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July 2009 From the DeanInternships, study abroad, and summer jobs are keeping our students busy this summer. Most know these types of hands-on learning opportunities are crucial to be competitive in the job market after graduation. This summer, our students are literally all over the world. About 40 students will participate in study abroad programs from May through July. Retail and apparel design students visited the United Kingdom to explore international influence on the retail and fashion industry. Hospitality and tourism management students visited Argentina, Chile, Korea, and Japan to study culture and tourism in those countries. Faculty in our college led all of these programs.
Senior dietetics student Anna Armstrong is working in her home county’s Extension office as a 4-H intern. During the Bartholomew County Fair, Anna will be responsible for organizing several of the fair’s activities including the fashion revue and 4-H camp. She’s using the internship to explore a career in Extension. Larissa Staley, a senior in family and consumer sciences education, recently attended the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 100th Annual Conference and Expo in Knoxville. Larissa will serve as national chair of the AAFCS Student Unit in 2009–10. Congratulations Larissa! Working in Shanghai, China, this summer is Lele Gao, a senior in hospitality and tourism management. She is involved with the planning for World Expo 2010 to be held in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31. With more than 200 countries participating and 70 million visitors expected, Lele is interning with the Expo’s reservation service provider to find accommodations for all of the Expo’s participants. These are just a few examples of the many wonderful and exciting things CFS students are doing this summer. If you’d like to read about some of our students’ summer experiences — like Josh’s internship at Yellowstone — I encourage you to visit our student blog. Hail Purdue! Professor invited to discuss military family issues in Washington, DC
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Work-family research recognizedThe Center for Families at Purdue University and the Boston College Center for Work & Family, with the support of Alliance for Work-Life Progress at WorldatWork, announced the winners of the 9th Annual Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research. Shelley Correll, Stephen Benard, and In Paik won for their work titled “Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty?” Read more Awards and HonorsChild Development and Family Studies Upcoming EventsJuly 11: Purdue Day in Chicago Contact UsIf you have a comment or question about a news item, please e-mail us at cfsalums@purdue.edu. |
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Out west, hospitality and tourism management seniors Josh Seidel and Caroline Wright (pictured) are working at Yellowstone National Park where they are completing internships with Xanterra Parks and Resorts. In addition to gaining experience in hotel operations, they have enjoyed many opportunities for sightseeing.
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, professor and director of the 
On Friday, August 7, visitors to the Indiana State Fair are invited to visit more than 50 exhibits showcasing Purdue’s colleges and schools, including CFS. Purdue Day events are free with admission to the fair and are open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.