Archive for April, 2012

Slate’s Political Gabfest visits Purdue

April 27, 2012
Slate’s Political Gabfest visits Purdue

TweetSlate’s Political Gabfest visited Purdue to record their live podcast on Wednesday, April 18, in University Church. The Gabfest, led by David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson, came to campus to discuss the upcoming election, the growing concern over the Israel and Iran conflict, and their opinions on HBO’s newest political comedy, Veep. Plotz, [...]

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Grad students participate in satellite seminar

April 27, 2012
Grad students participate in satellite seminar

TweetOn April 20 two Purdue graduate students were given the chance to present their work and respond to others’ work with students in Belgium. Kari Wilson presented her work about identification with celebrities after Jen Bernat responded to the similar work of a Belgium student. Laura Vanderbosch presented her topic of media exposure and girls’ [...]

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Plaque honors Lamb; welcomes visitors to BLSC

April 25, 2012
Plaque honors Lamb; welcomes visitors to BLSC

TweetA new plaque on the wall in the communication lobby announces that visitors are entering the new Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. The plaque is dedicated to Purdue Alumni and C-SPAN CEO Brian Lamb. This bronze plated plaque includes a detailed picture of Lamb’s face. In July 2011, Lamb was honored with [...]

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