Appointments, honors and activities

- The Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education recognized Virginia Cabrera, assistant director of orientation programs, and Max Dryer, web developer for Student Success programs, with the “Innovative Orientation Program Award” at the NODA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 23. Their creation of a “Sensory Guide” for participants during Boiler Gold Rush was built to facilitate students’ ability to make informed decisions about what to participate in during the program. The Sensory Guide highlighted what events students could expect auditory or visual stimulation from, what activities existed where interaction in large groups would occur, and where physical activity would be involved. Post-BGR assessment results showed that those who used the Sensory Guide were more prepared to navigate BGR and felt more included in the campus community, and capable. 

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Student honors:

- Purdue’s Kappa Omega chapter of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity has received the Central Region award for Outstanding Professional Activities for a Collegiate Chapter for the fourth straight year. The award recognizes chapters for effective and comprehensive programs of professional development focused on practical experience, as well as business ethics and integrity. The Kappa Omega chapter was installed at Purdue in 1984 and has initiated more than 1,100 members since its inception.