Taco ’bout our amazing people!

woman in pink shirt is giving a "thumbs up" and is smiling. A group of people are gathered behind her, filling plates with food. — Kelsey Spille, PVM learning specialist, gives a thumbs-up assessment of the PVM Faculty Staff Appreciation Luncheon held in Lynn Hall Friday, August 14.

PVM appreciation luncheon celebrates faculty and staff

With the conclusion of the summer season rapidly approaching, faculty and staff at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine were treated to a taco luncheon on Friday, August 14 in appreciation of their excellence and dedication throughout the year. Though the event couldn’t take place in the Lynn Hall Courtyard as originally planned, the rainy weather that day did not dampen the celebration of the college’s incredible faculty and staff.

two people are standing next to each other in a corridor, both wearing blue shirts and holding plates of food. — Lori Stout, senior director of admissions and student success, and John Fisher, admissions process manager, showcase the taco fixings available at the appreciation luncheon.

About 400 faculty and staff members attended the college-sponsored event, with food provided by Two Guys Catering. The luncheon was an opportunity for PVM colleagues to come together and enjoy lunch, good conversation, and reflection after a busy and productive summer that included college faculty, staff and student involvement in the Indiana State Fair, the Boiler Vet Camps and the Vet Up! summer programs.

The event was organized by Susan Xioufaridou, director of alumni relations and special events, with the help of Andrea Kellogg, director of lifelong learning.

A group of people are sitting at a lunch table, enthusiastically holding up their food items and smiling for a photo. The table has a gray surface and the chairs are yellow and orange. — Purdue Veterinary Technology Program staff members enjoyed the appreciation lunch as a team.

Writer(s): Nathan Dell | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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