February 2022 Newsletter

COVID-19 Information from Purdue

Although we are continuing to keep families updates with information sent to the Purdue community, for the most up-to-date information and FAQ's please visit the  Protect Purdue website, and the  Purdue COVID-19 Dashboard.

Update from the Protect Purdue team

As has been the practice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Purdue continues to monitor the science and local conditions and adjust its actions appropriately. Following the latest guidance of health care partner One to One Health, the CDC and American College Health Association, Purdue is modifying its routine surveillance testing regime. The University also is reiterating some important Protect Purdue protocols. Read more.

What Your Student Should Do If They Are Sick

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion now the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced that Purdue’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion is changing its name to the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, effective immediately.

“The addition of the new term is a better representation of the work of the office and connects that work more intentionally with the efforts across campus to cultivate a sense of belonging for all Boilermakers,” Akridge says.

The new name more accurately reflects the mission, vision and work of the units that make up the office, and is consistent with research and assessment on the importance of belonging conducted by Student Life, Teaching and Learning, Institutional Data and Assessment, and several academic colleges.

John Gates, vice provost for diversity and inclusion, says: “We are excited about our new name and believe it aligns diversity and inclusion with contemporary scholarship on the positive impacts that belongingness has on student, staff and faculty success."

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is located in Hovde Hall, where it provides leadership and support to Purdue’s cultural centers, presents compelling programming that engages the campus community in meaningful dialogue, and serves as a resource for students, faculty and staff. The office will continue to spearhead the implementation of the Equity Task Force priorities as established by Purdue’s Board of Trustees.

Read more about the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Presidential Lecture Series

Purdue University is proud to announce the return of the Presidential Lecture Series. Launched in 2014, the series aims to engage Purdue students and the broader community with inspiring ideas, courageous leadership and models of civic engagement and civil discourse. Hosted by Purdue President Mitch Daniels, this series offers events that are FREE and open to the public. Find out more.

Purdue WL community: Adverse winter weather procedures

Purdue Memorial Union ground floor reopens as new Atlas Family Marketplace

The ground floor of the Purdue Memorial Union, now known as the Atlas Family Marketplace, reopened for the start of the spring semester, following a $47 million renovation to overhaul 67,000 square feet and provide 12 retail dining venues. Read more.

Divine Nine: The fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council

Now's the time to Think Summer 

According to data from the Center for Career Opportunities and Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment, students net an average of $52,000 by using summer courses to graduate one year early and $22,000 to graduate a semester early. Open registration for Summer 2022 begins on February 24.  Encourage your student to look through the list of summer classes, including over 400 fully online options, and talk with their academic advisor about registering before space fills. Questions about summer enrollment can be sent to thinksummer@purdue.edu. 

Information for 1098T

Purdue now reports in Box 1 of the 1098T which represents the amount of Qualified Tuition & Related Expenses (QTRE)  paid during the year.

Depending on the students’ income (or family income, if the student is a dependent), whether the student is considered full or half-time enrolled, and the amount of the qualified educational expenses for the year, the student maybe eligible for a federal education tax credit. (Detailed information about claiming education tax credits are available on the  IRS website, publication 970 .

The dollar amounts reported on the Form 1098-T may assist in completing IRS Form 8863 – the form used for calculating the education tax credits that a taxpayer may claim as part of their tax return. 

Please note: due to the Winter Recess, any mailed payments including 529s must be received in to Bursar by December 21 ^st to be processed and included on the 2021 1098-T.  Any payments made online electronically & posted by December 31, 2021 will be included.

Purdue University is unable to provide individual tax advice, but should you have questions, please seek the counsel of an informed tax preparer or adviser.

For your general reference, below is a blank sample of the 2021 Form 1098-T, that you will receive electronically via the student account in January 2022. For more information and additional resources about Form 1098-T, visit the  Office of the Bursar website .

RecWell offering massage packages for Valentines Day

Are you missing your student since their return from winter recess? 

Do you want to remind them of the importance of self-care and that you support them?

Don’t have time to gather up and mail a care package for your student!  Let us help you send them your love and do all the work for you! A great Valentine’s Day gift for your Purdue Student. 

Simply call (765-496-1788) or email (will1483@purdue.edu) the Co-Rec Wellness Suite and show you care by giving them a surprise they won’t soon forget and definitely appreciate. 

Massage Therapy Gift Certificate (by a licensed & certified Massage Therapist)
*(1) 60 minute massage =$70
*(1) 90 minute massage =$90
OR
Discounted packages (good for 1yr from date of purchase)
*(3) 60 minute massages=$195
*(3) 90 minute massages=$255

Purchase online, then call (765-496-1788) or email Carmen Williams at will1483@purdue.edu in the Wellness Suite to schedule.

