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GRACESHOWALTER • SENIOR
DORIAGILBERG• JUNIOR
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hometown: Middleburg, Virginia
Degree: B.S. in animal sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine concentration and minors in biology and computer and information technology Involvement: Block and Bridle Club, student chapter of the Wildlife Society, American Sign Language Club, Association of Information Technology Post-graduation Plans: To attend the University of Glasgow for veterinary school. What does an ANSC degree mean to you? “To me, it means a solid foundation for success. The faculty and staff truly care about your success and provide you with opportunities to enhance skills and become a powerful difference maker.”
Degree: B.S. in animal sciences biosciences with minors in management and Spanish Involvement: Peer advisor for animal sciences, Animal Sciences Ambassador, Purdue Equine Assisted Programs Club vice president, Israel Council, Purdue Dance Marathon Post-graduation plans: To attend Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to pursue a DVM/MPH (Masters in Public Health) dual degree. What advice do you have for an incoming student? “Be excited to follow new paths, change your career goals, or start a new hobby. Trust the process, and then never look back.”
MADELINEMILBURN• SOPHOMORE
SARATONISSEN• FRESHMAN
Hometown: Noblesville, Indiana
Hometown: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Degree: B.S. in animal sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine concentration
Degree: B.S. in animal sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine concentration
Involvement: Animal science peer advisor, Dairy Club campus promotions co-chair, Pre-Veterinary Medical Association social chair, Higher Ground Dance Company member/choreographer, Columbian Park Zoo volunteer
Involvement: Volunteers around the World fundraising co-chair, A Cause for Paws, Gamma Phi Beta sorority
Career Goal: To practice mixed animal medicine or pursue further training in zoological medicine. What advice do you have for an incoming student? “Put yourself outside of your comfort zone. Purdue has so many opportunities for you to discover, so don't hold yourself back because you fear the unknown.”
Career Goal: To become a small animal veterinarian and open a veterinary clinic with grooming and boarding services. What is your favorite aspect of Purdue ANSC? “The students come from everywhere and this creates a diverse environment that allows us to share and hear ideas that we could not find anywhere else.”
These students were recognized for their accomplishments at the virtual 2020 Purdue College of Agriculture Spring Awards Program.
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