January 21, 2005

Purdue president to discuss research during radio show

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University President Martin C. Jischke will talk about research at Purdue during WBAA's live call-in radio show on Thursday, Feb. 3.

From 2-3 p.m. during the station's "AM920 Magazine" Jischke will field questions from WBAA station manager Dan Skinner and the listening audience.

"The president will focus on the background of research and on how American universities are unique in the way research is performed," Skinner said. "He will address how research dollars are determined and how they support the overall enterprise of the university, which, in turn, benefits the general public."

Local listeners can call (765) 496-1999. Listeners outside the local calling area can call toll-free at (866) 922-2101.

Jischke discusses different topics on every show, which airs monthly from September through June. Previous topics have included diversity, athletics, marketing, teaching, engagement and funding sources.

WBAA's AM signal reaches approximately two-thirds of Indiana and can be heard globally via the station's Web site.

Writer: Maggie Morris, (765) 494-2432, maggiemorris@purdue.edu

Sources: Jim Vruggink, (765) 494-2086, jvruggink@purdue.edu

Dan Skinner, (765) 494-3960, deskinner@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

Note to Journalists: Photographers and videographers are permitted in the studio for the broadcast. Contact WBAA at (765) 494-5920 to make arrangements. Reporters interested in asking questions before or after the show should contact Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, at (765) 494-2086.

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