Community Engagement
National Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Recognizes This is How We “Role” Program
August 21, 2020
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s This is How We “Role” ® program has received the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The national award for colleges and universities recognizes programs that are making a difference for all underrepresented groups in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Volunteer Artists Cheer on Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Heroes
July 31, 2020
People entering or leaving Lynn Hall last Friday afternoon, July 24, were greeted with encouraging splashes of color and text on the sidewalks adjacent to the Small and Large Animal Hospital entrances. The artwork was the work of the family of Alan Schrope, Purdue University Veterinary Hospital administrator.
Purdue Veterinary Hospital Welcomes Mask Donation from the Greater Lafayette Chinese Community
May 15, 2020
Community support continues to pour in for the Purdue Veterinary Hospital in the form of facemask donations for hospital employees. In addition to individual donations, the hospital received a bulk donation from the Greater Lafayette Chinese Community Thursday, May 7.
Video Series Delivers Virtual Interactive Lessons for Kids
April 10, 2020
A program through Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Engagement is reaching children across the country through virtual means to continue inspiring future veterinarians.
PVM Participates in Purdue Campus Drive for Food Finders Food Bank
April 3, 2020
During this trying time, food insecurity is striking those of all walks of life, including children, seniors, and families. For the next two weeks, April 6-17, Purdue Veterinary Medicine is participating in the 2020 Purdue University College to College Food Drive Challenge to support the Food Finders Food Bank.
Dr. Sandra San Miguel Receives AAVMC’s National Iverson Bell Award
March 13, 2020
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) recognized Dr. Sandra San Miguel, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s associate dean for engagement, for her tireless efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in academic veterinary medicine by presenting her with the 2020 Iverson Bell Award.
Inclusive Excellence Week Facilitates Discussions about Diversity at PVM
January 31, 2020
The week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day was filled with a variety of events for the PVM family, organized by the College’s chapter of VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment), as part of its third annual Inclusive Excellence Week January 20-23.
Major National Award Recognizes Purdue Veterinarian for Outstanding Public Service
December 16, 2019
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member and administrator gained national recognition this summer at Multiplying Good’s national Jefferson Awards Gala, when she was recognized for her work aimed at broadening diversity in the veterinary medical profession.
Pets Draw a Crowd at PVM’s Homecoming Booth
October 18, 2019
A flurry of special events and activities last weekend marked the culmination of Purdue University’s 150 Years of Giant Leaps campaign, and Purdue Veterinary Medicine played a role in the celebration.
PVM Participates in Purdue Sesquicentennial Homecoming Finale
October 10, 2019
The family friendly celebration is just one of many special events during Purdue’s Homecoming Celebration. Plan to join in the fun and stop by the PVM booth Saturday morning to say hi!