Podcast Episode 139 – Anthony Cawdron
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.
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STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member.
Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it was donated to the university in 1971, and for the last 25 years, Anthony has been instrumental in the operations of what he calls the “front door to Purdue University.” He’s also an expert in all things etiquette.
This incredible conversation first aired last November, and since it’s one of our most popular episodes, we wanted to share it again as the holiday season approaches. Get ready to entertain your guests, crush that big job interview or impress at your next networking event after listening to this one!
In this episode, you will:
- Discover his path from working in several castles in Europe to his time in America and following former President Martin Jischke from Iowa State to Purdue
- Explore behind-the-scenes stories of Westwood from its interesting history to what it takes to host events for guests ranging from Boilermaker students and faculty to U.S. secretaries of state
- Gain insight into what Anthony teaches his students about networking, job interviews and standing out at professional events through his business etiquette course in Purdue’s White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Learn more of Anthony’s expert etiquette tips for both hosting and attending holiday parties
You don’t want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with expert etiquette tips and historical details about Westwood — one of the landmarks of the Purdue community.
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- Anthony Cawdron has been planning and leading events at Westwood — the home of #Purdue presidents and their families –– for over two decades. From hosting prestigious guests like U.S. secretaries of state and first ladies at Westwood to teaching @PurdueHTM students how to shine at networking events and job interviews, Anthony’s etiquette insights are a must-hear. We first aired this fascinating episode last November and it’s become one of our most popular, so we’re sharing again just in time for the holidays! 🦃 🥧 Join us for tea, homemade scones and cucumber sandwiches as Anthony shares incredible stories and tips on #ThisIsPurdue. 🫖 Listen today 🎧: <link>
- What’s your favorite part of the holidays? Is it: ➡️ Yummy food 🥧🍗 ➡️ Thoughtful gifts 🎁 ➡️ Conversation with family at the dinner table 💬 If you didn’t pick the last option, we’ve got the best solution for you: easy conversation starters! Westwood event coordinator and etiquette expert Anthony Cawdron discusses the art of a good back-and-forth conversation and more over tea and scones on one of our throwback episodes of #ThisIsPurdue. Tune in for more: <link>
- Job interviews don’t have to be difficult — at least not with a few key etiquette tips! Westwood event coordinator Anthony Cawdron joins #ThisIsPurdue to share his wisdom so that you can ace your next interview and land your dream job. Listen now: <link>
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- @anthony-cawdron-7909162 is the event coordinator and estate manager of Westwood Manor — the home of #Purdue presidents and their families. He’s helped host prestigious guests like U.S. secretaries of state and first ladies there. He’s also an etiquette expert and professor, teaching @purduehtm students how to ace their networking events and job interviews. Tune in to this exciting #ThisIsPurdue episode, which first aired last November, just in time for the holiday season. 🦃 🥧 Join us for tea, homemade scones and cucumber sandwiches as Anthony shares his incredible stories and etiquette tips! 🫖 Listen to the full episode now: <link>
- Did you know that proper etiquette can be the difference between getting your dream job and not? Hear Westwood event coordinator and etiquette expert @anthony-cawdron-7909162 dive deep into these lesser-known protocols to help students and professionals crush their next interview. Listen to the full episode: <link>
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- If “Downton Abbey” is one of your favorite TV shows, then you don’t want to miss tomorrow’s #ThisIsPurdue episode with Westwood event coordinator Anthony Cawdron! He shares his best etiquette advice for holiday parties, job interviews and more. 🎧 <link>
- Join us on #ThisIsPurdue as we reshare one of our most popular episodes with Westwood event coordinator and etiquette expert Anthony Cawdron. You don’t want to miss this insightful episode, just in time for the holidays! 🎧 <link>
- Etiquette is still relevant … get into it! Listen to Westwood event coordinator Anthony Cawdron’s #ThisIsPurdue episode for all the must-know details. <link>
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