New Student Intern Joins PVM Communications Team

September 14, 2018

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine communications team is pleased to welcome Amanda McCormick, who started as the new PVM communications intern Tuesday, September 11. Amanda is currently a senior studying Public Relations and Strategic Communications in Purdue’s Brian Lamb School of Communications and minoring in English. She enjoys spending her free time reading, running, watching her favorite Netflix shows, and spending time with her Yellow Labrador “Kate.”  Amanda is excited to begin working with the communications team, and is looking forward to developing her writing skills and gaining an understanding of the various communications functions that support the College of Veterinary Medicine. You may hear from her as she works on various stories for the College’s publications and website.  Please help extend a warm welcome to Amanda.  You can find Amanda in Lynn 1191, or email her at mccorm27@purdue.edu.

Writer(s): Amanda McCormick, PVM Communications Intern | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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