Topics of articles in this issue of 'Scopes include: Stewards of Public Health (M. I. Kotlikoff); Global Health: Grads Are Prepared for Real World (K. Cummings); An Ounce of Prevention...Vaccine Averts Johne's Disease (Y.-F. Chang); Seeking the Seeds of Hope (D. G. Russell); Cardiovascular Disease: Getting to the Heart of the Matter (R. F. Gilmour, Jr.); The Veterinarian--A Modern Day Atlas (R. F. Kahrs); Helping Hands-on: Vet Students Bring Ideas to Developing Nations; Making Learning Contagious: Awards Recognize Excellence at the Head of the Class (C. McDaniels; J. Flanders); Building a Community: Student Groups Inspire Fellowship (A. Tassy); News Briefs; When Stars Align; With a Personal Touch (M. Holmes); Paying Tribute to a Family Legacy (F. McClelland); Honoring Passions; The Seeds of Success; Creative Ways to Give; In the News.