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The College of Veterinary Medicine is truly a Work of Heart. Our closest friends share a deep commitment to our founding principles.
  • Reverence for Life - compassion and respect for all living things
  • Student-Centered Learning - an innovative curriculum producing life-long learners
  • Strategic Partnerships - to maximize the students' learning experience and graduate practice-ready veterinarians.
If you agree with us that these principles should shape the future of veterinary medicine, then we invite you to join Shirley Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACT, Professor and Founding Dean, and the Dean's Cabinet with a generous capital, endowment, or memorial gift from your heart. Naming opportunities include:

Building For The Future
$250,000 Psychomotor Skills Laboratory
$250,000 Learning Tools Development Lab
$100,000 Problem-Based Learning Suite
$100,000 Conference Room
$ 50,000 Problem-Based Learning Classroom
$ 25,000 CVM Library
$ 25,000 Faculty Office


An Endowment: The Giving Tree
Endowed funds are perpetual, protected, predictable, and personal. Create an endowed fund now for a minimum of $20,000 and continue to grow it over time. A fund bearing your name, or the name of a loved one, will be a constant reminder of your commitment to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Named Dean's Chair $3,000,000
Named Academic Chair $2,000,000
Endowed Professorship $1,000,000
Named Faculty Research Fund $ 100,000
Named Equipment Fund (acquisition, maint.) $ 75,000
Named Scholarship $ 20,000


Memorial Gifts
A memorial fund honors the memory of a loved one or beloved pet with a gift from the heart—a tangible expression of love and appreciation for the way your life was enriched by this very special relationship. We recognize the heartfelt tribute that these gifts represent, and will memorialize your gift with dignity, compassion, and respect according to your wishes.



For more information on making a special capital, endowment, or memorial gift, call us at (909) 469-5516. Thank you for considering a gift to the College. You join an impressive group of individuals, corporations, and foundations who share your compassion, caring, and hope for the health and welfare of animals everywhere. Thank you!

Last Updated:05/05/2009