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Purdue Consumer and Family Sciences plans Indy mixers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Four "Boiler Mixers" are planned in the Indianapolis area for Purdue University alumni and friends of the School of Consumer and Family Sciences.

The first event, which will focus on tourism, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the RCA Dome/Indiana Convention Center.

Tours of the Convention Center will be combined with presentations by Doug Bennett, a CFS graduate and director of sales for the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, and Alastair Morrison, professor of restaurant, hotel, institutional and tourism management.

Cost is $15, which includes hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar also will be available.

"We are looking forward to sharing these interesting and important programs with those in the Indianapolis area," said Dennis Savaiano, dean of CFS. "The programs are designed to showcase the unique contributions of our alumni as well as the expertise of Purdue's faculty."

Other "Boiler Mixers" are:

"Are You Eating Less but Weighing More?" Tuesday, April 15, at the Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware Street, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
"The ABC's of Child Care," Thursday, Sept. 18, at USA Group, 111000 USA Parkway, Fishers, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"Small Business Is Big Business," Thursday, Nov. 20, at Earthly Designs, 8701 Keystone at the Crossing, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The cost for each Boiler Mixer is $15. For questions or additional information, contact the CFS Development and Alumni office at 1-800-535-7303 or call Indianapolis "Boiler Mixers" chairwoman Deanna Greve at (317) 690-9250.
CONTACT: Cheryl Altinkemer, CFS director of development and alumni relations, (765) 494-7890; e-mail, altinkemerc@cfs.purdue.edu

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