Recently, Purdue announced a major strategic initiative focused on “One Health” to create new cross-disciplinary opportunities in the area of human health. Watch this recording of a virtual event Featuring Eric Barker, Vice President for Health Affairs and the Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy and Professor in the College of Pharmacy to discuss this new initiative and what it means for Purdue.

“A college degree is life-changing,” Shari Harmon Ashkar (HHS’75) says. “We’re so lucky to have a world-renowned university in Indiana that offers not only a wonderful education but also wonderful opportunities as you’re studying. I’m very proud to join with Purdue and help someone get a head start on a better life.”

“Lift as you climb” is a phrase Mark (S’95) and Melanie Kidder have come to live by. “You lift somebody else up and help them climb to the top with you,” Melanie explains.

Raj Singh (S’86, DVM’90, MS’91) has a passion for animal care. After receiving his degrees, he practiced veterinary medicine in the California Bay Area for several years before he and his wife, Melissa, purchased Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic. They later opened a feline-only practice and a third practice, Oakridge Veterinary Clinic. The couple sold all three practices in 2020.