Boiler Baskets Available

Valentines Day is right around the corner! Make sure your Boilermaker feels the love whether you're sending from across town or across the country! Order by Feb. 8th to guarantee delivery by Valentine's Day! 

Office of the Dean of Students available to assist students in need of support

As the spring semester begins, the Office of the Dean of Students wants to remind the campus community that ODOS remains available to assist in providing support for students. ODOS can help students navigate challenges they are experiencing both personally and academically. Faculty and staff who recognize a student who may be in need of support or additional care are encouraged to share their concern with ODOS. A list of common reported concerns  is available online.

Here are some examples of concerns in a remote learning environment:

• Concerning comments in electronic communication or social media.
• Change in behavior (lack of engagement in coursework; marked drop in performance).
• Stopped communication (no longer responding to academic outreach). 

Additionally, students affected by COVID-19 (self or family diagnoses, financial insecurity, etc.) also can be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students for support. Please be advised, ODOS cannot assist with medical questions related to COVID-19, those questions will need to be referred to the Protect Purdue Health Center.

Student of Concern Reports prompt individualized outreach to students by members of the Office of the Dean of Students  and can be submitted online.

Authoring a Generative Legacy - Steps to Leaps Wellbeing Tip

Generativity, or the concern for the well-being of future generations, has traditionally been theorized as a predominant concern for midlife adults. However, recent evidence suggests that people of all ages act on their generative concerns. Generativity is expressed in many forms: parenting, mentoring, community service, ecological conservation, and political activism are just a few examples. The common thread is that generative acts allow us to leave a positive legacy that benefits society in a lasting way.

Psychologists have theorized that the motivation for generativity comes from a desire to be useful to others while we live, as well as a desire to be positively remembered after we die. Research has also documented that generative individuals are less depressed and are more satisfied with life. Perhaps this relationship with well-being exists because generative individuals are able to effectively address these existential concerns.

An individual’s expression of generativity is deeply personal, but highly generative people tend to talk about similar themes when they reflect on their lives:

• Gratitude for the mentorship and support that one has received
• Sensitivity to the suffering of others
• Concern for the well-being of community and society, beyond family
• The personal importance and/or continuity of moral, religious, or political beliefs

How do these topics resonate with the generative projects that you are currently engaged in or hoping to start? And how do they connect with the ways that you might want to be remembered by your family, friends, and community? Considering these themes can help clarify why you are motivated to create a better world for future generations to inherit. More on Steps to Leaps Wellbeing Tips.

Commencement Corner

As a reminder, there is a dedicated website for Purdue Commencement providing Key Dates, Ticketing Information, Parking Information and many other helpful tips as your student prepares for Commencement.

ICYMI: Photo gallery of Purdue's winter commencement

Purdue University students gathered Dec. 18-19 at Elliott Hall of Music to celebrate their graduation and next giant leaps in life. More than 2,600 candidates received their Purdue degrees across three ceremonies. Check out the photos here.

Spring Commencement Dates

Division I -- Friday, May 13, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. ET

• Agriculture
• Engineering (Schools of ABE, ME, MSE)

Division II -- Friday, May 13, 2022, at 7 p.m. ET

• Engineering (Schools of AAE, BME, CE, CHE, CNE, ECE, EV, IE, IDE, NE)

Division III -- Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET

• Science
• Veterinary Medicine (Undergraduate and Professional)

Division IV -- Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. ET

• Liberal Arts
• Management

Division V -- Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET

• Health and Human Sciences (Undergraduate and Professional)

Division VI -- Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. ET

• Education
• Pharmacy (Undergraduate and Professional)
• Polytechnic Institute (Undergraduate and Professional)

Division VII -- Monday, May 16, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET

• Graduate School (Masters and Doctor of Philosophy-All Schools and Colleges)

Summer Commencement Dates

Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9:30 a.m. ET

• All Schools and Colleges

Saturday, August 6, 2022, 1:30 p.m. ET

• Doctor of Philosophy (All Schools and Colleges)

Dates

February 7, Last day to withdraw a course with a grade W or to add/modify a course with instructor and advisor signature

February 21, Last day for grade correction for fall semester 2021

February 28, Last day for students to sign/cancel housing renewal contract for 2022-2023 before coming binding

March 7, Second Eight-Week Courses Begin

March 11, Last day to withdraw from a course with a W or WF grade & Last day to add/modify a course with instructor, advisor, and department head signatures

March 14, Schedule of classes published for Fall 2022

March 14-19, Spring Vacation

April 30, Classes end

May 2-7 Final Exams

May 7, Semester ends

May 13-16, Commencement

2021-2022 Academic Calendar