Dean Rick Cosier (right) and Logan Jordan (left), associate dean of administration, make a historic first stop on the Krannert Building's third floor, which had been inaccessible by elevator until renovations began in 2007. The area will soon be home to the school's undergraduate program offices, including advising and career services.

Robert Plante, the James Brooke Henderson University Professor of Management, and his son, Jason, won a gold medal in alternate shot team golf at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China. The Plantes qualified for the world games after winning gold medals at the state level Olympic Games in 2005 and the national level in 2006. . Kwei Tang, associate dean of programs and student services and professor of management, was named a fellow for the Decision Sciences Institute, a professional organization of academicians and practitioners interested in the application of quantitative and behavioral methods to the problems of society. The designation of fellow is awarded to active supporters of the institute for outstanding contributions in the field of decision sciences. . Brenda Knebel has rejoined the Krannert School as director of admissions for full-time master's and executive education programs. She returns from OnePurdue, where she served as an admissions subject matter expert. Prior to that, Knebel served from 1999 to 2005 as manager of marketing and recruitment in the Master's Admissions Office. . The Purdue Center for Economic Education was selected for the 2007 Albert Beekhuis Award, given annually to one of the approximately 250 college and university centers in the National Council on Economic Education national network for "outstanding performance in working with teachers and exhibiting excellence in practice, delivery of high quality programs, and outreach to its community."

Congratulations to the following faculty, staff, and students who were honored at the Krannert Winter Awards reception in December:

Undergraduate Service Award
Carlos Banks

Master's Service Award
Kasey Trent

Doctoral Service Award
Bart Sharp

Clerical Service Award
Shelloy Mason

Administrative/Professional Staff Service Award
Chuck Johnson

Faculty Service Award
Greg Hundley

Krannert Spirit Award
Judy Rife

Years of Service Recognition
Marta Dziubinskyj (35 years)
Joelle Hornick (10 years)
Sue Stone (20 years)

Above and Beyond Award

Faculty fellows
Tim Cason
Dave Denis