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

Today we are glad to highlight one of our own committee members. Charlene Evans, Toxicology Laboratory Supervisor in the Reed Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory, is a wonderful champion for mental health and wellbeing on the PVM Wellness Committee and within the ADDL community. She consistently shares helpful resources and lifts the spirits of those around her with her positive and encouraging attitude. Charlene also personally contributes self-care and community items within the ADDL, reflecting the genuine care she has for supporting the wellbeing of her colleagues. Thank you, Charlene, for the enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and positive energy you bring that helps to make our community a supportive place.

Is there someone at PVM you would like to acknowledge today? Please take a moment to submit a Paws Up nomination for that person. Any PVM staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. It’s easy to do! Just follow this link to complete the simple nomination form. In doing so, you help foster a healthy work environment by expressing appreciation and gratitude. Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for style and length. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

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

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