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Honors Convocation set for April 13 Agriculture dean to become provost as of May 1 William “Randy” Woodson, dean vision and the ability to work for the University’s four regional study abroad; increased spon- The University Honors Con- of Purdue Agriculture, has been productively with faculty, staff campuses and the Purdue Coop- sored research from $41.6 million vocation will be held at 1 p.m. named the University’s next pro- and students.” erative Extension Service. in 2003-04 to $67 million; hired Sunday, April 13, in Elliott vost, effective May 1. As provost, Woodson will be As agriculture dean, Woodson more than 100 new county edu- Hall of Music. Woodson’s appointment was responsible for oversight of all has served as the chief executive cators; and created the college’s At the convocation, the announced March 26 by Presi- Purdue colleges officer for the college, the Indiana Office of Multicultural Programs. University bestows major dent France A. Córdova. and schools and Agricultural Experiment Sta- Woodson said he is looking faculty honors and names Woodson, who has served related academic tion and Extension. In addition, forward to this new chapter in his recipients of a number of as the Glenn W. Sample Dean of activities in the dean oversees a number of service to Purdue. student awards. Agriculture since 2004, will suc- coordination regulatory services including the “This is a very exciting time in Doors open at 12:30 p.m. ceed Victor Lechtenberg, who has with the Office Office of the State Chemist, the Purdue’s history,” Woodson said. The convocation is free, and been interim provost since July of the President. Animal Disease Diagnostic Labo- “We have made important strides no tickets are required. when Sally Mason left Purdue to His office will ratory, the Indiana Wine-Grape in our quest to be a supporting become president of the Univer- oversee academic Council and various marketing public research university, and Spring Fling packets sity of Iowa. systems such boards. I look forward to helping our due out this week “Randy Woodson is well Woodson as the libraries, Woodson led the college’s students succeed, growing the re- respected internationally, as well computing center and student effort to hire more than 100 search enterprise and enhancing Registration packets for as throughout our University,” services (admissions, registrar, new faculty; partnered with the Purdue’s reputation as a globally Spring Fling 2008 will be in Córdova said. “As a scholar, he financial aid, health facilities), College of Science to launch the engaged and locally responsive campus mail this week. has distinguished himself globally along with all Purdue cultural Climate Change Research Center; university.” Faculty, staff, retirees and in the fields of plant science and centers. developed or enhanced a number Woodson’s appointment graduate student staff are horticulture. As an administrator, The provost’s office also over- of student success programs such is subject to ratification by the invited to join in the ap- he is a proven leader with a strong sees issues of academic concern as leadership development and Board of Trustees. preciation event, which will begin at 11:30 a.m. May 21 in and around the Recreational Sports Center. Documents added to women’s archive The day of food and fun Inaugural will include lunch (with a vegetarian option) and many activities. anticipation Advance registration is required for the fitness walk, the vehicle show, the golf growing outing and Spring Fling Face Off, a trivia contest for teams Set of events to celebrate of four players. Information Purdue’s standing, vision about how to register for France A. Córdova will be for- those events is in the packet. mally installed as Purdue’s 11th Registration will be the president during an inauguration day of Spring Fling for sand ceremony at 2 p.m. April 11 in volleyball and yard games Elliott Hall of Music. such as corn hole, hillbilly Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skill- golf, washers and horseshoes. man; former Purdue presidents Faculty and staff are Arthur Hansen, Steven Beering encouraged to volunteer for and Martin Jischke; and repre- an hour or so during Spring sentatives of the faculty, staff, Fling 2008. Opportunities for students and alumni will take part volunteering include helping in the historic event. In addition, in the food line, helping serve delegates from other universities popcorn, assisting with setup and representatives from learned and/or cleanup. societies, local Those who volunteer for photo by mark simons and state govern- Spring Fling get additional Sally Watlington, an alumna and the first female executive officer of an NROTC unit at Purdue, speaks at a reception March ment will take chances to win door prizes, 20 during which she donated items and papers from three former Purdue deans of women — Dorothy Stratton, Helen part. which include gift cards and Schleman and Beverley Stone. Watlington is holding a book titled “Group Golf Instruction” written by Schleman. The items “The inau- merchandise. are in Purdue Libraries’ Susan Bulkeley Butler Women’s Archives. See story, page 6. guration and To learn more about the events sur- volunteer opportunities, call rounding it are Carrie Hanson at 49-47397. intended to mark a transition for Córdova Updated Web site improves usability the university,” said Beverly Davenport Sypher, Purdue's redesigned Web site “Research showed us that pro- low users to adjust as time allows associate provost and co-chair of offers cleaner design and stronger spective students and their fami- in a busy period, Hahn says. Also, the inaugural committee. “They n Legislative feats technology in response to the lies are the top visitors to the site. though many new pages will sim- Quite a few actions of the Indiana Gen- are designed to allow the global needs of its main users. “These people are unfamil- ply supplant old ones at the same academic community and our eral Assembly, not just property tax, will The new design, which was iar with the way the University URL as of May 3, some reorga- affect Purdue. Page 2. many constituencies to recognize launched Saturday, includes a is set up, so it was a top priority nization of information means Purdue’s defining role region- n Personal connections more powerful and prominent to make the navigation easy for some new URLs. Individuals and ally, nationally and globally. Dr. Getting to know, understand and help search engine, easier navigation, a them to follow.” webmasters need time to update Córdova will use this occasion to students apart from coursework is a mis- simpler format, a keyword index For example, Hahn says, a bookmarks and links. focus on the directions the uni- sion enjoyed by Faculty Fellows. Page 3. and drop-down menus. user can reach information about Purdue Marketing Commu- versity will take in the immediate Pages in the redesigned for- majoring in math without having nications used feedback gathered n Springtime doings and longer-term future. She also mat include the University home to know first that it is in the Col- online and through focus groups will make several announcements The inauguration will lead the campus to page at www.purdue.edu and a lege of Science. to critique the old site and create Spring Fest, Gala Weekend and an active number of key secondary pages In addition, employment and a draft site. That underwent us- See Inaugural, page 5 month. Page 4, and Calendar, page 7. in areas such as academics and visiting links are more prominent ability tests with audience groups, n admissions. and easier to find. whose members were asked to lo- Space and place Inaugural ceremony; related Global A meeting updating work on the campus “The Web site is the front Through May 3, the end of cate information such as particu- master plan gives attention to efficiency door to Purdue,” says Melanie the final exam period, the old site lar majors or employment pages. University Convocation and faculty in using and moving in spaces. Page 8. Hahn, assistant director and will remain up and the old home Further adjustments were symposia; past presidents, page 5 editorial manager of Purdue page will link to the new one. Online at www.purdue.edu/per Marketing Communications. This transition period will al- See Web, page 8 www.purdue.edu/inauguration 2 April 1, 2008 Session’s work Senate committee presents revised affects Purdue Statehouse Update proposal on grade index adjustment in many ways The Educational Policy Commit- It may take months or years to costly option for universities.” tee introduced the latest version University Senate holds elections determine the full effect of House Another topic that will be of a grade adjustment proposal at The University Senate on March ing Committee. Enrolled Act 1001 on Indiana’s studied further is dual credit the University Senate’s March 17 17 elected Howard Zelaznik, On other committee seats: tax system, but one thing is programs for Indiana high school meeting. professor of health and kinesiol- n Elected to serve on the certain: Legislators delivered a students, covered in HEA 1246. The proposal calls for the use ogy, as vice chair for 2008-09. University Grade Appeals Com- package on time. “A concurrent enrollment of three grade indexes: semester, Zelaznik will become chair of the mittee through May 31, 2011, “I’m proud that in the end, partnership will review program cumulative and a program GPA Senate for 2009-10. were George Bodner, the Arthur they came together and passed offerings with the goal of increas- derived from a degree audit. All The Senate also filled three E. Kelly Distinguished Professor HEA 1001 and its trailer bill, ing the number of courses avail- three indexes would appear on a vacancies on the Steering Com- of Chemistry, Education, and HEA 1125,” says Kevin Green, able to high school students that student’s transcript. mittee with terms of service as Engineering; Carol Ott, assistant Purdue’s director of state rela- also qualify for college credit,” For a student going through shown: John Denton, associate professor of pharmacy practice; tions. “Through these bills, the Green says. “Coming to campus a change of degree objective professor of electrical and com- and Sharon Solwitz, associate legislature addressed the public’s with credits under their belt helps (CODO), the new college or school puter engineering technology, professor of English. concern over growth in property students get a leg up on their would calculate a program GPA three years; J. Paul Robinson, n Elected to the Univer- taxes.” college degree. Rep. Terri Austin based on its requirements and use professor of cytomics, one year; sity Censure and Dismissal Although property tax reform believes strongly in this proposal. that as a criterion in accepting the and Mara Wasburn, associ- Procedures Committee for terms was the centerpiece of the session, We want to make sure the courses student. Students who have not ate professor of organizational ending May 31, 2011, were about three dozen bills were on meet the same standards as those taken any courses that apply to the leadership and supervision, two Linda Chezem, professor of youth higher education’s radar, Green offered on campus, and the new major would be considered years. development and agricultural says. partnership seems committed to under the same criteria for a stu- Kathryn Orvis, associate pro- education; Jan Lugowski, associ- “Our watch list was longer do that.” dent applying out of high school. fessor of youth development and ate professor of