Aug. 13 is
Purdue Day at the State Fair
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The Indiana State Fairgrounds will be covered
in black and gold on August 13 for the second annual Purdue Day
at the State Fair.
Main Street of the fairgrounds will be filled with interactive
displays and activities for the entire family staffed by Purdue
University dignitaries, famous alums, faculty, staff, and students.
The day will also include a parade and pep rally.
Alumni and friends are encouraged to wear gold and black.
Visit our Web site at: www.ces.purdue.edu/statefair
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One of his friendships is with Norman Borlaug, known as the father
of the Green Revolution. For most of the past five decades, Borlaug
has led research and training programs in wheat production and the techniques
of high-yield agriculture throughout the developing world. He received
theNo bel Peace Prize in 1970.
Hardin recruited Borlaug to address the overflow audience at the 2003
Ag Alumni Fish Fry on Feb. 14.
With all of the endeavors that Hardin has taken on through the years,
he shows no sign of slowing down.
"I find engagement in the international arena in this period of
globalization both stimulating and rewarding," he says. "While
I am no longer directly involved in the action, colleagues here at Purdue
take me there vicariously."
Mike Stitsworth, associate director of academic programs in the IPIA
office, describes Hardin's involvement this way:
"I have never met anyone who has managed to keep current any better
than Lowell. I read the Wall Street Journal every day and often discuss
articles with him not only has Lowell already read them, but he can
also tell me about the Economist's take on the same topic, because he's
read that, too.
"It's always fun for me to introduce people to Lowell, whether
it's a student trying to answer a question, or a visiting faculty member.
When they first meet Lowell, I can see that they are thinking, 'Who
is this old guy, and what could he possibly teach me?' I'll come back
an hour later and find them still talking to Lowell, just enthralled,
because they recognize him for the treasure that he is.
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