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March 3, 2000 JOURNALISTS: Here are some story ideas and a list of selected Purdue events during the next two weeks. 'Hoofprints of Hope': The human-animal bond As our society grows more aware of the powerful connection between humans and animals, research is shedding light on the healing and therapeutic roles animals play in human recovery, disability or catastrophic loss. "The Chaps" (Therapy, Health and Education Through Children and Horses As Partners) is a cooperative effort organized by Purdue to provide therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with disabilities and special needs. The following experts can provide examples and discuss more about the human-animal bond in action. CONTACT: Dr. Alan Beck, director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond, (765) 494-40854; Sherry McCormick, "The Chaps" program director, (765) 494-6479 or (765) 563-3797, mccorm@ecn.purdue.edu St. Patrick's Day: More than just green beer St. Patrick's Day is Friday, March 17. When everyone feels a wee bit Irish, it's interesting to note that Americans celebrate the holiday much more than the folks who actually live on the Emerald Isle. If you would like to share with your viewers, listeners or readers the "real" story of St. Patrick, Gaelic culture, nationalism, religion and all things associated with "the wearin' o' the green," contact Shaun F.D. Hughes, Purdue associate professor of English whose specialty is 19th and 20th century Irish literature. He's at home in the mornings, (765) 497-8175, and in his office in the afternoons, (765) 494-3775. His e-mail address is sfdh@omni.cc.purdue.edu. Events • Tuesday, March 7.  Glen S. Fukushima, president of Arthur D. Little, Japan, and former president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Japan, talks about "Japan's Response to Globalization: Avoiding the Wimbledon Effect." The talk, part of the Sears Lecture Series, begins at 8 p.m. in the West Faculty Lounge, Purdue Memorial Union. CONTACT: Mark Tilton, associate professor of political science, (765) 494-4176, tilton@polysci.purdue.edu • Friday, March 10.  Frederick L. Schuermann, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ladd Furniture, Greensboro, N.C., will talk about "Engineering Change in a 'Splintered Industry'" at 11:30 a.m. in the Krannert Auditorium. It's part of the weekly Krannert Executive Forum. Reporters are asked to refrain from asking questions, videotaping or taking photographs during the lecture, but all are allowed during the student question-and-answer sessions. CONTACT: Tim Newton, director of external relations, School of Management, (765) 496-7271, tnewton@mgmt.purdue.edu • Tuesday-Wednesday, March 21-22.  The 86th Annual Purdue Road School will draw more than 1,200 people, from street commissioners to mayors to highway engineers, to Stewart Center to explore ways to make Indiana's roads and highways more reliable, enjoyable and efficient. CONTACT: Karen Hatke, program coordinator, Joint Transportation Research Program, School of Civil Engineering, (765) 494-9310; kshatke@purdue.edu • Through May 5.  "Treasures From the Tombs: Egyptian Antiquities From the Charles Pankow Collection," is on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the Union Gallery, Purdue Memorial Union Room 110. The exhibit features 75 pieces of artwork dating back 4,000 years from the private collection of Purdue alum Charles J. Pankow. CONTACT: Michael Atwell, Purdue Galleries interim director, (765) 494-7777, matwell@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page