In April 2025, Kimberly W. Kramer, PhD, PE, SE, from Kansas State University, presented Designing for Openings in Wood Diaphragms. She nominated Purple Power Animal Welfare Society (Purple Power Animal Welfare Society Rescuing Homeless Pets) for the SEU Speaker Inspires donation of the month.
Kimberly shared, “I selected Purple Power Animal Welfare Society because of the incredible work they do as an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue organization that supports no-kill shelters for homeless cats and dogs in the Manhattan and Junction City area. Their outreach programs, like Pet Away Stress in partnership with K-State Counseling Services and P.A.W.S., bring therapy dogs to campus to help students recharge during high-stress times like midterms. I also value how their mission aligns with Kansas State University’s commitment to animal care, including programs like the Perpetual Pet Care Program in the College of Veterinary Medicine, which ensures pets receive a lifetime of medical care and loving homes when owners are no longer able to provide care. Supporting Purple PAWS is a meaningful way to positively impact both animals and our community.”
Thank you, Kimberly, for helping structural engineers with your SE University session, and for your designation of Purple Power Animal Welfare Society as our SEU Speaker Inspires Organization of the Month!
SE University began the SEU Speaker Inspires program in 2015 as a way to “pay it forward”, enabling our speakers to designate a charity/organization of their choice for SE University to make a donation to help improve our world.