Farm Girl to Dean: One woman honors her past and her future

August 25, 2022 07:48 AM • 
Charlsie McKay

This month Dr. Sue VandeWoude became Dean of the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She says it is important to honor her past and her future as she begins an important new role in the ag sector.

Colorado State University has the story of her journey.

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