September 2, 2022
For the first time since the pandemic, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine resumed its tradition of providing opportunities for fairgoers young and old to learn about veterinary medicine through activities and demonstrations at the 2022 Indiana State Fair.
September 2, 2022
“Continuum” not only is the title of the bronze sculpture in front of Lynn Hall, it also is a term that applied to a special event hosted by the college in honor of its faculty emeriti August 23. Held at the Dauch Alumni Center, the Emeritus Faculty Dinner provided a means for the college to stay engaged with retired faculty members who invested their careers in veterinary medical education and scientific discovery at Purdue.
September 2, 2022
A special ceremony held August 18 in Lynn Hall combined some time-honored traditions with a new format as the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine recognized several faculty members who received awards and recognition as well as promotions.
August 26, 2022
As of the start of the fall semester Monday (August 22), a new class of Veterinary Nursing students has joined the mix of people traversing the hallways in Lynn Hall. Although the 30 students in the Veterinary Nursing Class of 2025 are in their second year at Purdue, this semester marks their first time going to class in Lynn Hall.
August 26, 2022
For the first time since the pandemic the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Purdue Veterinary Conference will be held in person next month, with a kick-off event involving a public lecture Tuesday evening, September 20 on the importance of animals for human development. The Elanco Human-Animal Bond Lecture will be given by Dr. Gail Melson, Professor Emerita with the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Studies, who has played a long-standing role in research related to the human-animal bond.
August 26, 2022
With a mixture of emotions, faculty and staff of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine honored Lisa Wright, account clerk with the Veterinary Business Office, on the occasion of her retirement at a ceremony Wednesday, August 17. Lisa was recognized for 43 years of dedicated service to Purdue University, the last 16 of which were with the Department of Veterinary Administration.
August 26, 2022
Some astonishing numbers were shared this week with staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Braun of Indiana during a meeting in Indianapolis spotlighting the need for, and accomplishments of, the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH), which includes Purdue Veterinary Medicine scholars.
August 19, 2022
One week before the start of classes in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, members of the incoming class of first year DVM students arrived at Lynn Hall for orientation. There are 89 students in the DVM Class of 2026. The orientation program, called “Launch! DVM 2026,” provided them with a head start on their veterinary school learning experience.
August 19, 2022
Senior Instructional Specialist and Veterinary Nursing Student Life and Activities Coordinator Jennifer Smith was recognized as the SCNAVTA Advisor of the Year Award.
August 19, 2022
With summer winding down and fall classes set to begin, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a Faculty and Staff appreciation event that featured tasty Tex Mex menus options served-up at the Mitchell’s Tex Mex Food Truck on Wednesday, August 10.
