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Celebration Spotlights Award-winning Faculty and Alumni
October 4, 2019
Recognition of outstanding Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and alumni at the annual Awards Celebration was a high point of the 2019 Purdue Veterinary Conference.
Students and Alumni Make a Good Showing in Veterinary History Essay Contest
October 3, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Brooke Fourthman, of the DVM Class of 2019, for her success in the 2019 J. Fred Smithcors Veterinary History Essay Contest, which she entered while she was a student.
Study Led by PVM Researchers Looks at If or How Service Dogs Help Children with Autism
September 27, 2019
As the number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to rise, so does the demand for a popular treatment – service dogs. Yet, even though the number of service dogs being provided for children with autism is growing, there is a lack of scientific evidence on whether, or how, these dogs help. In addition, minimal research has explored how these dogs may help parents – who often face significant stress and challenges of their own. A group of Purdue Veterinary Medicine researchers is launching a new study this fall to find out.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Staff Member Takes Office as Purdue’s CSSAC Chair
September 27, 2019
Jeremy Wampler, pharmacy technician in the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, began his term as chair of the Purdue University Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC) effective September 1.
In Memory: Dr. Jack Oliver (PU DVM ’67)
September 13, 2019
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that alumnus Jack W. Oliver (PU DVM ’67), of West Point, Ind., died last Friday, September 6. He was 80.
PVM Gives Educational Start to School Year with Indiana State Fair Involvement
September 13, 2019
The 2019 Indiana State Fair saw close to 880,000 attendees, hundreds of events, and a lot of Purdue Veterinary Medicine!
DVM Class of 2023 Marks First of Many PVM Traditions at Stethoscope Dinner
September 13, 2019
First-year veterinary medicine students reached a milestone last week when they received their stethoscopes at the annual DVM Stethoscope Dinner. The event on Thursday, September 5, was co-sponsored by the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association (PVAA), the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), and Patterson Veterinary Supply.
College Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Birthday Party
September 13, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosted a fun birthday party in honor of its 60th Anniversary, complete with birthday cake, festive decorations, and a variety of activities for faculty, staff, and students to enjoy.
BMS Faculty Member Finds that Urine Analysis Could Speed Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
September 13, 2019
A team of scientists led by Dr. Riyi Shi, Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor of basic medical sciences, has conducted research indicating that soldiers and athletes could have improved outcomes from traumatic brain injury through faster diagnosis using urine analysis.
Celebrate Award-winning Alumni and Faculty at the Purdue Veterinary Conference
August 30, 2019
The Purdue Veterinary Conference offers attendees a variety of outstanding special events for networking, celebration, and fun! Register now for events like the Awards Celebration Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, and join us in honoring our College’s tremendous alumni and faculty.