December 9, 2005

Jischke to discuss progress of Purdue's strategic plan

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University President Martin C. Jischke on Wednesday (Dec. 14) will discuss advancements at Purdue as the university enters the fifth year of its strategic plan.

From 2-3 p.m., during WBAA Radio's live call-in show "AM 920 Magazine," Jischke will field questions from host Dan Skinner and the listening audience.

"Purdue is engaged in its most ambitious building program ever, research is at record levels, and engagement and economic development continue to broaden statewide," Skinner said. "This is tangible evidence of success."

Jischke also will discuss academic rankings, Purdue's success at fulfilling its mission as a land-grant university and the success of the Campaign for Purdue.

To ask questions, 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 typically airs the first Wednesday of each month. Skinner said past interview topics with the president included Purdue's economic impact on Indiana, new construction on campus and international student enrollment.

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 by contacting WBAA at (765) 494-5920 in advance. 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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