One of the best dining experiences in Central Indiana is our very own John Purdue Room. The menu is creative, the service is exceptional, and the price is very reasonable — it’s not surprising that many customers don’t realize it’s a training lab for our Hospitality and Tourism Management students. Our chef instructors have stellar culinary and management training, which translate into unique food, wine, and beer selections.

The lunches served in the John Purdue Room have become a favorite among Purdue faculty, staff, and the community. Diners have the opportunity to experience outstanding cuisine while students gain the hands-on experience critical to their education. Students in HTM 291L develop the menu, test recipes, plan and prepare the food, and serve the meals.

In the evening, students in HTM 492 operate the John Purdue Room Bistro, which offers a casual fine dining experience. The course is an advanced simulation designed to give students a chance to practice a wide range of managerial skills associated with the duties of a hospitality operations manager. In running the Bistro, students make managerial decisions and provide leadership, training, and guidance to classmates.

If you haven’t experienced one of our lunches or the Bistro, I encourage you to stop by Stone Hall — you’ll enjoy a great meal while providing a valuable learning experience for our students.

Hail Purdue!
Dennis Savaiano
Dean

Special international lunches will be served on October 22 (Polynesian) and October 30 (Fusion). This fall, the John Purdue Room Bistro features a new menu and beers from microbrewers in Indiana. To make a reservation for lunch or the John Purdue Room Bistro, call (765) 494-6845 or e-mail camposm@purdue.edu.

If you love chocolate, you won’t want to miss the next Boiler Mixer at the Indiana State Museum on Monday, November 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. CFS alumni and friends will tour “Chocolate: The Exhibition” and enjoy hors’doeuvres and decadent chocolate desserts. Professor Mario Ferruzzi will speak on the truths and myths of chocolate as a health food. Cost is $20, and registration is required in advance. Read more about the event.

More than 120 events and programs are being planned throughout Indiana as part of Money Smart Week in Indiana from October 11–18. People of all ages who want to be “money smart” can sign up for informational classes. Most events are free and sponsored or taught by CFS Extension educators. See a list of Money Smart Week activities in your county.

Third-graders across Indiana are having fun creating their own fruit and vegetable gardens — and learning a thing or two about healthy eating along the way. Twenty-two schools are participating in the Eat Your Way to Better Health program, developed by CFS Extension in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health. Read more about the program.

More than 500,000 Hoosier families are unable to open a checking or savings account because of previous money mismanagement. Indiana lawmakers and economists will discuss financial literacy of families at the 11th annual Family Impact Seminar on November 17 at the Indiana State House. The seminars provide research on current family issues for state legislators and their aides, governor’s office staff, state agency representatives, educators, and service providers. Visit the Center for Families Web site for more information.

Amy Conklin, a senior in dietetics/nutrition, fitness and health is a Purdue Homecoming Queen candidate. A native of Fairborn, Ohio, she is president of the CFS Student Council and also serves as a CFS Ambassador. Voting for 2008 Homecoming Queen and King runs through October 10. Read about the 2008 Homecoming King and Queen candidates. Place your vote.

Child Development and Family Studies

• Karen Fingerman was named the Berner-Hanley Professor in Gerontology by the Purdue Board of Trustees. We thank the Hanleys for their generous support of this professorship!
• Jennifer Dobbs, assistant professor, attended the National Institute of Mental Health’s Leadership Training Institute.

CFS Extension

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Awards

• Cindy Barnett, Whitley County, received the 2008 Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award.
• Jackie Baumann, Putnam County, received the 2008 Continued Excellence Award.
• Vickie Hadley, Allen County, received the 2008 Central Region Distinguished Service Award.
• Merrily Hamp, LaGrange County, received the 2008 National Distinguished Service Award.

Indiana Extension Educators Association Awards

• CFS Career Award: Cindy Barnett, Whitley County
• CFS Team Award: The Indiana Extension Homemaker’s Association Yearly Two-day Retreat at Lake Placid for Area VII Homemakers. Team members are: Janet Stafford, Madison County; Georgia Wagner, Wayne County; Holly Murray, Franklin County; Annette Pairsh, Delaware County; Cindy Hartman, Fayette County; Kristi Henry, Blackford and Jay counties; and Emily Becker, Henry County.
• CFS Team Award: Annie’s Project: Risk Management Education for Farm Women. Team members are: Kelly Easterday, Kosciusko County; Karen Richey, Marshall County; Margie Zoglmann, Perry County; Darlene Decker, Pike County; Maria Restrepo, Pike County; Brenda Hagedorn, Perry and Spencer counties; Mary Day, Tipton County; Terri Newcom, Tipton County; Bryan Overstreet, Jasper County; Stacy Herr, Wayne County; Sara Green, Sullivan County; and Lori Bouslog, Sullivan County.
• Diversity Award: Sharing More than a Border. Team members are: Susan Tharp, Clinton County; Susan Plassmeier, Vanderburgh County; Jim Luzar, Montgomery County; Janet Stafford, Madison County; and Amy Nierman, Washington County.
• CFS Individual Award: Mommy and Me by Susan Tharp, Clinton County

Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards

• Judi Merkel, Wells County, received the Mid-career Service Recognition Award.
• Diversity/Multicultural Recognition Award: 2006 NELD Team. Team members are: Susan Tharp, Clinton County; Jim Luzar, Montgomery County; Susan Plassmeier, Vanderburgh County; Janet Stafford, Madison County; Amy Nierman, Washington County; and Mike Schutz, Animal Sciences.

October 10: Consumers and Technology Symposium
October 11–18: Money Smart Week
October 22: Center for Families Advisory Council Meeting
October 24: CFS Alumni Board Meeting
October 24–25: CFS Festive Friday and Homecoming
October 24–25: President’s Council Annual Weekend
October 26: Reception recognizing Olivia Bennett Wood at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo in Chicago
November 17: Boiler Mixer at Indiana State Museum

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