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July 23, 1999 JOURNALISTS: Here are ideas about upcoming news stories and a list of Purdue events during the next few weeks.
Quadriplegic completing degree, research at PurdueBrad Duerstock has an obvious reason for his interest in neurobiology -- he's a quadriplegic. The native of Guilford, Ind., in Dearborn County became paralyzed after hitting his head in a diving accident while he was in high school. He came to Purdue in 1989 because of the university's academic programs and its ability to accommodate his physical condition. Ten years later, at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8, he will earn a doctorate in neurobiology from the School of Veterinary Medicine. While working on his Ph.D., Duerstock has conducted research at Purdue's Center for Paralysis Research and has been a co-author of two published research studies. Now he's looking for a job as a researcher. CONTACT: Duerstock, (765) 496-2364; bsd@vet.purdue.edu
Rope machines keep new graduate debt freeWhen Kyle Wallace graduates from Purdue at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology, he will do so debt-free, thanks to a bunch of rope-braiding machines. Wallace, of rural Rossville, can produce more than 16,000 feet of rope each day on 21 braiding machines that he keeps in an old house in southern Carroll County. He contracts with various companies to make rope from one-sixteenth inch in diameter to one-quarter inch thick. He started with one machine that his grandfather gave him, and he continues to acquire and refurbish the old machines. "The work has been worth my while, " Wallace says. "I'm not driving a new Porsche, but I'm not in debt." CONTACT: Wallace, (765) 379-2822
Events
Through Friday, July 30.The 20th annual Minority Access to Research Careers and Access Internally for Minorities program allows about 40 undergraduate students from Purdue and other institutions to conduct research on the West Lafayette campus for eight weeks. Students work under the supervision of Purdue faculty, make presentations on their research projects, and participate in a Graduate Record Examination workshop. CONTACT: Meredith Rodwell, MARC/AIM coordinator, (765) 463-5740; mrodwell@purdue.edu
Sunday, Aug. 8.Summer commencement for all schools. 2:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. About 870 students will be eligible to participate in the 178th commencement ceremony at the West Lafayette campus. Journalists who want to cover the ceremony will need tickets for the event and should reserve space for camera equipment. CONTACT: Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, mike_willis@purdue.edu
Sunday-Thursday, Aug. 15-19.Boiler Gold Rush, a new-student orientation program sponsored by the Office of Admissions. Approximately 2,700 first-time Purdue students will move into residence halls early, participate in campus tours and learn about Purdue traditions during the program. CONTACT: Kristen Pavelka, Office of Admissions, (765) 494-1272; kp@purdue.edu
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