May 22, 2009
Purdue Consumer and Family Sciences names outstanding seniors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University's College of Consumer and Family Sciences' Alumni Association named five students as this year's outstanding senior award winners.The alumni group recognizes one graduating senior from each department with academic credentials that demonstrate leadership in their field of study. A committee of faculty members chose the award recipients.
The seniors were honored at a dinner last month, where they each received a cash prize and a pen desk set. The award recipients also will be recognized on a plaque in Stone Hall.
The College of Consumer and Family Sciences awards degrees in five fields of study: child development and family studies, consumer sciences and retailing, foods and nutrition, hospitality and tourism management, and family and consumer sciences education.
The award recipients include:
Elizabeth Day, Lafayette, Ind., Outstanding Senior/Child Development and Family Studies
Casey Hentrup, Marysville, Ind., Outstanding Senior/Consumer Sciences and Retailing
Leslie Henderson, Schererville, Ind., Outstanding Senior/Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Amy Conklin, Fairborn, Ohio, Outstanding Senior/Foods and Nutrition
Derek Herrmann, Evansville, Ind., Outstanding Senior/Hospitality and Tourism Management
Writer: Greg McClure, 765-496-2296, gmcclure@purdue.edu
Source: Wendi Ailor, director of alumni and special events for College of Consumer and Family Sciences, 765-494-7890, wailor@purdue.edu
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