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Cocktails and Conversation

Join us as we raise a glass to Purdue women everywhere!

Cocktails and Conversation is a free online event created by the Purdue Women’s Network to highlight outstanding Purdue women and stimulate engagement in an informal setting. Events take place once a month during the academic year and last an hour.

Each session covers a new topic and features one or more Purdue faculty member, staff member, or student sharing their professional expertise and personal experiences. Attendees have the opportunity to gain insight on new or impactful subjects, ask questions, and make new connections with other Boilermaker women.

The best part? Every time we get together, the event opens on a light note and closes with a toast!

Upcoming Events

To explore and register for upcoming events in this series, go to the Purdue for Life Foundation events page and search “Cocktails and Conversation.” Information can also be conveniently located on the Purdue Women’s Network Facebook page.

Cocktail rule!

Archives

Check out some of our past speakers and drink recipes. Cocktails can be modified for nondrinkers by simply skipping the alcohol. If you’re interested in viewing past events from this series in their entirety, you can visit our dedicated YouTube archive.

Danita Rodibaugh


December 2023

Danita Rodibaugh (HHS’75), chair of the Purdue Alumni Association Board of Directors, discussed her extensive experience as a leader on that board and many other local, state, and national boards.

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Renee A. Thomas


January 2024

Renee A. Thomas, the associate vice provost for diversity, inclusion, and belonging at Purdue, discussed maximizing student potential, celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., and creating a sense of community and belonging for everyone.

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Sylvie Brouder, Viviana Tsangaropoulos, and Araceli Martinez


February 2024


Three Purdue women discussed food security at the macro and micro levels.
Purdue Women’s Network Chapter Leaders


March 2024


Our chapter leaders gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day together.
Yan Cong, Lindsay Hamm, Kaylyn Jackson Schiff, and Maggie Reisdorf


April 2024


Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been changing our world. Four Purdue experts discussed ChatGPT’s impact in work and academic settings. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that can have human-like conversations.
Past drink recipes
Cocktail rule!

Contact us

Purdue Women’s Network
purduewomen@purdueforlife.org

Maria L. Whipple
Senior Director of Affinity Networks
Purdue for Life Foundation
mlwhipple@purdueforlife.org