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Upcoming Purdue Veterinary Conference Features Keynotes on Wellness and Diversity
Friday, August 30th, 2024 - The 2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference will continue an important tradition of offering keynote sessions on Wellness and Diversity. Another conference highlight will be the annual Stockton Lecture on current issues affecting the Veterinary industry.
The first Black woman to earn a DVM degree at Purdue University, Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore, attributes her success to the sacrifices made by her ancestors
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 - Dr. Doris Hughes-Moore (PU DVM ’73) recognizes the importance of preserving and honoring history. Throughout her career, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna has honored the legacy of her own family and that of other Black families who paved the way for her progress. She’s also cognizant of her own role in fostering Black excellence in the next generation.
Building Naming Recognizes Dr. Willie Reed’s Pioneering Deanship
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 - As Dr. Willie Reed prepared to step down June 30 after serving 17-and-a-half years as dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, he received many congratulations from well-wishers, and a very special kind of recognition from the Purdue University Board of Trustees. To honor his loyalty and service to Purdue, the veterinary medicine profession and the state of Indiana, the trustees approved renaming the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory building as the Willie M. Reed Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at their meeting June 7.
Tree Planting Provides Living Tribute to Beloved PVM Faculty Member Russell Main
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 - With a strong sense of a void that still remains after the passing November 14 of an admired and highly respected Department of Basic Medical Sciences faculty member, the colleagues, students, friends and family of Dr. Russell Main found a special kind of solace as they gathered for a ceremony in front of Lynn Hall on a cloudy morning in April.
Purdue’s Golden Taps Ceremony Honors Memory of Purdue Veterinary Student Aaron Lewis
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 - The Golden Taps program began in the South Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union, where family, friends, loved ones and fellow students gathered for remembrance and reflection.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - This week we’d like to give a big high-five to Heather Johnson, who is the schedule deputy and testing coordinator in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Administration.
Purdue Dignitaries Join PVM Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni at Reception Honoring Dr. Willie Reed
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - The Veterinary Medical Library in Lynn Hall provided the setting for a crowded reception held at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in honor of Dr. Willie Reed at the conclusion of his long tenure as dean. The event on Thursday, June 27, attracted a throng of well-wishers, including Purdue administrators, faculty, staff, students and Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni.
In Memory – Dr. Mary Anna Thrall (PU DVM ’70)
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a distinguished alumna, Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, of Barnesville, Colorado, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 12th, 2024 - This week a team of highly skilled veterinary nurses and assistants working in Small Animal Internal Medicine is being recognized with gratitude by a faculty member.
PVM Alumni Celebrate at Purdue Reception During AVMA Annual Convention in Austin
Friday, July 12th, 2024 - Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni reconnected at the Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception, which was held during the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention. Nearly 50 guests attended the event in Austin, Texas, on Friday, June 21, taking advantage of the opportunity to visit with colleagues and PVM faculty and staff.
