Tag: Willie Reed

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.


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.


Stethoscope Dinner Honors First-Year DVM Students

September 14, 2018

Members of the DVM Class of 2022 enjoyed a Purdue Veterinary Medicine tradition Thursday, September 6, when they attended the annual DVM Stethoscope Dinner.


Retired PVM Faculty Honored at Emeritus Faculty Dinner

September 14, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a reception and dinner in honor of its faculty emeriti August 28.


Special Tradition Kicks-off School Year for Veterinary Nursing Students

August 24, 2018

Second-year veterinary nursing students gathered Monday night (August 20) at the seventh annual Veterinary Nursing Stethoscope Dinner, which marks the start of the clinical phase of their education.


PVM Hosts Successful Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit

August 15, 2018

Nearly 120 faculty, staff, and students from eleven universities across the country attended the Iverson Bell Midwest Regional Diversity Summit at Purdue University in May. The biennial event is a collaboration among the colleges and schools of veterinary medicine at Purdue, Michigan State University, the University of Minnesota, The Ohio State University, and the University of Wisconsin, with additional sponsorship by Zoetis. The three day program was packed with presentations, workshops, discussions and an awards ceremony.


PVM’s This is How We “Role” Program Receives Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

August 15, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s This is How We “Role” program has received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).


Dean Willie Reed Receives Honorary Degree from Royal Veterinary College

August 15, 2018

The Royal Veterinary College of the University of London recognized Dean Willie Reed for his leadership contributions to diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession by awarding him the degree of DVetMed honoris causa at summer commencement exercises.


PVM Hosts International Guests from China and Japan

August 15, 2018

Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosted two delegations of veterinary and veterinary technology students from China and Japan for a two-week exchange visit that concluded with a farewell luncheon and ceremony last Friday, August 3. As part of a reciprocal exchange agreement made through the PVM Office of Global Engagement, a total of 11 students and two faculty members observed various clinical rotations and participated in a variety of events and activities.


McAfee Animal Hospital 75th Anniversary Marks Three Generations of Veterinary Care

July 27, 2018

Saturday, July 21, was a very special day for Dr. Larry McAfee (PU DVM ’73) and his daughter Brooke (PU DVM 2011), as they celebrated the 75th anniversary of the McAfee Animal Hospital with an Open House event on the facility grounds. Brooke represents the third generation of McAfee veterinarians.