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December 2008 Headlines
December 16
Some 450 participate in 15th December Commencement Exercises Tuesday (12/16)
December 12
Class of 450 to be honored at December Commencement Exercises (12/16)
‘Outstanding’ Cedar Lake student is ‘a lab dork’ and much more
Profs ‘saw something in me that I never saw in myself,’ Schererville student says
Purdue University Calumet provides hometown feeling for Illinois students
December 9
Coal as key energy source is focus of conference, Thursday-Friday, 12/11-12)
December 8
Student receives award to travel abroad this spring
PUC student organizations continue to aid flood victims
Spending spring break performing community service
December 2
Award-winning, PBS film, ‘A Panther in Africa’ presented Thursday (12/4)
‘Special Registration Day for Adults’ is Wednesday, Dec. 10
November 2008 Headlines
November 24
‘Israel’s Right to Exist’ is focus of PUC-hosted program Dec. 3
November 21
You may qualify for admission & scholarship at ‘View Purdue Calumet,’Friday, Dec. 5
Purdue Calumet hosts robotics Lego qualifying tournament Dec. 6
November 18
School of Technology to hold open house 12/2
PUC student entrepreneurship organization hosts networking event Thursday (11/20)
November 12
51 freshmen receive full tuition Chancellor’s Scholar Awards for 2008-09 academic year
November 7
MBAE alumni invited to finance & economics program 11/13
21 PUC alumni to receive Outstanding Alumni Awards Nov. 14
November 5
Purdue Calumet information program in Tinley Park Thursday, 11/13
Open house workshop for parents, low income students who want to go to college is 11/19
Purdue Calumet Theatre Co. presenting 2 one-act comedies 11/14-16, 21-22
Dutch heritage to be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 15
November 4
‘View Purdue Calumet’ open house in south Lake County (11/13)
October 2008 Headlines
October 29
Motivational conference for students with special needs is Friday (10/31)
October 28
Simulated Job Fair for middle school, high school students is Nov. 12
October 27
Part-Time Employment Job Fair is Nov. 6
Students place 3rd in state wide accounting competition
October 23
Registration underway for Fall Frolic 4-Mile Run/1.5-Mile Walk is Nov. 9
PUC Fitness Center named official SilverSneakers Fitness site for older adults
October 20
Register to attend Great Lakes water quality issues conference Thursday (10/23)
Oct. 28 fitness seminar focuses on preparation for 4-mile road race
October 17
120 College Bound Scholars are attending PUC
Indiana energy needs focus of WBEZ/Chicago Matters public forum, Oct. 28
October 16
British national debaters coming to PUC Oct. 21
Find out more about MBA, Master of Accountancy programs at PUC, 10/23
October 13
Adults can partake of Challenger Learning Center simulated space flight, 10/30
Explore careers in engineering, math, sciences & computing, Saturday, 10/25
New master’s degree track in Human Development & Family Studies being introduced
October 7
‘Birds of Prey’ family program is 10/25
Limited seating for ‘Legal Business Structure Class,’ beginning 10/23
October 6
‘View Purdue Calumet’ visitation program is Oct. 11
Colleges, universities partner to host national financial & credit crisis forum 10/10
October 1
Purdue Calumet implements 6-year strategic plan
September 2008 Headlines
September 26
Free therapy available for flood victims
Professor elected national chair of accreditation commission
September 19
PUC students, faculty providing flood relief assistance
September 18
Purdue Calumet hosts college fair Sept. 24
September 12
Interactive events highlight Constitution Day observance on campus Wednesday (9/17)
Record number of full time students enrolled this fall
‘Want to Start a Business?’ workshop is Thursday (9/18)
September 10
Experts to discuss U.S.- Iran relationship 9/25
International Film Series begins Thursday (9/11) with Hungarian murder mystery
September 8
Effects of improperly disposed pharmaceuticals in waterways discussed Wednesday (9/10)
Purdue Calumet Coaches Golf Outing is Wednesday, Sept. 24
