Alumni and Friends

Welcome Alumni & Friends

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Emerging voice award winnersWelcome to the CLA Alumni Board Website!

As the incoming President of the CLA Alumni Board, I’m excited by the many prospects and experiences afforded our CLA Alumni in the coming fall semester.

First of all, a warm welcome to Irwin (Bud) Weiser, named the Justin S. Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts in early July.  I know I speak for the entire Alumni Board and CLA Alumni, when I say we look forward to working closely with Dean Weiser and are anxious to assist in the execution of his vision for the College.

Secondly, congratulations to our (4) CLA Alumni recognized by the Purdue Alumni Association in the recent “40 under 40” Awards:  David Omholt, Mike Porter, Maya Rockeymoore and Jessica Shafer.  These individuals are truly an inspiration and exemplify the value of a Liberal Arts degree from Purdue University.  Thank you for representing our College to its fullest.  We wish you the very best as your careers continue to unfold.

Next, I would encourage each of you to embrace and participate in our many CLA activities we have lined up for the fall semester.
  
Take an opportunity to attend our CLA Emerging Voice Awards, recognizing (3) of our “under 40” young CLA Alumni, celebrating their early career accomplishments as they become the “Emerging Voice” of Liberal Arts and its future.

Certainly, don’t miss Experience Liberal Arts Month in October.  The lineup features an array of seminars, guest speakers, exhibitions and performances to broaden our minds, hearts, and souls.

We hope to welcome you back “home” to Purdue at Homecoming on October 22nd. Be sure to visit the CLA tent during the Celebration on the Purdue Mall.

Stop by the Purdue Alumni Association tailgate before the November 6th football game  at the Dick and Nancy Dauch Alumni Center to enjoy great food, camaraderie and alumni friends. CLA will sponsor a make-your-own coffee/hot chocolate station.

Or attend one of our many scheduled GS 300 – LA Influentials lectures every Friday during the fall semester on the West Lafayette campus.  Share in the experience with students and other attendees as guest alumni speakers highlight the significance of their time at Purdue and how it has influenced and shaped their lives and careers.

And finally, we wish our colleagues well as a “new” College at Purdue University is formed.  The Departments of Health and Kinesiology, Psychological Sciences, and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences depart CLA for a new destination in the “College of Health and Human Sciences”.  Our collaboration continues as each College pursues its own unique vision and course.

If you are active in CLA, I encourage you to continue, as your continued involvement enriches your life and others through your participation.  If you’ve not experienced all that CLA offers, I encourage you to “try it…………..you’ll like it!”


Hail Purdue!

Marty Welch
BA, Sociology, 1978
President
College of Liberal Arts Alumni Board

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