University Spotlight
Purdue Global Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 - October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Join the Purdue Global community and the Office of Organizational Culture and Institutional Excellence as we celebrate with a month of activities, speaking engagements, and learning opportunities.
All month long:
Book Discussion Group: My Beloved World by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. Register to participate here. Participants are highly encouraged to purchase the searchable digital edition.
Spanish 101 Matching Game: Play the game anytime this month and test your knowledge of all things español. All submissions will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card!
Community Culture Crowdshare: Share your favorite books, music, TV/movies, and recipes!
SAVE THE DATE: Sonia Manzano | Wednesday, October 11 | 1:00PM ET
For over 40 years, Sonia Manzano inspired, educated, and delighted children and families as "Maria" on Sesame Street. Named among the “25 Greatest Latino Role Models Ever” by Latina Magazine, Manzano broke ground as one of the first Hispanic characters on national television. Throughout her career, she has continued to contribute to enriching diversity on television, on the stage, and in the educational realm. A first generation Puerto Rican born on the mainland, Manzano’s tale is one of perseverance and courage as she overcame countless obstacles to become one of the most influential Latinas in television. Registration is required.
Information on all Hispanic Heritage Month activities can be found on the OCIE website, including the Diversity Calendar with all Zoom links.
PG News and Updates
Attend the 2023 Purdue System-Wide Forum on Thursday, September 21
The Purdue System-Wide forum is open to all faculty and staff. The virtual event will occur from 10:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 21, 2023. This year’s theme is “Reimagining Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence.”
The keynote address will feature Dr. Chris Dede. Dr. Dede is a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and was for 22 years its Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies. His fields of scholarship include emerging technologies, policy, and leadership. From 2001–2004, he was Chair of the HGSE department of Teaching and Learning. In 2007, he was honored by Harvard University as an outstanding teacher, and in 2011, he was named a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association.
Registration is now open, and the full schedule is available. Visit the forum website for more program information.
Metaverse Technologies Are Creating New Opportunities for Teachers to Inspire Students
Digital technologies have transformed so many areas of education in recent decades. From pocket calculators to laptops, tablets, and the video conferencing tools that helped learning shift online during the pandemic, technology plays a crucial role in how people teach and learn. Metaverse technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) promise to create new ways for teachers to inspire students. In fact, they’re already being used to do just that. Learn more about embracing immersive learning technology and how Purdue Global uses it.
Reminder: Update on Shared Mailbox Access
As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding Purdue Global data, we are restructuring how we use shared mailboxes within our business processes. Traditionally, shared mailboxes are accessed by switching profiles within your email account, and some shared mailboxes are even accessed using a common shared password. However, this practice presents a notable security risk due to the common practice of maintaining uniform passwords for shared mailboxes, rendering them susceptible to unauthorized access.
Beginning Oct 16, 2023, access protocols for shared mailboxes will change. This enhancement will solely affect shared mailboxes accessed using a password. Shared mailbox passwords are not de-provisioned like user accounts, and the passwords remain the same because they are shared with a group. This new access protocol ensures that only authorized personnel can log into shared mailboxes by the following methods:
Company Office: Access to shared mailboxes can be granted while you are physically present at a company office location.
Virtual Machine Access: Logging into shared mailboxes will also be possible via a secure virtual machine setup.
VPN Connectivity: This will encompass most of the use cases at PG.
Users who require access to shared mailboxes can do so confidently and securely, primarily through VPN connectivity. Moreover, it's worth noting that some of these shared mailboxes contain important files and documents. In alignment with this change, the service desk will no longer provide passwords for shared mailboxes.
What to Expect
Most of our PG users will connect via VPN. The change in access protocols will require shared mailbox users to sign into VPN first and then sign into their shared mailbox. There will be no change to current passwords. For more information on VPNs, please visit the PGIT home page.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or require assistance post-implementation, please contact Purdue Global IT (PGIT@purdueglobal.edu).
