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October 1, 1999 Committee schedules times for Old Masters program WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Eleven leaders in various professional fields will visit Purdue University for the 50th Old Masters program Nov. 7-9. The Old Masters program was established in 1950 so working professionals could share their experiences and observations with students preparing to finish their college careers. During their stay on campus, the Old Masters visit classrooms and residence units, attend informal breakfasts, luncheons and dinners, and engage in candid discussions with Purdue students. Faculty members who would like to schedule an Old Master for a classroom presentation should contact Jamie Hawkins or Susan Woods of the Old Masters Central Committee at (765) 494-2223. All the Old Masters will participate in an all-campus reception at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Earhart Hall. The reception is open to the public. The program is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, with the student-run Old Masters Central Committee arranging program details. More information about the Old Masters program is available at the organization's Web site. The 1999 Old Masters are: • Walter Blackburn, president of Blackburn Architects Inc., Indianapolis. • Shirley Buccieri of San Francisco, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Transamerica Corp. • Carolyn Curiel, U.S. ambassador to Belize. • David Fuente, chairman and chief executive officer, Home Depot Inc. • Arthur Karuna-Karan of Seattle, president and chief executive officer, Bio-Preserve Medical Corp. • Keith Krach of Los Gatos, Calif., chairman, chief executive officer and president of Ariba Inc. • Dennis McCallian of West Lafayette, president and chief executive officer, PharmaCare Center and Clinical Services. • Donald Orr Jr. of Noblesville, Ind., president and chief executive officer, United Feeds. • Marilyn M. Smith of Washington, D.C., consultant for the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. • Shawn Taylor, president and chief executive officer, Family EATs, the largest Taco Bell franchise in Houston, Texas. • Jim Yukich of La Canada, Calif., film director and producer. CONTACTS: Jamie Hawkins or Susan Woods, Old Masters Central Committee, (765) 494-2223.   To the Purdue News and Photos Page