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Travel Experts
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Educational TravelKathleen M. Fairfax Director, Programs for Study Abroad(765) 494-2383[email protected]http://www.ippu.purdue.edu/sa/welcome.cfm* Administers Purdue's more than 70 study abroad programs in 20 countries and is Purdue's Fulbright Program adviser. Previously was director of study abroad at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and was a tenured foreign service officer with the United States Information Agency. Foreign service career included tours of duty in Washington, D.C., as a Fulbright program officer and at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, as assistant cultural attache for exchanges. Was coordinator of study abroad at DePauw University before joining the foreign service.
TourismAlastair M. MorrisonProfessor of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism ManagementDirector, Purdue Hospitality & Tourism Research Center(765) 494-7905[email protected]http://omni.cc.purdue.edu/~alltson/Alastair.html* Can discuss vacation planning for individuals, families and groups, and provide travel tips for disabled and international travelers. Has written a manual for Indiana cities and small towns to help them market their communities to tourists. Was president of a travel and marketing firm in Canada.
Traveling With ChildrenJudith A. Myers-Walls Associate professor and Extension specialist, child development and family studies(765) 494-2959; home: (765) 742-1632[email protected]* Can discuss the special needs and concerns of people traveling with young children and adolescents. Conducts parent-education workshops across Indiana. Has written several parent-education curriculum packages and trains other parent educators. Is an expert in nonviolent toys and activities for children. Is co-author of "Young Peacemakers Project Book" and "Peace Works." Earned national awards for two programs: "A Child in Your Life," and "Mentor Mother." Has worked extensively with media .
Vacationing And PetsSteven B. Thompson Director, Pet Wellness Center Clinician, Veterinary Teaching Hospital(765) 494-1107[email protected]* Can address a variety of issues for pet owners to consider when planning to travel. Can offer tips on finding a good kennel or pet-sitting service, and discuss the implications of taking pets along on trips.
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