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August 6, 1999 JOURNALISTS: Here are some ideas for news stories and a list of Purdue events during the next few weeks.
News conference set for MondayJournalists are invited to cover a news conference at which President Steven C. Beering will announce a major development at 10 a.m. Monday (8/9) in the Krannert School of Management Drawing Room. CONTACT: Grady Jones, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-2079.
International students returning to campusInternational students attending Purdue's Graduate School will be arriving in the Greater-Lafayette area next week with undergraduate students arriving one week later. Orientation programs are scheduled for Aug. 12 and 13 for graduate students and Aug. 17 and 18 for undergraduates. The programs will help acquaint students with Purdue and the local community. Other activities include programs at the International Center, a trip to Wolf Park on Aug. 19, and a shopping trip to Tippecanoe Mall on Aug. 21. CONTACT: Michael Brzezinski, (765) 494-7084; mab@iss.purdue.edu.
Reception to honor student mural paintersFive students from Jefferson High School in Lafayette have completed a year-long project of painting murals in and around the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union. The students were in a mural painting class at school. The murals depict eight famous alumni; the Boilermaker Special complete with a train car for each Purdue school; a large license plate; and several buildings on campus. The reception will be Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Development Services offices in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union. CONTACT: Lesley Atkinson, director of gift acknowledgment and stewardship, (765) 494-1976.
Events
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
Friday, Aug. 20.Move-in day for most students who will live in Purdue residence halls. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 23. CONTACT: Lisa Metzloff, director of residence life, (765) 494-1000; lmt@purdue.edu
Saturday, Aug. 21.Welcoming parade and President's Gala for new students. Parade starts at 6:10 p.m. at Windsor Residence Hall and concludes at Hovde Hall. President Steven C. Beering will welcome the new students at 7 p.m. in Elliott Hall of Music. Parents are welcome. CONTACT: Storie Preo, Office of Admissions, (765) 496-6535; sdpreo@adms.purdue.edu
Thursday, Aug. 26.Black Cultural Center Boilerfest. 4 p.m. Black Cultural Center, 1100 Third St. Open house for new students will provide food, music and information. CONTACT: Renee Thomas, (765) 494-3092; rathomas@hfs.purdue.edu
Friday, Aug. 27.Main Event and Activities Carnival. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center. More than 100 student organizations will have displays and booths, and a variety of entertainment will be presented. CONTACT: Purdue Student Union Board, (765) 494-8976.
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