BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announce the lineup for its fall speaker series. The four events will take place on September 15, September 29, October 13, and November 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST via Zoom.
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Below are specific dates for all events:
Friday, September 15, 2023:
Let’s Talk Pet Food
Presented by Ann Wortinger and Jennifer Serling
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
Friday, September 29, 2023:
Backyard Chickens
Presented by Ann Wortinger and Jennifer Serling
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
Friday, October 13, 2023:
10 Things Your Vet Office Wish You Knew
Presented by Jennifer Serling
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
Friday, November 10, 2023:
Loving and Caring for Senior Pets
Presented by Rebecca Newman
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
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This semester's speaker series follows a successful inaugural series in the spring, which featured presentations by Carol Coulter, lecturer in App State's Department of Sustainable Development and co-owner of Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy; Jennifer Serling, assistant director of the Veterinary Technology program; and Ann Wortinger, lecturer and content development coordinator for the Veterinary Technology program.
"The Vet Tech Speaker Series is one way our program gives back to campus and the community. People love their animals, and whether it's making good pet food choices or raising backyard chickens, our faculty are uniquely qualified to provide guidance. By conducting these talks via Zoom, we can reach beyond the borders of Boone and share with anyone who wants to learn more from veterinary professionals." - Mary Beth McKee, Lead Instructional Designer of the Veterinary Technology program
All events are free and open to the public. For more information (including the meeting links), visit rri.appstate.edu/vet-tech/speaker-series.
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About the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation
Appalachian State University’s Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation is one of 17 academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and serves as a hub for App State faculty, staff and students working on scholarship, teaching and service with rural community partners. The department, which launched in summer 2021, is home to App State’s online, four-year Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology degree and offers seed grants to fund research or service-learning class collaborations that address challenges faced by rural American communities. Learn more at https://rri.appstate.edu.
The Veterinary Technology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University
The Veterinary Technology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University