89th Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians
Conference Social Events
Golf Outing
Wednesday, September 10, 11:30 a.m.
University of Illinois Orange Course
Tee off for a good cause! The College’s Alumni Association is sponsoring its second annual golf outing, which starts at 11:30 a.m. at the University of Illinois Orange Course. At 5:30 p.m. golfers and students will gather at the College for the presentation of the golf outing awards and a dinner sponsored by Nestlé Purina. Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association and the student programs it supports throughout the year.
The $75 per golfer registration fee includes the following:
- Lunch
- Greens fees
- Golf cart
- Unlimited use of the driving range
- Golf contest participation
- One ticket to the alumni and student gathering following the outing
Backyard Barbecue
Thursday, Setpember 11, 5:00 p.m.
Tent on Veterinary Medicine Campus
Join your colleagues and classmates for a backyard barbecue on the Veterinary Medicine campus following the conference sessions on Thursday, September 11. You’ll have an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people while feasting on traditional barbecue fare.
Tickets to the backyard barbecue are included with full conference and Thursday-only registrations. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses or guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $40 each.
Those attending this dinner will also be in the audience for the live broadcast of the Coach Ron Zook radio call-in show. The “Ron Zook Show” airs Thursday evenings from 7:05-8:00 p.m. on the Illini Sports Network, a 46-station network that brings Illinois football to fans across the state and the Midwest. The live call-in show will originate from the Veterinary Medicine campus for this night only, allowing those in attendance the opportunity to meet Coach Zook and ask questions about the Illinois football program. The show is hosted by Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Fighting Illini football.
The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association and the College will jointly present the 2008 Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni and the Special Service Awards. This year’s award recipients are:
- Dr. Joseph F. Connor ’76, Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award
- Dr. Steve F. Sundlof ’76 MS, ’80 DVM and PhD, Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award
- Dr. John F. Van Vleet ’65 MS, ’67 PhD, Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award
- Mr. Peter S. Weber, Special Service Award
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Reunion Kick-Off
Friday, September 12, 4:30 p.m.
Tent on Veterinary Medicine Campus
Celebrating a reunion this year? Join us for a class reunion kick-off after conference sessions end on Friday. It’s the perfect time to enjoy refreshments and take class group photos. To learn more about specific reunion plans or to share yours, visit www.vetmed.illinois.edu/advancement/ClassReunions.htm.
Please RSVP for this free event by sending an e-mail to advancement@vetmed.illinois.edu
Tailgate Tent Party and Football Tickets
Saturday, October 6, 9:00 a.m.
Tent on Veterinary Medicine Campus
Get psyched for the gridiron action against Louisiana-Lafayette at the College tailgate tent party. Order your tickets with your Fall Conference registration and pick them up with your conference registration materials. The game kicks off at 11:00 a.m.