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Dr. Amreek Singh Named OVC’s 2008 Distinguished Alumnus
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Retired Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Faculty Member, Dr. Amreek Singh accepted the 2008 Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Distinguished Alumnus Award on June 21 at Guelph University.
The OVC Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to an alumnus who has made significant contributions of leadership and service to their country, community, science, education and profession.
Former student of Singh and faculty member with AVC’s Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. Paul Hannah nominated Singh for the prestigious award. “Dr. Singh has brought great honour to the profession and his fellow alumni through his long-lasting contributions to veterinary science and education, and the community at large through his commitment, wisdom and leadership.”
Singh received a Master of Science degree in 1968 and a Ph.D in 1971 from OVC. Following, Singh taught at the OVC for 11 years until 1985, when he was recruited as one of the founding faculty members of the Atlantic Veterinary College in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
“Dr. Singh has been an award winning teacher, valued mentor and highly recognized researcher over his career, says Dr. Tim Ogilvie, Dean of AVC. “Dr. Singh has provided invaluable training, leadership, advice and support to his many graduate and honour students. He has been a real role model to colleagues, staff and students.”
Since retiring from teaching Anatomy at AVC eight years ago, Singh has remained involved at the College as chair of the admissions committee. In addition, Singh is actively involved in the PEI Soccer Association, a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and AVC Vet Camp.
“It was incredible news to me. I was shocked and floored,” said Singh, who has mentored many second- and even third-generation veterinarians, children of former students. “All I have achieved is thanks to my young, sharp and intelligent friends. They are the best.”
The OVC Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to an alumnus who has made significant contributions of leadership and service to their country, community, science, education and profession.
Former student of Singh and faculty member with AVC’s Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. Paul Hannah nominated Singh for the prestigious award. “Dr. Singh has brought great honour to the profession and his fellow alumni through his long-lasting contributions to veterinary science and education, and the community at large through his commitment, wisdom and leadership.”
Singh received a Master of Science degree in 1968 and a Ph.D in 1971 from OVC. Following, Singh taught at the OVC for 11 years until 1985, when he was recruited as one of the founding faculty members of the Atlantic Veterinary College in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
“Dr. Singh has been an award winning teacher, valued mentor and highly recognized researcher over his career, says Dr. Tim Ogilvie, Dean of AVC. “Dr. Singh has provided invaluable training, leadership, advice and support to his many graduate and honour students. He has been a real role model to colleagues, staff and students.”
Since retiring from teaching Anatomy at AVC eight years ago, Singh has remained involved at the College as chair of the admissions committee. In addition, Singh is actively involved in the PEI Soccer Association, a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and AVC Vet Camp.
“It was incredible news to me. I was shocked and floored,” said Singh, who has mentored many second- and even third-generation veterinarians, children of former students. “All I have achieved is thanks to my young, sharp and intelligent friends. They are the best.”
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Charlotte McCardle or Trina Paquet
External Relations, Atlantic Veterinary College
