June 8, 2009
Purdue Extension receives Hansen Award
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Purdue Cooperative Extension Service has won the 2009 Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award for its relationship with its retirees.
The award, sponsored by the Purdue University Retirees Association and the Office of the President, was presented June 3 at the University's annual retirement banquet in Purdue Memorial Union.
Purdue Extension received a trophy to be displayed in the department and will be listed on a plaque in the corridor of Purdue Memorial Union. The award also includes $2,500, funded by TIAA-CREF, that can be used to help strengthen the department's ties to its retirees.
The award is named for Arthur Hansen, Purdue's eighth president, who established the retirees' association in 1976. The award is given annually to a Purdue school, department, office or division that cultivates and maintains meaningful relationships with its retirees.
Some Purdue Extension activities that foster the continuing involvement of retirees include inviting them to attend the annual Extension Professional Development Conference held on campus and to the Extension family picnic at the Indiana State Fair.
The Epsilon Sigma Phi-Alpha Lambda Chapter, a professional organization for Extension coordinators that is part of Purdue Extension, also helps retirees stay connected through its Nifty 50's Plus group. Nifty 50's, coordinated by the chapter's Retiree Committee, plans trips and cruises for retirees.
CAPTION: Charles Hibberd (center), director of Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, accepts the 2009 Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award during the annual retirement banquet at Purdue Memorial Union. Presenting the award were Randy Woodson, Purdue executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, and Lois Wark, PURA president for 2009-10.