September 3
Campus to demonstrate emergency preparedness Sept. 8-12
Academic administrator named to national experiential education board
September 2
Seating is limited for new business development plan course, beginning 9/17
August 2008 Headlines
August 29
3 receive Outstanding Faculty Awards
August 26
Late registration for fall classes continues through Friday (8/29)
August 21
Student Convocation festivities ring in new academic year (8/28)
August 19
Registration for fall semester continues through Friday (8/22)
17 students receive research awards
Mechatronics Engineering Technology prepares for careers in high speed packaging
August 18
PUC, PNC alums invited to partake of Purdue Day with the Railcats Friday (8/22)
August 15
Advance registration for free admission to how-to-start-a-business seminar, Aug. 26
Degree program combines technology with business functions
August 8
Career-enriching, non-credit certificate programs debut this fall
August 7
Special Adult Registration Day for fall semester is Wednesday (8/13)
Nature preservation is focus of Wednesday (8/13) seminar
Registration resumes for fall semester, Aug. 11-15 & 18-22
August 5
$150,000 grant to help fund Northwest Indiana Robotic (NIRo) Telescope
July 2008 Headlines
July 22
Purdue University Calumet’s art director honored in creativity competition
July 16
School of Nursing receives $436,000+ grant to develop on line graduate platforms
12 students chosen for summer research internship program
Free seminar dedicated to women’s financial empowerment
July 11
3 fitness majors receive scholarships
Innovative MBA for Executives designed to prepare great leaders; business briefing is 7/17
July 9
14-year coaching veteran to head PUC men’s basketball program
July 7
Wednesday (7/9) seminar presents ‘Green Infrastructure Vision’
June 2008 Headlines
June 30
‘Peer Mentoring for International Students’ provides unique opportunitiess
June 27
Riley Child Center recognized for environmental health & safety awareness
June 20
PUC ‘Working Smarter’ registration deadline extended
Free college information programs for high school students, recent grads is Friday (6/27)
June 17
635 degrees awarded to spring graduates
1,078 students named to spring semester Dean’s List
June 13
21st ‘Working Smarter…’ program (6/23) to help improve job, career marketability
3 ‘Outstanding Employees’ recognized
June 11
Purdue Calumet alumni to host networking social, Monday (6/16)
June 10
‘Students at Risk’ conference for professionals is 6/24
Free summer safety workshop for children 6/17
Students, student organizations honored
June 5
Researchers report initial findings for minimizing discharges into Lake Michigan
June 4
PUC professors are part of Purdue delegation traveling to Hong Kong to advance research
16 students participate in ‘Indiana Collegiate Entrepreneur Bootcamp’
May 2008 Headlines
May 30
Summer session registration continues through Friday (6/6); classes start 6/9
50+ licensure, continuing learning courses available for school teachers
May 29
Engineering Summer Program for middle & high school students is June 16-July 3
36 students named to ‘Who’s Who…’
‘View Purdue Calumet’ visitation program is June 5
May 27
Purdue Calumet at starting gate of new equine management offerings
Professional development, personal enrichment classes scheduled this summer
May 23
‘Waters of the Calumet Area’ series begins Wednesday (5/28)
May 20
6/5 briefing to report on emerging technologies for minimizing Lake Michigan discharges
May 15
‘Special Adult Registration Day’ for summer & fall sessions is Thursday (5/22)
May 30 is registration deadline for ‘Historic Waterways Trip’
May 14
Class of 694 to be honored at Commencement Exercises, Sunday (5/18)
Hammond mother & daughter to graduate
‘Outstanding’ Cedar Lake student by his own admission ‘owes debt of gratitude’
Just tracking this Porter resident’s educational pursuit is an exercise in exhaustion
May 5
High school teachers can apply by 5/15 to attend free, summer science camp at PUC
Open house for new master’s degree in technology is Wednesday (5/7)
