Purdue Notebook

February 6, 1998

Campus activities

-- The Council on the Status of Women at Purdue is seeking nominations for its annual Violet Haas Recognition Award. The award is presented in April to a department, program or individual that has made a positive impact on behalf of women. Nomination letters not exceeding two pages should be submitted by Feb. 16 to Carolyn Percifield at the Office of the Dean of Engineering, Engineering Administration Building. More information about nominations and the award is available from Percifield, (765) 494-5343.

-- Awards of up to $500 to underwrite lectures by women or related to women's issues are available from the Flora Roberts Bequest for the fiscal year starting July 1. Proposals may be submitted by departments, student organizations and other units on the West Lafayette campus. Applications for funding from the endowment are due in the Purdue Department of Convocations office by April 3. A committee will review the proposals and award grants during the last week of April. For more information, a proposal form, and a one-page summary of the program, contact Lorna Myers, director of Convocations, at (765) 494-9712.

-- A callout for "Weigh to Go," a seven-week weight control program for students, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (2/11) in the basement conference room of the Student Health Center. The series focuses on healthy eating and exercise as part of a comprehensive weight-loss plan. Registration is $30. More information about the program is available from Health Promotion Programs, (765) 494-9355.

-- Purdue's AIM Summer Research Program is accepting applications for the eight-week session that will be conducted June 7 through Aug. 1. African-American, Hispanic or Native American undergraduate students selected for the program will conduct research projects under the direction of Purdue faculty. Participants will receive a $3,200 stipend and must provide for their own living expenses. Applications are due before March 15. More information about program is available from Meredith Rodwell, AIM administrator, (765) 463-5740; e-mail, mrodwell@purdue.edu

Compiled by J. Michael Willis, (765) 494-0371; e-mail, mike_willis@purdue.edu
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