Category: Ackerman

Dr. Phillip VanFossen

Dr. Phillip VanFossen appointed to new Indiana Civics Education Commission

The proposed civics education standards for middle school students were discussed during a public meeting Tuesday of the commission that authored the guidelines. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.

VanFossen named interim dean of College of Education

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the appointment of Phillip J. VanFossen as interim dean for the College of Education, effective July 1. VanFossen, the James F. Ackerman Distinguished Professor of Social...

Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Committee to receive State of Indiana Never Again Ambassador Award

The Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Committee will be recognized by the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), for its commitment to Holocaust education by being awarded the State of Indiana’s Never Again Ambassador...
John Carreyrou

Investigative journalist John Carreyrou to speak at Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – John Carreyrou, the reporter who extensively covered the news scandal involving Theranos and its founder/CEO Elizabeth Holmes, will speak in a 5 p.m. lecture Oct. 19 in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom. The talk is...
A Constitution Day attendee signing a piece of paper with a quill pen.

Ackerman Center hosts 16th annual Constitution Day

Purdue University’s James F. Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship is hosting the 16th annual Constitution Day at the Purdue Memorial Union from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on September 17, 2021. Constitution Day is a celebration of the signing of...
Rep. Sheila Klinker signs documentation for a gift to the College of Education

Gift from Rep. Sheila Klinker funds new College of Education initiatives and Transition to Teaching licensure program

A major gift from Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker will establish two new initiatives and provide funding for an existing licensure program in the College of Education at Purdue University. The generous gift will establish the Representative Sheila Klinker Speaker...