Online training on formal dining etiquette!
Boiler Up!
From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU>
On Behalf Of Prof Dev
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:55 AM
To: Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU
Subject: [GRADCONTACTS] Holiday Events Ahead? Be Ready to Dine with Confidence
As holiday gatherings and professional events approach, now is the perfect time to sharpen your business meal etiquette. OGSPS’s new self-paced online
training — curated by Anthony Cawdron, Purdue’s expert in event planning and etiquette — helps you navigate formal dining with confidence, from place settings to conversation tips.
Why it matters:
Business meals are often part of interviews, networking, and professional celebrations. Knowing proper etiquette — especially in a U.S. context — helps
you make a strong impression and feel more at ease.
Access the training anytime, anywhere. Questions? Email us at
profdev@purdue.edu
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Click the link below and navigate to “OGSPS Professional Development” to get started:
https://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/training/Heading.aspx
Sincerely,
Becky Engwall
Professional Development Program Administrator
Purdue University
Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
O: 765-496-9072 M: 765-543-5989 E:
engwall@purdue.edu
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