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December 2017 Newsletter
November was an exciting month for the Purdue community. To kick off the month, Jay Akridge was named the University's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity (more in our Featured Stories). The second full week in November, Parent & Family Connections traveled to Dallas, TX for our national conference – Association of Higher Education Parent (and Family) Program Professionals (AHEPPP), where the Purdue Parent & Family Calendar received an award for "Best in Print- Handbook/Calendar". To complete the month, the Purdue football team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers to bring the Old Oaken Bucket back to West Lafayette, along with a bowl bid to play in Santa Clara, California, on Dec. 27.
The first weekend in December brought beautiful weather and many events to the Purdue area. Purdue Musical Organizations presented four amazing public performances of the 84th annual Purdue Christmas Show on Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 2-3). Students from the Purdue Western Equestrian Team along with members of the “All-American” Marching Band participated in the Lafayette Christmas Parade on Saturday (Dec. 2) and the Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestras filled Loeb Playhouse with beautiful music Saturday evening.
Holidays at the Union kicked off Monday (Dec. 4) with the arrival of the Christmas Tree to the Purdue Memorial Union, and will continue throughout the week with performances filling the Great Hall with sound of Christmas Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec 5-6). Wednesday (Dec. 6), students are invited to Purdue Memorial Union's North Ballroom for Holidays Around the World beginning at 7:00 p.m. (EST). Gingerbread structures will deck the halls of Purdue Memorial Union this year from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, displaying the talent of the Purdue Dining & Catering employees who are participating in the annual gingerbread construction contest. Everyone will have the ability to vote for their favorite gingerbread structure beginning December 6th at 9:00 a.m. on the Purdue Dining & Catering Facebook page.
Many warm wishes to your family this holiday season,
Parent & Family Connections
Featured Stories
Akridge named Purdue provost, executive VP for academic affairs and diversity
President Mitch Daniels on Tuesday (Nov. 7) announced that Jay Akridge has been named the University's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, effective immediately. Akridge has served in the position in an interim capacity since July 1. More.Nearly 400 students ‘test drive’ math exam to experience Elliott Hall testing environment
Purdue’s Academic Success Center recently piloted a workshop allowing students to "test drive" a math exam in Elliott Hall of Music. Nearly 400 students voluntarily completed the mock exam, and plans are underway to offer similar practice tests in the future. More.
New Purdue program to help Hoosier students have tuition in the 'BAG'
Beginning next fall, Purdue is launching the Boiler Affordability Grant, which, after applying other need-based aid, will cover any remaining tuition, fees and estimated book expenses up to full financial need for qualifying Indiana resident undergraduates. More.
CCO Feature
The CCO wants to keep recruiters coming to Purdue to hire Boilermakers. Help the CCO keep Purdue at the top of recruiter’s lists by encouraging your student(s) to complete the Universum survey. Last year more than 1690 employers came to Purdue to recruit. Student’s responses to this survey could help us boost that number higher! Encourage them to take the career test at: https://careertest.universumglobal.com/s/18purdue
As a way of thanking them for keeping engaging employers and motivating them to recruit Boilermakers, the CCO is drawing prizes for those who complete the Unviersum survey. The 3 possible prizes are: meet and greet with infamous Cheddar the Corgi, a private study room in Young Hall with free coffee during finals week, and a free professional headshot. Students can find the link to the prize drawing after they finish the survey.
Add to your holiday savings this year with discounts through ITaP Shopping
Take advantage of education pricing and save through ITaP Shopping. Get the latest deals from Apple and Dell, and check out the software downloads available to Purdue users. More.
News
Winter Weather Preparedness
Although winter weather preparedness week was the second full week in November, the National Weather Service office's winter 2017/2018 newsletter is full of helpful information for the duration of winter. Read the newsletter here. In addition, Carol Shelby, senior director of environmental health and public safety, describes procedures on campus for adverse winter weather in this memo.
Purdue ranks 4th for international student population at public universities, places 23rd for study abroad
Purdue is one of the leading U.S. university destinations for international students, as well as one of the nation's top 25 schools that send U.S. students abroad. Purdue has the fourth-largest number of international students among U.S. public institutions and is eighth overall among the more than 4,500 public and private institutions, according to a report issued Monday (Nov. 13) by the Institute of International Education. More.
What students should know about end-of-semester exams
With the upcoming end-of-semester examinations, iIt’s important that students also are made aware of the academic regulations, which are, in part, as follows:
- The final examination period is intended for the end-of-semester examination. No examination or quiz may be given during the week preceding the final examination period of the semester.
- Students scheduled for more than two final examinations in one calendar day are entitled to reschedule any examinations in excess of two. Similarly, students faced with a direct exam conflict are entitled to reschedule either examination (University Regulations Part 2, Section I, B. 5-8). It is the responsibility of the student to make the necessary arrangements with the instructor for rescheduling his/her individual examination before the last week of regularly scheduled classes. Course instructors shall not penalize a student who chooses to reschedule an examination under these options.
To view the complete Academic Year and Calendar regulations see http://www.purdue.edu/studentregulations/regulations_procedures/calendar.html
Students with questions or concerns should contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) by phone at 765-494-1250 or email at osrr@purdue.edu.
University Residences - Contract Renewal
Contract renewal for University Residences is in full swing, with the last phase of contract renewal now underway. If your student is waiting looking for their ideal location, there is still time for them to sign a contract, as contract renewal continues through 11:59 p.m. (EST), February 28, 2018. As a reminder, the contract renewal portal is showing the proposed 2018-19 rates. Final rates will be determined at the Trustee's board meeting in December. In anticipation of high re-contracting rates, University Residences has opened up additional bed spaces in UR Boiler Apartments, including the Cottages. Shall additional spaces become available, current residents will receive communication from University Residences. The deadline for students to renew, modify, or cancel their contract is February 28, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. EST. On March 1, 2018, 12:00 a.m. (midnight) EST, all signed contracts will be legally-binding and students will not be eligible to cancel their signed housing contract unless they are NOT attending Purdue University during the 2018-2019 Academic Year.
University Residences Winter Break Housing
Unless students have applied for winter break housing, they must vacate their room by noon on Sunday, December 17. Students received an email from their residence hall with a checklist of steps that need completed prior to leaving for the break. University Residences will be closed for winter recess starting December 18th through January 3rd. During this time, students have the option to sign up for room only-interim housing. The cost is $330. If students live in Cary Quad, First Street Towers, Harrison, Hawkins, Hillenbrand, Hilltop Apartments, Third Street Suites, UR Boiler Apartments, and Purdue Village Apartments they can stay in their own rooms. Hilltop, UR Boiler Apartments, Purdue Village Apartments are all exempt from the $330 cost, but should register so Univeristy Residences is aware of who is staying over the break. Students living in other halls will be required to move to unoccupied space in other halls. The deadline to sign up is December 18th. Space is limited, so students of closed halls need to secure break housing as early as possible. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit the Winter Break Housing page.
Dates
December 9, Classes End
December 11-16, Final Exams
December 16, Semester Ends
December 17, Fall Commencement
January 8, Spring Semester Classes Begin
See the full 2017-2018 academic calendar