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In Memory: Dr. Dereck Klopfenstein (PU DVM ’97)
August 30, 2019
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Dereck Alan Klopfenstein (PU DVM ’97), of Goshen, Ind., died August 25 of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car while doing a training ride for his upcoming Ironman triathlon. He was 49.
Veterinary Nursing Stethoscope Dinner Marks Start of Clinical Education
August 30, 2019
Students in the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program’s Class of 2022 were in the spotlight at the 8th annual Veterinary Nursing Stethoscope Dinner August 21 in the Purdue Memorial Union.
PVM Faculty Member Involved in New Purdue Partnership Focused on Big Data Approach to Cancer
August 30, 2019
The Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, led by Dr. Timothy Ratliff, Purdue Veterinary Medicine distinguished professor of comparative pathobiology, is partnering with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research to improve the use of biostatistics, predictive modeling, and data science in cancer research.
PVM Veterinary Nursing Team Earns Honors at AVTE Conference
August 23, 2019
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Nursing team recently attended the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) annual conference and received national recognition.
PVM Says “Thank You” to Faculty and Staff with “Groovy” Appreciation Event
August 23, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff were treated to a sixties-themed appreciation event last Thursday, August 15, in the “Far Out” Lynn Hall Courtyard.
In Memory: Dr. Carol Ecker (PU DVM ’64)
August 23, 2019
A pioneering alumna of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carol (Van Paemel) Ecker (PU DVM ’64), died August 14. She was 78.
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Vet Up! program receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
August 19, 2019
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine program called Vet Up!® The National Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy for Veterinary Medicine has received the 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine – the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The program received the award because of its long-term goal of diversifying the veterinarian-scientist workforce, which is currently over 90% White. PVM is featured, along with 49 other recipients, in the September 2019 magazine issue.
Meet PVM’s Grateful Client Director of Development
August 9, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomes the newest member of the College’s Development Team, Chris Parker, who started as the Grateful Client Director of Development May 22.
Creator of College’s Wellness Program Honored at Farewell Reception
August 9, 2019
After more than six years with the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, during which she created a counseling and wellness program, Dr. Luana Nan, PVM therapist and counselor, is heading west to be closer to her daughter in Utah. A farewell reception was held in her honor July 29.
PVM Hosts Alumni Reception at AVMA
August 9, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni reconnected at a reception August 2 during the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Washington, D.C.