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WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 2024
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January PCC Meeting
We will not be meeting in December as many people will be taking some well-deserved time off. Our next meeting will take place in January and will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams.Date: January 28
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Purdue in the News
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Making a Lasting Impression: Etiquette Tips for Holiday Parties, Job Interviews and Networking From Purdue’s Westwood Event Coordinator Anthony Cawdron
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member.
Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it was donated to the university in 1971, and for the last 24 years, Anthony has been instrumental in the operations of what he calls the “front door to Purdue University.”
In this third episode of our Boilermaker Bites series, you will:
- Discover his path from working in several castles in Europe to his time in America and following former President Martin Jischke from Iowa State to Purdue.
- Explore behind-the-scenes stories of Westwood from its interesting history to what it takes to host events for guests ranging from Boilermaker students and faculty to U.S. secretaries of state.
- Gain insight into what Anthony teaches his students about networking, job interviews and standing out at professional events through his business etiquette course in Purdue’s White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
- Get to know how much the Purdue community means to Anthony and why he has stayed here for over two decades.
- Hear about the honor of Anthony receiving the 2024 Special Boilermaker Award.
- Learn more of Anthony’s expert etiquette tips for both hosting and attending holiday parties.
You don’t want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with expert etiquette tips and historical details about Westwood — one of the landmarks of the Purdue community.
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Fast Company names Purdue University a ‘Brand That Matters’ for fourth straight year
For the fourth year in a row, Purdue is the only higher education institution to be named to Fast Company magazine’s prestigious “Brands That Matter,” an annual list recognizing and honoring organizations for their ability to convey their brand, perform their mission, and advance their ideals with intention and authenticity. |
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Kick off Purdue Day of Giving
Sign up for the Purdue Day of Giving Kickoff and join the Purdue for Life Foundation team and special guests on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom. Everyone who registers by Jan. 10 and attends the in-person event will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt. We encourage you to share this to your channel to spread awareness of this event.
Questions? Email purduedayofgiving@purdue.edu. |
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Shop the ‘In Our Boilermaker Era’ collection
Get into the holiday spirit with the “In Our Boilermaker Era” collection. Perfect for gifting, the new styles celebrate Purdue pride for the whole family. Plus, Purdue staff get 20% off in-store purchases with a Purdue ID.
Check out the new styles online and then stop by the Purdue Team Store before the holiday break. |
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the perfect moment to revisit some seasonal style points as we transition from one year to the next. If you’re wrapping up your storytelling and content creation for now, feel free to save these tips from the AP Stylebook for next year!
Happy holidays, merry Christmas, season’s greetings, happy birthday, happy new year:
- Lowercase these phrases except in exclamations (note: Christmas is always capitalized).
- Example: Have a happy new year. Wishing you a merry Christmas.
- Exclamation exception: Happy holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Season’s greetings!
New Year’s, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Happy New Year:
- Capitalize these for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, as well as in exclamations.
- Example: We’re planning for New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!
- When referring to resolutions: New Year’s resolutions.
Years:
- Omit the year when referring to a month and day within the current year.
- Example: The hearing is set for June 26.
- Include the year for past or future dates and set it off with commas.
- Example: Feb. 14, 2025, is the target date.
Year-end:
- Always hyphenate this term.
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