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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.
Every Day Star Award Program Recognizes VTH Employees for Hard Work and Compassionate Care
October 26, 2018
With the Every Day Star Award Program, Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff have a new way to recognize Veterinary Teaching Hospital employees for a job well done.
In Memory: Dr. Rick L. “Doc” Rodgers (PU DVM ’76)
October 26, 2018
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened by the loss of alumnus Rick L. “Doc” Rodgers (PU DVM ’76), of Knightsville, Ind., who died unexpectedly October 12.
PVM “Flips” for Veterinary Nurses during Appreciation Week
October 19, 2018
Purdue Veterinary Medicine celebrated Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week with a variety of activities this week (October 14-20), including the ever-popular annual pancake breakfast served by the Veterinary Nursing Program staff.
Dean Reed Gives “State of the College” Address to PVM Students
October 19, 2018
Purdue Veterinary Medicine students gathered in Lynn 1136 Wednesday, October 17, for a lunchtime “State of the College” presentation by Dean Willie Reed. The students filled the lecture hall for the talk sponsored by SAVMA Purdue.
Atlanta TV Station Tells Story of PVM Comparative Oncology Research
October 19, 2018
A news team from Atlanta’s WSB-TV, an ABC-affiliate TV station, visited the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital recently to report on the game-changing possibilities of clinical trials involving naturally occurring cancer in dogs. In the feature story broadcast October 11 and made available online, Anchor/Reporter Tom Regan described research led by Dr. Deborah Knapp, Dolores L. McCall Professor of Comparative Oncology and director of the Purdue Comparative Oncology Program (PCOP).
Upcoming PVM Conference on Osteoarthritis Honors Memory of Professor Emeritus David Van Sickle
October 19, 2018
Osteoarthritis will be the focus of the inaugural David Van Sickle Musculoskeletal Days, which will be hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine November 9-10. Osteoarthritis is the most common orthopedic disease in man and animals.
Students Flock to International Extravaganza and Photo Contest Winner Announcement
October 19, 2018
Entertainment and food from around the world helped attract Purdue Veterinary Medicine students to the Fall Extravaganza hosted by the Office of Global Engagement and Purdue International Veterinary Student Association (IVSA) last Friday, October 12, in the Veterinary Medical Library. The Fall Extravaganza gives students a chance to learn about other students’ experiences abroad and the international learning opportunities that are offered through PVM.
PVM-IT’s Dave Chasey Recognized at Retirement Reception
October 19, 2018
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine recognized retiring PVM-IT Director of Support Services Dave Chasey at a reception in the Continuum Café last month. His retirement, effective October 1, concluded a 36-year Purdue career.
Eighth Annual PVM Family Program Series Kicks off with “Our Stuffed Animals Can Teach Us Too!”
October 12, 2018
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager Danielle Buchanan kicked off the 8th annual PVM Family Program Series last week with a presentation entitled, “Our Stuffed Animals Can Teach Us Too!” Designed for families with elementary school students or older who are interested in learning more about the veterinary profession, the Family Program Series enables children to get hands-on experiences as they learn more about veterinary medicine.