SBIT B.I.T.S. News for Students
Official Newsletter for Students of Purdue University Global’s School of Business and Information Technology
October 2023 Issue
Embedded Files
What came first – Fall, Autumn, or Harvest?
What came first – Fall, Autumn, or Harvest?
Seasonal changes are obvious in many parts of our Northern Hemisphere. We leave the long summer and begin to see changes in foliage, a crispness to the air, maybe a little frost and pumpkin spice is added to most menus.
While this time of year is most people’s favorite (and not just because it is football season) it is the only season that has had multiple names.
The name “autumn” comes from the French “autompe,” and the Latin “autumnus,” and is first noted by both Chaucer and Shakespeare. In American English, the commonly used terms “fall” an “autumn” refer to the season. Fall became the most common term in the US in the late 1800s. British English still mostly uses the term autumn.
Since the 1500s the term Fall has been used to describe the 3rd season of the year. Likely originated from the phrase “the fall of the leaf,” in reference to deciduous trees that lose their leaves. Of course, for the sake of an idiom we have the reminder for daylight savings – “Spring Forward, Fall Back”
In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn/Fall is between August and November. In technical terms the season is between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice. (In the other half of the world, Autumn/Fall is between March and the end of June.)
Yet Autumn and Fall are not the earliest name for the season. From the Germanic origin an Old English word “haerfest,” had a meaning of picking and plucking. Eventually the term Harvest became the name for the season during the period when ripened crops were harvested. And the term Harvest also refers to the agricultural activity of collecting and gathering ripened crops.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/fall/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/harvest
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Harvest_festival
"October is the month of painted leaves.
Their rich glow now flashes round the world.
As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall,
so the year near its setting.
October is its sunset sky;
November the later twilight."
Henry David Thoreau
Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global
School of Business & Information Technology
February 17, 2024
Irving, TX
Registration:
November 28 to December 15
Venue: Toyota Music Factory
Guest Limit: 8 per graduate
😀
May 4, 2024
West Lafayette, IN
Registration:
Opens Spring 2024
Venue: Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University
Guest Limit: 10 per graduate
Note: Dr. Blake Escudier, Dr. Ilene Ringler, and Dr. Simon Cleveland will be some of the SBIT Faculty attending PG's October 2023 Graduation in West Lafayette
How Does PG Success Coaching Help Students?
How Does PG Success Coaching Help Students?
PG success coaches support students by ensuring they are meeting their academic goals by working with them during intentional coaching meetings. The coaches also help connect students with resources on campus and in their community. Our coaches are trained in basic needs support, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and the best practices in student support. Our goal is to ensure all basic needs of students are met before tackling academic needs, resulting in higher student success and persistence.
The Academic Success Center offers free, live and recorded Purdue Global Student Webinars on course-related and important topics. Links to upcoming events and recordings are located on the calendar. Please note that Purdue Global students, faculty, and staff need to be logged into PG Campus to view Student Webinars.
Update!!
Update!!
PG Education Abroad is heading to London in March!
PG Education Abroad is heading to London in March!
Studying global business has never been more critical, as described in this recent PG article. Developing knowledge of international business strategy, building intercultural fluency, and interacting with other cultures are all vital skills that employers are looking for, and PG's new Education Abroad offerings cover these areas and more.
Registration opens on October 1st for PG's next Education Abroad experience in London, UK in March 2024. Students may participate virtually or in person. The experience also includes the opportunity to earn the internationally recognized AFS Global Competence Certificate, an esteemed designation of intercultural fluency. Opportunities are available across the university for both undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni, and course fees associated with field experiences may be eligible for financial aid depending on a student’s individual aid package and degree plan. There are several ways to participate, depending on degree plan:
● Undergraduate students may enroll in BU429: Cultural Intelligence (2401C), a 1 credit hour elective.
● MBA and MSML students may enroll in the Global Business concentration. There are only two annual entry points into the concentration, and the next cohort begins in February (2402E) with GB525: Global Business Environment. The field experience will take place in the final concentration course, GB528: Global Strategy (2402E).
● MBA students who aren’t in the Global Business concentration may enroll in the NEW alternative capstone course, GB602: MBA Capstone - Global Option (2402E).
● Alumni and graduate students outside of the School of Business & IT may enroll in GB529: Building Global Competence (2402E), a 1 credit hour elective. Graduate students must be enrolled in E-track to participate.
Check out the PG Education Abroad website for more details, including dates, pricing, and policies. To register interest in the London trip, please go to the website. Contact PG Education Abroad (educationabroad@purdueglobal.edu) with any questions about these opportunities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The Diversity & Belonging Action Committee (DBAC) in the School of Business and Information Technology was formed early this year. The committee consists of 19 members including faculty, staff, and students. The four student DBAC members are also members of the SBIT Student Advisory Board and include Stefani Moore, Shanell Johnson, Bambi Cranford, and Cathy Rollins.
MISSION (DBAC)
The mission of the Diversity & Belonging Action Committee (DBAC) in the School of Business and Information Technology is to ensure that all forms of diversity are valued and respected to foster and encourage a community of inclusion and belonging that supports opportunities for increased faculty, staff, and student engagement.
We look forward to keeping you up to date with our DEI initiatives.
Dr. Bea Bourne
bbourne@purdueglobal.edu
Professor and Senior Lead for DEI in the School of Business and IT
Summary.
