May 2009

From the Dean

On April 30, seven staff, students, and alumni from our college were honored as Purdue Heroes by the 2009 Iron Key class. They were nominated by their peers for their selflessness, persistence in overcoming adversity, achieving an ambitious goal, or positively influencing those around them. These unsung heroes are:

• Wendi Ailor, director of alumni relations and special events
• Hala Al-Eisa, BS ’08, master’s student at Harvard University
• Teresa Eloff, director of undergraduate recruitment and retention
• Jan Ogden, business assistant in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Erin Taylor Slater, BS ’02, CEO of College Mentors for Kids
• Betsy Thompson, academic advisor
• James Totton, senior in selling and sales management

This well-deserved recognition is just one of many things we have to celebrate. In April, 843 of our students were recognized at the University Honors Convocation (nearly 100 more students than in 2008) and a record number of CFS Honors students presented their Honors research projects at the annual CFS Honors Colloquium.

We also recently celebrated the successes of our alumni and students at the Alumni Awards Dinner. Five alumni including three Outstanding Young Professionals were honored, as well as an Outstanding Senior from each department. These individuals are wonderful representatives of our college, and I encourage you to visit our Web site to read more about the alumni award winners and outstanding seniors.

On May 16, nearly 400 students will graduate with a degree in Consumer and Family Sciences. These new graduates will join nearly 25,000 CFS alumni worldwide who are a vital force in the life of our college. We wish all of our graduates the best as they begin this new chapter — and we look forward to welcoming them as CFS alumni.

Hail Purdue!
Dean Dennis Savaiano

Study finds dairy better for bones than calcium carbonate

A Foods and Nutrition study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength. Connie Weaver, head and distinguished professor, said the study is the first direct comparison of bone properties between calcium from supplements and milk. Read more

New head named for Hospitality and Tourism Management

Richard Ghiselli will return to Purdue in July as the new head of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. A member of the HTM faculty from 1994 to 2007, Ghiselli currently serves as director of the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Oklahoma State University. Read more

Preschools host artist-in-residence

Children’s programs in the Department of Child Development and Family Studies are hosting local artist Sunny Miller. Miller spent April in the Child Development Laboratory School and is in the Miller Child Learning Center through the end of May. She is working with the children on creative art projects that promote the theme “Families are Special — See How Special.” Read more

CFS Extension trains volunteer financial coaches

The campus and county CFS Extension staff recently trained more than 50 volunteers in 10 Indiana counties on the money management program Where Does Your Money Go? Coaches will utilize program activities to help participants analyze their current spending patterns and determine ways to adjust spending to stabilize finances. These volunteers are the first to be part of the new CFS Extension Volunteer Network. Read more

Purdue to host Operation Purple camp

For the second year, Purdue has been chosen as a host site for Operation Purple, a summer camp for children whose parents are deployed or will be deployed soon. The camp will be held May 31–June 6 and is open to children ages 10–15. Online registration is available and will be open until the camp reaches capacity. It is supported by Purdue’s Military Family Research Institute and the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Read more

Experts provide advice regarding swine flu concerns

Shoppers should not shy away from pork products over concerns of swine flu. Melissa Maulding, CFS Extension nutrition specialist, said the flu virus is not a food-borne pathogen, and there is no risk to the food supply. Read more. Judy Myers-Walls, associate professor and Extension specialist in human development, has advice for parents talking with their children about the current flu situation. Read more

Stretch food dollars by focusing on nutrient content

Making the most of your food dollars doesn’t necessarily mean buying what’s cheapest but getting the most nutrients for the money. Angie Abbott, CFS Extension nutrition specialist, provides consumers with shopping tips to stretch their grocery budgets. Read more

CFS alumni invited to relax and connect in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The college is hosting a four-night trip to Hotel Terra near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on July 22–26. The trip includes accommodations at the eco-friendly Hotel Terra, a private tour of Yellowstone National Park, a culinary class, a trip down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park, an evening in Jackson Hole, and much more. Read more

Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff recognizes CFS students

The Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff hosted the 34th Annual Academic and Service Awards on April 18. Thirteen CFS students were honored for having made an impact on the Purdue community and for their academic achievements and campus involvement. They are: (first-year) Travis Hunter, Elizabeth Monger, Chantel Poston, and Denise Rutherford; (sophomores) Leah Eber, Elizabeth Harris, and Allison Willis; (juniors) Stephanie Gabourel, Rochelle Perry, and Ryan Turley; (seniors) Deleine Cassell, Roldana Huganir, and Ashley Wilson.

Foods and Nutrition recognizes alumni with Hall of Fame award

Foods and Nutrition inducted five alumnae into the department’s Hall of Fame on May 1. The 2009 recipients are Annie Watts Cloncs, BS ’69; April Mason, PhD ’84; Patsy Mellott, BS ’69; Sandra Nanos Morreale, BS ’79; and Janet Maxwell Roseland, BS ’77. Read more

Join CFS Alumni on Facebook

The CFS Alumni Board is on Facebook and is inviting college alumni to join the group. Just visit www.facebook.com and search for “Purdue Consumer & Family Sciences Alumni.”

Awards and Honors

Foods and Nutrition

• John Apolzan received the 2009 Norma Compton Outstanding Doctoral Student Award. His faculty advisor is Wayne Campbell.
• Wayne Campbell, professor, received the college’s inaugural Outstanding Undergraduate Honors Advisor Award.
• Qing Jiang was promoted to associate professor.
• Connie Weaver, head and distinguished professor, received the Robert H. Herman Memorial Award from the American Society of Nutrition. The award recognizes a clinical investigator whose research has contributed to the advancement of clinical nutrition, particularly the biochemical and metabolic aspects of human nutrition.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

• SooCheong (Shawn) Jang, associate professor, received the 2009 Mary L. Matthews Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.
• Seul Ki Lee received the 2009 Beulah Gillaspie Outstanding Master’s Student Award. His research interests are in hospitality finance and strategic management. He was accepted into the HTM doctoral program this spring. His faculty advisor is SooCheong (Shawn) Jang.

Upcoming Events

May 16: Commencement
June 10-12: Home and Family Conference
June 25-28: AAFCS 100th Annual Conference & Expo
July 11: Purdue Day in Chicago
July 22-26: CFS Alumni Trip to Hotel Terra Jackson Holel
August 7: Purdue Day at Indiana State Fair

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