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August 2009 From the DeanSummer is winding down, and I hope you’ve had the opportunity as I have to enjoy time with family and friends. The fall semester begins August 24, and we are busy preparing to welcome returning students to campus and a new freshmen class of nearly 300. As we begin implementation of our new strategic plan, New Synergies: People, Partnerships, & Possibilities, there will be a significant focus on enhancing the student experience and preparing graduates to excel and lead in a global economy. We will be developing new opportunities for service learning, internships, global experiences, undergraduate research, and capstone courses during the senior year. Much of the financial support for student initiatives will be funded through Purdue’s Access & Success campaign. Of the $304 million University goal, the college is seeking to raise $9.5 million, with over half of those funds designated for direct financial support of students. Now more than ever, it’s vitally important that youth have the opportunity to not only attend college but also to graduate with fewer financial obligations. Hail Purdue! New site provides financial resources
Workshops provide nutrition education to child care providersThe Department of Foods and Nutrition and Purdue Extension partnered with the Indiana Department of Education to provide nutrition education to more than 470 child care providers. Through 19 workshops held throughout the state in June, child care staff learned how to plan and prepare snacks that comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. The training encouraged participants to create an environment that encourages children to build lifelong healthy beliefs and behaviors. Read more ‘Cash for Clunkers’ could shift retail sales into reverse
New information on seafood consumption available for pregnant, nursing women
Center for Families awards internships and fellowshipsThe Center for Families has awarded four internships and three fellowships to students and faculty for the 2009–10 year. Recipients include Sandy Liang, Julie Becerra, and Amber Seidel, all graduate students in Child Development and Family Studies; and Emily Smith, a senior majoring in youth, adult, and family services. Read more Awards and HonorsChild Development and Family Studies Foods and Nutrition Eileen Weinheimer, graduate student, was selected as a trainee for the National Institute on Aging’s Interdisciplinary Research on Aging and Life Course program. Upcoming EventsAugust 28: Foods and Nutrition Corporate Affiliates Meeting Contact UsIf you have a comment or question about a news item, please e-mail us at cfsalums@purdue.edu. |
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