New faculty and lecturer orientation scheduled for Aug. 18

The Purdue Memorial Union will host the Aug. 18 event for new faculty and lecturers. (Purdue University photo)

University leaders are set to welcome new faculty and lecturers during the upcoming orientation program and information fair from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom.

The daylong event will feature presentations from a variety of campus leaders, a resource fair and networking opportunities. Speakers will present on topics important to the success of faculty and lecturers — covering the research enterprise, teaching and learning, mentoring, engagement, climate and safety, and more.

An information fair for new faculty and lecturers will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom, with representatives from 70 university providers and offices ranging from Sponsored Program Services to Purdue Convocations.

New faculty and lecturers are encouraged to view the agenda and register for the program here.

Questions can be directed to Maria Longoria-Littleton at mlongori@purdue.edu.

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