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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OUTREACH
PROGRAM Welcome new students (and returning ones)! The Department of Entomology invites you to help connect
non-scientists with bugs by volunteering through our outreach program. In
September, we have 3 events scheduled: Sunday, September 10th Community Block Party Off Campus; Lafayette IN Noon to 3 pm (transportation provided if needed; free snacks!) Wednesday, September 13th Rainbow Callout On Campus; 6pm to 8pm Monday, September 18th Ag Explorers High School Program On Campus; 5pm to 6:30pm If you can help with any of these programs, just send Gwen Pearson an
email: gpearso@purdue.edu. If
you’re a total beginner to insect outreach, no worries. Gwen will be there
with you to help out. PRE-ARRIVAL
HOMEWORK Pre-Arrival Homework: 1. myPurduePlan- 1. instructional videos- http://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentStudents/myPurdue/index.html 2. Readings on the myPurduePlan tool and scheduling assistant 2. Academic Expectations- reading “What is a Professor at a Research University” by Phillip Kraemer 3. Campus Safety, Health and Wellness 1. Video’s with Purdue Pete and safety- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB9F81E9406CE19F 2. Bike Safety- https://www.purdue.edu/bikes/index.html 3. Reading- “Physical Exercise for Brain Health” from Posit Science 4. Housing video regarding Alcohol Education 4. Leadership and Professional Development- students will have readings regarding myStrengths. After the readings they will take the assessment. If students have any questions about Strengths, please direct them to Jim Hintz as he is the one on campus that facilitates this activity. His email is jimhintz@purdue.edu. 5. Diversity and Intercultural Awareness 1. Statement from the Diversity and Inclusion Office website 2. TED talk by Chimamanda Adichie “The Danger of a Single Story” 6. Academic Integrity- reading “Academic Dishonesty: The Social Implications” by Gary Pavela 7. Financial Literacy 1. My Money- http://www.purdue.edu/mymoney/ 2. Resources for being financial literate: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/financialliteracy/ 3. Reading- “Choices are Everywhere: Why Can’t We Just Have It All?” by Scott Wolla 4. Reading- “Investing in Yourself: An Economic Approach to Education Decisions” by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 8. Academic Success- “Tips for Succeeding in College’ by campus partners 9. Campus Technology- lots of ITaP resources! This includes the customer service contact information. 10. Information Literacy- libraries website and blurb about the libraries. 11. Self- Advocacy Skills 1. TED Talk by Angela Lee Duckworth- “The Key to Success? Grit 2. Reading: “True Grit: The Best Measure of Success and How to Teach It” by Vicki Davis 3. Students will take a 12 item Grit Scale assessment 12. Freedom and Expression 1. Commitment to Freedom of Expression- http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/about/free-speech.html 2. Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct- http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/about/integrity_statement.html 3. Boilermaker Values Statement- https://www.purdue.edu/president/email/2015/We-Are-Purdue-Statement-of-Values.pdf That’s
it! J Let me know if
you have questions! Kasi
Jones, M.S. Director,
Orientation Programs Student
Success Programs Purdue
University Phone:
765-496-3627 new student welcome
& carnival August 18,
2017 Join us in
front of AGAD, GAMES, PRIZES, SNACKS AND FREE AG WATER BOTTLES FOR EVERYONE
WHO ATTENDS! UPDATE: WE WILL BE LOCATED IN FRONT OF AGAD, DUE
TO CONSTRUCTION.
ENTOMOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE FORUM Fall
Semester 2017 The Fall
Semester 2017 Undergraduate Capstone Forum is scheduled for Thursday,
December 7 (tentatively from 3:30-5:00 pm) in 116 WSLR. Successful completion of the capstone
experience, including an oral presentation, and a written paper or
poster, is a departmental requirement for graduation. Please see
the ENTM 49300 course website and syllabus for further information: https://ag.purdue.edu/entm/pages/entm-493.aspx
Questions
concerning the capstone requirements should be directed to: Dr. Doug
Richmond Department of
Entomology 105C SMTH Ph: 494-0399 Email: drichmond@purdue.edu If you
require special technical assistance with AV or computer equipment for your
presentation Please
contact the AgIT help desk at least one week in advance of the Forum. By
default, the capstone forum will be set-up with a computer and LCD projector.
Only students with special presentation requirements above and beyond a
computer and projector will need to contact AgIT.
AgIT Phone: 4-8333 Email: AgITHelp@purdue.edu ENTOMOLOGY FALL
PICNIC! September 6,
2017 New students
will receive their Department of Entomology T-shirt at the picnic.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT – FALL SEMESTER Tip: Contact the
financial aid office, to find out if you qualify for work study Student Lab
Technician – Entomology Post Harvest Laboratory
Dr. Richmond’s
Laboratory will be hiring a couple part time students to help with: 1.
Evaluation
of next generation chemistries against soil-dwelling scarab larve 2.
Development
of biological controls for black cutworms In addition, he will be hire several
students for one or two days of work harvesting scarab larvae from infested
soil. If you are interested in any of the
above work opportunities, please contact Dr. Richmond directly. drichmond@purdue.edu The Landscape Ecology
& Biodiversity lab
has an opening for an undergraduate part-time research assistant during Fall
2017. Duties include sample processing, insect identification, and data
entry. Applicant should have completed ENTM 206+207. Completion
of ENTM 335+336 is desirable. Applicants should be able to work
10–15 hours a week. Pay is $10/hour. Contact Dr. Holland jdhollan@purdue.edu if interested in applying for
this position.
