Veterinary scholarships given to Chris Allen

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

— Christopher Allen of Pea Ridge received the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship and the Morris D. Covey Memorial Scholarship.

Allen, a member of the Oklahoma State University Class of 2012, is the son of Raymond Allen of Springdale and Ardell and Roger Bell of Garfield.

Allen has worked at Oak View Animal Hospital in Pea Ridge through his high school career and during summer break while in college.

“He’s a deserving young man,” Dr. Karen Sherman said.

He was one of many honorees at the Wes Watkins Center on Tuesday, April 12, as Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences hosted its Annual Awards Banquet.

More than $318,794 in scholarships and awards were given to veterinary students, staff and faculty.

“Our donors continue to support Oklahoma’s only veterinary college even in these difficult economic times,” said Dr. Michael Lorenz, dean and professor of the veterinary center.

“Veterinary students graduate with considerable debt.

Anything we can do to help alleviate that burden is greatly appreciated. We were able to increase scholarships by $42,000 more than last year thanks to the gifts of individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations.”

The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is one of 28 veterinary colleges in the United States and is fully accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The center’sBoren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is open to the public and provides routine and specialized care for small and large animals. It also offers 24-hour emergency care and is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association.

School, Pages 12 on 04/20/2011