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Purdue University’s College of Agriculture food drive recently raised $43,947.56 for Food Finders Food Bank Inc. According to metrics provided by Food Finders, this amount translates to 133,900 meals that will feed families in North Central Indiana. The College of Agriculture was joined in the drive by nine other major academic units: Purdue Libraries; the colleges of Education, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Pharmacy and Science; the Honors College; and Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

After immigrating from China, OU graduate student Haifan Xiao expected the common challenges of living and studying in another country. She said she never imagined she would have to face a far greater obstacle — not feeling “normal” in the midst of a global pandemic. Xiao and a friend left the airport in Ames, Iowa, after Xiao’s flight from Beijing, China, which lasted over 24 hours. Xiao’s arrival in Ames marked the first time she’d traveled to the U.S. Hungry from the trip, Xiao and her friend decided to head to a local fast-food restaurant. When the pair sat d...

Monday, March 15, 12:00 pm EDT Artist and consultant Tiffany Jana ( Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions) discusses their work, a practical handbook that helps individuals and organizations recognize and prevent microaggressions so that all employees and members can feel a sense of belonging. In conversation with Kaki Dimock. Free, with registration. Ethan Porter and John Mark Hansen:”The Consumer Citizen”  Monday, March 15, 6:00 pm EDT Ethan Porter will discuss The Consumer Citizen. He will be joined in conversation by John Mark Hansen. Prese...