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2012 Purdue STAR Family Convocation
Welcome, parents and families of new Boilermakers!
Join us for the Family Convocation during STAR (Summer Transition Advising and Registration) 2012 to find out how student involvement contributes to student success.
Choose from two DAILY sessions during June 18 to July 12 in the Class of ’50 Lecture Hall (campus map) at 10:30 am or 1:00 pm to learn about:
Health & Wellness
Gain important information regarding student health insurance policies, procedures, and strategies. You will also learn about Purdue’s fitness & wellness facilities, outdoor adventure, and sports clubs. Learn tips for talking with your student about healthy decision-making and strategies for reducing risks to help him or her live well.
Community Standards & Safety
Campus safety is a priority at Purdue. Hear Environmental Health and Safety and Dean of Students staff discuss common risks that first year students encounter and practical strategies to reduce those risks. Information will be shared that will assist students living both on and off campus during their first year at Purdue.
Campus Living
Your student can engage in leadership, service, campus activities, and social justice in the Residence Halls or learn about Greek Life and Cooperative Housing on campus. With over 600 student organizations, there are many opportunities for students to meet and refine their leadership skills and engage in their new community.
We hope to see you there!
Boiler up!
What Kind Of Maker Are You?
In just a few short months, this campus will be flooded with returning, transfer and new Boilermakers eager to make their mark on this campus and the world. College is your chance to explore who you are the person you want to be. Purdue is where your legacy begins.
When I first started here at Purdue, I couldn’t comprehend what a monumental time the next few years would be in my life. Choosing an institution to study reaches far beyond just the academic realm of the campus. In my 4 years here, Purdue has shaped and molded me through the opportunities and experiences I ‘ve been allotted. Growing as an individual far beyond the span of Boilermaker to become an opportunity maker, a trail maker, an empowerment maker and a diversity maker. I’ve been able to make positive, lasting contributions to my campus and community through outreach, volunteering, and campus involvement.
This year, I get the awesome opportunity to lead this year’s freshman and transfer students as a Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader. So when the fall approaches and the newest Boilermakers look to me as to how they begin this journey, I’ll ask:
“What kind of maker do you want to be?” What mark will you leave on this campus and the world that says you were here? The adage, “college is the time of your life” only applies if you let it. Think Big! Purdue is just the starting point for your greatness. “
I would hope at that moment new students would realize Purdue is filled with myriad opportunities to equip them with the skills needed to become the “maker” each of them seeks to be.
When I reflect over my college experiences and prepare for my last year. I have no regrets. Every opportunity and failure shaped me into the maker I have become. I am confident in my education and my ability to lead. I look forward to leaving my mark on the world. I see my college years as the premise to the great things I’ll accomplish. This is hardly the time of my life, I’m just beginning!
Get involved. Share your story. Enjoy the experience.
Makers All.
Student Life contributor Martie Burris is a senior in the College of Technology studying Organizational Leadership and Supervision.
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