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Julian Phillips chats with department students
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Phillips shares a laugh with Assistant Professor Pat Rochon
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C-SPAN's Lamb wins award
 C-SPAN founder and department alumnus Brian Lamb received the 2004 Al Neuharth Free Spirit of the Year Award.
Lamb was selected for his vision and creation of C-SPAN, which consists of three cable television networks, a radio station and 10 Web sites deicated to covering national government and events. He received the award March 23.
Lamb said he will donate the award money to education-related charities. |
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| 'Big fish' returns to 'little pond' |
FOX News anchor Julian Phillips, B.A., 1977, returned to his alma mater in March to encourage students to find their unique gifts and fulfill their destinies.
Phillips met informally with about 25 department students before he spoke at the Krannert Executive Forum to about 100 management students. He told the students he is fortunate to be the first Emmy award winner from Purdue. Being a "big fish in a little pond" gives him the chance to do more for his school.
He also heartened many students by sharing the news that it wasn't until late in his collegiate career that he figured out what he wanted to do with his life.
"Phillips' speech was geared toward encouraging people to seek out their gifts, and I think I need to get to that level. He showed us how," said Ben Owens, a senior in telecommunication.
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| Did you know you can now donate to the department online? Simply go to the new Purdue e-gift Web site, click on make a gift, and choose "other" from the dropdown menu. Then, type "Communication Department" in the text box and complete the transaction. It only takes a few minutes!!! |
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