mechanical engi- this year than in most short ses- The issue of a specific build- The program GPA can be cal- agricultural education, and Me- neering technology; Ralph Webb, sions, and a larger number of bills ing, the Student Services and culated within Banner, the student lissa Remis, associate professor professor of communication; and made it all the way through,” he Library Complex at Indiana systems software, and that removes of anthropology, were elected to William Zinsmeister, professor of says. “We follow more issues than University-Purdue University cost issues identified with an earlier three-year terms on the Nominat- earth science. people would expect.” Fort Wayne, was resolved. Purdue proposal for three indexes. HEA1249 offers a tuition was seeking additional non-state Jim McGlothlin, chair of the exemption for Purple Heart re- bonding authority, which was in- EPC, says the new version of the fessor of organizational leader- policy could be revisited in the cipients. The bill was amended in advertently left out of the budget policy provides a transparent ship and supervision, wondered if future to evaluate its effectiveness. conference committee to provide in the last session. means of reporting students’ grades mistakes made early in a student’s Bernie Tao, the Indiana Soy- the entitlement in 2008-09, and The bonding initially made in a straightforward manner. academic career could influence bean Board Professor in Soybean universities will pick up the cost it into HEA 1001 in the Senate, “We believe that we’ve now future success in a competitive Utilization, said future discus- for that year. Effective with the but was taken out in conference centered ourselves so that we’ve job market. sions also could examine ways to next budget cycle, the State Stu- committee. addressed the issues that have “Many employers don’t help students find the right fit. dent Assistance Commission will “We had some anxious mo- come up, and we’d like to be able even look at the transcript of a “ I would suggest that as the take over the funding. ments until we found it in HEA to move forward with this pro- student who has less than a 3.0 EPC moves forward in the next “Rep. Sheila Klinker, Sen. 1125 in the last hours of the ses- posal,” said McGlothlin, who also GPA,” Wasburn said. “The bar for year that they start to look at Ronnie Alting, and Sen. Tom sion,” Green says. “The northeast is associate professor of industrial employability is rising. Students some of the issues brought up Wyss deserve all the credit for Indiana delegation never gave up hygiene and ergonomics. who enter in the wrong major during this discussion to find out working out this compromise that and got the job done.” Senate Vice Chair Ray De- are then saddled with this when how we can change the system provides the benefit now, but puts Campus safety and security Carlo said the proposal gives the it comes to employers looking at other than changing a grade to try the future cost where it belongs,” was addressed in HEA1204, which colleges and schools the autono- them. I understand transparency to get students to the right place,” Green says. contains provisions crucial to my to decide what works best for issues and the need for a cumula- Tao said. HEA1280, which focuses timely responses to emergencies. their students and programs. tive GPA, but I’m also concerned A vote on the proposal will be on Leadership in Energy and The University maintains a “I believe that individual areas about employers factoring in held on April 21. Environmental Design certifica- public safety answering point will do what’s right for their stu- courses that have nothing to do tion of buildings, also passed. where incoming 911 calls and dents,” said DeCarlo, professor of with where a student is going.” In other business However, rather than requiring all dispatches are routed. electrical and computer engineer- McGlothlin said the policy n The Senate voted in favor of of Purdue’s projects to go through “HEA1204 allows the ing. “I think this proposal gives does have an element of forgive- endorsing the Committee on In- the LEED certification process, universities to maintain their them flexibility, but at the same ness and meets the charge given stitutional Cooperation Statement the act provides for further study PSAPs, which are critical for time it mandates that all of the by the Senate. on Publishing Agreements, which of the issue between sessions. rapid responses to emergencies students’ grades will appear in the “If a student finds that he’s helps faculty retain rights to work “We’re committed to build- on campus,” Green says. “Having cumulative index. It offers the kind going in the wrong direction, there submitted for publication. Senate ing energy-efficient facilities, that first point of contact directly of choice that is needed.” is an element of flexibility that is Chair George Bodner said the especially given the rise in utility on campus allows Purdue police Several senators voiced their offered here by the program GPA,” statement will be available for fac- costs,” Green says. “However, we to coordinate all their video, call approval of the proposal’s simplic- he said. “The system also fits within ulty use, but will not be required. hope to provide input this sum- box, and patrol assets.” ity and transparency. Others ex- Banner and doesn’t cost us any- n The Senate voted to disband mer to Rep. Matt Pierce when the In earlier versions of the bill, pressed concern about the absence thing, and there is full transparency the Collective Bargaining Com- concepts will be studied further Purdue would have had to give up of an official forgiveness policy. in the transcripts.” mittee, which has not met in to reach a less restrictive and less its PSAP. Mara Wasburn, associate pro- McGlothlin also said the recent history. Forums scheduled for education dean finalists Public forums for the four final- tional technology. He began as an tion’s Department of Educational ists for the position of dean of the assistant professor of educational Organization and Leadership. She Inside Purdue is published 18 times a year by the Office of University Periodicals for the College of Education will be held technology at Purdue in 1983, has served as head of that depart- faculty, administrative/professional and clerical/service staffs of Purdue University. Send beginning today. and he has since served as associ- ment and previously was the news correspondence to the editor at the addresses below. At each forum, a presentation ate professor, co-director of the founding director of the School Inside Purdue can be read on the World Wide Web at www.purdue.edu/per. of roughly 15 minutes will be fol- college’s Technology Resources Leadership Centre at the Univer- Julie Rosa, editor lowed by an opportunity for audi- Center and as interim director sity of British Columbia. Dan Howell, managing editor ence members to ask questions. of the Center for Instructional n April 30. 1:30-2:45 p.m. Valerie O’Brien, writer “Each of these four individu- Excellence. Room 310, Stewart Center. Wil- Mark Simons, photographer als are well-qualified, yet come n April 17. 9-10:15 a.m. liam Henk, dean of the School Contributing writers: From Purdue News Service: Tanya Brown, Jim Bush, Phillip from different backgrounds and Room 310, Stewart Center. Sidney of Education and professor of Fiorini, Marydell Forbes, Elizabeth Gardner, Clyde Hughes, Christy Jones, Dave Kitchell, Greg McClure, Kim Medaris, Jeanne Norberg, Amy Patterson Neubert, Jeanine Phipps, would bring different talents to Moon, associate dean for learning education at Marquette Univer- Jim Schenke, Steve Tally, Emil Venere. From Office of News and Public Affairs, Ag- the job,” said Dennis Depew, chair and engagement in Purdue’s Col- sity. He has served as chair of the ricultural Communication Service: Tom Campbell, Jennifer Cummins, Julie Douglas, of the search committee and dean lege of Education and professor Department of Curriculum and Beth Forbes, Steve Leer, Olivia Maddox, Doug Main, Susan Steeves. of the College of Technology. “We in the Department of Educational Instruction at Southern Illinois Contributing photographer: David Umberger. look forward to hearing what Studies. She was previously direc- University at Carbondale and was Editorial Board: Joseph Bennett, David Brannan, Gary Carter, Barb Mansfield, Jeanne each has to say, and we invite the tor of Purdue’s Gifted Education a faculty member and director of Norberg, Nancy Rodibaugh, Charles Stewart. campus community to be active Resource Institute and was the in- the School of Behavioral Sci- Items for publication should be submitted to Inside Purdue, Engineering Administration participants in the process.” terim associate dean for academic ences and Education at Penn State Building, Room 417, 400 Centennial Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2016. Candidates and their open programs in the college. She Capital College. Telephone 49-42036 or 49-42028. forum dates are: began as an assistant professor in The committee is searching E-mail address: [email protected] n April 1. 9:30-10:45 a.m. educational studies in 1992. for a successor to George Hynd, Address labels for Inside Purdue come from the Department of Human Resource Room 218AB, Stewart Center. n April 24. 2:30-3:45 p.m. who was dean of the College of Services. To correct or revise an address, file a Form 13 with Human Resource Services, James Lehman, head of Purdue’s Room 3082, Rawls Hall. Carolyn Education from 2003 to Decem- Freehafer Hall. Department of Curriculum and Shields, professor at the Univer- ber 2007. Kevin Kelly, head of the Purdue University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Instruction in the College of Edu- sity of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- Department of Educational Stud- Vol. 17, No. 14 cation and professor of educa- paign in the College of Educa- ies since 2002, is interim dean. April 1, 2008 3 Faculty Fellows find common ground with students at residence halls Some lessons on campus are hap- program.” pening outside of the classroom How to apply Lindsey Hall, residential life as part of University Residences’ Applications for the program graduate assistant for University Faculty Fellows Program. are available at Smalley Center Residences, says the fellows bring Some students are learning and the following residence the floor together. Hall sees this to make baskets, some are being halls: Cary Quad, Harrison, now as committee chair for the taught about new library technol- Meredith, Tarkington, Windsor, program and experienced it while ogy and others are finding out Earhart, Hillenbrand, McCutch- living at Harrison Hall as a fresh- about campus computer services. eon, Owen, Shreve and Wiley. man and sophomore. Annette Brown, residential life More information about “This is a great opportunity manager at Harrison Hall, hopes University Residences’ Faculty for people to expand outside class students also are learning that Fellow Program is available and stay young at heart,” he says. faculty and staff care about their by calling 49-41000 or online “The program also gives staff experiences both in class and out. at www.housing.purdue. members who don’t have student “We want to bridge that gap edu/facultyfellows. interaction on a day-to-day basis between students on the develop- the chance to stay in touch with ment side of the the student population that they University and ing and advice. ultimately serve.” the academic “That guidance is really Zenephia E. Evans, director of side through important, especially for fresh- PHOTO