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January 2009

From the Dean

In our home, the New Year always gets us thinking about what we would like to do differently this year and those areas of our lives we’d like to improve. The beginning of the year is a natural time to consider renewal and resolutions — and a perfect time to roll out a new Web site dedicated to improving the quality of life for Hoosier families.

As a land-grant institution, Purdue is responsible for presenting its research in a useful, informative way to the people of the state. In our college, much of the research is focused on nutrition and health, children and families, and financial literacy. These are all areas where we have an opportunity to help individuals and families with the challenges they face every day, and our new CFS Extension Web site is filling this need.

With the economy in recession, the site's home and money section should be particularly helpful. It contains information on programs and resources designed to help consumers meet day-to-day needs, achieve their long-term goals, and avoid financial fraud. There also are special sections devoted to the current economic crisis and budgeting for holiday spending.

In addition, the site includes information and resources on aging, child care, parenting, health, nutrition, and food safety. In the future, the site may be expanded to include programs that could be completed online by users. Our ultimate goal is for the people of Indiana to recognize Purdue University as the go-to place for information in consumer and family sciences. We're doing our part to make it a truly happier New Year!

Hail Purdue!
Dennis Savaiano
Dean

CFS to host activities during Mollenkopf Weekend in Naples

Alumni and friends are invited to Naples, Florida, for the 2009 Mollenkopf Weekend February 13–16. CFS Dean Dennis Savaiano will host a golf outing at Arrowhead Golf Club at Heritage Greens on Friday, February 13. On Sunday, February 15, CFS alumna Anne Bradley Mason, BS ’43, will host a brunch at The Country Club of Naples. Registration for both events is required by February 9. Read more

Botanicals Center symposium to focus on polyphenols

The ninth annual symposium of the Botanicals Research Center for Age-Related Diseases will be held February 26–28 on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. This year’s symposium, which focuses on polyphenols, brings scientists and corporate partners together around the center’s research into the biological effects of botanicals, especially as they relate to the aging population. The center is housed in the Department of Foods and Nutrition and is led by Purdue University in collaboration with the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Read more

Sommelier program remembers Ray Kavanaugh

The Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation has named its sommelier program after the late Ray Kavanaugh, who headed the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management for the past 11 years. The Guild’s sommelier program teaches students about wine production and wine service and is taught at universities across the country by Master Sommeliers. The program was named for Kavanaugh because it was his idea to bring the program to the college campus, and Purdue was the first university to offer the course. In its sixth year, the sommelier program is now taught at six colleges and has educated more than 600 students. Read more

Students can explore study abroad opportunities on January 28

Students interested in study abroad can explore the many different programs available at the CFS Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, January 28. It will be held 4:30–7:00 p.m. in the HTM Café. Pizza, cookies, and refreshments will be provided. Read more

CSR Career Conference is February 10–11

The Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing will host its annual Career Conference on February 10–11 on the West Lafayette campus. The event is organized by the Professional Development Council student organization and is open to all students on campus. Company presentations and a career fair will be held on Tuesday, February 10, and interviews for internships and full-time employment will be available Wednesday, February 11. A pre-conference workshop will be held Monday, January 26 from 1:00–4:30 p.m. in Matthews Hall, Room 117. Read more

Awards and Honors

Child Development and Family Studies
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, professor and director of the Center for Families’ Military Family Research Institute, has been appointed to the Psychological Health External Advisory Committee of the Department of Defense Health Board. She and other members of the subcommittee were in Washington, DC, in December to meet with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and members of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team. Read more

Consumer Sciences and Retailing
Casey Hentrup, a senior majoring in financial counseling and planning from Marysville, Indiana, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Financial Planning Association of Greater Indiana. Read more

Upcoming Events

January 28: CFS Study Abroad Fair
February 10-11: CSR Career Conference
February 13–16: Mollenkopf Naples Weekend
February 26–28: Botanicals Center Annual Symposium
April 4: Purdue Black Tie Dinner
April 6–8: Priester National Extension Health Conference
April 17: Felker Leadership Series
April 17–19: Gala Reunion Weekend
April 18: CFS Alumni Board Meeting
April 18–19: Spring Fest
April 30: CFS Diversity Fair

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