February 2009

From the Dean

With the economic recession, it’s more important than ever to prepare our students to be competitive in the global marketplace. Study abroad opportunities continue to grow in the college, and students are eager to see the world — just last week more than 200 attended the CFS Study Abroad Fair to get information on our international programs.

But study abroad isn’t just for students, and this year, we opened some of our trips to alumni as well. Everyone, regardless of age and profession, can benefit from an international perspective — in some cases, it may even help you advance professionally. This year’s Felker Leadership Series “Going Global” explores international influence in our lives and how we all can pursue experiences overseas.

Our keynote speaker is C. Perry Yeatman, co-author of Get Ahead by Going Abroad: A Woman’s Guide to Fast-Track Career Success. An expert on women and international careers, she is the senior vice president of corporate affairs and global issues at Kraft Foods Inc. A world traveler, she worked abroad for 10 years, first in Singapore, then Moscow and London, before returning to the United States in 2000.

Other speakers include:
• Carolyn Curiel, chief of staff in Purdue President France A. Córdova’s office. She is a former White House speechwriter and U.S. Ambassador to Belize.

• Liping Cai, CFS associate dean for diversity and international programs. A tourism expert, he directs the Purdue Tourism and Hospitality Research Center.

• Emma Preuschl, silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. A 2008 graduate in foods and nutrition, she has Erbs Palsy and competed on the U.S. rowing team.

I invite you to take the first step toward “going global” by attending this year’s Felker Series.

Hail Purdue!
Dean Dennis Savaiano

America Saves Week is February 22-March 1

Now in its seventh year, America Saves Week will be held February 22–March 1. The national campaign encourages Americans, especially lower-income households, to save and build wealth. To celebrate the week, CFS Extension educators will be joining with Purdue’s WorkLife Programs to provide Purdue employees with information on saving for different situations, such as buying a home or getting out of debt. If you are a Purdue employee and would like to register for one of the Purdue Saves Week presentations, visit www.purdue.edu/worklife and click “Register Now.”

MFRI offers workshop for mental health professionals

The Military Family Research Institute is partnering with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction to offer a workshop on February 23–24 to mental health professionals working with military families. Indiana has recently experienced the largest return of citizen soldiers not seen since World War II. Each of these service members has family members that also experience the challenges of deployment and reunion. Mental health professionals throughout Indiana will be called upon to assist these families through the transition. The workshop will cover combat specific issues, identifying and assisting with trauma and posttraumatic reactions, family reintegration, and strategies for building strong communities for military families. Space is limited and registration is required by February 16. Read more

Nominations open for Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award

The College of Consumer and Family Sciences is accepting nominations through March 31 for the 2009 Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award. The annual award honors an Indiana program or collaboration that has improved the well-being of Hoosier families. A $1,000 cash award will be given to the winning organization and awards up to $500 to a select group of finalists. Read more

CFS Student Council hosts winter events

The CFS Student Council is hosting a new event to raise money for Food Finders Food Bank. A CFS Formal will be held Saturday, March 7 from 8:00–11:00 p.m. in Stewart Center, Room 302. Ticket information is available on the CFS Student Council Web site. The council is also holding its annual CFS Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, February 7 from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at the Co-Rec. Read more

Awards and Honors

Child Development and Family Studies
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, professor, presented in a special session “Veterans and Their Families: Opportunities for Family Philanthropy” at the 2009 Family Philanthropy Conference held in Indianapolis February 1–3.

Hospitality and Tourism Management
Li Miao, assistant professor, received the 2008 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for her research “Consumers’ Emotional Responses to Service Encounters: The Influence of Other Consumers.”

Upcoming Events

February 10-11: CSR Career Conference
February 13–16: Mollenkopf Naples Weekend
February 26–28: Botanicals Center Annual Symposium
February 27: Boilermaker Ball
April 4: Purdue Black Tie Dinner
April 4: Spring Fashion Show
April 6–8: Priester National Extension Health Conference
April 17: Felker Leadership Series
April 17: CFS Alumni Awards Dinner
April 17–19: Gala Reunion Weekend
April 18: CFS Alumni Board Meeting
April 18–19: Spring Fest
April 19: CFS Honors Colloquium
April 30: CFS Diversity Fair
May 16: Commencement

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