BY MARK SIMONS Multicultural Science Programs this program,” man students who are away from Zenephia Evans, director of the Multicultural Science Programs and associate direc- and associate director of the Sci- Brown says. “By home and their parents for the tor of the Science Diversity Office, receives a menu from student Mallory Parsons at ence Diversity Office, sought out bringing faculty and staff into the first time,” Brown says. “The the John Purdue Room. Evans works with Parsons, a resident assistant at Earhart, the program for that interaction. residence halls, students have the students can talk to their parents through University Residences’ Faculty Fellow Program. Evans attended the dinner Evans taught biology courses opportunity to interact with them on the phone, but the parents with student Jamie Jackson (right), who lives at Earhart, and other Earhart resi- before moving into her current on a different level and get to aren’t here to help make difficult dents as part of Faculty Fellow Appreciation Day on March 19. administrative position. know them personally.” decisions or to have those difficult “I wanted to continue per- Established in 1966, the Fac- conversations. The fellow sits in sonal interactions with students ulty Fellows Program is open to in the interim until a student can Faculty Fellows must com- has decorated Christmas cookies, and be able to communicate with any faculty or staff member. This get home.” plete a minimum of six interac- held a pizza party, and arranged students various tips for being year, 140 people are serving as David Clark, director of tions per semester, and they can a root beer float night with the successful in and out of the class- fellows for a floor or unit of one diversity initiatives for the College reapply for their position each students at Harrison Hall. room,” she says. of 11 residence halls. Each hall of Liberal Arts, says he often acts year. “Food is definitely a theme, Evans enjoys celebrating good manages its own recruitment and as a big brother to the students in Program members often at- and the response has been good,” grades, honors and internships often tailors the program to meet Harrison Hall. tend resident-assistant and hall says Ailor, director of alumni rela- with the students of Earhart as its needs. “I find that many times I am club programs, invite students tions and special events for the well as serving as a sounding Faculty Fellows develop close providing insight on their inter- to attend campus events and College of Consumer and Family board. ties with the students, support esting lives,” says Clark, who has convocations, and have meals in Sciences. “The students come “Serving as a Faculty Fellow students in developing leadership served as a fellow for about six the dining courts with the stu- and go as their schedules allow. provides the students with an qualities, encourage participation months. “I intentionally present dents. They also create their own It seems like those who want to opportunity to observe a different in the Purdue community, and myself as an individual that they programs and sometimes share talk will linger and share more side of the campus administrator serve as resource of campus in- can feel comfortable talking to information about campus, their one-on-one. That’s when I feel and allows the fellow to under- formation. Participants also act as even though I am a staff job or personal hobbies. like I’m really making a difference stand the life of students outside role models and provide counsel- member.” Faculty Fellow Wendi Ailor and can see the importance of the of the academic arena,” she says.

Search committee named Holocaust conference to explore ‘Lives Interrupted’ The 27th annual Greater Lafay- was one of the 10,000 children ages and everyone with an inter- for marketing and media VP ette Holocaust Remembrance transported to England through est in music,” she says. Purdue has formed a search dent for enrollment management. Conference, titled “Lives Inter- the Kindertransport rescue The free performance will be advisory committee to identify n Joseph Hornett, senior vice rupted,” will be April 4-10 at program. at 8 p.m. April 6 at Loeb Play- candidates for vice president for president, treasurer and chief op- Purdue and in West Lafayette. Golabek will perform pieces house, Stewart Center. marketing and media. erating officer of Purdue Research “The theme refers to the dis- by Chopin, Grieg and Scriabin, Opening ceremonies for the Chairing the committee is Foundation. ruption families and individuals and talk about her book, “The Holocaust Remembrance Con- Richard Cosier, Krannert School n Manohar Kalwani, profes- experienced with World War II Children of Willesden Lane: ference will be at 2 p.m. April 6 dean and Leeds Professor of sor of management. and especially with the concen- Beyond the Kindertransport.” in Room 214, Stewart Center. Management, said Murray Black- n Sally Kay, alumna, co-chair tration camps of the Holocaust,” Golabek’s book recounts her President France A. Córdova will welder, senior vice president for of the Purdue President’s Council. says Susan Prohofsky, co-chair mother’s journey through World contribute opening remarks at advancement. n Laura Kightlinger, a junior of the Greater Lafayette Holo- War II. 2:20. “The University has recog- in Krannert School of Manage- caust Remembrance Committee. Prohofsky encourages fami- More information on the nized the importance of branding ment. A performance by Grammy- lies to attend the performance. conference and a complete in its effort to become preemi- n Lyndsay Langbehn, a junior nominated pianist Mona Gola- “Golabek’s presentation will program are available at www. nent,” Cosier said. “This posi- in the School of Health Sciences. bek will focus on the disruption be of interest to kids from about glhrc.org. tion combines the marketing of n Betsy Liley, director of uni- experienced by her mother, who third grade and up, adults of all Purdue along with the critical versity foundation relations. activities of working with the n Nicole Reas, chief market- media.” ing officer for Purdue Alumni The committee will help Association. Grad programs stay high in magazine’s ranking search for a replacement for n Glenn Sparks, professor of Joseph Bennett, vice president communication. Purdue programs maintained the College of Science are spot- • Computer, No. 10, tied with for university relations, who n Brian Zink, associate direc- high rankings in the U.S. News lighted. Purdue’s analytical chem- Cornell and Princeton. announced in January he would tor of Purdue News Service. & World Report’s survey of the istry program ranks second. The n Krannert: The Krannert retire June 30, in line with the The committee members will nation’s top graduate schools statistics program moved up one School of Management placed university’s mandatory retirement advertise the position, identify a released Friday (March 28). place to 10th, and the computer two key areas in the top 10 in the policy for senior administrators. diverse pool of candidates, screen The colleges and schools in science program is 19th. MBA specialty rankings. Its pro- In addition to Cosier, the the candidates’ credentials, nar- which programs were ranked n Pharmacy: Purdue’s School duction/operations area is rated committee members are: row the pool to a short list and include Liberal Arts, Science, of Pharmacy ranks ninth. No. 3, behind MIT and Carnegie n Jay Akridge, professor of ag- conduct interviews. Finalists will Pharmacy, Engineering and Man- n Engineering: The College of Mellon, and its supply chain/lo- ricultural economics, director of be presented to Blackwelder. agement. Engineering ranks 15th overall in gistics area ranks No. 8. the Center for Food and Agricul- The vice president for mar- n Liberal Arts: Two programs the survey. Last year, it was 12th. Krannert overall was No. 33, tural Business, and interim vice keting and media’s responsibilities in the Department of Speech, In engineering specialties, which ranks among the top 10 provost for engagement. include communicating news and Language and Hearing Sciences Purdue earned top 10 rankings in: percent of all schools accredited n Gary Evans, Purdue police information about the univer- rank in the top 10. The accred- • Aerospace/aeronautical/ by AACSB International — the chief. sity in print, photo and video; ited master’s degree program in astronautical, No. 5, tied with Association to Advance Collegiate n Jay Fehnel, alumnus, vice branding and advertising; the speech-language pathology tied University of Michigan. Schools of Business. president for entertainment prod- Purdue Web site; and community for second nationally, up from • Civil, No. 7. U.S. News & World Report’s ucts at Tribune Media Services. partnerships. third in 2004. The accredited • Mechanical, No. 7, tied with complete “America’s Best Gradu- n Melanie Hahn, assistant University Relations includes doctorate of audiology degree Georgia Institute of Technology. ate Schools” is available on news- director and editorial manager of the Purdue News Service, Purdue program is tied for ninth, down • Industrial/manufacturing, stands this week. The rankings Purdue Marketing Communica- Marketing and Communications, one spot from 2004. The depart- No. 8. and related articles also are avail- tions. University Periodicals, Commu- ment is part of the College of • Electrical/electronic/com- able on the U.S. News & World n Pamela Horne, dean of ad- nity Relations, Special Projects Liberal Arts. munications, No. 10, tied with Report Web site: www.usnews. missions and assistant vice presi- and Broadcast Services. n Science: Three programs in Princeton University. com/. 4 April 1, 2008 Spring Fest marking 10th year with mix of old, new Spring Fest turns 10 this year, and April 12. Highlights include dem- the University’s fun-filled campus Gala Weekend to show alumni today’s campus onstrations on a laser cutter that event will mark the milestone will manufacture mini-guitar key with a handful of new stops in Gala Weekend, the annual Gala Weekend this year will chains for visitors and an exhibit areas ranging from nanotechnol- spring celebration that brings honor the Class of 1958 with on the effects of environmental ogy and nutrition to nursing and Purdue alumni back to campus, the traditional reception and toxins on fish eggs. the environment. will take place April 11-13. dinner. All classes will march in The 18th annual Entomology Spring Fest 2008 will be held Returning alumni will have the class parade April 13. Bug Bowl runs April 12-13 as part from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12- plenty of options for things A complete listing of Gala of the Department of Entomolo- 13 all across campus. First-time to do. As in recent years, Gala Weekend events and informa- gy’s events. participants include Discovery Weekend intentionally coin- tion on how to register can be The 45th annual School of Park, Purdue Cancer Center, cides with Spring Fest. Also, this found at the Purdue Alumni Veterinary Medicine Open House Weldon School of Biomedical year it overlaps with Purdue’s Association Web site at www. will offer animal lovers a host of Engineering, School of Nursing, presidential inauguration. purduealum.org/gala. activities including a Vet-for-a- Purdue Worklife Programs, and Day program. the Purdue Repertory Dance In its 95th year, the annual Company. coordinator Danica Kirkpatrick. how researchers are learning from Horticulture Show continues its Returning favorites include “This also is a special year, our animals to improve