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Family Dean Willie M. Reed Associate Deans S. Kathleen Salisbury Harm HogenEsch Sandra Amass Director of Advancement Carol Willoughby Director of Development Becky Hershey Editor Kevin Doerr Designer Elaine Scott Design Contributing Writers Kevin Doerr Becky Hershey Kay Hagen Kelli Anne White Carol Willoughby Photography Seth Bossingham Kevin Doerr Ed Lausch Sam Royer Purdue Marketing & Media
This Annual Report issue of the PVM Report focuses on family ties that link alumni, students, donors, clients and faculty and staff of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. It is often said that Purdue Veterinary Medicine “feels like family,” and the feature articles below will help explain why that’s true. Note that, as this publication was going to press, our name changed from “School” to “College” (see “Dean’s Column” on facing page). While most references to our name in this publication reflect that change, in some instances, the use of the word “School” was retained for appropriate historical context.
This issue of the PVM Report was published through donations from generous alumni and friends.
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On the cover: “Joe” Cooley provided unwavering and vital support to his companions, Pat and Beth Cooley, after both of them were diagnosed with cancer. Then, Joe found himself in a similar fight against the disease. Read the touching story of this family’s togetherness in seeking out the best possible care while battling “Against the Odds,” on page 24.
4 Veterinary Medicine - Family Style Read the stories of Purdue veterinary alumni who’ve made private practice a family affair.
10 News and Notes Catch-up on news about alumni, faculty and staff.
18 Animal Response Team Read how a shared desire to help animals in emergencies brought together a firefighter and a Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna.
20 PVAA Membership Roster A thank you to the alumni who support the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association through membership dues.
24 Discovery Team “Against the Odds” is a story about a dog named “Joe” who helped his “family” in its fight against cancer.
26 Delivery Team Shelter Medicine is the focus of an exciting new mobile unit that will help veterinary students serve and learn “on the road.”
28 A Hero's Shadow K9 Shadow brings new meaning to the word “healing” for the Purdue Veterinary Medicine team called on to treat the injuries he sustained in a tragic shooting.
32 Engagement Team See photos that capture memories from the 2011 Purdue Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education Conference and Homecoming.
40 Teaching Team Awards recognize outstanding faculty and staff.
42 Veterinary Student Dads - and Moms Too!
Read how veterinary students meet the challenges of raising children in the midst of the demands of veterinary school.
44 Donor Tributes Planning your tribute to the Human-Animal Bond is a “Matter of the Will.”
46 Donor Honor Roll
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