Topics of articles in this issue of 'Scopes include: Moving Strategic Initiatives Forward (M. I. Kotlikoff); An Emotional, Ethical, and Professional Balancing Act (A. Pisacano); Helping Hands in Honduras (S. Vicario); Leaders in the Classroom, the Community, and the Laboratories; Committed Veterinarian, Enthusiastic Sleuth: Lopez Is All About Public Health (K. Lopez); From Michigan to Machu Picchu (K. Hermans); Fear, Fascination Trigger Professional Goal (B. Licitra); Science, Advocacy Merge for a Meaningful Career (T. Iwata); Students on Call to Help Pet Owners Through Crises (I. Rhinehart); Stand-Out Student Models Success (L. Diaz); A Matter of Access (W. Abel); Creative Ways to Give; Conversation Starters + Sound Bites (C. Arrison); Class Notes; In Memoriam.