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July 24, 1998 JOURNALISTS: Here are story ideas and a list of Purdue events during the next two weeks. High temps are tough on Rover, too The summer months can mean increased health risks for pets. Purdue veterinarian Steven Thompson can offer advice on how to prevent heat-related illnesses and parasite infestations. CONTACT: Steven Thompson, (765) 494-1107; e-mail, sthompso@vet.purdue.edu New BCC acquisition is copy of Civil War monument The Black Cultural Center at Purdue has received a limited edition bronze casting of the African-American Civil War monument "Spirit of Freedom." The piece, by Kentucky artist Ed Hamilton, is a replica of the original done in bronze and recently unveiled in Washington, D.C. The memorial in the nation's capital is the first in the country to honor the more than 200,000 African-American troops and their white officers who played a role in the Civil War. The BCC acquisition is part of the Art Speaks program funded by the Chrysler Foundation. CONTACT: Renee Thomas, BCC director, (765) 494-3091; e-mail, rathomas@hfs.purdue.edu Events July 26-29. Top Farmer Crop Workshop. More than 35 farmers, landlords and researchers will give their take on leasing, equipment budgeting, crop management and people management during sessions on the West Lafayette campus. Sessions include land-grant university research in risk management software, crop disease prevention, fertilization, grain storage and precision farming. CONTACT: Howard Doster, associate professor of agricultural economics, (765) 494-4250, e-mail, doster@agecon.purdue.edu Sunday, Aug. 9. Summer commencement. 2:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Journalists who want to cover the ceremony will need tickets for the event and should reserve space for camera equipment. CONTACTS: Roy A. Johnson, associate registrar, (765) 494-6163, e-mail, rajohn@delta.reg.purdue.edu, or Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, e-mail, mike_willis@purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page