An
endowed chair is the ultimate living
legacy. A gift of $1,200,000 is matched by the Louisiana
State Board of Regents with $800,000 to create an
endowment of $2,000,000. Endowed chairs are critical to
enhance the areas of excellence within the School of
Veterinary Medicine, including Infectious Disease,
Equine Pathobiology, and Biomedical Cell and Molecular
Biology.A professorship can be endowed with a gift of
$180,000, which is matched with $120,000 by the Louisiana
State Board of Regents to provide a total gift of
$300,000. The following professorships have been
established:
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Everett D. Besch
Professorship in Veterinary Medicine
Awarded to Dr. Steven A. Barker (2004-2009)
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LVMA Equine Committee Professorship in Veterinary
Medicine
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Mary Louise Martin Professorship in Veterinary
Medicine
Awarded to Dr. Martin E. Hugh-Jones (2000-2005)
Awarded to Dr. Konstantin G. Kousoulas (2005-2010)
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Milton and Paula Shepard Professorship in Veterinary
Medicine
Awarded to Dr. Steven G. Kamerling (1998-1999)
Awarded to Dr. Konstantin G. Kousoulas (1999-2004)
Awarded to Dr. Rustin M. Moore (2004-2009)
A
reception in the Veterinary Medicine
Library in November 2004 honored the recipients of the School's three
active professorships. Dean Michael G. Groves (right)
congratulates: (from left) Dr. Steven A Barker, recipient of
the Everett D. Besch Professorship in Veterinary Medicine, established
in 2002; Dr. Rustin M. Moore, recipient of the Paula and Milton W.
Shepard Professorship in Veterinary Medicine, established in 1996; and
Dr. Konstantin G. Kousoulas, recipient of the Mary Louise Martin
Professorship in Veterinary Medicine, established in 1998.
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