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MOVERS AND SHAKERS
The Betts Prize
Through the generosity of the late
Professor Alan Betts, Principal of
the RVC from 1970-1988, and more
recently from continued donations
by his widow, Jane Mordue, a bronze
resin maquette of Duncan’s Horses
has been awarded since 1991 to many
outstanding members of our community.
This year’s very worthy winner was
the RVC’s Karen Wright, Rotation &
Examinations Officer.
Professional Alan Betts,
Deputy Principal, Professor David Principal RVC, 1970-1988
Church, was incredibly honoured
and thrilled to be able to announce
the winner at the Graduation Ceremony
in July. He said: “Karen’s efforts have
ensured that generations of students
Karen Wright have been able to undertake the
The Betts Prize Winner 2021 tracking rotations and core rotations
at times and with exceptions that
are simply outstanding. She has
he Betts Prize is a biannual been a role model for many of us
award given to a member – congratulations Karen”.
of the RVC community for
Ttheir exceptional commitment In September, after 18 years at
and outstanding contribution to the the RVC, Karen retired. We wish The Betts Prize, Duncan’s Horses
bronze resin maquette
advancement of the RVC far beyond Karen the very best in her retirement.
the call of duty. Enjoy it, Karen.
Renate Weller becomes
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Calgary
rofessor Renate Weller, RVC Amongst her many accomplishments,
alumnus and past member of Renate was awarded her PhD (2006)
staff, was recently appointed and MSc in Veterinary Education
P as Dean of the Faculty of (2012) at the RVC.
Veterinary Medicine at the University
of Calgary. Wishing Renate all the best in her
new role and adventures
After leaving the RVC in 2018, Renate in Canada.
took up the role of Director of Learning,
Education and Development at CVS
Group plc and now embarks on her
new role in Alberta, Canada, which
commenced in September this year.
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