Purdue Veterinary Medicine Graduates 51st Class
The DVM Class of 2013 became the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 51st graduating class during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 12. The proceedings included the traditional Oath Ceremony, which was held in Loeb Playhouse in Stewart Center immediately following the University commencement ceremony in the Elliott Hall of Music. Dean Willie Reed emphasized the significance of the graduates’ place in history as members of the 51st class to graduate since the College’s first commencement ceremony in 1963. He also commended the class for being active participants in the life of the College and, in particular, praised them for their role in hosting the very Members of the Veterinary Technology Class of 2013 participated in the Graduation Celebration and Pinning Ceremony in Lynn Hall.
The DVM Class of 2013 is recognized as the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 51st class during May commencement ceremonies.
successful 2012 SAVMA Symposium. The president of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Phil Borst (PU DVM ’75) and the secretary/treasurer of the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association, Dr. Jerry Rodenbarger (PU DVM ’79), also were on hand to congratulate the graduates and share insights and words of wisdom. Dr. Josh Taylor gave the class response before Dean Reed administered the Veterinarian’s Oath, which was recited by all veterinarians in the audience as well as the new graduates. At a reception following the ceremony, the graduates received a commemorative desk name plate from the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association (PVAA). Just a few days before the formal commencement exercises, members of DVM Class of 2013 took advantage of the chance to get their photo with Purdue Pete, when the Purdue mascot showed-up for the College’s “Senior Send-off.” The event, which followed the graduating seniors’ curriculum review, was sponsored by the College, the PVAA and the Purdue Alumni Association. With temperatures approaching 80, the seniors enjoyed complimentary ice cream sandwiches while picking up information about how to stay connected as alumni and how to get a Purdue alumni e-mail address. Additionally, the seniors were greeted by members of the PVM Young Alumni Board, who were at Lynn Hall for their spring meeting. Members of the DVM Class of 2013 pose for a photo with Purdue Pete at the PVM “Senior Send-off.”
PVM Recognizes 2013 Veterinary Technology Graduates Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, August 3, marked a significant milestone for a total of 29 Purdue Veterinary Technology graduates who earned their Associate of Applied Science degree. Six of the graduates earned their degrees through the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VTDLP). Many of the members of the Veterinary Technology Class of 2013 participated in the Veterinary Technology Graduation Celebration and Pinning Ceremony, which was held in Lynn Hall following the University commencement exercises at the Elliott Hall of Music. With family and friends as well as Veterinary Technology Program staff and several PVM faculty members looking on, each graduate received an Associate of Applied Science Degree Veterinary Technician pin. The graduates then recited the Oath of Ethical Conduct, which was administered by Indiana Veterinary Technician Association (IVTA) President Maggie Lump (PU AS-VT ’01). The ceremony also included comments by Dean Willie Reed, Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association Board Member Blythe Addington Swanger (PU BS-VT ’02), and Class of 2013 member Jessica Corya. Veterinary Technology Program Director Tina Tran concluded the program by presenting the Charge to the Class. “We are thrilled to welcome Purdue’s newest AAS degree graduates,” said Dr. Tran. “They represent the future of veterinary technology. And we are fortunate to have the majority of them continuing this fall to complete their bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology.”
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