Dewey Named Woman of Distinction

May 11, 2009 — 

Dr. Cate Dewey, University of Guelph Department of Population Medicine chair and JSHAP Executive Editor, received the Woman of Distinction Award from the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph on May 7.

Dewey was named the recipient of the science, technology and research award for being an accomplished scientist and a role model for women veterinary students at OVC and globally. She was also recognized for extending her role as a veterinary educator to the international community, in particular to western Kenya. After making a research trip to the country in 2006, Dewey started the "Children of Bukati" charity, which now supports the elementary school education of 514 AIDS orphans. She has also been teaching sustainable farming practices to women in the region to help improve quality of life.

Please join us at AASV in congratulating Dr. Dewey on this well-deserved honor.