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Taco ‘Bout Amazing!  PVM Faculty and Staff Flock to Outdoor Appreciation Luncheon

August 23, 2024

As the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine prepared to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester last week, faculty and staff were treated to a tasty taco bar as part of the college’s annual Faculty and Staff appreciation event.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

August 16, 2024

In this issue of the Vet Gazette, we share appreciation for Shelley Harmon, RVT, who is a small and large animal versa-technician in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, supporting the Small Animal, Equine and Farm Animal Hospitals.


Upcoming Purdue Veterinary Conference to Feature Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Awards

August 16, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will recognize two more graduates as Distinguished Alumni in September during the 2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference. One honoree is Dr. F. Claire Hankenson, of the DVM Class of 1997. The other is Dr. Kelly G. Whitesel, of the DVM Class of 1972.


Purdue and Akston Biosciences Sign Partnership Agreement for Dog Cancer Drug Development

August 16, 2024

Akston Biosciences Corporation, which is dedicated to accelerating the biologics revolution in Animal Health, and Purdue University have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop an anti-cPD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) immunotherapy to treat cancer in dogs. The underlying technology was developed at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR).


PVM Faculty Member Recognized by Texas A&M University as Rising Star Alumna

August 16, 2024

Dr. Michelle Tucker, Purdue Veterinary Medicine assistant professor of large animal surgery, received special recognition by her alma mater, the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Dr. Tucker is one of seven Texas A&M VMBS alumni recognized in May at the college’s 2024 Outstanding Alumni & Rising Star Awards Ceremony.


New Purdue Veterinary Nursing Graduates Take Oath During Graduation Celebration

August 9, 2024

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean S. Kathleen Salisbury welcomed the college’s newest Veterinary Nursing alumni and their families to the Summer 2024 Veterinary Nursing Graduation Celebration held in Lynn Hall Saturday, August 3. The ceremony included individual recognition of each graduate present and the traditional recitation of the Indiana Veterinary Technician Oath of Ethical Conduct.


In Memory – Dr. Richard Peter Chaille (PU DVM ’78)

August 9, 2024

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the DVM Class of 1978, Dr. Richard Peter Chaille, of Anderson, Indiana, who died August 1, 2024.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

August 9, 2024

For today’s “Paws Up” feature, we share words of appreciation for Laura Killian who is a receptionist with the Small Animal Hospital.


PVM Cares! Mission Accomplished!

August 9, 2024

The inaugural mission of PVM Cares! was to provide homework supplies to students at Miller Elementary School – Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s community partner. Thanks to many contributors of supplies and time, a total of 500 backpacks were filled at Lynn Hall by volunteers and delivered to Miller Elementary School in time for the start of the new school year. As a result, every Miller student found a backpack awaiting when the students returned to the school to meet their teachers this week.


Plans Take Shape for 2024 Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog Next Month!

August 9, 2024

Building on the growing success of a long running Purdue Veterinary Conference tradition, organizers of the 2024 Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog are excited to announce that registration is open for the event, which will take place the morning of Saturday, September 21, at the conclusion of the conference week.