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Veterinary Students as One in Culture and Ethnicity

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
VOICE
Purpose:
VOICE stands for Veterinarians for One Inclusive Community for Empowerment. It is a student run organization that addresses a need for socio-cultural awareness that is not part of the current core veterinary curriculum.
We are an organized and unified student voice dedicated to enhancing the diversity of the profession and the cultural competence of veterinary students. We work with the AVMA, SAVMA, and AAVMC in diversity issues as they relate to the veterinary profession.
is a student-run organization that seeks to increase awareness, respect, and sensitivity to differences among all individuals and communities in the field of veterinary medicine.
Membership Dues:
No-dues
Admits Members:
all year

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Alexandria Butler
Public Contact E-mail Address:
alexandria_butler@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
3614898706

Group Contact Information

Organization E-mail Address:
VOICE.CVM.TAMU@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
300-1000
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Once per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Twice per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Never
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per year
New Member Orientation/Training:
Never
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Once per year
International Travel:
Never