Fall 2017 AG Career
Fair! Save the Date!! october 3, 2017 Mark your
calendars and plan to attend! The fair is open to all students and alums
at Purdue and Ivy Tech. The Career
Fair is not just for graduating students, it is for freshmen, sophomores and
juniors who are exploring career paths or internship opportunities. The
Career Fair is a great way to explore careers, pick-up company information
and network with future employers and ask questions. The only person who
can get you a job or an internship is you. October
2, 2017- get ready
for the career fair at the Resume Blitz, 11:00- 1:00 and 1:00 – 3:00, and the
Employer panel 5:30-7:00 pm. Locations TBA. College of
Agriculture Fall Career Fair - Tuesday, October
3, 2017, from 9:30 am to 3:30
pm, Cordova Recreational Sports Center. College of Ag
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GRADUATE STUDENT OUTREACH
PROGRAM Welcome new students (and returning ones)! The Department of Entomology invites you to help connect
non-scientists with bugs by volunteering through our outreach program. In
September, we have 3 events scheduled: Sunday, September 10th Community Block Party Off Campus; Lafayette IN Noon to 3 pm (transportation provided if needed; free snacks!) Wednesday, September 13th Rainbow Callout On Campus; 6pm to 8pm Monday, September 18th Ag Explorers High School Program On Campus; 5pm to 6:30pm If you can help with any of these programs, just send Gwen Pearson an
email: gpearso@purdue.edu. If
you’re a total beginner to insect outreach, no worries. Gwen will be there
with you to help out. ENTM 60000 NEW GRADUATE
STUDENT ORIENTATION – NEW
TIME AND LOCATION If you are a new graduate student in the department, you should enroll
in ENTM 60000. The course to meet at 4:00 PM – 5:50 PM in the
Smith conference room, SMTH 131. Register for Fall
Classes and Candidacy Now! Registration
is open for the Fall 2017 semester. Add any
courses and your research credit now. If you are planning to
graduate, please let Amanda know as soon as possible so you can add candidacy
CAND 99100 to your schedule! See attached
Graduate Registration document for detailed instructions. GRADUATE SCHOOL Summer
2017 Dates and Reminders ·
Saturday, August 5, 2016: Preliminary Exam
Deadline (Doctoral Students Only) ·
Friday, July 21, 2017: Final Exam Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants ·
Friday, July 28, 2017: Thesis Deposit
Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants ·
Saturday, August 5, 2017: Commencement These dates, as well as other key 2016-17 deadlines, are available
online on the Graduation
Deadlines Calendar webpage for your reference. They have also been posted on a new
“Announcements” page in the Graduate
School Database. fALL 2017 CANDIDATES Please
keep these key dates in mind for degree candidates for FALL 2017 session: §
Sunday, August 20, 2017: Plan of Study Deadline The plan of study must be submitted by the
student, signed by all advisory committee members and all appropriate
departmental staff, and awaiting only Graduate School processing by 11:59
p.m. on this date for the student to be eligible for candidacy for fall. §
Wednesday, September 20, 2017: Candidacy
Deadline §
Friday, October 13, 2017: Final Exam and Deposit Deadline for CAND 99200/99300
Registrants
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Friday, December 1, 2017: Final Exam
Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants §
Friday, December 8, 2017: Thesis Deposit
Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants §
Saturday, December 17, 2017: Commencement Students
who miss any of the deadlines in red may incur a $200 Late
Graduation Deadline Fee if they would like to maintain their candidate status
for the fall session. Candidates who request to make updates to an already
deposited thesis or dissertation, or who have been listed on the candidate
roster for the same degree more than two consecutive sessions, may also incur
this fee. These dates, as well as other key 2017-18 deadlines, are available
online on the Graduation
Deadlines Calendar webpage for your reference. NEW GRADUATE STUDENT
ORIENTATION august 18,
2017 New
graduate students:
Plan to meet up with Amanda in Smith 127 at 8:45AM to
attend the welcome as a group.
FIREFLY SOCIAL! august
22, 2017 @ 5:00 PM Faculty and
graduate students are encouraged to help us welcome our new graduate students
at this year’s Firefly Social.
ENTOMOLOGY FALL PICNIC! september 6, 2017 New students
will receive their Department of Entomology T-shirt at the picnic.
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university CALENDARS ·
Monday
August 21 Fall Classes Start ·
Monday
August 28 Last day to register w/out a late fee ·
Monday
Sept. 4 Last day to cancel a
course assignment w/out it appearing on record ·
Monday
Sept. 4 LABOR DAY (No
Classes) ·
Saturday
Nov. 4 Family Day
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Bug Bytes - News for
Department of Entomology Students: The Bug Bytes e-newsletter is sent on
Wednesdays of each week. To request posting information in the
newsletter, email a maximum of 3–4 sentences by noon on the preceding Friday
to apendle@purdue.edu. You should
include event title, date, time, location, and a brief event
description. Descriptions and other information can be provided as a
webpage link or a pdf document. Information should pertain to
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Department of Entomology // 901 W State St //
Room 127 Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity
institution. |
Amanda
Wilson
Purdue
University
Department
of Entomology
Academic
Program Administrator
Smith
Hall, room 127C
901
W State Street
West
Lafayette, IN 47907-2089
Ofc:
(765) 494-9061
Cell:
(765) 585-1185