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Research Initiative to Benefit Indiana Citizens and Beyond
The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is a new initiative to efficiently transform life sciences discoveries into new medical treatments and products. The statewide collaboration will involve researchers from Purdue, IU, and includes many community partners. CFS will lead the Purdue effort. Read more about Indiana CTSI.
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Gas Prices, Economy Impact Summer Travel
Families, especially those with children, still want to travel this summer despite rising oil and gasoline prices. However, they will likely take shorter trips, says Liping Cai, director of the Purdue Tourism and Hospitality Research Center. Read more about the summer travel forecast and ways to save money during the summer driving season. |
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Helping Parents Encourage Healthy Eating
A new program to help parents and other adult caregivers encourage healthy eating habits in their children will soon be available through CFS Extension. Raising Healthy Eaters is geared for parents of children ages 2–5 and teaches them how to deal with picky eaters and manage mealtime challenges. For information, contact your Extension office. |
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Winery to Host Chicagoland Boiler Mixer
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois, will be the site for the next Chicagoland Boiler Mixer on Thursday, July 24. Guests will enjoy a tour by owner and CFS alumnus Tim McEnery, BS '99, as well as a wine tasting and appetizers. Read more about the event. |
