Letters
A monthly letter from President France A. Cordova
October 2007
Dear Purdue Partners,
When I saw the schedule of events surrounding Homecoming 2007 at Purdue, I had two immediate thoughts:
First: Are we going to be able to pull off all these activities in just a few days? And second: If we do, it is going to be one fabulous Homecoming!
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A monthly letter from President France A. Córdova
September 2007Dear Purdue Partners,
Since joining the Purdue family, I have met many remarkable people, including some very bright students and highly accomplished faculty, staff and alumni. In today's letter, I want to tell you about two Purdue professors whose achievements are testimonials to the power of discovery and of the human spirit.
* Leslie Geddes, the Showalter Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded the National Medal of Technology, our nation's highest honor for technological innovation.
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A monthly letter from President France A. Córdova
August 2007Dear Purdue Partners,
My first full month at Purdue was eventful, to put it mildly! Classes on the West Lafayette campus did not start until August 20, but the weeks leading up to the formal opening of the semester are tremendously busy as faculty and student leaders return to begin planning for the new academic year; staff prepare for the influx of students; and workers finish the repairs, painting, trimming and other jobs that get the campus in the best shape possible.
In the midst of all this, I had the pleasure of participating in my first Purdue commencement at which more than 1,200 students received their degrees. I was impressed by the elegance of the ceremony and by the care that is taken to make the event memorable for every student and family.
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A monthly letter from President France A. Córdova
July 2007Dear Purdue Partners,
I began my work at Purdue on July 16, and I have been looking forward to communicating with those who have a special connection to the University. I know Martin Jischke used this letter to provide you with regular updates on events at Purdue and on his own activities. I plan to do the same, although I may change the format in future letters. Martin tells me that many of you offered comments in response to his letters, and I hope you will continue to do so as I write to you.
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