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Veterinary Students Get Update from Dean During State of the College Address
October 8, 2021
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed highlighted progress on the new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex as he gave his annual State of the College address to veterinary students Monday, October 4. Organized by SAVMA Purdue, the lunchtime program was presented in-person this year in contrast to last year when it was done virtually due to the pandemic.
Purdue Homecoming Spotlight Shines on Small Animal Primary Care
October 8, 2021
Purdue Veterinary Medicine was on display for Purdue alumni, football fans, and community residents as part of the “Boilermaker Boulevard” during the family-friendly celebration on the Purdue Mall Saturday morning, October 2.
Response Grows to PVM United Way Campaign
October 8, 2021
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is stepping up to do its part as part of Purdue University’s 2021 United Way Campaign. College of Veterinary Medicine Campaign Chairperson Angela Pickett, executive assistant to the dean, says already, nearly $11,500 has been raised in support of United Way’s annual effort to help local agencies.
In Memory: Linda Gail Houston, Former PVM Staff Member
October 8, 2021
Hospital staff member, Linda Gail Houston, of Richmond, Texas, who died Monday, September 27 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. She was 63.
Veterinary Nursing Program Staff Honored with Purdue Student Impact Award
October 1, 2021
Congratulations are in order for Veterinary Nursing Program staff members Paige Allen, MS, RVT and Shelly Opperman, who received Purdue University’s Student Impact Award for their work as instructors for the All Creatures Great and Small Learning Community.
Giant Leaps Home: 2021 Homecoming
October 1, 2021
Boilermakers from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will be ready rain or shine to meet and greet Purdue alumni, football fans, and community residents on “Boilermaker Boulevard”, during the family-friendly celebration on the Purdue Mall tomorrow morning (Saturday, October 2).
In Memory: Dr. Jerry Buening (PU DVM ’64; PhD ‘69)
October 1, 2021
The Purdue family mourns the loss of Dr. Jerry Buening of Columbia, Mo., a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s second graduating class, who passed away Wednesday, September 22, at his home. He was 81.
Winner of the Prestigious Indianapolis Prize Brings Message of Marine Conservation to PVM Students
October 1, 2021
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine had the privilege of hosting a special visit this week by the recipient of the 2021 Indianapolis Prize, Dr. Amanda Vincent, co-founder and director of Project Seahorse and professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia. Recognized as the world’s leading award for animal conservation, the Indianapolis Prize is a signature conservation initiative of the Indianapolis Zoological Society that honors and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of animal species.
New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
September 30, 2021
conducted by Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Dr. Maggie O’Haire has established evidence of the effectiveness of service dogs in aiding veterans with PTSD.
Bringing the Most Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to Equine Athletes
September 24, 2021
Equine athletes in Indiana now have access to the latest diagnostic imaging technology thanks to installation of the Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) machine at the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine located in Shelbyville, Ind.