Dear Class of 2013,

 

Congratulations on your acceptance into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University! In celebration of your entry to professional studies, the college is preparing to host the 6th Annual White Coat Ceremony, organized by the members of the Class of 2012. You are cordially invited to attend the White Coat Ceremony along with your parents, spouse or partner, family and friends.

 

The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009, in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center complex. A reception for students, faculty and guest coaters, and families will be held immediately afterwards.

At this ceremony you will be presented with a new white coat by a graduate DVM to symbolize the beginning of your professional studies. You are encouraged to invite a veterinarian of your choice to take part in this ceremony and present your coat to you. Eligible veterinarians may have graduated from any college of veterinary medicine and can include employers, family members, faculty contacts, or someone who has served as a reference or a role model. If you prefer, you may also opt to have a faculty member from Iowa State assigned to present your coat.

 

Please return the response request form by June 30, 2009, with an estimated number of guests attending and the name and contact information for your guest DVM coater. If you do not list a guest coater, a CVM faculty member or a participating state Veterinary Medical Association veterinarian will be assigned as your coater. We would also like you to include contact information for your parents so we can share with them important information about the ceremony.

 

Again, congratulations on your entry into the College of Veterinary Medicine professional curriculum at Iowa State University. Please share the information about the ceremony with your family members making them aware of this website. Feel free to contact Dr. Monica Howard with any questions (mohoward@iastate.edu)

 

We look forward to your participation in this important event!

 

 

Sincerely,