Corteva Agriscience – Purdue’s Support for Success Program

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Launched in 2021 and now proudly sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, the Corteva Agriscience – Purdue’s Support for Success Program, also known as the SFS Program, is a dynamic initiative designed to empower students in the College of Agriculture through meaningful community connections and professional development opportunities.

Rooted in the belief that every student, undergraduate or graduate, deserves access to resources that support their success, this program offers a welcoming network built to help you thrive at Purdue and in your future career.

Each year, the program hosts free professional development events, including:

• Lunch seminars (2 per semester) on topics like academic achievement, career readiness, and building your professional network.
• A leadership retreat (each spring semester) utilizes the nationally recognized LeaderShape Catalyst framework, helping students develop their voice and become agents of positive change.
• A two-day industry workforce development symposium(each fall semester) equips students with essential career readiness skills through interactive workshops and real-world insights.

Beyond professional development, the program is deeply committed to fostering a strong sense of community within the College of Agriculture. Whether it’s organizing free trips to local museums or co-sponsoring social events with student organizations, the SFS Program creates opportunities for students to connect, unwind, and build lasting relationships.

• Each semester, students who participate in professional development events are invited to attend a free community development trip, offering a fun and engaging way to strengthen peer networks and explore shared interests beyond the classroom.
• To further support student life, the program also invests in the growth and success of recognized student organizations by backing a wide range of club activities, either through individual requests or long-term partnerships, throughout the academic year.

All students in the College of Agriculture, both undergraduate and graduate, are invited to participate. Since its launch, the program has welcomed more than 1,400 event attendees and continues to grow each semester.

Discover your community. Build your skills. Step into your success.

Join us for upcoming events!

SFS Program Events for Spring 2026

Workshop - Budgeting and Savings

Budgeting and saving are important for your financial stability, ensuring you can pay common expenses like rent, tuition, student loans, credit card bills, and entertainment. But what exactly is budgeting? Learn proactive ways to approach and organize your finances.

• When: February 24, 2026 from 6-7 PM
• Where: Pfendler Hall (PFEN), Room 241
• RSVP: https://purdue.ag/3WE8gsN

Workshop - Caring for Self and Others

Learn warning signs of someone struggling with a mental health concern, how to advocate for self and others, and common misconceptions of mental health. This presentation aims to empower listeners with the knowledge of how to care for others and themselves when undergoing a mental health concern while making mental health a comfortable topic of conversation.

• When: March 24, 2026 from 6-7 PM
• Where: Pfendler Hall (PFEN), Room 241
• RSVP: https://purdue.ag/4hgkAYy

Leadership Retreat - Living in Possibility

Living in Possibility is more than a program—it's a mindset shift for leaders ready to embrace what could be. This transformative experience helps you build “possibility thinking” as a powerful leadership skill. You'll learn to see beyond limitations, challenge assumptions about how things are “supposed” to be, and open yourself to innovative solutions.

• When: April 18, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Where: To be determined
• RSVP: https://purdue.ag/4k3nuSx

Community Social - All Fired Up! Pottery Studio

Students who attend any of the three professional development events will be invited to a community social at All Fired Up! Pottery Studio in West Lafayette. During this free event, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a pottery piece and glaze it.

• When: April 25, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Where: All Fired Up! Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio!, Wabash Landing Shopping Center
• RSVP: To be sent to program participants via email.

Alpha Zeta members pictured after their leadership seminar featuring guest speaker and Alpha Zeta distinguished alumnus, Dr. Mark Russell.

Members of Students for Cultivating Change - Purdue Agriculture at the 2024 Cultivating Change Summit.

MANRRS-Purdue members attending the MANRRS39 Annual Training Conference and Career Expo sponsored by the SFS Program.

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