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MOVERS AND SHAKERS
The Betts Prize
Karen Wright
The Betts Prize Winner 2021
he Betts Prize is a biannual
award given to a member
of the RVC community for
Ttheir exceptional commitment
and outstanding contribution to the
advancement of the RVC far beyond
the call of duty.
Renate Weller becomes
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Calgary
rofessor Renate Weller, RVC
alumnus and past member of
staff, was recently appointed
P as Dean of the Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine at the University
of Calgary.
After leaving the RVC in 2018, Renate
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.
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
have been able to undertake the
tracking rotations and core rotations
at times and with exceptions that
are simply outstanding. She has
been a role model for many of us
– congratulations Karen”.
In September, after 18 years at
the RVC, Karen retired. We wish The Betts Prize, Duncan’s Horses
bronze resin maquette
Karen the very best in her retirement.
Enjoy it, Karen.
Amongst her many accomplishments,
Renate was awarded her PhD (2006)
and MSc in Veterinary Education
(2012) at the RVC.
Wishing Renate all the best in her
new role and adventures
in Canada.
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