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Purdue University Libraries launches Video Contest

September 17th, 2013

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In conjunction with the Hicks Renovation Celebration, Purdue University Libraries is launching a “Why I Love Purdue Libraries Video Contest,” beginning Monday (Sept. 16), with a top award of $400 to be announced on Nov. 1.

The contest is open until midnight Oct. 11 for all currently enrolled Purdue students.  All eligible video entries must be one to three minutes long and follow the complete rules and guidelines for the contest as outlined on the Purdue Libraries website, http://lib.purdue.edu

Finalists will be selected by the Undergraduate Student Libraries Advisory Council (USLAC) and winners will be selected by the Libraries Dean’s Council from those finalists.

Top award categories are as follows:

$400 – First Place

$250 – Second Place

$100 – Third Place

Contest finalists and/or award winners will be featured on the Purdue Libraries website and communications channels, and all awards will be distributed through the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid.  Complete details, rules and guidelines for the contest are available at: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/videocontest