“Paws Up” – Brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

On the eve of Veterans Day we offer our heartfelt gratitude to our remarkable colleagues and students in the PVM community who have chosen to serve our nation in the military. We also deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by family members and the significant others of those who have served. Your solid dedication and commitment are an inspiration for all of us and it’s an honor to work alongside you. Thank you!

Fostering a healthy work environment involves expressing appreciation and gratitude. Is there someone you would like to acknowledge today? It’s easy to make a Paws Up submission – just follow this link.  Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for length. Any staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

Writer(s): PVM Wellness Committee | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

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