Global Engagement
Global Faculty Series Wraps Up by Shining Spotlight on Dr. Marxa Figueiredo
May 8, 2020
During the final week of the spring semester, the Vet Gazette brings its Global Faculty Series to a close with a feature on Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, associate professor of basic medical sciences.
Founder of Veterinary Specialist Services Conducts Online Koala Conservation Lecture
April 10, 2020
Taking Purdue University’s shift to remote instruction in stride, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Global Engagement team welcomed Dr. Philip Moses, koala conservation expert, for a live Zoom lecture on Monday, April 6.
Veterinary Professionals Gained Wildlife Conservation and Rehabilitation Experience through Unique CE Program in Belize
April 3, 2020
For the second year in a row, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Global Engagement and Office of Lifelong Learning hosted an eight-day continuing education course in Belize and Guatemala early in March.
DVM Student Pursues Her Passion with Elite Equine Experience in the Middle East
February 21, 2020
For Caitlin Smith, a member of the DVM Class of 2020, the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap took her across the globe to Dubai, where she became the first Purdue veterinary student to participate in the highly selective Dubai Equine Hospital Externship Program.
Global Engagement Director Receives Purdue Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award
November 22, 2019
As part of International Education Week, Purdue’s Office of Global Partnerships (OGP) and Global Academic Committee (GAC) has named Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Director of Global Engagement Will Smith, II, MA as one of two inaugural winners of Purdue’s Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Awards.
Global Engagement Office Brings Mission Rabies Expert to PVM
November 8, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Global Engagement and the International Veterinary Student Association hosted a visit by Dr. Frederic Lohr, director of strategic partnerships at Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5. Dr. Lohr shared about the mission of WVS and future collaborations with PVM.
Global Wildlife Medicine Course to Provide Unique CE Opportunity
October 25, 2019
In response to Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s successful 60th Anniversary international continuing education trip in 2019, the College will offer another continuing education course in Belize and Guatemala focusing on wildlife medicine and conservation next year.
Fall International Extravaganza Gives PVM Students Insight into Study Abroad Opportunities
October 4, 2019
Students gained a global perspective on veterinary education at the 2019 Fall Extravaganza hosted by Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Global Engagement and the Purdue Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association (IVSA).
Farewell Ceremony for Kitasato Students Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Exchange Program
August 23, 2019
A group of fifth-year students from Kitasato University in Japan and an accompanying faculty member visited the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine for two weeks at the beginning of August, marking the 25th anniversary of the global exchange program.
Study Abroad Program Brings International Veterinary Students to Purdue
August 9, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomed international students from Sichuan Agricultural University and Rakuno Gakuen as part of an international exchange program this summer, and marked the 25th year for its partnership with Kitasato University in Japan.