Cultural fluency in leadership is critical for building trust, and is a competency that has been linked to financial performance, out-of-the box thinking, and increased productivity. So why don’t more corporate leaders possess this skill? Often, they want to, but it is difficult for managers to diagnose their own blind spots, and even trickier to fix the ones they see. But for leaders to engage their workforce to deliver maximum value, they must learn how to fully utilize the talent of all employees, not just those who are similar to themselves.
New Cybersecurity Non-Credit Courses - Sign up and earn your badge!
The Purdue Global School of Business & Information Technology recently launched two non-credit courses. These free courses are available through the Purdue Global Alternative Credit Center (ACC). If you have not registered for courses on the ACC before, you must create an account to register for a course.
Cybersecurity Awareness Micro-credential You will be introduced to computing, networking, and internet concepts; discuss cybersecurity concepts and threats; and identify protection best practices. Understanding these concepts will help you to protect yourself, your family, your friends, and your organization(s).
Personal Cybersecurity Best Practices Micro-credential You will be introduced to defensive strategies for cybersecurity threats like viruses, ransomware, social engineering attacks, and identify theft. Applying these best practices will help you to protect yourself, your family, your friends, and your organization(s). This course is intended for learners that have taken the cybersecurity awareness micro-credential or have foundational cybersecurity knowledge.
Two additional non-credit courses are expected to launch in July 2023:
● Securing Your Home Network Micro-credential
● A Career in Cybersecurity Micro-credential.
*Some of this information was prepared using ChatGPT and has been edited for publication here.
Clubs
Clubs
Student clubs are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global.
Affinity Groups
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are open for all undergraduate and graduate students of Purdue University Global who are interested in supporting specific identity groups.
Associations
Associations
Associations are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global who align with the specific requirements.
Honor Societies
Honor Societies
Today you may notice a new link when using EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), the search box on our homepage. In addition to the Full Text Finder link you see when EDS is linking out to sources external to EBSCO, like from ProQuest, HeinOnline, or other publishers and vendors, you'll now see a Locate Full Text link for articles. The Locate Full Text link is powered by LibKey, a tool that helps quickly connect you to articles, whether they're in a library database or published for free online.
Purdue Global and Career Network
Podcasts From Professionals
WISDOM & EXPERIENCE SPEAKS…
Partnering to build a world where all students can learn from everyone around them.
The goal of PGIPods is not only to entertain and inform but also to provide a training ground for students in business and information technology. Each term, students work as interns, honing their skills by becoming on-air personalities, advertising salespeople, technicians, and program or website developers.
Listen to educational, business, technology, and entrepreneurial podcasts by students, teachers, and professionals.
PGIPods is student and alumni-run and features podcasts as well as programming by students, staff, and faculty on a variety of topics, including books, current affairs, self-help, travel, business, University events, and messages from station personalities and listeners.
MISSION:
To create a literary journal that encourages and celebrates creativity in the diverse Purdue University Global Community; each publication will showcase written and visual narratives. Publication selections are based on the quality and insight of the narrative, rather than on genre or style requirements.
PG Students and Digital Badges.mp4Digital Badging!
Digital Badging!
Digital badges are visual representations of an accomplishment or credential you have earned that has been issued and endorsed by an organization in a digital, shareable format. As a student at Purdue Global, you may earn a digital badge for several accomplishments, including making the Dean's or Chancellor's List or earning a micro-credential. Micro-credentials are smaller groupings of courses that can “stack” into or fulfill the requirements of other degree programs (such as a bachelor's degree). With these accomplishments represented by a digital badge, they can be easily shared with and verified by others. PG issues digital badges through Credly, our digital badge platform. To learn more, visit this page. If you have questions about digital badges, you can send an email to digitalcred@purdueglobal.edu.
Who are they? SAS was once known as The Center for Disability Services (CDS). The department name was recently changed to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to create a more inclusive environment that provides accessibility to all. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Purdue Global is the primary office responsible for the coordination of services for students with disabilities. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Purdue Global will provide reasonable accommodations for students who have met the eligibility and verification requirements of SAS.
What do they do? SAS works directly with the student to provide accommodations that aid the student in being successful in their classes. SAS works as a liaison between the student and their instructors and notifies instructors of the student's approved accommodations each term. Students with temporary medical conditions can also request accommodations on a temporary basis.
How do you request an accommodation? Students with disabilities are responsible for requesting an accommodation. If you are a potential Purdue Global student, or already enrolled at Purdue Global, and are seeking accommodation(s) due to a diagnosed disability, you may request to be referred to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) through your university representative and/or contact SAS directly by telephone, or email. Actively enrolled students may also submit a self-referral to SAS through their student portal. SAS will then send an email to the student with information about requesting accommodations and will provide the required accommodation request forms attached to the email.
Purdue Global Contacts
Registration Issues: 866-522-7747
Textbook Inquiry: Student Support Desk or Academic Advising at 866-522-7747
Technical Issues: 866-522-7747-Support and Solutions
Student Accounts: 800-817-8272
Office of Student Support: 866-522-7747
Financial aid: 866-458-2008 option #2, or at fastudentsupport@purdueglobal.edu
Student Connections
Student Store and Discounts: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/content/student-store
Purdue Global Blog: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/
Purdue Global Social Media
Purdue Global Social Media
Page updated
Report abuse