OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS

GRACE SHOWALTER • SENIOR

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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.” Hometown: Noblesville, Indiana 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 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.”

DORIA GILBERG • JUNIOR

Hometown: Middleburg, Virginia

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.”

MADELINE MILBURN • SOPHOMORE

SARA TONISSEN • FRESHMAN Hometown: Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Degree: B.S. in animal sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine concentration

Involvement: Volunteers around the World fundraising co-chair, A Cause for Paws, Gamma Phi Beta sorority

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.