treatments tradition with the theme, Boiler the ever-popular Bug Bowl and 10th, with a strong lineup for for human cancer patients. Countryside. interactive exhibits and activities children and adults to experience Purdue Worklife will provide For more Spring Fest in- from more than 34 Purdue col- the lighter side of higher educa- a tent for breastfeeding moth- formation, including a map of leges, departments and campus tion — from nanotechnology to ers in front of the Agriculture the sites, go to www.purdue. Photo by Dave Umberger organizations. nutrition.” Administration Building. edu/springfest. To download Thomas Kennell of West Lafayette “We’ve been steadily adding The Purdue Cancer Center Discovery Park will offer tours questions for scavenger hunts on participates in a seismic shock and exhibits and partners the last few will offer a 5K walk-run fund- of its advanced research facilities Saturday or Sunday, go to: www. earthquake magnitude demonstration years as more on campus look raiser at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April and hands-on exhibits in biology, ces.purdue.edu/sfest/games/ led by Gordon Emore, a Purdue doc- to become a part of this Purdue 12. A 4 p.m. presentation in Lynn nanotechnology and microgravity scavenger.html. toral student in earth and atmospheric tradition,” says Spring Fest event Hall, Room 1136, will highlight from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, sciences, at Spring Fest 2007. Purdue joins INShape Indiana Roads, walks, parking completion in August. for standard American pronun- • Windsor Hall remodeling, ciations. The course will center effort to promote good health affected by projects scheduled for completion in July. on the vocal instrument, breath Purdue and INShape Indiana are they would cover more than 400 Stadium Mall Drive near the support, articulators, and vowel working together to provide Uni- miles in that time frame,” Paulet corner with University Street Course can sharpen placement, as well as putting versity employees with more ways says. and Stadium Avenue is closed those elements together to to improve their health — and The walking program will until August for the Stadium college-level skills develop the individual’s speech earn a purple apple in the process. qualify for a purple apple for Mall Gateway project. Sidewalks The path back to taking a class patterns. Purdue is one of more than Healthy Purdue 2008. Participants are open, but the main drive is can be smoothed by letting the The course will be held a dozen employers statewide should contact their wellness closed to pedestrians and vehicles. first steps be fee remission and a 9:30-11:20 a.m. Monday through participating in an employer part- program leader to complete the Vehicle access to the drive from specially designed course. Thursday. Depending on class nership program with INShape appropriate paperwork for the the south, near Purdue Mall, GS290X: How to Survive at size, private sessions may be held Indiana, a state initiative created community alternative option. continues. College will be offered this sum- to work on students’ specific two years ago to promote healthy Paulet says walking is an effec- Parking and traffic near mer, which for some is a great problems in diction and clarity. eating, exercise and smoking ces- tive way to get in shape because it Purdue Airport will be disrupted time to gear up for college-level The students will also learn tools sation. is easy to incorporate and doesn’t until August by construction of study. they can use to help their own “Purdue chose to partner require a gym membership or the Niswonger Aviation Technol- The 3-hour course will be at individual growth in this area. with INShape Indiana to share special equipment. ogy Building addition. 6-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- Richard Sullivan Lee, associ- expertise, help make Indiana “Lunchtime offers a great The service drive from Air- days for eight weeks starting June ate professor of theater, will teach healthier and save health care opportunity to add some physical port Road to the Aviation Tech- 10. the course. For information, costs,” says Mindy Paulet, direc- activity,” Paulet says. “You can nology Building and Aerospace Purdue employees and their e-mail [email protected] or call tor of WorkLife Programs and start by taking a 10-minute walk Science and Composite Labs spouses can register as a nonde- 49-43078. Purdue’s wellness leader for the before you eat lunch and then 10 will be closed to through traffic. gree student through the Office partnership. minutes following. People could Access to these buildings is from of Admissions in Schleman Hall, European space leader The first effort coming out of also have walking meetings or South Russell Drive. obtaining a fee remission that the partnership will be a 12-week make it a team-building exercise No parking is available to the cuts two-thirds of the cost. to speak at Purdue walking program called “Ready, for staff to go for a quick walk a east of the terminal building and GS290X is intended for adults The former council chairman of Set, Walk!” It starts on April 14. few times a week.” to the south of the railroad tracks. who want to return to school, the European Space Agency will Participants will receive e- For more information about A few parking spaces exist at whether for courses of interest or talk about Europe’s space policy mails with walking tips, advice for using “Ready, Set , Walk!” for a most times across from the Flight work toward a degree. April 10 in the William E. Boeing healthier eating, and a basic ex- purple apple in Healthy Purdue, Operations Building for Budget “Older students, on the whole, Distinguished Lecture. ercise schedule. The e-mails also contact your campus wellness Rent-A-Car and Truck customers tend to do better than younger Sigmar Wittig, who also is will highlight successful efforts program: and across from the Aerospace students,” says Sally Coffman, chairman emeritus of the German around the state through weekly n West Lafayette: 49-45461, Science Lab. course instructor and instruction- Aerospace Center board of direc- employer profiles. [email protected] . CityBus service is relocated to al development specialist in the tors, served as the European Space Individual participants will be n Calumet: (219) 989-2709, the front entrance of the Terminal Center for Instructional Excel- Agency’s council chair in 2005-07. able to qualify for a prize drawing [email protected]. Building. lence. “They’re more motivated, His 10:30 a.m. talk in Fowler Hall, by reporting on their total miles n Fort Wayne: (260) 481- The north entrance to the more mature.” Stewart Center, which is free and walked. 5748, [email protected] . Aviation Technology Building is The course deals with study open to the public, is sponsored “If a person walked 10,000 n North Central: (219) 785- open to foot traffic. skills, reading, notetaking and by the School of Aeronautics and steps a day for the entire 12 weeks, 5519, [email protected]. An area map is at www.pur- understanding college. Astronautics. A reception on the To find out more, contact due.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/ third floor of Neil Armstrong Hall Sign up for ‘Ready, Set, Walk!’ pdf/niswonger_aviation.pdf. Coffman at sjcoffman@purdue. of Engineering will follow the Other continuing projects are edu. speech. Employees interested in par- employed spouse or partner’s affecting parking and traffic flow, Wittig also was at Purdue in ticipating in “Ready, Set, Walk!” campus. as well as adding construction Voice course to aid 1967-76 as a mechanical engi- will need to register first with Once registered, participants traffic. Among them: English pronunciation neering professor, teaching ther- the INShape Indiana Web site at will start receiving information • Purdue Village Community mal sciences and fluid mechanics. www.inshape.in.gov. about the walking program. Center and the Patty Jischke Early A class designed to help inter- “It’s a great honor for Purdue The registration form will ask If you are already registered Care and Education Center on national students improve their to have someone of Sigmar for the name of your employer. with INShape Indiana, you will the north side of Nimitz Drive in English pronunciation will be Wittig’s stature come to campus The following codes have been need to update your profile to Purdue Village. offered May 12-June 6. to talk with our students and determined for Purdue: add the appropriate Purdue • Wayne T. and Mary T. Hock- The course, 590K Vocal faculty,” says Thomas Farris, head n West Lafayette campus: code. To do so, click on “Update meyer Hall of Structural Biology, Expression: Voice and Diction of the School of Aeronautics and Purdue WL. Profile” at the bottom of any a two-year project along Harrison for the International Student, is Astronautics. “His talk will center n Purdue North Central: INShape Indiana e-mail. Street between South Russell aimed at international teaching around the development of space Purdue NC. By registering with INShape Drive and Martin Jischke Drive. assistants and ESL students, but policy as the agency brings in n Purdue Calumet: Purdue Cal. Indiana, participants also gain • Student housing at First and also is open to any students or more nations. He will address n Purdue Fort Wayne: Purdue access to resources on physical MacAthur streets, south of Ear- instructors who want to improve how national goals of those coun- FW. activity, nutrition and tobacco hart Hall, scheduled for comple- or learn about voice and speech. tries have to be balanced with Employees’ spouses and cessation as well as become tion in July 2009. The two-credit course will fo- international goals and same-sex partners will put in eligible for additional initiatives • Dining court project south cus on improving the individual’s cooperation.” the appropriate code for the and programs. of Wiley Hall, scheduled for pronunciation and articulation April 1, 2008 5

