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February 2, 2001 JOURNALISTS: Here are story ideas and a list of selected Purdue events during the next two weeks. Purdue Research Park to host high-tech job fairJob seekers will be able to learn about high-tech employment opportunities at the Purdue Research Park on Friday (2/9). At the "Purdue Research Park Job Fair," individuals looking for high-tech careers will meet with representatives from many of the park's start-up firms, as well as with established companies in the park. These companies are focusing their recruitment efforts in the engineering, science, technology and pharmacy fields. Interested journalists will have the opportunity to talk to job seekers and company representatives from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Purdue Technology Center, 3000 Kent Ave, West Lafayette. CONTACT: Jeanine Smith, (765) 496-3133; jeanine@purdue.edu. An apple a day the Rube Goldberg wayPurdue students will defy conventional mechanics during the 19th annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Saturday, Feb. 10. This year's task challenges student teams to build machines to select, clean and peel an apple using at least 20 steps. The contest, inspired by artist Rube Goldberg's whimsical drawings, will be at 11a.m. in the Elliott Hall of Music. Journalists will not be allowed on stage during the competition but are welcome both before and after the contest. Purdue will provide video and photo pool coverage and direct audio and video feeds. An ISDN line is available for radio interviews. Video b-roll, photos and a news release will be available the afternoon of the event. Satellite assistance is available. CONTACT: Jenny Pratt, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-2079, jmpratt@purdue.edu. Black History Month addressesAt 7 p.m. on Thursday (2/8) William H. Gray III, head of the United Negro College Fund, will give a Black History Month keynote address, "Where Do We Go From Here?" in Room 206, Stewart Center. Gray has been president and chief executive officer of UNCF since 1991 and previously served in the U.S. Congress. On Thursday, Feb. 15, the African-American Studies and Research Center, Office for the Vice President of Human Relations, Diversity Resource Office and Political Science Department present the second Black History Month keynote address of the month. Ronald Walters, director of the African-American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland, College Park, will speak at 7 p.m. in Room 202, Stewart Center. CONTACTS: For Gray's keynote, Teju Omolodun, Black Cultural Center assistant director, (765) 494-3095; for Walters' address call the African-American Studies and Research Center, (765) 494-5681. Cupid shoots arrows at BoilermakersQuartets from PMO Express will perform "Singing Valentines" across the Purdue campus from noon until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The quartets will serenade recipients with a variety of songs – from a friendly greeting to a romantic sentiment. The lobbies of Windsor and Earhart halls will turn into a sea of flowers on Feb. 14 for a great photo opportunity, according to campus housing staff. CONTACT: For "Singing Valentines," Ly Tartell, Purdue Musical Organizations assistant director, (765) 494-2839; for residence halls photo op, Nicki Gross, Housing and Food Services marketing and communications coordinator, (765) 494-6762. Broadway actress choreographs spring musicalBroadway actress Kate Swan, dance captain of Walt Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is on campus, choreographing Purdue Theatre's February production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Her choreography credits include "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" (Chicago world premiere and off-Broadway), "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (off-off Broadway), and the award-winning "Cowboys!" (off-off Broadway). She was assistant choreographer for the national tour of "Victor/Victoria" starring Toni Tenille. The production of "How to Succeed..." opens on Feb. 16, but Swan is available for interviews about her work and for photographs of her working with students. CONTACT: Lori Sparger, Purdue Theatre marketing director, (765) 494-3084 Events• Thursday, Feb. 8: Dr. Endre A. Balazs, chief executive officer and chief scientific officer of Biomatrix Inc., which he co-founded in1981 and sold last year, will speak to the Pre-med Planning Seminar at 10:30 a.m. in Lilly 1-117. Balazs cofounded Biomatrix Inc. to develop cross-linked hyaluronan derivatives (hylans) for medical applications and for skin care. He has published more than 300 scientific articles, books and patents. The event is open to the public and media, but seating is limited. CONTACT: Linda Johnson, Department of Biological Sciences. (765) 494-4410.
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