April 29, 2005

President Jischke to discuss campus security on WBAA radio show

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University President Martin C. Jischke will talk about efforts to maximize campus safety during WBAA's live call-in radio show on Wednesday (May 4).

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.

"As a campus community, we are fortunate to have such a safe environment in which to live and work," Skinner said. "This program is a great opportunity for people to learn about the efforts it takes to make this safe environment possible."

Jischke will discuss the role of the Purdue Police Department and the part every individual plays in campus safety. Among the safety programs offered by the university are security escorts and self-defense training.

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 the first Wednesday of each month. Skinner said past interviews with the president have included a focus on diversity, athletics, marketing, teaching, engagement and career programs.

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

Writer: Jim Schenke, (765) 494-6262, jschenke@purdue.edu

Sources: Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, (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, jvruggink@purdue.edu.

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