The inauguration of Purdue’s eleventh president Occasion, symbols carry Global University Convocation to point education forward traditions of University Leaders of academia and govern- everyone in higher education.” As a symbolic transfer of the inaugural address. ment from around the world Panel members include: reins of the University to the new The ceremony will conclude will be featured in a convocation n Jorge Allende, vice president president, the inauguration and with the singing of the “Purdue focusing on the concept of the for research and development, installation is an array of cere- Hymn” and a benediction. global university. University of Chile. mony, ritual and special emblems Music throughout the cer- C-SPAN President and CEO n Robert Berdahl, president that signify the high honor that is emony will be provided by the Brian Lamb, a Purdue alumnus, of the Association of American the office of the presidency. Purdue Symphonic Band, the will moderate the convocation, Universities. The focus is on the idea of the combined Purdue choirs, the which will be held from 2:30 to n Zhangliang Chen, vice academy as a place of teaching Purduettes, the Black Voices of 4:30 p.m. April 10 in Loeb governor, Guangxi Province, and and learning, a place of ideas Inspiration and the Purdue Var- Playhouse. former president of the China and the development of new sity Glee Club. Panelists from four continents Agricultural University. knowledge. will form the discussion group. n Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Elements of the inaugural Purdue academic emblems The event is free and open to the Professor of Plant Breeding and ceremony include: The Seal: The current Purdue public. Genetics and International Agri- * The Academic Proces- seal was adopted in 1969 and “Purdue draws students and culture, Purdue University. sion. The procession features the retains elements of earlier ver- faculty from throughout the n Nina V. Fedoroff, science University marshal, marshals of sions, which evolved beginning in world,” said President France A. and technology adviser to the U.S. student representatives, the mar- 1890. The seal features a styl- Córdova. “The University also has secretary of state. shal of alumni representatives, the ized depiction of the griffin, the a strong tradition of research and n Renu Khator, chancellor of marshal of delegates, the marshal mythological beast with the head engagement in other nations. In the University of Houston. of faculty, the marshals of staff, of an eagle and the body of a lion. an era of global economics and n Maurilio Alves Moreira, the marshal of the corporation, In medieval heraldry, the griffin communications, all universities dean of research and graduate and the marshal of the presi- symbolized strength. The three- are examining their roles. Purdue studies, Federal University of dential party as well as an honor part shield represents Purdue’s will use the occasion of this Vicosa, Brazil. guard from Purdue ROTC. traditional aims: learning, discov- inaugural to engage some of the n Sigmar Wittig, rector emeri- * The Installation. The official ery and engagement. best minds in the world on these tus, University of Karlsruhe; chair ceremony begins with a call to The University Mace: The topics. This convocation will draw emeritus, European Space Agency order and the National Anthem mace has an ancient history as a on a broad global talent base that and professor of turbomachinery, and invocation. It continues with symbol of authority and is carried will provide valuable insights for University of Karlsruhe, Germany. greetings from representatives of before the president and other other institutions; student, faculty dignitaries. As a reflection of the and staff representatives; and modern vision of a truly Ameri- representatives of the alumni and can university, the design of the 3 faculty symposia to focus local government. Purdue mace embraces sweep- TOP: The University Mace contains the An investiture and presenta- ing thrusts and counterthrusts seal bounded by silver wings. on learning, tech, health tion ceremony features former to create a vital energy within an BOTTOM: The Presidential Medallion. presidents Arthur Hansen, Steven otherwise clean, linear aesthetic. Eighteen Purdue faculty members degree in computer science in Beering and Martin Jischke pre- The University seal is located officials, including chancellors will participate in three faculty 1972 and became the first woman senting, respectively, the Presiden- in the center of the mace head; and presidents of universities. symposia that precede the April to earn a doctorate in mechanical tial Medallion, University Mace bounding it are two sweeping Purdue’s Presidential Medallion 11 presidential inauguration. engineering from Purdue in 1974. and University Charter silver wings. features the three-part “heraldic The symposia are from 10 The panelists are: J. Timothy McGinley, chair The Presidential Medallion: shield” and griffin, the symbol a.m. to noon and are free and n Kirk Alter, associate profes- of the Board of Trustees, will Closely allied with maces and that has existed throughout open to the public. sor of building construction man- introduce President France A. seals as symbols of authority are Purdue’s long history of Univer- agement technology. Córdova, who then will give an the collars of office worn by many sity seals. “Serious Games for Serious n Hugh Hillhouse, associate Learning: Harnessing the professor of chemical engineer- Digital Generation” ing. Rusty Rueff, chief execu- n Inez Hua, interim head and tive officer of SNOCAP Inc. and professor of environmental and former vice president of human ecological engineering resources for Electronic Arts, is n Paul Shepson, professor of Purdue’s the moderator for this discussion, chemistry and earth and atmo- which will take place in the Com- spheric science, and director past mons of the Lawson Computer of the Purdue Climate Change Science Building. Rueff earned Research Center. presidents a bachelor’s degree in radio and n Gerald Shively, professor of television in 1984 and a master’s agricultural economics. Richard Owen Abraham C. Emerson E. White James H. Smart degree in counseling in 1986 from n Robin Mills Ridgway, envi- 1872-1874 Shortridge 1876-1883 1883-1900 Purdue. ronmental regulatory consultant, 1874-1875 Panelists are: Department of Radiological and n Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, Environmental Management. assistant professor of computer graphics. “Tiny Technologies for Huge n Gary Bertoline, Distin- Impacts on Health” guished Professor of Computer Timothy Sands, the Mary Jo Graphics Technology, professor and Robert L. Kirk Director of of computer and information Birck Nanotechnology Center technology, and assistant dean for and the Basil S. Turner Professor graduate studies in the College of of Engineering. will moderate the Winthrop E. Stone Edward C. Elliott, Frederick L. Hovde Arthur G. Hansen Steven C. Beering Martin C. Jischke Technology. panel, which will meet in Room 1900-1921 1922-1945 1946-1971 1971-1982 1983-2000 2000-2007 n Dan DeLaurentis, assistant B071 of Neil Armstrong Hall of professor of aeronautics and Engineering. astronautics. The panelists are: n Lorraine Kisselburgh, a n John Hertig, director of the doctoral student in the Depart- Alfred Mann Institute for Bio- Inaugural – Tickets free, required for attendance ment of Communication. medical Development at Purdue. Continued from page 1 will include an academic proces- Music, or can be reserved by call- n Carlos Morales, associate n Joseph Irudayaraj, associ- sion and formal installation, as ing 49-43933. professor of computer graphics ate professor of agricultural and that will impact the university well as music by the Purdue Sym- Córdova became Purdue’s technology. biological engineering. and its students.” phonic Band, Purdue combined 11th president on July 16. She had n Voicu Popescu, associate n James F. Leary, professor of The inauguration culminates choirs, the Purduettes, the Black served as chancellor of University professor of computer science. medical engineering and SVM a weeklong campus celebration Voices of Inspiration, and the of California, Riverside, since Professor of Nanomedicine. that includes a Global University Purdue Varsity Glee Club. 2002. She previously was vice “Building a New Planet” n Alyssa Panitch, associate Convocation moderated by Pur- The inauguration is free and chancellor for research and a Moira Gunn, founder and professor of biomedical engineer- due alumnus C-SPAN CEO Brian open to the public, but a ticket physics professor at the University host of Public Radio’s “Tech Na- ing. Lamb on April 10, three faculty with an assigned seat is required. of California at Santa Barbara. tion” and “BioTech Nation,” is the n Jenna Rickus, assistant pro- symposia on April 11 and several Tickets can be picked up at She also was the first woman moderator for this panel, which fessor of biomedical engineering. major announcements. campus box office locations in and youngest person to hold the will be in the Pfendler Hall Audi- n Masaru Rao, assistant pro- The inauguration ceremony Stewart Center and Elliott Hall of title as NASA chief scientist. torium. Gunn earned her master’s fessor of mechanical engineering. 6 April 1, 2008

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CSSAC members add views, gain insight in strategic plan groups Four members of the Clerical and provided a cata- “I learned more about Pur- Service Staff Advisory Committee lyst to discuss due — its people, departments, enjoyed serving on "tiger teams" their comments, strengths and weaknesses,” Bahler as part of the new strategic plan concerns and said. “I learned why globalization process. suggestions,” she is necessary for Purdue to be a The four CSSAC representa- said. leader.” tives were Elaine Bahler, Global- “The com- Dalton said she was “excited ization; Cynthia Dalton, Synergies mittee inter- and honored to be included in the Between Science/Engineering and viewed nearly process.” Liberal Arts; Jamie Hendershot, Bahler Dalton Hendershot Sheese Carter 50 experts and Sheese called the process Campus Design; and Danielle reviewed numer- “beneficial and successful.” Sheese, Quality of Life. see more global opportunities for She said the committee ous documents and surveys in an “Working on the Quality of Gary Carter, CSSAC chair, is staff. worked well together. effort to better understand the Life committee was rewarding be- on the Steering Committee. Its “I discovered there were a “Our team quickly identified perceived quality of life among cause I was able to part of a group work is continuing. variety of faculty research and ex- existing synergies on campus,” clerical and service employees.” that had the potential to influence Bahler, who works in Hicks change opportunities on a global she said. “This assisted us in Hendershot said it was an major decision-makers as Purdue Undergraduate Library, said scale,” she said. “Students could propelling into new approaches honor to work on the Campus takes steps to the next strategic working on the Globalization gain global perspectives through for creating new synergies and Design team. plan and excel to the next level,” working group “provided me new service learning opportunities identifying obstacles that could “I was impressed by the enor- she said. insight to the many international and study abroad programs. Staff, block the progress. mity of this process and the scope Hendershot said working on activities that Purdue has been however, had limited options for “Once we identified several of our team’s topic,” she said. the committee gave her a different and is currently involved with and similar experiences. key factors, we downsized our list “Our group met with numerous perspective about the campus. their impact.” “Our white paper includes to four major topics and began internal and external constituents “It really gave me an oppor- “It also encouraged forward recommendations for global the process of building on each of to find out what they thought tunity to take a fresh look at the thinking to identify new op- experiences that include staff.” these topics.” worked and didn’t work about campus and see it as a vibrant portunities of global emphasis,” Dalton compared the process Sheese, who works in the our current campus design and place to live, work and learn,” she she said. “Our group compared to baking a cake. Office of Student Services in the then asked them what they would said. the global efforts of peer institu- “The president provided School of Pharmacy and Pharma- like to see changed in future Carter said he was not ready tions and we conducted numer- some of the ingredients and we ceutical Sciences, described her design.” to share his thoughts on the ous interviews with internal and had to create the recipe,” she said. experience as exciting. Bahler and Dalton said their process because his role has much external domain experts.” “I believe we created an awesome “The committee served as a experience on the teams was ahead. Bahler said she would like to cake!” voice for my fellow colleagues and “wonderful.”

