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Message to students: Update on COVID-19 Vaccines

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Dear students,   We write today with an exciting update: The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed that it will allocate COVID-19 vaccines specifically to Indiana universities and colleges for their students, regardless of residency. Thus, Purdue will soon serve as a vaccine distribution site — another major step toward a return to normalcy in our yearlong battle against the pandemic.  It is important that you consider getting the vaccination for several reasons: Full vaccination helps protect you from the risk, however small, of serious disease especially from the newer COVID-19… Read more Message to students: Update on COVID-19 Vaccines →

Is What I’m Feeling Grief?

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Monday, March 29th, from 2-3pm Monday, April 19th, from 2-3pm Link to join: https://purdue-restricted.webex.com/meet/chin62 Hosted by Laurie Chin, B.A. and Chris Magnante, M.A. Feeling anxious? Stressed? Are you feeling these things more than usual? Times are strange. Things are changing quickly and often. We have lost a lot of what we used to call normal. Let’s examine these feelings. Could they be grief? This hour will focus on preconceived notions about grief, the stages of grief, ways in which we can cope with grief, and cultural considerations related to the grief… Read more Is What I’m Feeling Grief? →

Virtual Info Session: Georgia Tech MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program

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 Georgia Tech’s MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program  is one of the only “Financial Engineering” programs in the Southern US, and is currently ranked in the top 10 QuantNet’s ranking of Financial Engineering Programs in North America. Our students learn the quantitative/analytical and computational skills needed to work in various sectors within the finance industry, including investment banking, sales and trading, asset/wealth management, risk management, financial technology, data science, analytics, consulting and more. We are holding a virtual MS QCF Info Session on Friday, March 12, 2021.

Looking for Leadership Opportunities?

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Hello! My name is Molly Grotjan and I am a member of Purdue Foundation Student Board (PFSB). Our primary goal is to develop our members to become impactful leaders during their time at Purdue while connecting with Purdue alumni and donors. PFSB gives opportunities to undergraduate students to assist the University Development Office in educating the student body about the impact of private giving and philanthropy at Purdue. We serve as ambassadors to the University’s philanthropic initiatives. This organization has many benefits for any student, including alumni connections and leadership opportunities. Last… Read more Looking for Leadership Opportunities? →

SKY @ Purdue Mental Health Programs Spring 2021

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Dear fellow students,  In the current times, we are all realizing how important it to take care of our own well-being and state of mind. Sponsored by SFAB, SKY@Purdue is pleased to offer three online mental health and well-being programs.  What is the SKY Happiness Retreat?  SKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. Participants gain foundational stress-management skills, develop a personal evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, learn a short personal yoga practice, and increase social connection and leadership skills.… Read more SKY @ Purdue Mental Health Programs Spring 2021 →