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| 09-17-2004 | Previous edition: 09-16-2004 |
        
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Printer-friendly version Sorority star accepts new positionsBy Abby GustusAssistant Campus Editor The new assistant dean of students, Diane Blackwelder, hopes to bring her experiences to Purdue. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., Blackwelder was off to the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Her post-graduate work continued at a variety of other universities, and then she was back to Kansas. In Kansas, Blackwelder worked as an elementary school teacher for 18 years and then traveled to Iowa. In Iowa, she worked as the director at the Foundation Development for Youth and Shelter Services. Her favorite job throughout the years was a position she held at Iowa State in the College of Education. "I was the supervisor of student teachers, and I loved that," said Blackwelder. Throughout the years, she found her true passion in her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Blackwelder worked for 18 years within her sorority. She held various leadership offices at the national level for the Panhellenic Association. In addition, she served as the foundation president of Alpha Chi Omega, and also served on the national council. Later Blackwelder became a National Panhellenic Conference Delegate. The national headquarters of Alpha Chi Omega is located in Indianapolis, giving her an inside look at what was to come. Blackwelder said, "I was very familiar with the area and was able to come to West Lafayette to visit the chapter many times." Blackwelder, first of all, wants to become acquainted with all of the student programs. She will also serve as the Panhellenic Association adviser, which she is excited about. Pablo Malavenda, assistant dean of students, said Blackwelder was brought to Purdue because of her experience. "She has a masters in education, been in education for many years, but the one thing that really stood out, was to the extent that she has been involved with sororities," Malavenda said. Blackwelder said, "There are 15 sororities, and I want to make myself available to all of those organizations and be a resource. I will work with their alumni, advisers and house directors." "I like to make myself very accessible, and I love for students to come visit me, my door is always open," said Blackwelder. Printer-friendly version |
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