers for the on-line course (to be completed before in-person weekend) or who has completed the online course previously. Everyone registered for the in-person weekend course gets access to the online course materials (even if they did it previously). \nThis course is led by Stephen J. Divers – BVetMed\, DZooMed\, DECZM(Herp)\, DECZM(ZHM)\, DACZM\, FRCVS; Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine TM; Professor of Zoological Medicine\, University of Georgia. \nRegistration is limited to 16 registrants. A waitlist will be activated once the course registration has filled to capacity. If a registration is cancelled and space opens\, those on the waitlist will be notified based on the date/time added to the list. Once contacted\, they will have 24 hours to register for the course. At that point\, the next person on the list will be notified. \nVeterinarian: $1784 \nResident/Intern/Student: $1049 \nVet Tech/Nurse (attend with DVM): $209 (This registration can only be added with a DVM registration) \nCourse Date: December 6-7\, 2025 \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees for both days of the course. If you would like to request dietary variations from a standard menu\, there are three options offered in the registration: gluten free\, vegan\, vegetarian. Registrants are responsible for providing their own scrubs for the lab portions of the course. It is recommended to have 2 sets of scrubs. \nThere is a hotel block for your convenience. It is not a requirement that attendees book within this block – this is only for your convenience. It is the responsibility of the attendee to make all reservations. The attendee is also responsible for all costs associated with the hotel booking. \n\nUniversity of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel – 1197 S. Lumpkin St Athens\, GA 30602\n\nWalkable to course location – 2 blocks\nThe block is set for Arrival 12/5/2025; Departure 12/8/2025; (There are a few rooms available for check-in on 12/4/25)\nRate: $139/night (includes parking; does not include breakfast)\nGroup ID: 62028 (MUST be entered online to receive the group rate)\nGuess may book their room online at https://www.hotel.uga.edu/\nGuests may also call the reservations office at 706-542-2134\, Monday -Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.\nThis quoted rate is guaranteed for reservations made prior to 11/04/2025.\n\n\n\nTransportation: \n\nTransportation is the responsibility of the attendee. Suggestions for traveling from ATL airport to hotels:\n\nRental car\nGroome Transportation\n\n20+ transports/day\nreservations recommended: https://groometransportation.com/athens/?&sd_client_id=c2015689-5326-4e34-86d8-4ef938a8deb6\n\n\n\n\n\nParking adjacent to the building will be readily available at no charge for the weekend. The event location is 501 D. W. Brooks Drive. If you are staying at the GA Center Hotel\, it is a short two block walk from the hotel to the event location. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2025-practical-exotics-endoscopy-course/ LOCATION:CVM Main Campus\, 501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/exotics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T121000 DTSTAMP:20251113T172534Z CREATED:20251113T172534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T172534Z UID:58429-1764587400-1764591000@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Ania Majewska DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Ania Majewska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology\, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. She earned her PhD in Ecology at the University of Georgia and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Majewska’s lab focuses on infectious disease ecology and biology education research. Read more about her research here: https://majewskalab.com/. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-ania-majewska/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Majewska_headshot.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T121000 DTSTAMP:20251112T165452Z CREATED:20250804T144739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T165452Z UID:57675-1763377800-1763381400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Richard Bucala DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“A Most Interesting Factor” \nDr. Richard Bucala is the Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pathology and of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine. Additionally\, he is the Rheumatologist in Chief in the Rheumatology section of the Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Bucala earned his PhD from Rockefeller University in 1985 and his MD at Cornell College in 1986. He then went on to complete his residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 1988. Read more about Dr. Bucala’s work here: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/richard-bucala/. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-richard-bucala/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T150000 DTSTAMP:20251113T183140Z CREATED:20251113T182915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183140Z UID:58432-1763128800-1763132400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Grace Woods Vick DESCRIPTION:“Biogenesis of unique membranous organelles in Plasmodium falciparum” \nDissertation defense: Grace Woods Vick \nMajor professor: Vasant Muralidharan \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-grace-woods-vick/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Woods_-Grace-scaled-e1686858226737.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000 DTSTAMP:20251113T175129Z CREATED:20251113T174902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T175129Z UID:58430-1763020800-1763024400@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Defense: Kayla Adcock DESCRIPTION:“Pathogen Surveillance\, Diagnostics\, and Disease Characterization in Free-Ranging Avian Wildlife” \nDissertation defense: Kayla Adock \nMajor professor: Nicole Nemeth \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-kayla-adcock/ LOCATION:Wildlife Health Building Room 101\, 589 D. W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kayla-Adcock.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T111000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T121000 DTSTAMP:20251110T145827Z CREATED:20250804T144630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T145827Z UID:57673-1762773000-1762776600@vet.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seminar: Emily E. Rosowski DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Illuminating Innate Immunity to Aspergillus fungi” \nDr. Emily Rosowski is an Associate Professor at the Clemson University\, College of Science\, School of Health Research\, Department of Biological Sciences. She earned her PhD in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and completed her post-doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2019\, Dr. Rosowski started her lab at Clemson University. Read more about Dr. Rosowski’s research here: https://www.clemson.edu/health-research/faculty/faculty-scholars/rosowski.html. URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-emily-e-rosowski/ LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vet.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/coverdell-center.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR