Dean’s Video Message Directory
May 2023 CVM Dean Carolyn J. Henry discusses the acquisition and installation of a standing computed tomography machine this summer. The standing CT means better imaging and more accurate diagnoses, leading to precision treatment and improved outcomes.
April 2023 Raptors, rabbits and reptiles, oh my! In this month’s video message, CVM Dean Carolyn J. Henry invites everyone to join us for Open House on May 6 and take a behind-the-scenes look at our college.
March 2023 In this month’s video message, CVM psychologists Drs. Kerry Karaffa and Tiffany Sanford-Martens share information about their counseling services and research.
February 2023 In this month’s message, Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on her five-year anniversary in the position and the progress made at the college during that time.
January 2023 In this month’s message, Dean Carolyn Henry and Drs. Carol Reinero and Aida Vientos-Plotts introduce the new BREATHE clinic at the Veterinary Health Center.
December 2022 In the December message, Dean Carolyn Henry takes a retrospective look at the past year.
November 2022 In this month’s video message, Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the collaboration between the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and the CVM’s Canine Molecular Genetics Laboratory. This longstanding relationship has meant better health and improved life for countless dogs and the people who love them.
October 2022 In this month’s video message, Dean Carolyn Henry gives an update on the expansion and renovation of the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, and how the VMDL continues to serve the people of Missouri.
September 2022 In this month’s video message, Dean Henry invites folks to the Horse Health Seminar, and gives an update on the CVM mule teams.
August 2022 The MU Veterinary Health Center recently launched a new service that brings sports medicine and rehabilitation therapies to the region.
July 2022 In this month’s Dean’s Video Message, veterinary students talk about the strengths of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and why they chose Mizzou for their professional training.
June 2022 In this month’s video message, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry offers a look at her recovery from a recent accident and provides an update on the college’s operations.
May 2022 In the May Dean’s Video Message, we turn the spotlight on the college’s new clinical skills simulation laboratory.
April 2022 In her April video message, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the college’s commitment to the university’s mission as a land-grant institution, including work on behalf of the state’s agriculture industry.
March 2022 As part of Women’s History Month, CVM Dean Carolyn Henry introduces some of the women of the CVM who have made a mark on the veterinary profession.
February 2022 There is no such thing as a snow day when animals need care and clients need answers. Dean Carolyn Henry salutes faculty, students and staff for keeping our operations going when winter howls in this month’s DVM.
January 2022 In her January video message, Dean Carolyn J. Henry speaks with Dr. Cindy Cravens, director of the new CVM program offering a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, and Billie Gardner, a technician in our Shelter Medicine Service who is enrolled in the BSVT program.
A Holiday Message from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine December 2021 Happy Holidays from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine – Warm wishes for a joyous holiday season from our family to yours!
November 2021 In the November Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry highlights the innovation and research happening at the CVM that not only helps animals but is beneficial to human health as well.
October 2021 In her October Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry celebrates our students’ successes as members of the Class of 2023 receive their white laboratory coats and transition to the clinical portion of their training.
September 2021 As our college celebrates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the professional veterinary curriculum, Dean Carolyn Henry takes a look at the numerous, sometimes unexpected, ways we are able to serve the nation.
August 2021 Dean Carolyn Henry welcomes the Class of 2025 and shares a look at some of its members and the attributes they bring to the college in this month’s DVM.
July 2021 Dean Carolyn Henry congratulates and thanks our interns and residents for all of their hard work and dedication in this month’s DVM.
June 2021 In the June Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the college’s new degree program developed to help mitigate the national shortage of veterinary technicians.
May 2021 In the May Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry reminisces about the Class of 2021’s time at the CVM and offers a look at some of their career plans.
April 2021 Dean Carolyn Henry takes a look at the college’s prestigious Comparative Medicine Program in this month’s Dean’s Video Message.
March 2021 Dean Carolyn Henry speaks about recent donations to the CVM, Mizzou Giving Day, and the upcoming virtual Gentle Doctor Benefit.
February 2021 In this Black History Month focused edition of the DVM, Dean Carolyn Henry honors some of the historic Black veterinarians who paved the way in veterinary medicine and at Mizzou.
January 2021 Dean Henry discusses One Health Awareness Month, the new precision health initiative and the recent large impact that the CVM has made.
November 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry briefly discusses the impact of COVID-19 and lists the top 20 things she’s grateful for in this Thanksgiving edition of the DVM.
October 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry recaps some of the recent highlights and activities at the college.
September 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on the impact of Mizzou’s #OurTimeToLead campaign in this edition of the Dean’s Video Message.
August 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry reflects on a busy summer for our faculty, staff and students in the August Dean’s Video Message.
July 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry and Dr. Charlie Maitz discuss the addition of an important new linear accelerator to the VHC.
June 2020 In this edition of the Dean’s Video Message, Dean Carolyn Henry introduces our new mule team.
May 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses student scholarship in this month’s edition of the Dean’s Video Message.
April 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses some of the Class of 2020’s exciting career plans in the April Dean’s Video Message.
March 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses how the college is addressing COVID-19 concerns in this month’s Dean’s Video Message.
February 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses Mizzou researchers’ efforts to combat heart disease.
January 2020 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses #OneHealth and Mizzou’s new Department of Public Health and two CVM students explain why they chose to pursue a joint DVM/MPH degree program.
December 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry takes us on a little tour of her “neighborhood” A.K.A. the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, in this holiday edition of the Dean’s Video Message.
November 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry explores the college’s many connections with the military and veterans in the November Dean’s Video Message.
October 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses chronic wasting disease, and how the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is helping keep Missourians safe.
September 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses Tigers United, an initiative that brings together four universities to help save tigers in the wild. The consortium will complement the efforts of the student group Missouri Tigers for Tigers.
August 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry announces a partnership with Moberly Area Community College to develop a veterinary technician program.
July 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry shares how gifts help the CVM fulfill its mission.
June 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry is joined this month by veterinary orthopedic surgeons Bryan Torres and David Hutcheson to discuss the Motion Analysis Laboratory.
May 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry congratulates the Class of 2019, and we hear from some of the graduates about their future plans.
April 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses translational precision medicine and some of the research under way at the CVM.
March 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry offers a preview of the CVM Open House and the upcoming Gentle Doctor Benefit.
February 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry details the college’s fundraising priorities for this year’s Mizzou Giving Day.
January 2019 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses some of the CVM’s unique strengths in this month’s DVM.
December 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry, faculty, staff, and students wish a happy holiday and happy new year to the entire CVM community in this month’s edition of the DVM.
November 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses wellness initiatives at the CVM in this edition of the Dean’s Video Message.
October 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses translational medicine initiatives in this month’s DVM.
September 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the plans for the CVM’s new emergency clinic in Kansas City in this month’s video message.
August 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry recounts the 25-year history of Clydesdale Hall in this month’s video message.
July 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry highlights some of the recent renovations to the CVM in this month’s DVM.
June 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry explores the opportunities for student research at the CVM in this month’s video message.
May 2018 Between the Honors Banquet and Commencement, the CVM has an exciting week ahead. Dean Henry offers a look at what it took for the new veterinarians to reach this milestone.
April 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry offers a preview of the upcoming Gentle Doctor Benefit in this month’s video message.
March 2018 Dean Carolyn Henry discusses the importance of Mizzou Giving Day to the CVM.
February 2018 Newly announced as permanent dean, Dr. Carolyn Henry provides an update on the number of applicants to the CVM and the qualifications they have to fulfill.
January 2018 Interim Dean Dr. Carolyn Henry opens the new year taking a look at a few events that hold importance to the CVM.
December 2017 Interim Dean Dr. Carolyn Henry highlights and explains new technology that will revolutionize the way patients are treated at the CVM.
November 2017 Interim dean Dr. Carolyn Henry highlights the importance of the CVM’s White Coat Ceremony and the path that students follow to reach this milestone.
October 2017 Interim dean Dr. Carolyn Henry honors CVM Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Bruce Whittle.
September 2017 Meet our interim dean, Dr. Carolyn Henry, and get a first-hand look at the VET, our orientation program.