Participants of the Purdue Ukraine Scholars Initiative to be featured in panel discussion

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —

A panel discussion with David A. Reingold, senior vice president for policy planning and the Justin S. Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts, at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, will feature four participants in the Purdue Ukraine Scholars Initiative. 

The hourlong event, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre in Purdue’s Yue-Kong Pao Hall. Purdue President Mung Chiang will welcome guests and introduce moderator Reingold. The discussion will include a brief overview of the Purdue Ukraine Scholars Initiative, which was created after Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country Feb. 24, 2022.

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