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LIBERAL ARTS MAGAZINE Spring 2004
40
New Development and
Alumni Relations Officers
The School of Liberal Arts has
added two new staff members
to augment its relationships
with alumni. Lee Anne Scott
and Christine Sharp have
joined Cathleen Ruloff to
form a dynamic, goal-oriented
team.
LEE ANNE (DUST) SCOTT
came to Purdue University in 1988 to
pursue a bachelor of arts in political science.
After getting her degree, she stayed
on for a master of science in environmental
economics (Ag Economics Dept.) in
1996. Lee Anne has worked for several
nonprofit organizations, such as Habitat
for Humanity of Lafayette. She now lives
in Delphi with her husband, Jay, and two
children, and she continues to volunteer
for Habitat and other organizations in
Lafayette and Delphi. She and her family
love the outdoors, enjoying camping and
kayaking especially.
Lee Anne remembers the great friendships
she found among her fellow students
living at Duhme Hall. She also
cherishes great times working with fellow
students on the founding of the Petticrew
CHRISTINE (KEANE)
SHARP is a 1997 Purdue
graduate from the School of
Liberal Arts. She majored in
public relations and minored
in English. Originally from
Evergreen Park, Illinois, Chris
enjoys visiting with family
and friends, traveling, reading,
and watching college
football (Go Boilers!). She
currently lives in West
Lafayette with her husband of two years,
Brian, their dog, Buster, and cat, Hunter.
Chris looks back fondly on her years
as a Purdue student. “I truly enjoyed my
days at Purdue,” she notes, “both in and
out of the classroom. As an alumna, it is
terrific to be able to experience campus
life on a daily basis. It is amazing to see
the campus growth and to learn what is
debate
forum and
in Pi Sigma
Alpha, the
political
science
honor
society.
In January, Lee Anne became the
second director of development for the
School of Liberal Arts. She is excited
about the chance to work with Purdue’s
alumni and supporters. “The best part of
being in development,” she says, “is visiting
with alumni and learning where their
Purdue degree has taken them in life.”
Lee Anne smiles, and then adds, “The
next best thing is sharing with them how
they can make their own impact at
Purdue.”
important to students of the new
millennium.”
After graduation, Chris started as
an intern with Bozell Public Relations,
moving up to assistant account executive.
Upon leaving Bozell, Chris returned
to Purdue to work in the Office for
Continuing Education and Conferences
as their sales and marketing coordinator.
Five years later, she has returned to
the School of Liberal Arts as alumni
relations coordinator. Chris too is excited
about her new position. “I want to connect
alumni with great experiences,”
she notes, “particularly those who have
moved away from Purdue. I also believe
that our current students would enjoy
listening to stories from alumni. This
connection could perhaps give students
a glimpse of their future and give alumni
a glimpse of their past!”