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Barbara White pictured with Sanjeev Narayanan and Willie Reed

Retirement Reception Honors Longtime CPB Department Staff Member Barbara White

January 11, 2019

Colleagues, friends, and family gathered in the Continuum Café December 19 to recognize Barbara White, graduate program coordinator and administrative assistant in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology, on her retirement.

Dr. Riyi Shi pictured

Research Led by PVM’s Dr. Riyi Shi Utilizes World War II Antidote in Battle Against Parkinson’s Disease

December 7, 2018

A Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor is leading studies showing a World War II chemical weapon antidote to be effective in combating a new enemy: Parkinson’s disease.

Courtney Waxman pictured

PVM Welcomes New Instructional Technologist

November 30, 2018

Courtney Waxman, CVT, VTS (ECC) joined the PVM staff as instructional technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program effective October 1.

A professional headshot of a smiling person with shoulder-length hair, wearing a yellow top and black jacket, set against a blurred background.

New PVM Chief Development Officer Named

November 30, 2018

Tanya Finkbiner has been appointed as the new chief development officer for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, effective November 26. She succeeds Chad Rohlfs who was honored earlier this month at a farewell reception.

Dr. Jeff Bender answers questions in Lynn 1136 during the 2018 Coppoc One Health Lecture, which attracted a capacity crowd. Associate Dean for Research Harm HogenEsch (in background) introduced Dr. Bender and moderated the question and answer session.

Capacity Crowd Greets Coppoc One Health Lecture Speaker

November 9, 2018

The 2018 Coppoc One Health Lecture by Dr. Jeff Bender, a veterinarian and public health practitioner with over 20 years of experience, drew a capacity crowd in Lynn 1136 Thursday, November 1.  Dr. Bender is a professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and director of the USAID One Health Workforce Project.

Dr.Simmons with children

PVM Family Program Series “Takes a Peek” at Technology Behind Minimally Invasive Surgeries

November 9, 2018

Children had a chance to play the role of an expert surgeon last week during the second of three sessions that are part of the PVM Family Program Series.  “Let’s Take a Peek” was the title of the presentation Thursday, November 1, by Dr. Micha Simons, clinical assistant professor of small animal surgery.  Dr. Simons demonstrated how tiny cameras can be used for diagnostic purposes and to perform minimally invasive surgeries.

Amalia pictured with Dr. Knapp and Dr. Hockley

PVM Recognizes Amalia de Gortari upon Her Retirement

November 2, 2018

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family came together Monday, October 29, to honor Amalia de Gortari, MVZ on the occasion of her retirement as oncology and radiation oncology technician supervisor in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Taylor Bolinger pictured crossing the finish line

Forty-sixth Annual Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog Raises Nearly $8,000

November 2, 2018

The fundraising total is in and it shows Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s 46th annual Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog, held in late September, raised nearly $8,000 for the College’s PetSafe and Priority 4 Paws Programs.

Dr. Endre Sos

Upcoming Continuing Education Programs to Bring Experts to Lynn Hall

October 26, 2018

During the next three weeks, three separate Lifelong Learning events will bring experts on a range of topics to Lynn Hall for lectures and workshops.

Dr. Simons pictured with Family Program Series participants

PVM Family Program Series to “Focus” on Tiny Cameras Used for Surgery

October 26, 2018

The second PVM Family Program Series presentation of the fall semester features Dr. Micha Simons, clinical assistant professor of small animal surgery.