Schwartz Named Faculty Member of the Year

September 1, 2010 — Tracy Ann Raef

Dr. Kent Schwartz was selected as the 2010 Faculty Member of the Year by Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The award was presented during the college's fall convocation on Sept. 1. In presenting the award Dr. John Thomson cited Schwartz's tireless service and countless contributions that embody the tri-partite mission (service, teaching and applied research) of the college.

"Dr. Schwartz clearly appreciates that the primary reason the college exists is to prepare professional students to be great practitioners," said Dr. Pat Halbur, professor and chair of the college's department of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine. "His commitment to customer service, diagnostic medicine, personalized approach to professional mentorship, and problem-solving intellect have long-been respected by food-animal practitioners and diagnosticians throughout North America."

Schwartz is a food animal clinician at ISU's College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2009, he received the Howard Dunne Memorial Award by the AASV. He represents District 6 on the AASV Board of Directors and chairs the AASV Swine Health Committee. Schwartz is also a member of the NPB Swine Health Committee and NPB Comprehensive Surveillance Committee.

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Tracy Ann Raef, Communications Specialist, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University