May 2
Educational Talent Search hosts ‘Day on Campus for middle school students 5/9
Author, professor to discuss slavery, economics, higher education Wednesday (5/7)
Chief academic officer appointed
April 2008 Headlines
April 29
Nearly 200 Twenty-First Century Scholars to be honored Sunday (5/4)
April 22
PUC breaks ground for 2nd student housing structure; occupancy scheduled fall 2009
April 21
‘Technology Day’ is Thursday (4/24)
Grayling Gordon resigns as men’s basketball coach
$100,000 gift establishes Jim and Betty Dye Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Grand opening of Hammond INnovation Center is Thursday (4/24)
April 16
Napoleon Hill World Learning Center open house is May 5-9
April 9
Professor appointed to Transportation Research Board
April 7
Poetry lovers invited to read ‘My Favorite Poem’ Tuesday (4/8)
18 students receive International Studies awards
PUC engineering prof’s grant can benefit homeland security, law enforcement efforts
April 4
PUC nursing students to assist at women’s health fair Tuesday (4/8)
PUC professor receives grant to develop podcasts for mentoring female students
Irish Cultural Fest on campus Saturday, April 12
April 2
Accomplished PUC alumna to keynote engineering open house 4/10
March 2008 Headlines
March 27
Professor wins ‘Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Award’
March 26
PUC seeks community partners for experiential learning initiative; learn more at 4/9 Expo
March 25
Immigration to be discussed April 1
Manufacturing Industry Job Fair scheduled April 4
21 nominated for ‘Outstanding Faculty’ awards
March 21
YJean Chambers Hall to be dedicated Wednesday (3/26)
Author discuss her book about a search for love & an Indy Colts title Thursday (3/27)
March 19
Research centers/institutes updates, student presentations highlight Research Week 3/20-21
PUC receives “Best Practices” award for supervisory training program
March 14
Master’s degree program in technology approved for introduction Fall 2008
Open house of Purdue Calumet’s Academic Learning Center is Thursday, March 27
March 12
Hammond Reads, Inc. contributes $250 to PUC’s R-DUB Club literacy initiative
Baccalaureate nursing grads achieve 100% pass rate on national licensure exam
March 10
Engineering Technology summer workshop offers creative learning opportunity
Saturday’s (3/15) ‘Flip That House’ TV episode to feature PUC alumni, students
March 8
World War II art exhibit on display through March 31
March 7
BP awards $50,000 to PUC’s Center for Science & Technology Education
March 4
PUC to discuss campus development plans at ‘neighborhood meeting’ Saturday (3/8)
International film series features Chinese films in March
February 2008 Headlines
February 28
DeMotte student gains $1,000 scholarship
110 high school students vie in JETS-TEAMS competition, Tuesday (3/4)
February 22
TRIO Gala scheduled on campus Feb. 29
‘Train to Freedom’ trip to retrace Underground Railroad route is scheduled
PUC is certified American Society for Quality (ASQ) site
Hammond business incubator seeks new, fledgling businesses
February 20
E-Center to host 2 workshops for those who want to start a business
2 School of Technology professors recognized
February 19
Webcast of ‘Could NIU Happen at PUC?’ 2/19 forum
Financial planning seminar is Thursday (2/21)
February 15
‘Could NIU Happen at PUC?’ forum scheduled Tuesday (2/19)
‘A Taste of Africa: The Continent’ featured Feb. 23
February 11
Financial Aid ‘College Goal Sunday’ programs are Feb. 17
February 7
RSVP by Monday (2/11) to attend Academic Preview Day Feb 18
February 6
Chinese New Year Celebration planned on campus Saturday (2/9)
February 5
Friend, Drook to be honored at PUC homecoming Saturday (2/9)
Purdue Calumet rolls out ‘Red Carpet’ for homecoming Saturday (2/9)
January 2008 Headlines
January 28
‘Workforce Development for a New Economy’ briefing is Friday (2/1)
12-week running/walking program for the Spring Fling 5K Ramp Run, Feb. 4
January 23
Visclosky to discuss proposed South Shore expansion 1/30
Spring term enrollment increases to 8,962
January 22
Outstanding teacher, scholar and service award nominations sought by March 3
January 18
Jan. 30 is deadline for employers to register for Career & Internship Fair
Purdue University Calumet info session to be held in Lisle Saturday, 1/26
Richard Hatcher to speak at ML King Convocation Thursday (1/24)
January 11
Late registration for spring semester classes is Jan. 14-18
January 8
PUC hosts emerging technologies community briefing (1/16)
January 7
Open registration for spring term continues through Friday (1/11)
Wednesday (1/9) seminar focuses on potential climate change effect on Great Lakes region
December 2007 Headlines
December 27
Apply now for spring semester; Register Jan. 7-11
Record enrollment, experiential learning adoption highlight 2007
December 18
Some 450 participate in 14th December Commencement Exercises Tuesday evening (12/18)
December 13
‘Adult Special Registration Day’ is Monday (12/17)
Class of 450 to be honored at December Commencement Exercises (12/18)
To get ahead, Chicago native/Highland resident realized the importance of education
Sumava Resorts graduation candidate has accomplished plenty
December 12
Student Health Services Center recognized for tracking influenza cases
Students gain experience producing TV, radio programs
December 11
AT&T awards $25,000 to Purdue Calumet for nursing distance learning
December 10
PUC receives $470,000 to partner in child abuse prevention initiative
5 engineering students receive prestigious ArcelorMittal Scholar Awards
December 4
‘View Purdue Calumet’ visitation program is Thursday (12/6)
November 2007 Headlines
November 28
Youth, adults invited to young entrepreneurs event Thursday (11/29)
November 27
Bill Wellman to share insights at PUC Platinum Speakers event Thursday (11/29)
PUC students present at joint Science, Engineering & Math research meeting
November 21
Part-Time Employment Job Fair is Dec. 4
Intel IT exec to present PUC Distinguished Alumni Lecture Nov. 30
November 20
Register for PUC spring term Thursday (11/29) at Academic Learning Center
21 PUC alumni to receive ‘Alumni Committed to Excellence’ Awards, Nov. 30
November 12
Opening remain in parenting workshops (11/14 & 28)
November 9
Daiso awards PUC $62,000 grant for analytical chemistry expertise & support
Global warming seminar is Wednesday (11/14)
‘View Purdue Calumet’ info session at Tinley Park is Saturday, Nov. 17
November 7
Counseling and Development program takes students to Vienna, Austria
School of Technology to hold open house Nov. 15
November 5
School of Engineering, Mathematics & Science holds open house Saturday (11/10)
The British (national debaters) are coming!... Nov. 14
November 2
Arab/Israeli symposium scheduled 11/11
November 1
Academic Learning Center holds ‘View Purdue Calumet’ open house (11/8)
October 2007 Headlines
October 30
Lt. Gov. Skillman outlines Indiana’s economic goals Friday (11/2)
Evidence Based Nursing conference is Friday (11/2)
October 24
Academic officer Nabil Ibrahim departing
October 19
“Mars and Beyond”, special presentation Friday at Challenger Learning Center
October 17
Purdue Calumet introduces new era of computing, virtual classrooms
Free Women’s Health Fair is Monday (10/22)
October 15
Purdue Calumet Chancellor to receive Experiential Education Leader of the Year Award
Purdue Calumet Autumn Peregrine Festival is Friday (10/19)
October 11
Saturday’s (10/13) School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science event postponed
Faculty expert to discuss Middle East Monday (10/15)
Lansing, Ill. artist’s paintings on display through Oct. 30
October 5
Water and natural resources seminar is Wednesday (10/10)
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Open House, 10/13
October 4
Dispose of household hazardous waste on campus, Friday (10/19)
October 2
International Student Research Forum is Friday (10/5)
International IT scholars coming to NW Indiana, Oct. 7-11
View Purdue Calumet Saturday, Oct. 13
September 2007 Headlines
September 27
New employment application system being implemented Oct. 1
3 receive Outstanding Faculty Awards
