Faculty & Staff
Faculty Receive Recognition at Purdue Veterinary Medicine Fall Awards Celebration
October 31, 2025
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding faculty at a special Faculty Awards Celebration held in Lynn Hall. The recognition program Thursday, October 23, featured the presentation of four awards for outstanding teaching and excellence in research and service, as well as a new award named in honor of Dean Emeritus Willie Reed and State Representative Sheila Klinker, that recognizes an exemplary community partnership.
PVM Professor and Interim Department Head Tim Lescun Elected to ACVS Board of Regents
October 31, 2025
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) has announced the results of the election to choose a new president-elect and two new members of the ACVS Board of Regents, and one of the new leaders is Dr. Tim Lescun, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS, Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor and interim head of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
October 31, 2025
Today we’re congratulating Carissa Burgess, who is a Pre-Award Sponsored Program Services staff person for all of her efforts in her role.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
October 24, 2025
Today we’re sending a big “High Five” to Emma Wood, who is a Medical Oncology Client Liaison and the Client Liaison Team Lead for the Purdue Small Animal Reception Team, for the supportive energy she brings to her work every day.
In Memory: Former Veterinary Medical Library Staff Member Tonya Mull
October 24, 2025
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that Tonya R. Mull of Lafayette, Indiana, who served as a longtime Purdue Libraries staff member, including multiple years as a staff member in the Veterinary Medical Library, passed away October 18 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was 59.
A Pause for Paws Up!
October 17, 2025
As we settle back into our fall semester routines after Fall Break, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the opportunity we all have to take a few moments to celebrate the hard work, helpful attitudes and caring dispositions of our colleagues by submitting a Paws Up! nomination. Each week, a Paws Up! submission is published in the Vet Gazette as a means of promoting a healthy work environment by enabling expressions of appreciation and gratitude.
PVM Celebrations Recognize Vet Techs During National Veterinary Technician Week
October 17, 2025
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week. A full line-up of events demonstrated the college’s appreciation for the important role that veterinary technicians play as members of the veterinary team.
Fall CPB Picnic Fosters Celebration and Connections
October 10, 2025
Togetherness was a focus of an annual tradition hosted recently by the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology. The annual departmental picnic September 20 at West Lafayette’s Happy Hollow Park brought together faculty, staff, students, and their families for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
PVM Leader Lends Voice to the “Why I Give” Component of Purdue’s United Way Campaign
October 10, 2025
Giving is personal. So, several Purdue University faculty and staff are supporting the Purdue United Way Campaign by sharing their personal reasons for why they give. Among those who have provided answers to that question is Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member and administrator Dr. Kenitra Hendrix.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
October 10, 2025
Logan Weldon, who is a large animal veterinary assistant in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, is being recognized this week for supporting a team member.