Class of 2018 (left to right): Natalie Hildinger, Mandi Yager, Lauren Kuzimski, Victoria Monaghan, Courtney Tewary, Corie Jo Fegel, Murphee Stepanek and Chelsea Dunnehoo. Also inducted but not pictured were: Emily Davis, Austin Doby, Mallory Harbold, and Alexandra Reed.

Phi Zeta Nu Chapter at OSU Inducts New Members

Friday, April 6, 2018

The Society of Phi Zeta is the national honor society of veterinary medicine. Each year, the Nu Chapter of Phi Zeta at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences recognizes academic excellence in veterinary students by inviting them to be inducted into the society.

Only third year veterinary students in the top 10 percent of their class and fourth year veterinary students in the top 25 percent of their class are eligible for membership. Faculty members who have made significant contributions to the advancement of veterinary knowledge may also be selected for membership.

Veterinary students from the class of 2018 who received this academic honor last year, as third year students, include Kaitlyn Belanger, Jennifer Hardy, Kara Holland, Ashley Hollingsworth, Ellen Jackson, Blythe Knickmeyer, Emma Rupert, and Chelsea Sanders.

group photo — Members of the Class of 2019 (left to right): Carly Schueler, Lindsey Thomasson, Cameron Ross, Erica Iturraran, Alia Houser, Emily Arsola and Samantha Hancock. Also inducted but not pictured was Aubrey Balch.

On April 5, 2018, Phi Zeta Nu Chapter inducted 20 additional members, including 12 students from the class of 2018 and eight students from the class of 2019. Additionally, two faculty members at the veterinary center were honored with membership.

clary and kuzma — Faculty members (left to right): Drs. Erik Clary and Carrie Kuzma.

Throughout its 70 year history, the veterinary center has remained focused on academic excellence and scientific advancement. These new members of the Phi Zeta chapter at Oklahoma State reflect the very best of our Center and the Phi Zeta chapter at OSU is proud to welcome them to membership.

Contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences | 405-744-6740 | derinda@okstate.edu