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Man in graduation regalia gestures as he speaks to student from a podium
Fall 2024

Graduation address to the College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2024

Greetings!

Many of you probably thought I would give one last radiology pep-talk. NOPE! Today is about reflection and memories of your amazing journey. My goal is to share your class with everyone here today, perhaps even yourselves. First, let me congratulate you.

Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. You worked long and hard. Really hard. You’ve earned where you sit today. You are truly an amazing class of young veterinarians. Your success is limited only by your imagination. Let’s give out a huge shout for this incredible achievement!

The veterinary profession is essential.

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1975 WSU crew team detail—Bob Appleyard
Winter 2023

A legacy of collegiate rowing

Robert “Bob” Appleyard (’75 Zool., ’79 MS Environ. Sci., ’86 PhD Vet. Sci.) rowed with Cougar Crew all four years of college, coached Washington State University’s women’s crew team for a year during graduate school, and went on to become a longtime race official with the United State Rowing Association (USRowing) and International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA).

In 2023, he gave the keynote address during Cougar Crew Days. Find his speech below.

Read about Appleyard’s career in “Different strokes.”

 

 

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