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June 19, 1998 JOURNALISTS: Here's an idea for a topical story and a list of Purdue events during the next two weeks. Summer offers many opportunities for learning The summer months may provide students with a break from formal classroom studies, but that doesn't mean there aren't lots of opportunities for kids to learn. Douglas Powell, head of Purdue's Department of Child Development and Family Studies, can offer numerous ideas for ways parents can add an educational element to family vacations and other summertime activities such as gardening. CONTACT: Powell, (765) 494-9511; e-mail, powelld@purdue.edu Events Monday-Tuesday, June 29-30. The Eastern Midwest Climate Change Workshop. University Place Conference Center, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Conference is for Midwestern agricultural producers and business leaders who want to learn more about climate change and who want to help direct their government's response. Organized by staff from Purdue and Indiana universities and the University of Illinois and sponsored by the USDA, the workshop is one of 18 being held throughout the country. CONTACTS: Otto Doering, resource economist and policy expert in Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics, (765) 494-4226; J.C. Randolph, director of the Indiana University Midwestern Regional Center for Global Environmental Change, (812) 855-4953 Saturday, July 4. The Lafayette Symphony Stars and Stripes concert. Entertainment will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the Purdue Jazz Band. The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at 7:15 p.m., and the fireworks display will follow at about 9:30 p.m. The concert will include performances by the Greater Lafayette Freedom Singers, The Forever Plaid Quartet and the Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps. Mike Piggott, WLFI-TV18 news director and weeknight anchor, will deliver a patriotic reading with the symphony. CONTACT: Gail Riese, communications coordinator, Office of Physical Facilities, (765) 496-3162; e-mail, gail@purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page