Items added Notables Fischbach makes top 10 ing additional research funding for the faculty through collabora- to women’s of physics news stories tions and other means. A test of one of the most fre- Jim Forney, department head quently used equations in all of since February 2001, has returned archive science earned Ephraim Fis- to full-time teaching and research. The papers of former Purdue chbach, professor of physics, a Chapple also will build on deans of women Dorothy Strat- spot in the American Institute of some initia- ton, Helen Schleman and Bever- Physics’s 10 top physics stories for tives begun by ley Stone have taken their place in 2007. Forney, said University archives. Fischbach’s team tested Randy Woodson, Sally Watlington, an alumna Newton’s second law of motion the Glenn W. and the first female executive offi- — force equals mass multiplied Sample Dean of cer of an NROTC unit at Purdue, by acceleration — at very low Agriculture, in donated the papers at a reception Photo by Mark Simons accelerations and found that it announcing the held true. March 20. Barbara Hansen, a Purdue retiree, views items in “Chronicling Women’s History at appointment. “This helps establish the con- The reception came during Purdue: Selections from the Susan Bulkeley Butler Women’s Archives” on March To further straints for new theories,” he said. Chapple the Women’s History Month 20, when a reception celebrated new contributions to the archive. The exhibition develop the The test of this law was espe- exhibition “Chronicling Women’s continues in Special Collections in Room 279, Stewart Center. undergraduate program, Chapple History at Purdue: Selections cially important because of recent said, the department will conduct from the Susan Bulkeley Butler view of their personal lives and as dean of women and, during puzzling observations in space a complete curricular review. The Women’s Archives,” which con- careers beyond Purdue.” the turbulent late 1960s, helped such as unexplained acceleration department has 17 faculty mem- tinues through April 29. Career highlights include: ensure that students’ voices were by satellites sent to the edge of the bers and more than 80 under- The items from the former n Stratton was dean of heard on faculty committees and solar system or by stars circling graduate students. deans are a treasure trove of women from 1933 to 1942, dur- the Board of Trustees. In 1974, the centers of some galaxies. Chapple’s own research team photos, correspondence, speeches ing which years female enroll- upon the merger of the dean of “The question arose of focuses on plant conversion for and memorabilia, says Sammie ment rose from 500 to 1,400. She women’s and dean of men’s of- whether or not there is a new uses such as biofuels, and par- Morris, head of Archives and then became a senior lieutenant, fices at Purdue, she became the piece of physics acting on the ticularly on lignin, a compound Special Collections and assistant and later a Coast Guard captain. first woman in the Big Ten to be stars in galaxies or if there are in cell walls that contributes to professor of library science. She won the Legion of Merit. She named dean of students. She died flaws in the basic accepted plants’ structural strength but “These papers document the later served 10 years as national in 2003. principles of physics,” Fischbach hinders conversion of plants into lives of some of the most influ- director for the Girl Scouts of The exhibition is the first for said. “One possible resolution other materials. ential women in the University’s America. She died in September the women's archive which was to the puzzle is the idea of dark history, and they wonderfully 2006 at age 107. created in 2006 with a $1 million matter — that something is out Appointments complement our existing collec- n Schleman served as director gift from Butler. Along with Presi- there that we can’t see. This mat- ter would have attractive forces Sandra Howarth is director of tions on Purdue faculty,” Morris of the first women’s residence hall dent France A. Córdova, Butler development for the College of said. “Dorothy Stratton, Helen at Purdue in 1934. After serving was a speaker at the reception. that would affect the behavior of objects in space.” Science, having been executive Schleman, and Beverley Stone in World War II, she became the Other speakers were Dean of director of the Perry Township were leaders on campus at a time university’s dean of women from Students Emerita Betty Nelson; Education Foundation and direc- when there were very few female 1947 to 1968. She had served in Watlington; and professor Fred Biochemistry has change tor of development for Habitat leaders, and they served as every- the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, Whitford, who wrote a biography of department head for Humanity of Greater India- thing from academic and career earning the rank of captain and on Virginia Claypool Meredith, Clint Chapple, a 15-year Purdue napolis. … Javier Magallanes counselors, to surrogate mother the Navy Commendation medal. Purdue’s first female trustee. is director of development for figures for the women students, to At Purdue, she is acknowledged Meredith is called the “Queen of biochemistry faculty member, has been named head of the the College of Science, having university administrators. for having fought for women’s American Agriculture.” been director of development for “Stratton and Schleman also rights, including terminating the The exhibition is open 9 a.m. department. Chapple plans to put particu- the President’s Council and the were significant as early women curfew for women students. She to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Latino Cultural Center. leaders in the U.S. Coast Guard, died in 1992. Friday through April 29 in Room lar emphasis on the department’s and their papers offer a broader n Stone succeeded Schleman 279, Stewart Center. undergraduate program and find- April 1, 2008 7

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Boeing Distinguished Through April 20 mark into their computer and Splendid Table.” Sunday, April 6 ■ Purdue University Galleries. 10 Lecture. Sigmar Wittig, former council n Men’s tennis vs. Penn State. Noon. a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, plus chair of European Space Agency. School Schwartz Tennis Center. Thursday until 8 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 10:30 Robert L. Ringel Gallery, PMU, and a.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. Reception Wednesday, April 9 Stewart Center Gallery. 49-67899 or following, third floor, Neil Armstrong Sunday, April 13 Tuesday, April 15 n Baseball vs. Illinois State. 4 p.m. [email protected] or www.purdue. Hall. n Purdue Percussion Theater: “Under n Literary Awards banquet and read- Lambert Field. Tickets: public, $5; edu/galleries. n The Diversity in the Classroom Construction.” 2:30 p.m. Loeb Play- ing. Department of English, Purdue Li- students, $2. F “Ken Rinaldo: Robotic Installa- Project. Faculty panel facilitated by house, STEW. 49-66785 or kcmatter@ braries, College of Liberal Arts. Michael tions.” Includes 10 spider bots with Carolyn Johnson, director, Diversity Re- purdue.edu. Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author. April 11-13 real-time interaction with public and source Office. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Room 5:30 p.m.: Banquet, North Ballroom, n Baseball vs. Penn State. Friday: self-modified behavior. Rinaldo is at 218, STEW. Thursday, April 17 PMU; advance tickets required. 8 p.m.: 4 p.m. Saturday: 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday: Ohio State Univ. Both galleries. n Global University Convocation. n Cherryholmes. Convocations, Frets Author’s reading, Loeb Playhouse, 1 p.m. Lambert Field. Tickets: public, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Loeb Playhouse, STEW. on Fire. 7:30 p.m. Loeb. $15. STEW. $5; students, $2. Through April 29 See story, page 5. n Libraries – Archives and Special Col- Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 12 lections. “Chronicling Women’s History April 10-11 n Purdue Bands Showcase I. Sym- n Men’s tennis vs. Indiana. 1 p.m. at Purdue: Selections from the Susan n Haraka Fest. Black Cultural Center. phonic Band and Symphony Orchestra. Theater & Dance Schwartz Tennis Center. Bulkeley Butler Women’s Archives.” 7 p.m. BCC. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. 49-66785 Tickets are available at campus box of- or [email protected]. Sunday, April 13 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Room Friday, April 11 fices or at 49-43933 or (800) 914-SHOW 279, STEW. www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol. [-7469]. Prices are given for single-show n Men’s tennis vs. Ohio State. Noon. n Inauguration faculty symposia. 10 Saturday, April 19 tickets; a box office handling fee may be Schwartz Tennis Center. a.m.-noon. Three choices. See story, n Purdue Bands Showcase II. Uni- added. n Softball vs. Ohio State. Noon and page 5. versity, Varsity, Collegiate and Concert 2 p.m. Varsity Softball Complex. Tick- Films bands. 2:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Through April 6 ets: public, $5; students, $2. Wednesday, April 16 49-66785 or [email protected]. n Purdue Theatre. “Marat/Sade” by Pe- Saturday, April 19 n Bioethics Seminar Series. Eric n n Purduette Spring Spectacular. Pur- ter Weiss (actual title: “The Persecution Tuesday, April 15 Sit in @ Slayter. Film viewing by Meslin, director, IU Center for Bioeth- due Musical Organizations. 