Black and gold is everywhere at Purdue, but lately, there’s been talk of another color… green! Purdue is preparing to celebrate its first-ever Green Week on September 15–19 and “black and gold and green” are the buzzwords. As a college, we applaud this effort and look forward to doing our part to promote sustainability. We also want to encourage individual responsibility and foster new ideas for “going green” that we can all share.

During Green Week, we have several efforts planned. We will be requesting that visitors to the HTM Café use fewer napkins, take-out containers, and Styrofoam cups. We’ll be asking that employees turn off their office lights and computer monitors when away from their desks. I encourage you to visit the CFS Green Week Web site where you can read about our Green Week initiatives and “50 Ways to Go Green.”

Now we’d like to hear from you… just tell us what you are doing at work and at home to conserve our planet’s resources. Those who submit ideas by September 22 will be entered to win one of 100 reusable grocery totes that CFS is giving away. Let the black and gold and green brainstorming begin!

Hail Purdue!
Dennis Savaiano
Dean

The College of Consumer and Family Sciences is co-sponsoring the Consumers and Technology Symposium on Friday, October 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Burton Morgan Center. The symposium will explore the effect of the information technology age on the consumer, with an emphasis on future technological advances and their influence on the service economy. Keynote speaker is Professor A. “Parsu” Parasuraman from the University of Miami. Faculty can explore opportunities for collaboration across campus. Read more or register for the symposium.

Sponsored by CFS Extension and INShape Indiana, Walks Across Indiana will be held in several counties throughout the state in September and October. The event promotes walking as a great physical activity for people of all ages — helping to manage weight and lower risk for heart disease. See a list of counties participating in the event and dates for walks.

Hospitality and tourism executives will be coming to Purdue as part of the Darden Series: Executives in the Classroom fall speaker series. The first presentation features a visit from Ralph Brennan, president of The Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, on Thursday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room G140. The event is open to the campus and community. Visit the Darden Series Web site for information on other speakers in the series.

The CFS Student Council is accepting donations for its annual silent auction held in the CFS tent during Homecoming. The money raised supports the Mary Louise Foster Scholarship Fund, which typically awards two $1,500 scholarships. The council is especially interested in theme baskets, Purdue items, tickets to athletic events, and vacation packages. Interested donors should contact Betsy Thompson at (765) 494-8533 or bthompso@purdue.edu.

Child Development and Family Studies

• Charles Calahan, assistant clinical professor, received the 2008 Foster Award for outstanding citizenship in the college.
• Douglas Sprenkle, professor, was inducted into Purdue’s Book of Great Teachers, which honors outstanding teaching faculty who have demonstrated sustained excellence in the classroom.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

• Mick LaLopa and John Rousselle, both associate professors, were inducted into Purdue’s Book of Great Teachers, which honors outstanding teaching faculty who have demonstrated sustained excellence in the classroom

September 10: CFS Study Abroad Fair
September 15–20: Green Week
September 19–20: F&N Corporate Affiliates Meeting
September 20: Family Day
September 21: CFS Scholarship Reception
September 23: HTM Career Day
October 3–4: CFS Dean’s Club Appreciation Weekend
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

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