“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

Willie M. Reed, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACPV
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Willie Reed has led the College of Veterinary Medicine for more than 17 years as dean.

This week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dean Willie Reed for his unwavering dedication, invaluable support, and exceptional leadership over the past 17 years as he prepares to step down next Friday, June 30.  Dean Reed has been a consistent supporter of WELCOM – the PVM Wellness Committee – since its inception, ensuring that we have had the necessary resources to implement our wellbeing initiatives throughout the college. As he transitions into the next phase of his career, we want to express our deepest appreciation to Dean Reed for the countless ways in which he has truly enhanced the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine as a welcoming place to work, learn, grow, and find fulfillment. “Thank you, Dean Reed, for making our college a better place for all!”

Fostering a healthy work environment involves expressing appreciation and gratitude. Is there someone at PVM you would like to acknowledge today? It’s easy to make a Paws Up submission – just follow this link. Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for length. Any PVM staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

Writer(s): PVM Wellness Committee | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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