February 23, 2024
The 2024 Equine Wellness Forum at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine drew 155 attendees, showcasing the demand for equine wellness education. Held at Lynn Hall, the event featured talks and live demonstrations, including a horse running on the high-speed equine treadmill, saddle fitting, and trailer safety. The program attracted professionals and horse owners from Indiana and beyond.
February 23, 2024
Today we are highlighting Sheila Stingle, account assistant in the Department of Veterinary Administration.
February 23, 2024
Karlene Belyea will speak at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine March 5 on the topic “Brain Training: Well-Being Starts in Your Mind” as part of the Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik Memorial Wellness Lecture series. Her talk aims to improve personal and professional well-being through mindfulness and brain plasticity techniques. Belyea has over 30 years of experience in wellness and communication. Her lecture that promotes healthier work environments and productivity will be available for live streaming.
February 16, 2024
Today we are highlighting Clinical Pathology Laboratory Submission Clerks Jennifer Hewitt and Nichelle Crawford.
February 16, 2024
The annual Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry provided the setting recently for the presentation of a special award to Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed. Held at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds Saturday, February 3, the event was hosted by the Purdue Ag Alumni Association and featured special speakers, exhibits, networking opportunities and announcement of the 2024 recipients of the Ag Alumni Association’s Certificates of Distinction. In addition, the program this year included the awarding of a special honor only given in special instances.
February 16, 2024
Dr. Michael Lent, a Purdue graduate in the DVM Class of 1991, has been elected as a new member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Board of Directors. He will become the second Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus to serve on the current board, joining Dr. Jim Weisman (PU DVM ’97) who was elected last year as the District VI director, representing Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
February 16, 2024
Each year, Purdue for Life hosts an annual warm-weather gathering for Boilermakers in Naples, Florida, where Purdue alumni and friends celebrate their Purdue ties and find out the latest developments through special presentations and updates from university and college leaders, including leadership from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
February 9, 2024
Chemotherapy can save lives, but often a cancer patient may be resistant to their prescribed chemotherapy, which costs the patient valuable time. Chemoresistance is a topic that researchers need to understand better so that they can match the right type of chemo to the right patient, which is called personalized medicine. An unusual pairing of veterinary scientists and physicists believe their method of detecting chemoresistance could be the new standard for personalized medicine.
February 9, 2024
Today we are highlighting Carlene Linn, executive assistant to the associate dean for academic affairs.
February 9, 2024
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed is the recipient of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. The honor was bestowed Thursday, February 1 during the IVMA membership meeting that was held as part of the association’s annual Crossroads Veterinary Conference in Noblesville. Dean Reed also was honored at a reception hosted by the college the next evening.
