Michele Bisceglie (LA’96) arrived at Purdue the Saturday before classes. It was her first time on campus — and in Indiana. The South Jersey native jokes she got kicked out of her home state because of her love of country music, but the real story is more straightforward. “My guidance counselor suggested Purdue,” Bisceglie […]
1. Know and understand the generation of the person you’re talking to. If you’re willing to acknowledge and respect the generational differences. That in itself helps a younger person gain respect for you. For example, maybe you stayed with the same company your entire life. That’s not nearly as common anymore. It’s important to respect […]
Popcorn. Hot Dogs. Hot cocoa on a cold football Saturday. While the students in Keith Molter’s (LA’76, MS HHS’89) Purdue School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) class served up good eats at a Ross-Ade Stadium concession stand, they offered up so much more. A healthy portion of compassion and commitment to a cause was […]
In today’s workforce, switching jobs every couple years has become increasingly common. In fact, the average person is said to have up to seven careers in their lifetime. For others, including myself, transitioning to a new career can be a challenge, whether because of a sense of loyalty to our employer, comfort, or a fear […]
It doesn’t matter which campus you graduated from. It doesn’t matter where you live. The Purdue Alumni portal is your way to stay connected with a family of more than 630,000 graduates around the world. Need help getting started? Here are five tips to get the most out of your experience! 1. Don’t be shy. […]
Karen Bishop Morris (MA ’96, PHD ’02) | Associate Professor of English| Purdue University Northwest Have you ever been asked to serve on a board or a committee? Or, how about this: Raise your hand again if you’ve ever been asked for a donation to a cause — nonprofit, political, or otherwise. Bonus points if […]
Brooke Linn (EDU’04) has a mantra: Never underestimate the power of being likeable. “I used to get on my soapbox and tell students to take advantage of those daily opportunities, even if it’s just connecting with someone at Starbucks,” Linn says. “We have all these recruiters on campus, you might find yourself in line behind […]
When I needed someone to talk to about career transitions, I immediately thought of Brooke Linn (EDU’04). We met in 2018, when Linn was teaching Management 295 at Krannert School of Management. At the time, I was up to my neck compiling a list of objects to celebrate Purdue’s sesquicentennial, so I jumped at the […]
Jamilah Mottley Brown (LA’08) | Principal Designer | JM Interior Stylings, LLC Small steps count. This is one of my favorite sayings. It always seems applicable when I’m encouraging friends to follow through on their big idea, or move confidently in the direction of their dreams. In a world full of flash, huge launches, and […]
Right now, millions of people around the world are going through a common learning experience as they work from home for the first time. Check out these tips from Amy Hawkinson, director of alumni engagement for Purdue Global, who transitioned to full-time remote work two years ago. Whether you’re new to working from home, or […]
