ESE Friends: I am pleased to announce that Christal Musser has been named Interdisciplinary Student Services Manager in the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP). I am honored to have this opportunity to formally recognize Christal as a leader in the OIGP. The hard work and extra effort she has put forth during the continued growth stages of our office has been integral to our success. Christal joined the Graduate School in 2006 in the Fellowships Office following three years of service in Botany and Plant Pathology. She became part of the OIGP team in 2011 as Program Coordinator of Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE). She is a valued member of the Purdue University community and has continued to instill her genuine commitment to students, faculty, and service throughout her time as Program Coordinator of ESE. During her time with the OIGP, Christal's experience and enthusiasm has led to a number of improvements in OIGP initiatives, such as the Social Justice Series and the Interdisciplinary Spring Reception. We look forward to Christal's continued success with ESE, our team, and the organization as a whole as she continues to serve both ESE and the OIGP community. Please join me in congratulating Christal! Colleen Colleen L. Gabauer, Ed.D. Director of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Rm. 170 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: cgabauer@purdue.edu<mailto:cgabauer@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp<http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp> Phone: 765-494-9256 | Fax: 765-494-0136