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Day in the Life Series Schedule/Academic Year 2009-2010 

A Day in the Life of students who are non-native English speakers
Wed. Sept. 23 -- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- HAAS G066
Hear about the experiences of students who came to campus while still learning English.  What is the climate at Purdue for these non-native English speakers?   Are there ways in which our campus can be more welcoming toward students who are still learning English?

A Day in the Life of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ)           
Wed. Oct. 7 -- 12:00PM-1:30PM --  HAAS G066
The fear of living openly as an LGBTQ student often means their experiences are ignored or misrepresented by those who try to speak on their behalf.  Come hear directly from LGBTQ students at Purdue what a day in their lives on campus can be like.

A Day in the Life of students with disabilities
Wed. Oct. 21 -- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 314
Access to course material and information, campus mobility, and being open about an invisible disability are just some of the challenges students with disabilities face on campus.  Come participate in a group discussion as students with disabilities share their daily life and college experiences.

A Day in the Life of U.S. students of color
Wed. Nov. 4-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 314
As the higher education landscape for students of color continues to evolve, how are these changes affecting the daily experiences of our students at Purdue?   Find out how some students of color perceive the climate on our campus and what faculty, staff, and fellow students can do to promote a welcoming, inclusive community.

A Day in the Life of students who identify as religious minorities
(CANCELED—WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN 2010) Wed. Nov. 18-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- HAAS G066
What is it like to attend college in a community or in a country where your religious identity is not part of the majority?    What are the daily challenges of being a student at Purdue as a religious minority?  This program will feature a variety of students who identify as religious minorities.

A Day in the Life of students who identify as secular or non-theist
Wed. Dec. 2-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 313
Students with secular or non-theistic belief systems face challenges in their daily lives that are surprisingly similar to other minority groups.  Find out how these challenges translate into their campus experiences and impressions of campus climate.

A Day in the Life of students with various campus living experiences
Wed. Jan. 20-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 313
Campus living situations as a diversity issue?  Yes!  We've heard that students who live on- versus off-campus, in residence halls versus apartments, in Greek housing versus non-Greek, all experience the campus differently and feel differently-treated by fellow students, staff, and faculty.  Our panel of students for this program will feature students representing a variety of campus living situations.

A Day in the Life of students with eating disorders
Wed. Feb. 3-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 314
Find out how the unique pressures and experiences of college student life can influence the daily struggle to improve body image and manage an eating disorder.  How can we as faculty, staff, and fellow students work to create a more supportive, welcoming campus environment for our panelists?

A Day in the Life of students who are vegetarian or vegan
Wed. Feb. 17-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 314
Students have a variety of reasons for identifying as vegetarian or vegan.  While awareness of these identities has increased in recent years, students who are vegetarian or vegan still face challenges around the University.  Come learn from our panel of students about their reasons for choosing vegetarianism or veganism and how they adapt to the campus environment.

A Day in the Life of students who are veterans
Wed. Mar.  3-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 314
Campuses around the country are experiencing an influx of student veterans and are rushing to meet their needs as they pursue academic goals.  Come learn about the unique challenges faced by our returning veteran students.

A Day in the Life of non-traditional students
Wed. Apr. 7-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- LWSN 1142
Generational diversity and ageism are issues that are often overlooked.  Non-traditional students also include younger students trying to accommodate a career while pursuing a degree.  Join us as we give some attention to the challenges faced by non-traditional students at Purdue.

Closing wrap-up of "A Day in the Life" series    
Wed. Apr. 21-- 12:00PM-1:30PM -- STEW 318
This program will invite you to look back over the content of the Day in the Life series.  We will discuss some common threads and themes that surfaced in each program.  We will also listen to your feedback on what was helpful, where we need to improve, new topics we should cover next year, and topics from this year you would like to see covered more in-depth.