Podcast Episode 130 – Cara Putman
SUMMARY
“This Is Purdue,” the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Below, you’ll find helpful information, stories, and social media content regarding this episode of “This Is Purdue.”
STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Cara Putman, clinical associate professor at Purdue University and director of the Daniels School of Business’ Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business.
Cara is a visionary Boilermaker and leader in many fields — she graduated from college at 20 years old, earned a JD and MBA, and is an award-winning author. She’s called Purdue home for over 20 years and has dedicated her life to being an educator and mentor to hundreds of students at the Daniels School.
In this episode, you will:
- Hear about Cara’s education journey from her hometown of North Platte, Nebraska, to law school to Purdue, and her successes along the way, including being a first-generation college student
- Learn what first sparked her passions for law, politics and education
- Discover how mentors inspired her to become a force for good and why she wants to do the same for students at Purdue
- Find out about the study abroad programs she’s led and business classes she’s piloted at the Daniels School, including a core ethics course for undergraduate students
- Gain insights into her incredible work at the Brock-Wilson Center, including how she’s helped grow the ambassador program from dozens to hundreds and guided students during their transition to the professional world
- Discover how she hopes the business world will evolve in the years to come and how she’s preparing Boilermakers to tackle real-world ethical challenges
- Hear about her experience as an accomplished fiction author, why she started writing as a teenager and how it helps energize her work at Purdue
You don’t want to miss this exciting episode with a Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award-winning professor who’s making a global impact for Boilermakers in business!
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SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
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- @PurdueBusiness professor @Cara.Putman knows what it’s like to be a young student figuring things out in the real world. Cara was homeschooled during high school and graduated at 16 years old. She then became a first-generation college student and graduated at 20 before receiving her law degree at 27 and later her MBA. Today she’s also an award-winning author! Her journey wasn’t easy or simple though. She’s learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way and has dedicated her life to mentoring Boilermakers to help them pave their own unique paths. 🎧 Hear more on #ThisIsPurdue: <link>
- @PurdueBusiness professor and @BrockWilsonCtr director @cara.putman is excited about the strides the university is making in business for young Boilermakers. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, Cara shares: 🚀 Why Purdue is a supportive place to learn, grow and discover your purpose 💪 How the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business creates empowered and confident leaders💡 The No. 1 practical tip she gives students to avoid ethical pitfalls in business 🎧 Listen to #ThisIsPurdue today: <link>
- “Figure out what your superpower is because that will help you become more confident as you step into the workplace.” 💪 In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, hear from @purduebusiness professor and director of the @brockwilsoncenter @caracputman. She shares her secret to finding purpose, success and belonging as an accomplished educator, lawyer and author. This episode is perfect for #Boilermakers wanting to build community and leave their mark. 📍 Listen at the 🔗 in our bio.
- Ever wonder what it’s like to be an author? @purduebusiness professor @caracputman is an award-winning author, specializing in legal and romantic suspense! 😲 In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, she shares her love of writing, her creative process and how this pursuit also inspires her teaching and student mentorship at Purdue. 🚂 🔗 in bio
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- #Boilermakers, ready to meet our next #ThisIsPurdue guest? @PurdueBusiness professor @cara_putman is a standout leader, mentor, lawyer and award-winning fiction author. Tune in for this fascinating episode! 🎧 <link>
- .@PurdueBusiness professor @cara_putman is a changemaker. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, she dives into how she teaches students to be ethical decision-makers and bridges the gap between business and technology. 📈 <link>
- .@PurdueBusiness is a supportive place for Boilermakers to learn, grow and discover their purpose. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, director of the @brockwilsonctr @cara_putman shares her approach to creating empowered and confident leaders. 🎧 <link>
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