January 19 - 23, 2008 --- NAVC Convention in Orlando, FL
Sunday, January 20, 2008 - Purdue alumni reception at the Orlando World Center Marriott
January 25 - 27, 2008 ---IVMA meeting in Indianapolis
February 17 - 21, 2008 --- WVC Convention in Las Vegas, NV
Monday, February 89, 2008 - Purdue alumni reception at Mandalay Bay Resort
7:30 - 9:30 pm in South Pacific GH
*** Remember to renew your PVAA membership ***
Look for your renewal letter in the mail soon!
March 27 - 30, 2008 --- AAHA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL
March 27 - 30, 2008 --- Winter Colloquy Cruise to the Bahamas
April 12, 2008 --- Veterinary School Open House
May 11, 2008 --- DVM Commencement
July 19 - 23, 2008 --- AVMA Convention in New Orleans, LA Monday, July 21, 2008 - Purdue alumni reception at AVMA - 6:30 pm
August 2, 2008 --- Veterinary Technology Commencement and Oath & Awards ceremony
August 6 - 17, 2008 --- Indiana State Fair at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis, IN
Live Surgery Demonstrations and Lectures daily in the Our Land Pavilion.
August 13, 2008 --- Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair
Main Street at the Indiana State Fairgrounds will be filled with booths representing the schools and colleges of Purdue University. Displays, games, entertainment and more make this a popular stop at the Indiana State Fair!
September 17 - 19, 2008 --- Annual Fall Conference at Purdue University
Area Hotels BOOK EARLY!
The Annual Fall Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians will be held at the University Inn and Conference Center, 3001 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette. Call (800) 777-9808 or (765) 463-5511 to reserve a room in the Veterinary School Fall Conference block.
September 16 --- Alumni Golf Outing
Plan now to participate in the annual Alumni Golf Outing on Purdue’s Ackerman Course. Event and registration information is in the Fall Conference flyer.
September 17 --- Banquet and Awards Dinner
Awards and special recognitions, including the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards, will be presented at this dinner. Pre-registration and payment through your conference registration form is required for this event, which will be held in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms and is open to all alumni and conference attendees. If you are not attending the conference and wish to attend the banquet, contact the Development and Alumni Relations Office at (800) 830-0104 or email vetalumni@purdue.edu. The per person cost has not yet been set.
September 17 --- Dean’s Club Luncheon
The luncheon for Veterinary Dean’s Club members is by invitation only. Details will be available at a later date. If you are a Dean’s Club member and do not receive an invitation before the event, please call (800) 830-0104 or email vetdevelopment@purdue.edu.
September 18 --- Medicine Mixer
This business casual reception in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms returns this year BIGGER and better than before. It is a fun gathering for Purdue SVM alumni with food, cocktails and a performance by the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. Reunion classes will be recognized, with a special focus on the 25th year Silver Anniversary Class of ‘83. Reunion class members from all classes who are present will have the opportunity for a reunion photo. The reception is a popular place for classmates to assemble before heading off to their individual reunion events.
There is no cost for this event, but RSVP is requested through your conference registration so that we can determine our catering needs. For more information about alumni reunions, visit the “Alumni Reunions” link by clicking here.
September 19 --- Annual SVM Fall Auction
Come and join the fun at the 2008 Fall Auction starting at 1:30 in room 1136 of Lynn Hall. Read more about the Auction here.
September 20 --- Alumni Pancake Breakfast
Everyone is encouraged to join us for the Annual Pancake Breakfast in Lynn Hall on Saturday morning. Sponsored by the PVAA, the pancake breakfast will start at 9:00 a.m. and run until 11:00 a.m. There is no cost for this event!
September 20, 2008 --- Purdue hosts Oregon at Ross Ade Stadium. Information about related events and ticket purchase will be posted as it becomes available.
December 6 - 10, 2008 ---AAEP Conference in San Diego, CA
December 21, 2008 --- Veterinary Technology Commencement and Oath & Awards ceremony