Across the University
September 18 - 22 is Healthcare Simulation Week
To recognize Healthcare Simulation Week, the Purdue Global School of Nursing is hosting a special Celebration of Simulation event on Friday, September 22 at 12 pm ET via Google Meets.
Dr. Abbey Elliot will take participants through a history of simulation at the Purdue Global School of Nursing. Immersive Learning Coordinators Drs. Jessica Manning, Kimberly Burtch, and Leigh Dunning, and faculty member Dr. Megan Bivens will provide demonstrations of the simulations that are used in PG nursing courses. A video tour of one of the simulation centers, games, and more are also on the agenda.
Study: Instructor Attitudes Toward Teaching LGBTQIA2S+ Students
A research team across Purdue Global disciplines seeks faculty participation in a study of online faculty attitudes toward teaching LGBTQIA2S+ students. The survey asks you about your experiences teaching LGBTQIA2S+ students and your feelings about how well these students are supported in the online classroom.
The survey should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. If you are a PG faculty member, share your voice by completing the survey by 5:00 PM ET on September 27th, 2023.
Thumbs Up to Liz Fitzgerald
Liz Fitzgerald, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, received a thumbs up from Catherine Golden, Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives, for all her support in the system-wide forum planning. Liz is an exceptional team member, and her efforts make pulling off this virtual event seamless year after year. Congratulations, Liz!
The next time you encounter a particularly helpful colleague, you can submit them for a Thumbs Up recognition. Visit PGNet to learn more and to nominate someone who makes Purdue Global a great place to work.
The Commencement Signature Drink Contest Winner
The search for the Commencement Signature Drink has concluded. Your votes were tallied, and our winner is James Ebert! Thanks to all our mixologists, Ritu Sharma, Nikki Williams, Lisa Phillips, Taryn Bromser-Kloeden, and Amy Hawkinson, for submitting their recipes.
James Ebert’s bourbon cocktail will be served at each commencement and continue in the years to come as our traditional drink we will call “The Global,” to be enjoyed at the Black & Gold Celebration. Thanks to all who participated. Cheers!
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, September 18
11:00 am ET
Join this Purdue Global-wide meditation session to help foster self-care to better serve your family, students, and colleagues. Meditation sessions are open to all at Purdue Global; experience is not required. Students may access the link to enter via announcements in PG411 Help! Student Success Connection.
Tuesday, September 19
1:00 pm ET
Plagiarism and Remediation: The Process, Data, and Faculty Support
Join Tessa Holst, Assistant Dean of Students, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Mike Keathley, Chair, English and Rhetoric Department and Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), as they share information about plagiarism and remediation at Purdue Global. The presentation reviews the process, data collection, and faculty support for remediation and plagiarism reporting.
7:00 pm ET
Upskill with AI: Student Session
Upskill with AI sessions will delve into various aspects of AI applications, providing a platform to learn, discuss, and share insights on various AI topics. This collaborative approach will help inform and shape the university's ongoing efforts to create comprehensive and effective guidelines for using AI technology.
8:00 pm ET
Join the Purdue Global Law Society for an exciting presentation celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, with distinguished guest speakers Professor Josh Dalrymple and the Honorable Jazz Hampton.
Wednesday, September 20
12:00 pm ET
Empowered Presentation Prep: Crafting an Engaging and Dynamic Presentation
This interactive event will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling presentations. The session will cover structuring your content for maximum impact, incorporating visual aids effectively, refining your delivery style, and connecting with your audience.
Thursday, September 21
10:00 am – 4:40 pm ET
Purdue System-Wide Forum: Reimagining Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence
A paradigm shift occurs at specific moments in time, and most experts believe we are in the early stages of one due to the unprecedented global proliferation of large language models. Since AI tools such as ChatGPT are infiltrating higher education, both research and teaching & learning across the disciplines must leverage this new world of human-machine convergence. The purpose of the Purdue System-Wide Forum 2023 is to debate the opportunities and challenges and think of strategic ways to lead the conversation on AI and its current as well as future trajectories. Register to attend the forum which will be held in Zoom Events.