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Purdue University Online Excellence Award Honors PVM’s Courtney Waxman
June 7, 2024
Purdue University Online conducts an awards program to recognize professional accomplishment and promote creative and effective approaches to learning delivered via digital education media. One of the 2024 award recipients is Courtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC), Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program instructional technologist.
PVM Faculty Member Honored at Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit
May 24, 2024
Purdue Veterinary Medicine was well represented this week at the 2024 Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where special recognition was given to Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, Purdue associate professor of Basic Medical Sciences.
Graduation Celebration Honors Purdue DVM and Veterinary Nursing Grads in the Class of 2024
May 17, 2024
Mother’s Day 2024 proved to be extra special for families of the graduates in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024, as the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the annual Graduation Celebration and Oath Ceremony Sunday, May 12, in the Purdue Memorial Union.
Celebration Honors Promoted PVM Faculty and Recipients of Faculty Awards
May 10, 2024
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community recognized faculty receiving awards for teaching, research, and service, as well as newly promoted faculty, during a celebration at the conclusion of the spring semester. Faculty, staff, and students gathered in Lynn 1136 to applaud the honorees during the 2024 Faculty Awards and Promotions Celebration held May 1.
Canine Educators Help Lift Spirits and Support on Purdue Day of Giving
May 3, 2024
You could say the 2024 Purdue Day of Giving, which goes by “PDoG” for short, truly was a “dog’s day” – in a good way – for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. The 24-hour online and social media-driven fundraising event on April 24 attracted record, world-wide giving from Boilermakers, including PVM alumni, faculty and staff, with some help from the college’s Canine Educators and their care team.
White Coat Ceremony Recognizes Milestone for Third-year Veterinary Students
April 26, 2024
Purdue veterinary students in the Class of 2025 celebrated their transition from the classroom to the clinics during the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony. The annual event April 13 honored the members of the third-year class as they prepare to step into their new role as junior veterinarians in the clinical fourth-year of the DVM program. The event featured heartfelt speeches, an emotional memorial tribute to a classmate who passed away last year, and the presentation of several awards. The program concluded with a reception for the students, families, friends, and faculty and staff in attendance..
Open House Draws Hundreds to College of Veterinary Medicine During Purdue Springfest
April 19, 2024
Sunny skies and warm temperatures helped draw crowds of visitors to Lynn Hall for the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, which was held Saturday, April 13 in conjunction with Purdue University’s 2024 Spring Fest.
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Teams-up with Lafayette School Corporation through The League of VetaHumanz to Support Miller Elementary School Students
April 12, 2024
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine formalized a year-plus-long partnership between the college and the Lafayette School Corporation to support students at Miller Elementary School with a new 5-year commitment to combine superpowers and enrich student STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning through veterinary science lessons.
Online Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program Continues to Grow
April 5, 2024
Among the oldest online programs offered by Purdue – and currently the one with the largest enrollment – the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program, which celebrated its 20th birthday in 2023, is undergoing an impressive rejuvenation. From demand for educated veterinary technicians to a revamped battery of courses, several factors are driving the VNDL program’s growth.
Attendance Demonstrates Ongoing Popularity of Annual Purdue Veterinary Nursing Symposium
March 29, 2024
The opportunity to learn the latest information and insights on a variety of topics relevant to the work of veterinary nurses attracted about 175 participants to the tenth annual Veterinary Nursing Symposium hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.