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Issue: May 2024
Newsletter for Business & Information Technology Students
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Do you know?
Do you know?
Something for Everyone this Month
May 1 National Skilled Trades Day
May 2 National Play Your Ukulele Day
May 3 National Paranormal Day
May 4 National Play Outside Day
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 6 National Herb Day
May 7 National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 8 National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
May 9 National Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10 National Clean Your Room Day
May 11 National Twilight Zone Day
May 12 Mother's Day
May 13 National Frog Jumping Day
May 14 Bond With Your Dog Day
May 15 Straw Hat Day
May 16 National Classic Movie Day
May 17 National Endangered Species Day
May 18 National No Dirty Dishes Day
May 19 Plant Something Day
May 20 World Bee Day
May 21 National Waitstaff Day
May 22 National Solitaire Day
May 23 National Lucky Penny Day
May 24 National Escargot Day
May 25 National Tap Dance Day
May 26 National Paper Airplane Day
May 27 Memorial Day
May 28 National Hamburger Day
May 29 National Flip Flop Day
May 30 National Creativity Day
May 31 National Smile Day
Student Comebacks!
Student Comebacks!
As a successful professional in the corporate world, what led McGuire back to school? Like so many other Purdue Global students, it was the opportunity to rise even higher.
As a successful professional in the corporate world, what led McGuire back to school? Like so many other Purdue Global students, it was the opportunity to rise even higher.
Do you know the History of Mothers Day?
Do you know the History of Mothers Day?
Purdue Global - Ranked #4 for Military Friendly Online Schools!
Read more at: Military Friendly
Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)
Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)
Partners with Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)
Purdue Global: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
School of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
SoGe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
SBS Diversity and Inclusivity Action Committee (DIAC)
Concord Law School DEI Committee
School of Business and Information Technology
Diversity and Belonging Action Committee (SBIT DBAC)
School of Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (SON DEIB)
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month
There are many things we should be aware of this month (and likely all the time!), here are a few to consider:
Link for more
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month
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
SBIT Program News
Hospitality & Management Programs
Marketing Management
Purdue Global Education Abroad
Going Abroad for Learning!
What are students saying?
I was a part of the 2023 Geneva trip. I really enjoyed my experience. There was sufficient information distributed before the trip. I appreciated the pre-trip zoom call to put names to faces and figure out the game plan. The only thing that didn't go super as planned was the airport pick up shuttle when I landed. This was no big deal, and I just walked. I really enjoyed the trip. I learned so much about the culture and people. I also learned a lot at the United Nations and The American Red Cross. I felt supported and safe during the entire trip. I felt like sufficient activities were planned. I wish we could have done a tour at the World Bank and learned more about the economic and financial system.
Megan Long
Going Abroad for Learning!
What are faculty saying?
A new term begins. I await the arrival of the new group of students for our first Seminar. Everyone seems a bit shy during the first Seminar. We schedule an Informational Meeting for the London field trip approaching rapidly. Everyone introduces themselves in our meeting. Not only do we have students in the GB602 course, we also have four undergraduate students (sisters actually) joining us on the trip. It's now time for the second Seminar which is scheduled a couple of days before we begin our journey to London. Excitement is in the air for both the field and virtual participants. The day arrives for the Education Abroad London trip to begin. Everyone arrives in London safely. The welcome dinner is filled with conversation as students get to know one another. Each day brings an opportunity for me to get to know each student. Friendships are budding and no one wants to leave London. What an amazing trip! I am very blessed to have met these wonderful students. Some have sent me invites on LinkedIn. I count it an honor to be a tiny part of these students' educational journey. The trip was a learning experience that I will never forget.
Dr. Tonjua McCullough, DBA
Accounting Department Chair
School of Business & Information Technology
Purdue Global
(tmccullough@purdueglobal.edu)
(440) 487-2947
Graduation Information
Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
Click Here: Graduation Center
October 5, 2024
West Lafayette, IN
Registration:
July 15 to August 1
Academic Success Center
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.
COLLEGE WRITING
The Purdue Global Writing Center supports writers in college composition and across the curriculum with resources that cover a range of topics on college writing from audience and formality to assignment types and sample essays and argumentation and rhetoric. Browse the collection below or use the search tool to locate topics on college writing and more.
Academic Writer
Academic Writer is APA's authoritative solution offering you a complete digital environment for teaching, learning, and writing academic papers.
New to Academic Writer? Check out our orientation, Getting Started with Academic Writer, to learn how to navigate and use the site.
For more detailed guidance on using the Writing Center, visit our lesson on Writing in Academic Writer.
Searching for Data and Stats!
Searching for Data and Stats!
Student Life within Purdue Global
Learn More about Student Organizations
There is no cost to join the PG Student SHRM Chapter. By joining, you will receive access to the PG Student SHRM Chapter platform which will appear as a classroom on your Home Page. You will have access to articles, programs, tips, and other valuable information that will benefit you in your current or future human resource career.
To join the Purdue University Global Student SHRM Chapter, you must be a Purdue University Global Student in a human resource program or a related field. To join just complete the brief Student Membership form found on your Purdue Global Home Page. From your Home Page, click on the Community Center tab and then select Student Life from the drop-down menu. Select Associations and then Society for Human Resource Management to look for the SHRM Membership Form. Again, there is no cost associated with joining the Purdue University Global Student SHRM Chapter. Please note that to receive the national benefits you would need to join the national Student Chapter (for $49) as well as the Purdue University Global Student SHRM Chapter.
To join the national organization, please go to https://www.shrm.org/membership/student-resources/pages/default.aspx. The membership to the PG Student SHRM Chapter is separate from your national membership so if you wish to join both, you will need to follow the instructions for each membership.
Membership is an important first step in starting off strong in your HR career. Whether it is scholarships, conferences, HR news, research reports, or networking events, SHRM Student membership has you covered.
Dues: $49 annual fee (to join the National Student Chapter)
Digital HR Magazine Subscription
Full access to SHRM Online
50% discounted rate for the first 2 years of professional membership upon graduation.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the Purdue University Global Student SHRM Chapter Faculty Advisors.
Dr. Jack McCann, Ph.D.
jmccann@purdueglobal.edu
Dr. Carrie Stringham, DM
cstringham@purdueglobal.edu,
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.
Purdue Global and Career Network
Did you know that SBIT has a chat group for Business students?
Resources for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors
Who Can Receive Accommodations?
Who Can Receive Accommodations?
A student with a disability and/or temporary impairment that limits a major life function and is diagnosed by a health care professional can request accommodations. Accommodations can be permanent or temporary.
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
SBIT Student Resources: https://sites.google.com/student.purdueglobal.edu/student-resources-sbit/student-resource-home
Student Store and Discounts: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/content/student-store
Purdue Global Blog: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/
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