September 24
Free food tickets for PUC alumni attending ‘Celebrate Success’ event Friday (9/28)
Improvement of Mathematics Teaching Conference is Oct. 5
24 receive prestigious Chancellor’s Scholar Award
Away from home, Illinois residents settle in as Purdue Calumet freshmen
September 18
Purdue Calumet hosts college fair Sept. 26
Friends, alumni, campus community invited to ‘Celebrate Success’ Friday, Sept. 28
Record-setting enrollment reported
September 12
Tickets remain for ‘Second City’ performance on campus Friday (9/14)
Hammond Business Incubator moving ahead with renovation
September 10
Campus demonstrates preparedness during Emergency Preparedness Week, Sept.17-22
Water issues discussion scheduled Wednesday (9/12)
September 6
Water quality seminar series begins Wednesday (9/12)
Parenting workshop series begins Monday (9/10)
August 2007 Headlines
August 27
Late registration for fall semester classes continues through Friday (8/31)
August 23
Chicago's famed Second City comes to Purdue Calumet, Sept. 14
Ralph Thomas photography on display at Purdue Calumet through Aug. 30
August 16
Administrator to discuss college preparation, financial aid at Chase Bank seminar 8/19
Open Registration for fall term is Aug. 20-24
August 10
Apply for admission Aug. 13-17
August 2
8/6 Powers-Purdue Calumet Golf Invitational is sold out
August 1
Prof. Tobin named to Indiana Commission for Higher Education
July 2007 Headlines
July 31
Adult Special Registration Day is Thursday, 8/9
July 19
Grayling Gordon appointed men’s basketball coach
PUC, PNC alums invited to partake of Purdue Day with the Railcats, Aug. 7
Scrabble Scramble to be held at PUC Friday (7/20)
July 13
Artwork by Highland resident and PUC director on display through July 30
July 10
4 fitness management majors receive scholarships
July 3
Purdue University Calumet Hosts 21st Century Learning Centers Summer Learning Day
July 2
1064 students named to spring semester Dean’s List
Outstanding teacher, scholar and service award nominations announced
79 faculty/staff members honored
June 2007 Headlines
June 29
Purdue Calumet fares well in AQIP accreditation visit process
Men’s basketball Peregrines sign Texas all-state point guard
June 27
PUC appoints athletics head, women’s basketball coach
June 22
3 named ‘Outstanding Employees’
Information sessions scheduled 6/29 for high school seniors, recent grads
PUC ‘Working Smarter’ registration deadline extended to Mon. (6/25)
June 18
‘Working Smarter…’ program (6/26) geared to helping improve job, career marketability
PUC’s Chancellor Cohen to speak at business luncheon Wednesday (6/20)
PUC students earn research awards
Students, organizations honored at PUC awards banquet
June 15
‘Summer Engineering Program’ features hands-on learning for high school students
Students, residents can experience Canadian wilderness
Suicide awareness and prevention is panel focus (6/27)
June 8
Pre-marital Workshop & Divorce Support Group to start in June
Parenting workshop offered, starting June 18
June 6
Dr. Richard J. Combs Scholarship at Purdue University Calumet
Graffiti Art by Pepp on display through June 29
Purdue alumni mixer Saturday, June 16
June 1
Summer Session registration is Wednesday & Thursday (6/6 & 7)
Saving oak savanna hike offered at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, (6/9)
May 2007 Headlines
May 25
Seven Purdue Calumet students win awards
10th annual golf outing is June 29
May 22
'View Purdue Calumet' visitation program is Thursday, May 31
May 20
532 participate in 54th Commencement Exercises Sunday 5/20
May 17
Chicago east side resident found his fit and calling
May 16
Schererville resident is at home in a chemistry lab
Hobart resident looks forward to teaching in classrooms rather than cleaning them
May 15
'Adult Special Registration Day' for summer and fall sesssions is Wednesday (5/16)
May 14
OBIT: Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana Director Lisa Austgen
Twenty-four PUC faculty members to do research in Taiwan
Philosophy Conference to be held at PUC, May 18-20
