Cora Schau, a third-year veterinary student at Iowa State University (ISU) and AASV student member, was happy to lend her artistic talent to support AASV in response to a request from 2025 AASV Annual Meeting Program Chair Dr Locke Karriker.
While working for the ISU Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC) directed by Dr Karriker, Cora had the opportunity to use her artistic skills in a variety of projects. Recognizing her abilities, Karriker invited her to design a sticker to promote the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting. Cora prepared several designs for consideration, and AASV officers and staff selected their favorite for the sticker.
The stickers proved popular at the 2024 IPVS Congress, ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference, Allen D. Leman Conference, and other gatherings of swine veterinarians, so elements from Cora’s original design were incorporated into the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting theme image that accompanies the meeting program in this issue.
Cora grew up raising and showing many different livestock species and plans to return to Michigan to work in rural mixed-animal practice. However, she has always had an interest in art. When not working with her animals, she spent a lot of time painting and drawing. She owns a photography company and paints commission pieces when she’s not busy with third-year studies.
Cora encourages other student members to attend the Annual Meeting in San Francisco March 1-4, 2025. “It is a great opportunity for students to get out and talk with members of the industry and get involved. It connects individuals from all over and provides a place to learn and grow.”
View the 56th AASV Annual Meeting information and program at https://www.aasv.org/annmtg/.