PCC Weekly Email - Week of November 2

WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2022

November PCC Meeting
Mark your calendar for the next Purdue Communicators Council meeting to be held virtually through Microsoft Teams.

Date: November 16
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Link: Microsoft Teams Meeting

A Conversation on Innovation With Entrepreneur, Investor and Philanthropist Joe Lonsdale
Mark your calendar for the next installment of the Presidential Lecture Series. Share this event with your teams and social channels! The Presidential Lecture Series content package provides promotional assets for the lecture series itself as well as event-specific assets.

Date: November 16
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Live Stream: Y ouTube

'This is Purdue' Podcast

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we talked to chemistry teacher and TikTok superstar Phil Cook.

Listen as Phil (BS chemistry education '00 and MSEd science education 2013) discusses his passion for education, his rise in Internet fame after just one TikTok video and why he believes Purdue is the best place for science and engineering.

Join the podcast team on a field trip to Culver Academies, where Phil teaches, for a firsthand look at his viral Halloween experiments, including an exploding pumpkin, liquid nitrogen marshmallows and flaming candy corn.

Tune in (and be sure to watch our video on Purdue’s YouTube channel) as Phil presents his special “Chem-o-ween" tricks and treats.

Check out the full episode on our website and follow us on Apple Podcasts to never miss an episode!

Video: Purdue Global Fall 2022 Commencement
In October, Purdue Global’s most recent class of graduates celebrated their giant leaps on Purdue University’s campus in West Lafayette, Indiana and online via livestream. The graduates join a family of 600,000+ alumni worldwide. Learn more about the Commencement activities and celebration events.

Naval Officer Complements Leadership Skills with Purdue Global Degree
Kelvin Gumbs joined the Navy after high school, rising through the ranks to become a commissioned officer. But despite his many accomplishments, his lack of a college degree always bothered him. He decided to do something about it. After obtaining two degrees through Purdue Global, he is now prepared to conquer this next mission thanks to the education that complements his extensive leadership experience. Share his story on your channels to inspire audiences.

Fast Company Chooses Purdue University as a ‘Brand That Matters’ for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, Purdue has been named to Fast Company’s list of Brands That Matter alongside household names including Fender, Nike and Salesforce.org. For two years running, Purdue is the only university on the list and one of only two Indiana-based organizations.

Purdue’s Tradition of Opportunity Expands with Purdue Global
Purdue was created to serve the state of Indiana and to educate underserved, underrepresented students. That founding mission is alive and well today, as evidenced by educational initiatives like Purdue Global, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and Purdue University Online. In this first chapter in a series on Purdue’s land-grant tradition, learn about the university’s commitment to educational opportunity that spans its entire history.

Instagram Archives

Did you know you’re able to see every story you’ve ever posted to Instagram? On your Instagram profile, go to the hamburger menu (the three lines in the upper right corner) and click “Archive.” There you can see your: Stories archive, Posts archive (if you have archived posts in your feed) and Live archive (from the past 30 days).

From here, you can view, share as a new story, download or add the story to a highlight. This can be great for resharing important news or memories with your audience.

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