rdue University
Urinary Medical
UPDATE
XXI, No. 1
Rebar Named New Dean
Wj    urdue University President
JL Steven C. Beering named Dr.
Alan H. Rebar (PU '73) as the new dean
of Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine. The appointment, effective July 1,
was confirmed by the Board of Trustees March 22, 1996. Rebar had been
serving as head of the Department of
Veterinary Pathobiology since July 1995
and as associate dean for research since
1989. He also was chairman of the
Building Committee for the new addition to Lynn Hall. Dr. Rebar's appointment followed a national search to select a successor to Dr. Hugh B. Lewis,
who stepped down June 30, 1996, concluding ten years of service as dean.
"Dr. Al Rebar is an outstanding
scholar, a respected researcher and a
proven administrator," said Robert L.
Ringel. Purdue executive vice president
for academic affairs. "He will provide
dynamic leadership to take Purdue's
School of Veterinary Medicine into the
21st century."
Rebar said. "Veterinary medicine,
like all of the health professions, faces
many challenges and opportunities in the
coming years. With the school's recently
completed new facilities. Purdue is well-
positioned to be a national leader in responding to these challenges. I look forward to working with university leaders; school faculty, staff and students;
and our various constituents throughout
the state and the nation as we strive to
build upon our tradition of excellence
Alan H. Rebar. DVM. Ph.D.
in veterinary education, research and
service."
Rebar. a professor of veterinary
clinical pathology, has held other administrative positions in the Purdue veterinary school, including director of continuing education, director of research
programs development and director of
the Veterinary Cytology Resource Center. A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Rebar grew up in Elkhart. He joined the
Purdue faculty in 1976 as assistant professor of clinical pathology. From 1977
to 1979 he worked as an experimental
pathologist at the Lovelace Inhalation
Toxicology Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and in 1979 he
returned to Purdue as associate profes
sor of veterinary clinical pathology. He
was promoted to professor in 1983.
He is author or co-author of nearly
two dozen monographs and book chapters and more than 100 journal articles.
Among the honors he has received are
the American Animal Hospital
Association's Award of Merit and its
Gaines Cycle Fido Award, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the
Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine.
He also received the Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for
Best Teacher in Veterinary Medicine at
Purdue.
Rebar received his doctor of veterinary medicine degree in 1973 and a doctor of philosophy degree in 1975. both
from Purdue. He is a diplomate of the
American College of Veterinary Pathologists and is a member of the American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists. American Association for the
Ad\ ancement of Science and American
Veterinary Medical Association.
—Ellen Rantz
In This Issi r:
New Doors Open To 21st Century 2
Prepahng For The Next Millennium 4
Equine Treadmill Advances Outreach 5
Fall Conference Showcases New Building ... 6
Distinguished Alumni 7
In Memory 10
Update On Faculty 11
Veterinary Faculty Earn Promotions 13
Research Grants Awarded 15
Gift Provides Lab Support 17
The Envelope Please 21
Update on Alumni 25