Jischke to review energy summit, sports fan behavior
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University President Martin C. Jischke on Wednesday (Sept. 6) will discuss what was learned at the Richard G. Lugar-Purdue University Summit on Energy Security that recently took place on campus.From 2-3 p.m. during WBAA radio's live call-in show "AM 920 Magazine," Jischke will field questions from host Dan Skinner and the listening audience.
The Aug. 29 summit attracted nearly 1,000 participants that included leading oil and auto manufacturing executives, researchers and policy-makers to examine how U.S. dependence on imported oil jeopardizes the economy and national security.
"Research in alternative energy will require bringing together top people from many fields in interdisciplinary work," Skinner said. "The capacity for a university like Purdue to respond to this national need through innovative research and policy analysis is enormous."
In addition to the summit, Jischke also will discuss the need for sports fans to conduct themselves in proper fashion at events, Skinner said.
To ask questions, local listeners can call (765) 496-1999. Listeners outside the local calling area can call toll-free at (866) 922-2101. WBAA's AM signal reaches approximately two-thirds of Indiana and can be heard globally via the station's Web site.
Jischke appears on the show monthly, typically on the first Wednesday of the month, to discuss community and university issues. Past interview topics have included new construction at the university, Purdue's academic ratings and the ongoing capital campaign. Previous interviews are archived on the station's Web site.
Writer: Jim Schenke, (765) 494-6262, jschenke@aol.com
Sources: Dan Skinner, WBAA station manager, (765) 494-3960, deskinner@purdue.edu
Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, (765) 494-2086, jvruggink@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
Note to Journalists: Photographers and videographers are permitted in the studio for the broadcast by contacting WBAA at (765) 494-5920 in advance. Reporters interested in asking questions before or after the show should contact Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, at (765) 494-2086, jvruggink@purdue.edu
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