You probably have noticed the "Everyone Included" window graphics in the three College of Technology buildings. Soon, you'll be seeing the graphic in individual office windows and as lapel pins throughout the college.

The graphic was created to bring together all of the College of Technology diversity and inclusion efforts under one common idea: Everyone is included here. Faculty and staff who display the window graphics or wear the lapel pins also tell students and their colleagues that they are actively involved in making the college a welcoming environment for all.

In addition to the graphic, the college's diversity efforts have a new presence on the college Web site. You can find news stories, the diversity plan and other resources. You can also request an "Everyone Included" window decal from the home page.

President-elect Mitch Daniels met with faculty and staff of the colleges of Technology and Liberal Arts Tuesday for an open forum.

• Read coverage of the forum in the Lafayette Journal and Courier. 
• Watch a video of the entire forum.

Purdue's Homecoming celebration is Saturday, October 13. In addition to the football game and the Boilermaker Night Train Parade, the College of Technology is offering a special event honoring the Tuskegee Airmen.

With the assistance of Brad Lang, a 1985 graduate of the aviation technology program, the college is bringing the Rise Above exhibit from the CAF Red Tail Squadron to campus.  For complete information about the Red Tail exhibit and to register, visit the Purdue Red Tail Web site or the College of Technology Homecoming Web site.

The staff of the Research Hub on the third floor of Knoy Hall has planned a number of research-related workshops throughout the semester. The first workshop will focus on setting up a Pivot account and learning about funding opportunities. Sue Grimes, assistant director of research development services for Purdue, will lead the workshop. The hourlong event will begin at noon, Thursday, Sept. 20, in Young 447. Lunch will be provided, and participants are asked to bring their laptops.

Other confirmed workshops are listed in the calendar of this newsletter. Register for the Sept. 20 workshop.

Erin Bowen, assistant professor of technology leadership & innovation, was quoted in a recent Chicago Tribune business column about a la carte pricing in the travel industry (You may be required to complete a free registration to read the column).

The Department of Computer and Information Technology has started a weekly seminar series to showcase faculty and student research. Speakers will focus on their research, and in the case of students, on research being presented at conferences. Alumni and IT professionals will also be invited to participate.

Julia Taylor, assistant professor of computer and information technology, is coordinating the series. She said students will find the series beneficial as they consider graduate research and graduate committees. She also hopes the weekly gathering will help build a feeling of community among the department.

The next seminar will be Friday, Sept. 14, at noon in Knoy B019.

The BEST Tutoring program is back for the fall semester. Find hours and other college tutoring information at the BEST Web site.

Jack Marchand, a former professor in the Department of Aviation Technology, died Sept. 1.

His family has set up the Jack Austin Marchand Scholarship Fund for worthy Aviation Technology students at Purdue.

Read a remembrance of Marchand in the Purdue Exponent.

You can find a variety of food in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Nov. 2. The money raised from the sale of the food will benefit the college's 2012 United Way Campaign.

Food available includes:

• Mondays, 11:00 am.-2:00 p.m.: Nathan’s hot dogs for $1.75 (chips extra)
• Wednesdays: Nestle Toll House cookies
  
• Fridays: Popcorn

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