7:30 p.m. and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat n Softball vs. Valparaiso. 3 and 5 p.m. Purdue Student Union Board. 9-11 ics, and associate dean, IU School of Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. as Performed by the Inmates of the Varsity Softball Complex. Tickets: pub- p.m. Slayter Center. Free, with food for Medicine. “Ethical Issues in Construct- Tickets: public, $15; students, $10. Asylum of Charenton Under the Direc- lic, $5; students, $2. sale. www.union.purdue.edu/psub or ing and Using Biobanks.” 6-7:30 p.m. tion of the Marquis de Sade”). Horizon 49-48976. Room 121, Burton Morgan Center. Sunday, April 20 Saturday, April 19 n Jazz on the Hill. Purdue jazz bands. Series. 7:30 April 4-5; 3 p.m. April 5-6. n www.purdue.edu/bioethics. Track and field. Dave Rankin Invita- 2:30 p.m. Slayter Center. Rain location: Mallett Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: pub- tional. All day. Rankin Track and Field. Lectures Thursday, April 17 Elliott Hall of Music. 49-66785 or lic, $10.50; students, $8.50. Tickets: public, $5; students, $2. n Series on Corporate Citizenship and [email protected]. n April 4-6 Women’s tennis vs. Iowa. 11 a.m. Ongoing Ethics. Paul Sarbanes, former U.S. sena- n Heart & Soul spring show. Purdue n Civic Theatre of Lafayette. “Crowns” Schwartz Tennis Center. n TUESDAYS. College Teaching Work- tor. Krannert School of Management Musical Organizations. 7 p.m. Word of by Regina Taylor, presented in conjunc- n Spring football game. Noon. Ross- shop Series 1: Basics of Teaching. For and the College of Education’s James F. Life Fellowship Church, 3650 Green- tion with Purdue Black Cultural Center. Ade Stadium. faculty, staff and grad students. Center Ackerman Center for Democratic Citi- bush St., Lafayette. Musical celebrating African American for Instructional Excellence. Through zenship. 7 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. April 19-20 April 1. 9:30-11 a.m. Registration Tuesday, April 22 women and their church hats. 8 p.m. n Men’s golf. Boilermaker Invita- required: www.cie.purdue.edu. n Purdue Bands’ Recital. 7 p.m. Fowler Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. tional. All day. Birck Boilermaker Golf F April 1: “Dealing with Cheating: Hall, STEW. 49-66785 or kcmatter@ Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Complex. Prevention and Response.” Music & Variety purdue.edu. Tickets: eveings, $16; matinee, $15. Sunday, April 20 n OCCASIONAL. AAO workshops. Tickets are available at campus box of- n All Campus & Community Chorale 423-7529. F Related exhibition through April 12 n Women’s tennis vs. Minnesota. Affirmative Action Office.To register, fices or at 49-43933 or (800) 914-SHOW and Purdue Bells. Purdue Musical at Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 11 a.m. Schwartz Tennis Center. get more information or request a [-7469]. Prices are given for single-show Organizations. 7 p.m. First United reasonable accommodation, tickets; a box office handling fee may be Methodist Church, 1700 State Road 26 Tenth and South streets; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 [email protected] or 49-47253 (voice) or added. West (1/4 mile west of Airport Road). Tuesday-Saturday. n Softball vs. Notre Dame. 3 and 5 49-61343 (TTY). April 10-19 p.m. Varsity Softball Complex. Tickets: F Tuesday, April 1 April 9 (W): “Conducting Qual- n Purdue Theatre. “Hair” by James public, $5; students, $2. ity Interviews.” 1:30-2:20 p.m. Room n Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra presents “The Eroica Effect: Inside Special Events Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt McDer- 214CD, STEW. mott. Marquee Series. 7:30 p.m. April Wednesday, April 23 F Beethoven’s Third Symphony.” Con- April 1-30 April 9 (W): “A Guide to Refer- 10-12, 17-19; 3 p.m. April 13; midnight n Baseball vs. Ball State. 4 p.m. Lam- ence Checking.” 2:30-3:20 p.m. Room vocations, Lively Arts. 7:30 p.m. Elliott. n Education dean candidate forums. bert Field. Tickets: public, $5; students, $25-$10. Finalists for dean of the College of (end of day) April 12, 18. Nancy T. Han- 214CD, STEW. sen Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: public, $2. F Education. See also story, page 2. April 9 (W): “Diversity in Employ- Saturday, April 5 $18; 62+ seniors, $15; students, $12. April 24-27 ment.” 3:30-4:20 p.m. Room 214CD, n Purdue Idol and Phenomena. Pur- STEW. April 4 & 9 n Women’s tennis. Big Ten Champion- due Musical Organizations. 7:30 p.m. n College of Science town hall. For Saturday, April 19 n ships. All day. Schwartz Tennis Center. Elliott Hall of Music. ideas for 2008-13 strategic plan; all of Jahari Dance Troupe Spring Revue. Wednesday, April 2 Black Cultural Center. 7 p.m. Loeb April 25-26 n Jewish Studies Noon Lecture. Alisha campus welcome. Hosted by college’s Sunday, April 6 Pillar groups. April 4: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Playhouse, STEW. Admission: public, n Softball vs. Iowa. Friday: 4 p.m. Sat- Heavilon, senior, creative and profes- n Purdue Bells spring show. Purdue April 9: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Both in Com- $7; Purdue students, $5. urday: Noon. Varsity Softball Complex. sional writing and winner of the 2007 Musical Organizations. 3 p.m. First mons, Lawson Computer Science Tickets: public, $5; students, $2. Edward Simon B’nai B’rith Barzillai United Methodist Church, 1700 W. April 25-26 Building. Ideas welcome also at http:// Lodge No. 111 Prize in Jewish Studies. State Road 26 (quarter-mile west of n Purdue Repertory Dance Company. science.purdue.edu; click Strategic April 25-27 “Israeli Attitudes Toward the Holocaust Airport Road). Spring Dance Works. Friday: 7:30 p.m. n Planning, then Feedback. Questions: Baseball vs. Minnesota. Friday: and Holocaust Survivors.” 12:30 p.m. n “Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Saturday: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Han- [email protected]. 4 p.m. Saturday: 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday: Room 313, STEW. www.cla.purdue. Mighty Knights.” Convocations. 4-5:20 sen Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: adults, Noon. Lambert Field. Tickets: public, edu/jewish-studies/ or 49-47965. p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Recommend- $12; students, $10; children under age $5; students, $2. n Difficult Dialogues. Monthly Saturday, April 5 ed for ages 2-6. Tickets: public, $36-$20; n Rube Goldberg national competi- 12, $6. presentation of research about race child or Purdue / Ivy Tech Lafayette stu- tion. 10:30 a.m.: University division. Sunday, April 27 and society. Black Cultural Center and n Softball vs. Illinois. Noon and 2 dent, $26-$12. Each person, including 2 p.m.: High school division. Armory. American Studies Program. 2-4 p.m. infants on laps, must have a ticket. p.m. Varsity Softball Complex. Tickets: BCC. First Wednesday of each month. University public, $5; students, $2. April 7-11 49-43094. Thursday, April 10 n Technology Week. College of Tech- April 10-11 n Bioethics Seminar Series. David n Dierks Bentley concert. Country nology. See story, page 8. n Presidential Inauguration events. Resnik, bioethicist, National Institute music, with guests Bucky Covington See story, page 1; related events, page 5. Exhibitions of Environmental Health Services and and Luke Bryan. Purdue Convocations. April 12-13 National Institutes of Health. “Conflicts 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets: n Spring Fest. See story, page 4. Saturday, April 26 Ongoing ■ of Interest in Biomedicine.” 5:30-7 p.m. public, $36.50; Purdue and Ivy Tech stu- Spring classes end. 12:20 p.m. n Rueff Galleries, Pao Hall. Patti and Room 121, Burton Morgan Center. dents plus others under age 19, $29.50. Rusty Rueff Department of Visual and April 28 – May 3 www.purdue.edu/bioethics. Performing Arts; Purdue University ■ Spring exam period. Semester ends. 8 April 1, 2008 Update on master plan emphasizes efficient, sustainable campus Traffic, pedestrian matters community, and a community the plan proposes a “greenbelt” that is much more integrated Purdue Calumet plan to go before trustees around campus. Former agricul- figure prominently within the campus and with its tural lands to the west could be The most recent version of the surroundings. Ultimately, this The final campus master plan for ational section of campus with allowed to revert to forest, and master plan for West Lafayette results in a better place to learn Purdue Calumet will be pre- the academic section; breaking areas around the Purdue golf creates a compact, connected and live.” sented to the Board of Trustees up surface lots with landscaping courses and Purdue University campus that merges the Uni- The new plan shows the Physical Facilities Committee for elements; establishing a formal, Airport could be meadows. versity’s academic, research and potential for 8 million square feet its consideration at the April 10 symbolic campus entrance; “The goal is to protect these residential worlds. of new buildings. The campus meeting. providing outdoor space for resources,” Dumont said. “We are At a public meeting on March currently has 16 million square Sasaki Associates of Mas- learning; and expanding the preaching a long-term growth 18, Sasaki Associates of Water- feet of buildings. sachusetts created the plan over residential district. strategy that is fairly compact town, Mass., and Scholer Corp. One of the plan’s major con- the past year with input from the The recommendations are within the campus core so that we of Lafayette provided an update cepts