VCOM View Vol 8-1

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New Class

New Campus,

Written by Scott Godwin

E xcitement could be felt throughout the VCOM– Auburn campus as faculty, staff and students gathered for the Welcome Picnic Wednesday evening, July 29, 2015. Unfortunately, due to rain, the event was moved indoors to the multipurpose room. That didn’t dampens spirits, however, as students from the Class of 2019, along with their families, got to know VCOM–Auburn adminstration, faculty, and staff at an informal, picnic-style dinner event. Students gathered early the following Thursday morning to hear an inspiring opening address from VCOM’s Chairman of the Board, John G. Rocovich Jr., JD, LLM.

Following Rocovich were VCOM President and Provost Dixie Tooke Rawlins, DO; VCOM–Auburn Campus Dean Elizabeth Palmarozzi, DO, FACOFP; VCOM Vice President for Student Services Bill King; and Auburn University Provost and Vice President for Student Services Timothy R. Boosinger, DVM, PhD. After the opening speeches, students were briefed on a number of topics including campus policies, developing effective study habits, financial aid and many other important subjects chosen to help them thrive as they pursue their studies. Students broke into smaller group sessions in order to get to know each other, as well as

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Vol. 8 No. 1 | Fall 2015