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

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This week we offer a very special “Paws Up” to Dr. Kathy Salisbury as she nears retirement as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and concludes a remarkable career during which she gave more than 40 years of dedicated and steadfast service to the veterinary profession, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Purdue University. Her legacy is one of tireless commitment to educating students, excellence in leadership, and unwavering support for wellbeing in our college. A trusted mentor and strong advocate, she has guided so many with her wisdom, compassion, and integrity. Her positive impact will continue to ripple through the lives and careers of the countless individuals touched by her example, insight, expertise, teaching, mentoring, scholarship and inexhaustible enthusiasm for veterinary medical education. Thank you for everything, Dr. Salisbury—you will be deeply missed and always cherished at PVM.

Is there another PVM person you would like to acknowledge? Please take a moment to submit a Paws Up nomination for that individual. Any PVM staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. It’s easy to do! Just follow this link to complete the simple nomination form. In doing so, you help foster a healthy work environment by expressing appreciation and gratitude. Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for style and length. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

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

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