Saving oak savanna hike offered twice at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (5/20, 5/26)
May 11
Proposed tuition hike hearing 5/17
May 10
Local state legislators support Technologies Building to advance economic development
May 6
Lady Peregrines sign 6th recruit
May 4
Purdue trustees to vote on next president Monday
Purdue Calumet student artwork on display through end of May
Hammond Business Incubator Executive Director appointed
May 3
Lady Peregrines sign 5th recruit
April 2007 Headlines
April 26
April 30 is registration deadline for high school nursing summer camps
Couple Enrichment Workshop, May 5
April 18
Napoleon Hill Learning Center announces open house
Purdue Calumet to showcase Purdue system student research Saturday (4/21)
April 16
Spring Fling 5K set for Saturday, April 28
Purdue University Calumet coming to Willowbrook for information night April 24
April 12
Purdue Calumet hosts Inter-faith Dialogue
April 11
Student art work on display through April 27
'Todos Somos Poetas' (We Are All Poets) poetry reading, April 21
Purdue Calumet's Riley Child Center celebrates Month of the Young Child
Favorite Poem Reading open mic event, April 27
April 10
(Updated with Arrangements) OBIT: Former Chancellor Richard J. Combs
April 9
Purdue Calumet hosts undergraduate research conference Friday-Saturday (4/13-14)
Purdue Calumet to require experiential learning for all students
BP & NW Indiana economic developments is focus of program Wednesday 4/11
April 8
OBIT: Former Chancellor Richard J. Combs
April 5
Lady Peregrines sign 5th baketball recruit
April 3
Students to host panel discussion on domestic violence, 4/16
March 2007 Headlines
March 28, 2007
Italian program presented at Purdue Calumet, April 14
March 27, 2007
4 basketball recruits commit to Lady Peregrines
March 23, 2007
Wanted: PUC students to participate in customer service focus groups
March 20, 2007
Purdue Calumet to host Indiana Science Olympiad state event, March 30-31
March 19, 2007
PUC hosts Disability Awareness Month events
March 16, 2007
Purdue Calumet hosts Career Professionals Conference
Student organization receives Purdue award for commitment to disability accessibility
PUC Student Research Day highlights students work
March 12, 2007
Tom Megyesi appointed women's acting basketball coach
March 8, 2007
Dennis Smith resigns Lady Peregrines basketball coaching post
March 7, 2007
Visitation program at Prairie State 3/13
Underground Railroad trip deadline 4/1
Platinum Speakers presentation 3/21
E-Center book review session 3/20
March 6, 2007
Severe Weather Preparedness Week through 3/10
March 2, 2007
8 high schools vie in JETS-TEAMS competition, Tuesday (3/6)
February 2007 Headlines
February 26, 2007
Non-profit organizations sought for Federal Work Study students
Purdue Calumet's E-Center to manage NW Indiana Small Business Development Center
February 22, 2007
Parents workshop scheduled Thursday, March 8
February 16, 2007
Business owners, students invited to participate in entrepreneurship activities
February 9, 2007
The Higher Learning Commission invites public comments about PUC by 3/9
February 7, 2007
Academic Preview, Monday (2/19)
Local artist and writer featured in exhibit through Feb. 27
Couple & Family Therapy Center provides counseling
Purdue Calumet hosts middle school/high school Science Olympiad regional Sat. (2/10)
February 5, 2007
Russ Marcinek appointed men’s acting basketball coach
January 2007 Headlines
January 30, 2007
Spring term enrollment increases 2.5 percent to 8,953
January 29, 2007
Financial Aid 'College Goal Sunday' programs are Feb. 11
January 22, 2007
Lee Ann DeYoung’s basketball number to be retired at homecoming 1/27
January 17, 2007
Dinner/workshop for owners of larger business, Jan. 30
January 12, 2007
PUC celebrates Martin Luther King
January 11, 2007
$10,000 reward offered for information about recent campus burglary/vandalism
January 5, 2007
Men's basketball team declares forfeits
January 4, 2007
Open registration for spring semester classes, Monday through Thursday (1/8-11)
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