Okay, so here's my disclaimer.
This is a new thing for me. So I'm sure there is a learning curve that I will go through. I love to read other people's blogs. I find other people's lives far more interesting than my own. I'll try to make this blog as entertaining as possible, but my life is generally pretty boring. So maybe I'll start doing things just so I'll have something interesting to write about!
So with that said. I hope you enjoy this blog, and if you don't just remember my disclaimer.
Friday, October 26, 2007
$100 Dinner
Last night I attended the Krannert Leadership Speakers Series which consisted of a dinner and keynote speaker. The event was $100 a ticket ($75 of which is a donation to the school). Since I work here though, I didn't have to pay. Many of the people in attendance are very wealthy. Several of them flew in on their private jets. One of the people donated $10 million dollars to the school. Of course because he did that the building was named after him....Jerry Rawls was the person and the building is the one that Nels goes to school. Anyway...
To be honest, the food was not that great. The rolls were my favorite. They served a spinach salad with bacon and an odd dressing. The main dish was chicken that had a curie taste to it, string beans and cooked carrots. You would think the dessert would have been good...but no. It was a pumpkin mousse that had been sitting out all night and did not look appetizing. I took one bite and didn't eat anymore!
The keynote speaker was a lot better than the food. Former Senator George Mitchell spoke to us. He was very entertaining at the beginning and the end. The middle part though he started to talk about the war in Iraq indirectly. He spoke about how the US is viewed as a super power but our reputation is not good with other countries. The middle of his speech was depressing to say the least. But the beginning part was funny because he told how he became a senator and his first day on the job. He also spoke about his work in Ireland and helping with peace negotiations. Very interesting.
The night was fun and exciting. It was great to "rub shoulders" with some influential people and hear their stories.
This weekend has been the celebration of Krannert's 50th Anniversary. (Krannert is the name of the business school here at Purdue) So I have been able to attend panels and discussions presented by the alums. Some of the panels have been on Entrepreneurship, "what it takes to lead,” and how to manage and facilitate change. They have all been really good and makes me want to start up a business and run with it.
To be honest, the food was not that great. The rolls were my favorite. They served a spinach salad with bacon and an odd dressing. The main dish was chicken that had a curie taste to it, string beans and cooked carrots. You would think the dessert would have been good...but no. It was a pumpkin mousse that had been sitting out all night and did not look appetizing. I took one bite and didn't eat anymore!
The keynote speaker was a lot better than the food. Former Senator George Mitchell spoke to us. He was very entertaining at the beginning and the end. The middle part though he started to talk about the war in Iraq indirectly. He spoke about how the US is viewed as a super power but our reputation is not good with other countries. The middle of his speech was depressing to say the least. But the beginning part was funny because he told how he became a senator and his first day on the job. He also spoke about his work in Ireland and helping with peace negotiations. Very interesting.
The night was fun and exciting. It was great to "rub shoulders" with some influential people and hear their stories.
This weekend has been the celebration of Krannert's 50th Anniversary. (Krannert is the name of the business school here at Purdue) So I have been able to attend panels and discussions presented by the alums. Some of the panels have been on Entrepreneurship, "what it takes to lead,” and how to manage and facilitate change. They have all been really good and makes me want to start up a business and run with it.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Boiler Up!
We are currently living in Lafayette, Indiana. Nels is attending Purdue University and has one year left to complete his MBA. We are trying to explore Purdue and the Lafayette area a little more this year. We started by going to Purdue football game. Everyone is very rowdy and full of team spirit. There is an incredible energy at the game. We had a good time even when it rained and the game was delayed due to lightening. We hope to go to another game soon. In the mean time here are some pictures from the game.
One of our favorite places that we like to treat ourselves to is called the Silver Dipper. It's a local ice cream shop. We usually share a banana split which is always delicious.
This is where Nels lives besides our apartment. Very nice $37 million building, but I like our home better.
It's on the corner of Grant and State Street.
I work across the street in the Krannert building for undergraduate business students. So far I am enjoying my job.
One thing that both Nels and I like about Purdue is that it's rich with tradition and history. John Purdue donated land and money for Purdue in 1869. A great site to visit to learn about Purdue's beginnings is :
We visited John Purdue's grave as mentioned in the history. Here's a picture of it.
It's an exciting time to be at Purdue right now because they just completed the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering building. The building is being dedicated on October 26, 2007. I believe Neil Armstrong will be there for the dedication. Isn't it a beautiful building?
That's all for now.
One of our favorite places that we like to treat ourselves to is called the Silver Dipper. It's a local ice cream shop. We usually share a banana split which is always delicious.
This is where Nels lives besides our apartment. Very nice $37 million building, but I like our home better.
It's on the corner of Grant and State Street.
I work across the street in the Krannert building for undergraduate business students. So far I am enjoying my job.
One thing that both Nels and I like about Purdue is that it's rich with tradition and history. John Purdue donated land and money for Purdue in 1869. A great site to visit to learn about Purdue's beginnings is :
I especially liked learning how Purdue got the nickname of boilermakers.
We visited John Purdue's grave as mentioned in the history. Here's a picture of it.
It's an exciting time to be at Purdue right now because they just completed the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering building. The building is being dedicated on October 26, 2007. I believe Neil Armstrong will be there for the dedication. Isn't it a beautiful building?
That's all for now.
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