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From the
Dean
Colleagues,
One of my first orders of business is to get better acquainted with all the departments and units of Purdue Agriculture, so I am meeting with folks on their “home turf” whenever I can. This learning process is helping me deepen my understanding and appreciation of the outstanding work going on across Agriculture. An added bonus is that it’s fun! Provost Randy Woodson has initiated the search for the next dean of Agriculture, and the goal is to have that person in place early next year. I want to assure you that Purdue Agriculture won’t be standing still during this interim period. Randy built a great leadership team, and I’m looking forward to working with them—and you—to continue the positive momentum we have built here. One critical piece of work is the development of the next strategic plan for Purdue Agriculture. Randy told us earlier this year that this is a high priority for Purdue Agriculture and many of you are members of the working groups related to the strategic planning process. Work will continue, though with a revised timeline. Over the summer months the brand study process will continue, and the working groups will take up their tasks again at the beginning of the fall semester, with the goal of having all the groundwork laid for development of the strategic plan by December 31, 2008. The new Dean will chair the steering committee in Spring 2009 to finalize development of the plan, utilizing all the work done in Summer/Fall 2008. I want you all to know how much I appreciate the warm welcome I have received from everyone. I’m excited to be here and looking forward to working with you in the coming months! All the best, Jay Akridge
News around Purdue Agriculture
Committee named for Dean of Ag search
Bernie Dahl named River Hero
Full story: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/in_focus/2008/May-June/RiverHeroArticle.htm Dale Whittaker garners Ivy Tech award.....
...and selected for leadership instituteDr. Dale Whittaker has been selected as a 2008 Fellow in The Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI). The FSLI offers leadership development to upper-level leaders in higher education, government, and industry to prepare them to meet the leadership challenges and opportunities of the future. Drs. Craig Beyrouty and Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer have also participated in the FSLI program.
John Graveel to join OAP
Leadership Development program recognizedPurdue Agriculture's Leadership Development Certificate Program has been designated as the “Outstanding Leadership Program of the Year” by the Association of Leadership Educators, Inc. The Leadership Development Certificate Program is provides our students with experience and growth in leadership. Each student, with the guidance and assistance of a leadership coach, develops his or her own leadership learning experience that meets the program's specific requirements. Thanks go to Tracie Egger in the Office of Academic Programs for submitting the nomination.
Ag faculty join Teaching for TomorrowRoman Keeney, Ag Economics and Chang Lu, ABE, have been accepted into Purdue's Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Awards Program for 2008-2009. Teaching for Tomorrow is a mentoring program designed to foster continued excellence in teaching and learning and to help develop the teaching potential of our faculty. The program was initiated by a 50th reunion gift from the Classes of 1944 and 1945.
Biochem faculty member to participate in Fulbright Program
Nobody doesn't like....Tuscan Essentials
Patti Tanner, a Food Science graduate student, was on a team with one ABE and one F&N student. Their team developed, "Tuscan Essentials", a special biscotti. This team was advised by Dr. Charlie Santerre. Tuscan Essentials won the competition, with the prize of $10,000 to the team. The Sara Lee representatives were so impressed with the products that both teams have been invited to present their ideas at the Sara Lee headquarters.
Specialist: Little changes can mean gas savings down the roadSummer driving season has started, and gas prices continue to climb faster than the temperature. By properly maintaining vehicles and changing wasteful driving habits, Hoosier motorists can take some of the heat off their fuel expenses, said a Purdue University Extension family resource management specialist. Full story: http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2008a/080527KissFuel.html
A Tax Echo in 2009Two of the priorities for Indiana's new property tax reforms were to make property tax relief permanent and to deliver tax relief now, in 2008. Taxes in 2008 and 2009 will be lower than they were in 2007. But in some counties, the tax reform will deliver more relief in 2008 than in 2009. Some homeowners could see a tax increase between those years. Ag Economics professor Larry DeBoer calls it the "tax echo." Full story: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/newscolumns/archives/CC/2008/May/080522CC.html
University News
Purdue announces application and admission changes for 2009Several critical changes to the Purdue University application and admission process will affect students applying for Fall 2009 and later. Click here for a summary of the changes.
Mark your calendar
June 10-20: Day on Campus. Contact the Office of Academic Programs at 494-8470 for more information. June 11-13: 4-H Science Workshops on campus. Contact Clint Rusk at 494-8427 for more information. June 11-13: Animal Sciences Workshop for Youth on campus and at ASREC. Contact Rod Allrich at 494-4844 and Clint Rusk at 494-8427 for more information. June 17-19: Indiana State FFA Convention at Purdue. Contact Brian Buchanan at 317-878-4178 for more information. June 17-20: State 4-H Junior Leader Conference, University of Indianapolis. Contact Steve McKinley at 494-8435 for more information. June 24-25: Farm Management Tour. More information: http://www.agecon.purdue.edu/extension/programs/farm_tour.asp July 14: Indiana black Expo Children's Day activities at the Indiana Convention Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Danica Kirkpatrick at 494-9113 for more information. August 6-17: Indiana State Fair August 12: Crop Report at the Indiana State Fair, Our Land Pavilion. Contact Beth Forbes at 494-2722 for more information. August 15: Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair. Purdue exhibits will line Main Street, performances will take place on the steps of the Home and Family Arts Building, and Purdue will be featured in events throughout the day. Contact Danica Kirkpatrick at 494-9113 for more information.
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