Students
Purdue and Illinois Summer Researchers Convene at Lynn Hall
July 12, 2019
As the dog days of summer took hold on the Purdue University campus, veterinary student scholars from Purdue Veterinary Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine met at Lynn Hall last month for a one-day symposium.
Recognition Ceremony Honors VCS Residents, Graduate Students, and VTH Interns
June 28, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Teaching Hospital hosted the 2019 Recognition Ceremony for graduating residents, graduate students, and interns last Thursday, June 20, at the Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center. The event celebrates the accomplishments of the residents and interns, as well as traditional graduate students earning master’s degrees.
Summer-style Picnic Kicks-off PVM Summer Research Program for Student Scholars
May 31, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s annual Summer Research Program (SRP) is off and running with 15 participants this year, including nine Purdue veterinary students and six undergraduate students from Purdue and four other universities.
Graduation Gala Shines Spotlight on Class of 2019
May 17, 2019
On the eve of commencement for Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduates, the College of Veterinary Medicine honored the outstanding achievements of the veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Class of 2019 at the third annual Graduation Gala.
Dr. Iverson Bell, Jr. Gives Keynote Address During PVM’s Inclusive Excellence Week
May 3, 2019
The 2019 VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment) Inclusive Excellence Week at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine was punctuated with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address on January 23 by Dr. Iverson C. Bell, Jr.
Spotlight on Students: Presidents of PVM’s Two Leading Student Organizations Gain Valuable Experience
May 3, 2019
One of the ways in which students in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine prepare themselves for their future careers in the veterinary medical profession is by serving as officers in the College’s primary student organizations for DVM and Veterinary Nursing students. Kristi Crow and Caitlin Obren served as student organization presidents during the 2018-2019 academic year.
PVM Scholars Honored at 21st Annual Celebration of Graduate Teaching Excellence
April 26, 2019
Several Purdue Veterinary Medicine graduate students and post-doctoral researchers were among those honored at the 21st Annual Celebration of Graduate Teaching Excellence hosted by the Office of the Provost, Purdue Teaching Academy, Graduate School, and Center for Instructional Excellence.
Student Spotlight: Meet VNSO Secretary Allison Reker
April 19, 2019
The Vet Gazette concludes its “Spotlight on Students” feature this week by focusing on Allison Reker, a junior in the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program, who serves as secretary of the Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO).
Purdue Veterinary Students Participate in Annual SAVMA Symposium
April 19, 2019
SAVMA Purdue was well-represented at the 2019 SAVMA Symposium last month, with 20 Purdue Veterinary Medicine students in attendance. They participated in various wet labs, meetings, lectures, and competitions throughout the symposium, which was held March 9-11 at the University of Georgia.
Spotlight on Students: Meet VNSO President Caitlin Obren
April 12, 2019
Caitlin’s formative experiences with PVM make her excited about her future career in the veterinary nursing field. She has yet to decide whether to pursue a specific specialty area, and looks forward to starting out in general practice. As she gains work experience, she wants to further develop her skills and interests and possibly pursue a specialty designation.