Students will be able to see first-hand the damage from the misapplication of chemicals or various plant diseases. This will greatly increase the students' comprehension of what we are teaching. That will allow us to shut down one of the fairways at certain times so that researchers or students can get out there to examine the results of their research. In addition, the new facility will allow more students to enroll in turf science, a major in the School of Agriculture. At present, about 65 undergraduate students are in the program.
Most graduates go to work as golf course superintendents.
Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics has developed a new series of logos that give a visual boost to the Boilermakers. Other Big Ten schools have changed their logos, also called marks, but Purdue is one of the first to add several secondary and word marks, says Bob Bernard, Purdue athletic marketing director. Secondary and word marks are those developed in addition to the main logo. We expect them to revitalize our merchandising campaign. Our men's basketball team won its third consecutive Big Ten title this year, and many of our other sports also are increasing in stature.