involves turning State Street Calumet campus community. intended to be implemented can create better environments on Phase Three (Master Plan into a unifying feature. Key elements of the plan in phases as campus growth for ourselves.” and Implementation), which “The 1925 plan existed off a include adding green spaces; indicates need and as financial John Collier, director of is expected to be completed by main spine that ran north-south connecting the residential/recre- resources become available. campus planning, said the idea fall. Phase One (Campus Inven- with a series of major open spaces of a compact campus resonated tory and Analysis) and Phase — the Purdue Mall, Memo- with the individuals and groups Two (Campus Alternatives) were rial Mall and Agricultural Mall,” from many of our educators here relegated to the western part of the planning team spoke with completed last spring and fall, Dumont said. “Today we believe is, how do we get the different campus, could surround core throughout the process. respectively. in the same devices. Major open worlds together?” he said. “State academic and research areas. The “The big idea that we heard in Ricardo Dumont of Sasaki spaces will form great community Street is a major player in bridg- plan recommends improving or our meetings was that people like Associates described a campus centers across campus, but also ing that gap.” rebuilding existing housing as the fact that campus is compact,” plan that: will be a uniter off either side of State Street’s transformation well as adding new residential Collier said. “They want it to stay n Encourages sustainable and State Street.” would involve downgrading the housing in the southeast area of that way. This is also consistent accessible design. To augment those larger open busy thoroughfare from a state campus. with the concept of sustainability. n Strengthens pedestrian spaces, a group of small quad- highway to a pedestrian-friendly Dumont said the southeast If we keep the campus as compact orientation. rangles would form corridors of two-lane city street, which would development also could benefit as possible, it will be less neces- n Enhances the landscape. green space to lead people back to help establish its development from the addition of dining op- sary for people to get in a car and n Accommodates parking State Street. as a vibrant center for campus tions and a recreational center. drive from one part of campus to needs. Growth from the academic life and activity. This concept is “The southeast area is ex- another.” n Plans for and guides cam- and research cores also would contingent on the relocation of tremely underserved,” he says. Collier added that the ideas pus growth and development. intersect at State Street. Dumont U.S. 231 around the south and “More than 6,000 students live presented at the forum are part of n Establishes a physical said the academic core around west sides of campus, which also in campus and private housing a long-range plan that will help infrastructure that supports the Purdue Mall would expand to the would reroute Indiana 26 away in the area, and 10,000 faculty guide the physical development campus strategic plan and enables southwest, while the research core from State Street. and staff are within a 10-minute of nearly 2,300 acres of University mission realization. represented by Discovery Park In addition, the plan suggests walk. The mixed-use idea of new land over the next 20 to 30 years. “We can have 50 percent more would expand to the east. parking garages set on the perim- housing and perhaps a dining and “The plan is flexible,” he said, growth within the confines of State Street also could offer eter and the creation of a shuttle recreational facility along with “and can be changed as the needs the traditional campus if we act mixed-use buildings to unite the system, which would allow for the addition of major green space of the University change. Ide- smartly and wisely,” Dumont said. academic, research and residential easier movement through campus could better serve the faculty, staff ally, the master plan should be “Purdue will have a more com- aspects of campus. and cut down traffic. and students.” reviewed and updated every five pact community, a more walkable “One of the things we heard Residential living, now To meet sustainability goals, years.” Web – New Energy outlook to be Technology Week focus The head of one of the nation’s “Technology is so integral Continued from page 1 largest utility companies will to nearly every part of our lives speak and listen to students’ ideas today that it’s easy to take for made based on user feedback. about the future of energy as part granted,” says Dennis Depew, The testing included current and of Purdue’s second annual Tech- dean of the College of Technol- prospective students, as well as nology Week on April 7-11. ogy. “We are proud to take a week groups from across the campus Michael Morris, chairman, to highlight the ideas, research community. president and CEO of American and people that make technology The new site will feature fewer Electric Power, will speak at 3- advancement possible.” items per page and drop-down 4:30 p.m. April 9 in Fowler Hall, Other events planned for the menus to organize and quicken Stewart Center. The talk is free week include a student open gal- access to information with mini- and open to the public. He is this lery featuring graphics work from mal clutter. year’s featured speaker for the members of SIGGRAPH. The “Our old site had so much College of Technology’s Dean’s gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 6 information competing for space Distinguished Lecture Series. p.m. April 9 in the Materials and that users couldn’t find what they The purpose of the week Electrical Engineering Building. needed,” Hahn says. “They had to is to highlight how technology This prize competition will in- read through too many links. The affects lives, provide a glimpse clude 2-D and 3-D images, print, new design is much cleaner and of tomorrow’s innovations, and video and interactive displays. simpler.” recognize the accomplishments A list of events is at www. In addition, Hahn says, the of College of Technology faculty, tech.purdue.edu/techWeek/ custom-designed Google search Image provided students and alumni. Events/. engine will provide a powerful tool for finding information. The new Purdue home page (larger image) streamlines the process of determining “It will allow people to type how to navigate the site. It also boasts a stronger and smarter search engine. in what they are looking for and Deaths find the link that will take them Design templates available to campus units Timothy R. Almon, 50, died Elizabeth E. Davis, 81, died straight to their destination,” March 8 in West Lafayette. He March 21 in Lafayette. She Hahn says. “If they aren’t sure Departments and colleges within are consistent in navigation and worked as a computer analyst/ worked in administration at the what to search for, they can al- Purdue will be able to access look so that visitors can easily programmer at Purdue. Physical Plant from 1970 until ways use the new A-to-Z keyword templates to design pages that tell as they navigate around the 1988. Memorials: Battle Ground index to look for topics similar to use the organization and design site that they are still within the Carol A. Miner, 68, died March United Methodist Church, P.O. what they want.” of the new home page by going Purdue system. 10 in Mulberry. She worked for Box 30, Battle Ground, IN 47920; The search engine, which will to the Purdue Developer Blog “We’re providing templates the Purdue Alumni Association. or American Diabetes Associa- be prominently displayed at the at www.purdue.edu/globals/ to help others who want to make tion, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia C. Messick, 69, died top of the major pages, will be- blog. their sites more audience-friendly VA 22312. March 12 in Rossville. She worked come even more efficient as time “We are not telling people in relation to the main pages, but as a secretary in the physics de- goes by, she says. they must completely redesign the templates can be customized William J. Whalen, 82, died partment at Purdue. Memorials: “This search engine actually their pages,” says Melanie Hahn, by the area using them.” March 25 in West Lafayette. He Milner Community Health Care, learns from experience,” Hahn assistant director and editorial For more information on tem- was director emeritus of univer- Rossville. says. “Over time, it will track manager of Purdue Marketing plates, contact Ramzy Yazback at sity publications and professor which results users click on the emeritus of communication, serv- Communications. “The goal 49-42029 or e-mail yazback@ Dennis E. Brown, 57, died March most in relation to specific search here is to present pages that purdue.edu. ing at Purdue from 1950 to 1992. keywords, and it will display the 20 in West Lafayette. He had been In 1960, he helped found Purdue most popular results at the top of facilities manager at Owen Hall, University Press and directed the page when similar searches through tracking and a built-in continue to reflect the needs of retiring in 2007. it for many years. Memorials: are performed.” feedback feature that will allow users, and we’re open to sugges- Lafayette Urban Ministry; or The Hahn says the new site users to submit suggestions. tions about how to keep it current Catholic Worker, 36 E. First St., will continually be monitored “We want the new design to and well-organized,” she says. New York, NY 10003.