Social Events

The Art of Schmoozing

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

 I will admit that I find the pace that technology changes to be overwhelming.  I feel as if just yesterday updating your friends involved changing your AIM away message.  Now we have Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, online newsletters, etc, etc, etc.  Information is instantaneous and not in short supply.  Luckily, despite all the new tools [...]

D.C. Coincidences

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

After another incredible day, I felt the need to post and share how great this externship experience can be for veterinary students.
Yesterday morning, Gina and I went to a fundraiser breakfast along with a number of agricultural focused groups. We met with Representative Schrader of Oregon who is the only veterinarian currently in the House. [...]

Become your own Advocate!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

This week I have joined the ranks of citizen activists and have lobbied on behalf of veterinarians across the country. Though I have done this at the state level, this experience was so different and magnified that they cannot even compare.
I was actually surprised at the ease of setting up meetings with the individuals that [...]

Whole Lotta (Hand)shakin’ Goin’ On

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Since some people seem to be scared that H1N1 is lurking around the corner, you would think a lot of folks would second guess shaking strangers’ hands.  Not so here in DC.  The art of the handshake is well perfected in this city, and this externship has certainly been the best chance for me to [...]

DC-bound Pet Obesity Awareness Tour Aims to Turn Fat Pets Fit

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

If you’re in the DC area at the end of the month or the beginning of next month, make sure you stop by the Pet Fit Tour to find out how to keep your dogs and cats lean and mean. Scroll down for the DC-area times, dates and locations.
Here’s the scoop:
From August 28-September 1, DC-area [...]

Dinner with the President

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Washington is an awesome city where anything is possible.  Yesterday, we (the externs) thought the day would include listening to the opposing arguments of the fate of the unwanted horse in the United States, and ended up  attending the  “Dinner with the President”.  At first, Erin and I thought that the “president” we were [...]

Opportunity is everywhere…

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Prior to arriving on the Hill, I had told colleagues that I felt I would either really enjoy or strongly dislike this externship. Fortunately, the former opinion prevailed, and I am having an amazing experience. Each day brings new opportunities, and I am able to impact veterinary medicine by raising awareness of issues currently facing [...]