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“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
August 23, 2024
Today we share appreciation for Bill Kielhorn who is a Senior IT Technician with PVM IT.
Specialty Training Begins for 17 Clinical Residents
August 23, 2024
A new class of clinical residents joined the Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Comparative Pathobiology Departments this summer, embarking on a three year journey into specialty training that represents the next phase of their careers as veterinarians. A total of 17 first-year residents, representing eleven different specialty areas, began their residencies July 15 with an extensive orientation program.
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.