PVM Hosts Alumni Reception at AVMA

August 9, 2019

PVM alumni hold up their glasses for a toast at the AVMA alumni reception
Pictured left-right: Pamela Erskine, of the DVM Class of 2010, and Rachel Cumberbatch, Lara Uriadko, and Jennifer DiRenzo, all of the DVM Class of 2011, join in a 60th Anniversary toast to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Purdue Alumni Reception held during the AVMA Annual Convention in Washington D.C. August 2.

Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni reconnected at the Purdue Alumni Reception, which was held August 2 during the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Washington, D.C. More than 85 guests attended to visit with colleagues and PVM faculty and staff, and to help celebrate Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s 60th Anniversary.  Dean Willie Reed greeted the attendees, and gave an update on plans for the new Veterinary Teaching Hospital, as well as a brief report on the success of the Pacesetters campaign to raise funds for the hospital project.  Alumni also joined in a celebratory toast and enjoyed a birthday cake in honor of the College’s 60th Anniversary.

Writer(s): Susan Xioufaridou | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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