Mihaela Vorvoreanu is an assistant professor in the departments of Computer Graphics Technology and Technology Leadership & Innovation. She studies the socio-cultural impact of new communication technologies. Prior to her appointment in 2009, she was an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Clemson University and the Department of Communication at the University of Dayton, Ohio. She holds a Ph.D. in communication from Purdue. She has published research articles in the Journal of New Communications Research, Public Relations Review and the Journal of Website Promotion and a book about online public relations: Web Site Public Relations: How Corporations Build and Maintain Relationships Online.

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Bill Hutzel, professor of mechanical engineering technology, is one of two recipients of the 2011 Special Boilermaker Award, presented by the Purdue Alumni Association. The official presentation of the award will take place between quarters of the Purdue football game against Minnesota, October 8.

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Purple camouflage T-shirts will help more than 50 first-year students remember the five weeks they spent on campus as part of Purdue’s STEM Academic Boot Camp. Not that they need any help remembering.

The program, which involves students from the colleges of Technology, Science, Engineering and Agriculture, allows students to immerse themselves in the academic and social life of college before the school year begins. It helps ease the transition to a different academic environment while providing insights about each student’s intended major. The diversity officer in each college coordinates the program.

This is the sixth year that the College of Technology has participated in STEM ABC.

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The Italian Trade Commission awarded eight U.S. College students a two-week trip to Italy, July 4-16, to visit top machine tool companies and participate in an advanced international engineering program offered at Politecnico University-Milan, Italy. Dylan Schmitter, a College of Technology graduate student, was one of those chosen for the experience.

Schmitter, from St. Louis, Mo., earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology at Purdue’s College of Technology, and he is now pursuing his master’s degree in industrial technology.

Before and after his trip, he provided some background on the program and experience, on his summer internship with Kenworth, and his educational preparation.

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Do you know a student who is the first in their family to go to college? Someone inspired by their high school counselor’s passion for learning? Someone driven to find new knowledge that will advance their family business? Someone who knows that a whole new world is out there, just waiting to be explored? A student who chose a different road. A Path Maker.

The October 2011 “5 Students Who . . .” will feature their stories. Please contact Jason Mucher to nominate your “Path Maker” candidate. Providing detailed information on the student will increase their chance to be selected. Please complete your nominations by Wednesday, August 17.

SAIL and GSP grants
Grant proposals for Study Abroad and International Learning (SAIL) and Global Strategic Partnership (GSP) are due Sept. 14, 2011. Long-term, multiple discipline, sustainable program will be given top priority in the grant process. Visit the Web site for proposal guidelines. Contact Don Buskirk for assistance.

GPRI accepting incentive award proposals
Purdue's Global Policy Research Institute is accepting incentive award proposals for research projects, international workshops and international conferences relevant to GPRI’s mission and theme areas. Letters of intent must be submitted by Sept. 2. Deadline for proposals is Nov. 15. <link: >

Transportation Service has moved
The Harrison Street facility that currently houses Purdue's Transportation Service will be removed to accommodate the roadwork for two major highway construction projects, the relocation of U.S. 231 and the creation of a perimeter parkway around campus. Transportation Service is being relocated to three new campus sites. View a map of the new sites. Read more about the move and how it will affect your use of services.

The College of Technology communications office has created a web site to host a variety of blogs that will highlight our people and programs. We will have three initial blogs managed by our office, but are looking to create additional blogs from the perspective of faculty, staff and students.

TechPoint's annual Innovation Summit brings together entrepreneurs, executives and policymakers for learning, dialogue and debate on the central challenge of today’s economy – turning today’s ideas into tomorrow’s business breakthroughs. The Summit includes a keynote luncheon, a wide variety of innovation-themed activities throughout the day, and dozens of trade and industry booths.

This year's Innovation Summit will feature a keynote address by Randi Zuckerberg, spokeswoman and director of market development for Facebook.

Early bird ticket prices are $150 through October 14.

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