http://www.purdue.edu/purdueboard/The Alternative to Using Emailen-usCopyright 2013 Purdue Universityhttp://www.pmc.purdue.edu/pages/downloads/pmc_web_graphics/graphics/PU_signature_web.gifhttp://www.purdue.eduhttp://bit.ly/14u93LkAcademic Writing for Graduate Students June 5, 12-1:00 pm No matter what you are writing and how far you are with it, the Writing Lab is here to support you. This workshop focuses specifically on dealing with the vagaries of writing graduate-level scholarship. Come with general or specific writing questions and learn about ways the Writing Lab can contribute to your success. Workshops are free for Purdue students, staff, and faculty and are held in the Writing Lab, Heavilon 226. No sign-up required. dmcknig@purdue.edu(Denise A McKnight)15538Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/11VZrYJ Résumés and cover letters are some of the most important documents you will ever write. We can help with: · Content Development · Tailoring to an audience · Format/visual design · Much More Workshops are free for Purdue students, staff, and faculty and are held in the Writing Lab. No sign-up required. dmcknig@purdue.edu(Denise A McKnight)15516Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/13C7hELEnroll in this course today. A fun and instructive way to earn an A! The deadline is May 28th! abanton@purdue.edu(Arthur Banton)15537Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/ZSiaB7The Oral English Proficiency Program at Purdue is seeking international undergraduate students who would like to share their story of becoming a Purdue student. Interviews will be video recorded and excerpts may be used in a new on-line course being developed for international students planning to come to Purdue. Interviews will take about one hour and participants will receive a small thank you gift. For more information, please email your full name, home country, academic major, and Purdue email address to: oepp@purdue.edu by June 5, 2013. jredden@purdue.edu(Jennifer E Redden)15510Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/16zFCLiPOL 101 and POL 101Y American Politics SUMMER 2013 Politics Matters! Find out who controls your future and why the system needs you. "This course emphasizes the major debates and controversies that have shaped U.S. government and poltics, both historically and in modern times. Students will gain a critical understanding of the roles played by the three branches of government (legislative, executive and judicial) as well as ordinary citizens, the media, and other powerful groups that influence government and politics in the United States." POL 101 fills the general education requirements for: Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Hospitality, Liberal Arts and Education. POL 101 - CRN 16967 POL 101Y - CRN 14636 Register Now! Take ONLINE or M-F 1:00-2:00 PM acheever@purdue.edu(Annette M Cheever)15532Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/16zGvU7POL 120Y: Introduction to Public Policy Christopher Kulesza: Indepedent Instructor Summer 2013 Online CRN # 22466 Learn Public Policy with the convenience of an ONLINE class! Topics Include: Environmental Policy, U.S. Space Policy, Airline Safety Regulations and Cost Benefit Analysis Sign up Today! Spots are still available! Credits count in most degree programs at Purdue! Check with your advisor for more information. acheever@purdue.edu(Annette M Cheever)15533Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/16zHjIIPOL 130 Introduction to International Relations Summer Monday - Friday; 9:50-10:50 AM CRN # 13284 BRNG 1254 Instructor - Justin Mueller (jcmuelle@purdue.edu) This class fulfills the General Education/Core Requirements for Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Liberal Arts, Education, Agriculture, Science, Health and Human Science and Management. acheever@purdue.edu(Annette M Cheever)15534Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/16zI8BfPOL 430 "Causes of War" course offered during Summer 2013 in Modules 2 & 3 (June 10 - July 30) Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Why do wars occur? It's an age-old question that continues to puzzle scholars and national leaders. In this course, you will learn about the theories and debates surrounding international conflict. Try your hand at illuminating current events and policy, critically evaluating historical cases as well as predicting the onset, conduct and outcome of armed conflict in the future. Your instructor (below right with Russian soldier) is a veteran of U.S. military operations in the Balkans and an expert on conflict studies. As such, he provides a unique perspective on the causes and consequences of war. acheever@purdue.edu(Annette M Cheever)15535Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/10IbYRxPOL 429: Building Democratic Institutions (Fall 2013) Democracy struggles to thrive in our dangerous world. Constitutional and Institutional design can be decisive for whether a new democracy lands on a course towards peace and prosperity or spirals into conflict, corruption, and repression. This course will explore the variations in institutional design and pay special attention to the treatment of the hard cases in all regions of the world. We'll study and evaluate novel institutional designs for sharing power and incorporating marginalized groups. NORTH IRELAND - Building autonomy from foreigh domination COLUMBIA - Building state strength to control ogranized crime IRAQ - Building peace after civil war Professor Tom Mustillo (tmustill@purdue.edu) Fall 2013, MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM tmustill@purdue.edu(Tom Mustillo)15531Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/17xWxeNJoin us for a daily conversation group to practice your English language communication skills in a friendly small group. We will work on speaking, listening, vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and more. Groups are free to Purdue students, staff, and faculty. No sign-up required. May 13 to August 2 (no meeting May 27 & July 4) Monday & Wednesday - 10:00-11:00 am Tuesday & Thrusday - 2:30-3:00 pm Heavilon Room 226 dmcknig@purdue.edu(Denise A McKnight)15517Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://bit.ly/12W5A7p May 13-August 2, Heavilon 226 Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm Fridays 9am-1pm Help for Writers Tutorials, workshops & the Online Writing Lab (OWL), plus computers & study space Help for Teachers Lab tours for classes, pedagogical consultations with tutors, and Power Points, handouts & exercises Help for ESL Learners Conversation groups fours times a week and books & software for grammar, speaking, culture & more Visit or Call for more information or an appointment 494-3723 dmcknig@purdue.edu(Denise A McKnight)15515Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT