Topics of articles in this issue of 'Scopes include: Deans Message: Foundations for the future (Lorin D. Warnick);Tribute to [Michael I.] Kotlikoff: The Veterinary College Visionary; Learning: DVM Program; NatGeoWILD: Vet School; Continuing Education; Hiring in Hong Kong; Capital Expansion; Care: Clinical Trials at CUHA; Off to the Races; CUVS Success; Gimme Shelter; Animal Health Diagnostic Center (Ned Place); Discovery: Canine Influenza Investigation (Amy Glaser, Edward Dubovi); Impact: Engaging with Apes an Rhinos (Robin Radcliffe); Engaged Cornell; The Veterinarian from Down the Street (Matt Antoniak); Alumni, Donors, Friends; Financials; Remembering Emeritus Dean George Poppensiek (1918-2015).