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<mailto:profdev@purdue.edu> ➤ 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<mailto:engwall@purdue.edu> 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 | Young Hall https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/ Responsibility | Arranger | Activator | Ideation | Adaptability