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June 5, 1998
JOURNALISTS: Here's an idea for a news story and a list of Purdue events during the next two weeks.
Financial aid disappointing? There are optionsHigh-school graduates who applied for college financial aid in March are learning now just how much they will receive in student grants and loans. For some, the amounts are less than expected. Flora L. Williams, Purdue associate professor of consumer and family economics, says it's best for parents to plan long-term for college expenses. But if they haven't saved enough and have a child enrolling in college, Williams says there are immediate avenues for funds. She says parents might consider taking out a second mortgage or borrowing against their insurance policy. Other creative alternatives include purchasing a condo near campus and setting the child up as its rental agent.CONTACT: Flora L. Williams, (765) 494-8297
Events
Tuesday, June 9.Farm Management Tour media pretour. The 1998 Indiana Farm Management Tour will be held July 7 and 8 on five farms in Howard and Tipton counties. Journalists are invited to the dry run on June 9. The operations grow the traditional corn and soybeans, tomatoes, banana peppers and hogs but with unique methods of productions and associated entrepreneurial enterprises. For details and lunch reservations for the June 9 pretour, contact Howard Doster, (765) 494-4250.
Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12.85th Home and Family Conference. Featured speakers are Naomi Griffith, a child welfare expert, and Betty Sinnock, founder and senior partner of the Beardstown Ladies Investment Club. Other session topics include food safety, family issues and money matters. CONTACT: Betty Krejci, (765) 494-8252; e-mail, krejcib@cfs.purdue.edu
Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12.4-H Science Workshops. These workshops allow youths to explore areas of interest in a university setting. Workshops will cover these topics: aerospace, ambassador, animal science, computer science, environmental conservation, food and nutrition, mechanical science, and plant science. CONTACT: Bob Ritchie, (765) 494-8439, e-mail, bob_ritchie@four-h.purdue.edu
Friday, June 12.Dinner and roast of Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady. 6:30 p.m. Ballrooms, Purdue Memorial Union. Master of ceremonies will be former Michigan State University basketball coach Jud Heathcote. CONTACT: John Purdue Club, (765) 494-3248. Part of the Legends Weekend to honor Keady, who became Purdue's winningest basketball coach with his 372nd win in December.
Saturday, June 13.Purdue Legends Basketball Game. 1:30 p.m. Mackey Arena. More than 300 former Purdue players have been invited to play. CONTACT: John Purdue Club, (765) 494-3248. Part of the Legends Weekend to honor coach Gene Keady.
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
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