Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to inform that Diane Klassen will join our School as Director of Development (DoD) on August 8. Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (minor - Social Work) from IUPUI, where she also completed one year of graduate studies. After a number of leadership positions in various sectors, she served as Division Director for the March of Dimes during 2006-08. She joined Purdue University as DoD for the President's Council in July 2008 and has served as DoD for the School of Aeronautics & Astronautics for the last two years. With her experience and demonstrated fund-raising skills, Diane will help our School meet the aggressive Development goals we have established. Please join me in welcoming Diane to our School! Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University