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Purdue VOICE Chapter Receives 2019 Programming Excellence Award
June 16, 2020
For the second year in a row, Purdue’s Chapter of VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Excellence) has won the organization’s National Programming Excellence Award.
Driven to Lead, Purdue Veterinary Nurse Takes Reins as NAVC President at Onset of Pandemic
June 16, 2020
At the beginning of the year, Paige Allen, MS, RVT, assistant director of academic advising and recruiting for the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program, knew she was embarking on an exciting challenge. Effective January 21, she stepped into the role of president of the Board of Directors for the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), one of the world’s largest nonprofits providing continuing education for veterinary professionals.
Experts in Department of Comparative Pathobiology Share Insights Related to COVID-19
June 15, 2020
Three Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology have been either interviewed by major media outlets or featured by the Purdue News Service to share their unique perspectives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BMS Scholar Helps Lead Cancer Research Team Harnessing Protein Power to Stop Tumor Growth
June 15, 2020
Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, associate professor of basic medical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, played a leadership role on a team of Purdue University scientists who have created a new therapy option that may help halt tumor growth in certain cancers such as prostate, which is among the most common types of cancer in men.
Living Legacy
June 15, 2020
Dr. Lewis and his wife were generous – generous in spirit and generous in giving. They especially valued people, and that focus was reflected in a variety of ways, including how they evaluated what organizations to support financially. It was not surprising when they came up with the idea last year of making a gift to honor a beloved colleague and longtime Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: DVM Student Pursued Her Passion with Elite Equine Experience in the Middle East
June 15, 2020
For Dr. Caitlin Smith, a graduate 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.
In Memory: Longtime PVM Staff Member Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks
June 12, 2020
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened by the passing of Liz Brooks. A key contributor to the college’s Business Office team and part of the PVM family for over 20 years, Liz passed away Sunday, June 7.
White Coat Ceremony Combines Tradition with Virtual Reality
June 12, 2020
After students braved the “new normal” brought on during the spring semester by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine sought to ensure their memorable achievements were recognized. So a beloved tradition known as the White Coat Ceremony became all the more important this year to mark the third-year students’ transition into their clinical experiences. With no way to safely conduct in-person events, teams set about planning a White Coat Ceremony in the realm of virtual reality.
Global Engagement Launches Summer Online Series
June 12, 2020
With study abroad plans cancelled in light of university travel restrictions this summer, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Office of Global Engagement has launched an online series, “Global Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine.” Tailored to students, the series aims to provide a better understanding of veterinary medicine’s impact throughout the world and give participants a comprehensive view of the various career paths available to veterinary professionals by way of a virtual trip around the world.
In Memory: Dr. Lisa Rozgony (PU DVM ‘76)
June 5, 2020
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna, Dr. Lisa Rozgony, passed away May 17 in Boynton Beach, Fla. She was 67.