Purdue University News

Crisis Center earns first Purdue Community Partner Award

Mon, 7 May 2012 11:24:00 EDT

Purdue has named the Lafayette Crisis Center as the inaugural winner of the university's Exemplary Community Partner Award.

Program for youth with disabilities offers summer session

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:09:00 EDT

Physical Education Teacher Educators Supporting Physical Activity, Learning, and Service - will host a five-week physical activity and aquatics program beginning June 14.

Top Farmer Crop Workshop set for July 9-11 at Purdue

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT

Farmers looking to improve their operations will learn how to better evaluate their economic, agronomic and technological opportunities and challenges at the annual Top Farmer Crop Workshop in July at Purdue University.

Meetings provide in-depth dairy management strategies

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:29:00 EST

The Purdue Extension Dairy Team and Indiana Professional Dairy Producers will again partner with the Indiana Forage Council to present regional dairy meetings in five Indiana counties in February and March.

Society of Women Engineers partners with Ingersoll Rand for 'Girl Scout Day'

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:24:00 EST

Girl Scouts from across Central Indiana will visit Purdue University on Feb. 27 to explore engineering through hands-on activities related to different engineering disciplines.

Purdue FOP, student sorority help children, make couple's dream come true

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:46:00 EST

The Purdue University Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 136 and a campus sorority are helping give back to the community in a Christmas project spurred by a tragedy.

Fat dogs, coughing horses to teach kids about health careers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST

Purdue University researchers will use a $1.3 million grant to help further students' understanding of the role animals play in keeping people healthy.

8 finalists selected for $100,000 Purdue life sciences competition

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EDT

Eight finalists have been selected to compete for $100,000 on Nov. 10 at the sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition, which highlights promising entrepreneurship efforts in the life sciences arena.

New program at Purdue aims to build computer science skills of future high school teachers

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:28:00 EDT

Purdue University is contributing to a national effort to train prospective secondary education teachers in computer science.

Harrison student puts on fundraiser to purchase vest for Purdue police dog

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EDT

Kaylee Johnson, a junior at William Henry Harrison High School, is putting on a yard sale fundraiser Saturday (Oct. 10) to help protect Purdue's police dog.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2306 Wake Robin Drive, West Lafayette.

United Way to host Purdue Extension poverty simulation

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EDT

The United Way of Greater Lafayette and the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network will host a poverty simulation for community leaders, nonprofit boards and staff, and interested community members from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 14) at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds.

Purdue-Ivy Tech Pathway Program ready to take applications

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 09:15:00 EDT

Students interested in a new co-enrollment program offered by the Purdue University College of Agriculture and Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette may begin applying online for the 2010 fall semester.

Purdue seeks campus community feedback on smoke-free campus proposal

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:10:00 EDT

Purdue University is looking for feedback from faculty, staff and students regarding a proposal for a smoke-free campus.

Bike patrol allows interaction, easy access around campus

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EDT

As one of eight Purdue University police officers who participate in bicycle patrol, Keene Red Elk sees many advantages, including the interaction it creates with students.

Purdue police investigating reported license plate thefts

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:39:00 EDT

Purdue University police are investigating a string of reported license plate thefts from vehicles parked on campus.

Alumni to be recognized for service to animal sciences industry

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:16:00 EDT

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences will honor six alumni with 2009 Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards. The awards ceremony takes place Nov. 13.

Purdue, Lafayette schools to host visiting teachers from 10 countries

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:43:00 EDT

Secondary teachers from 10 countries will arrive at Purdue University Thursday (Sept. 24) to begin a six-week Teaching Excellence and Achievement program.

Free orientation at Purdue for puppy owners

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:17:00 EDT

Purdue University's Animal Behavior Clinic is offering free orientation lectures for people considering getting a puppy or who currently have a puppy.

Police urge laptop computer, bicycle registration

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:56:00 EDT

Purdue police are encouraging the university community to register for an online program aimed at helping get lost or stolen laptop computers and bicycles back to their owners.

Purdue workshops planned for New Albany

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:37:00 EDT

Purdue University's Technical Assistance Program will offer two workshops in New Albany this fall.

New officers take helm at Purdue Alumni Association

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:20:00 EDT

The Purdue University Alumni Association board of directors has selected new officers.

Ted Priebe will serve two years as president. Mary Harris-Dieter, president-elect, will become president at the end of Priebe's term. Jerry Williams has been re-elected to a second term as treasurer.

Purdue Alumni names regional directors, representatives

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:17:00 EDT

The Purdue Alumni Association board of directors has selected regional directors for the 2009-10 academic year.

Robert Thorley, Thomas Lindenman and Nick Sickler will serve three-year terms as regional alumni directors in different parts of the country. They will represent the interests of Purdue Alumni Association members who reside in the respective areas.

Purdue police chief answers questions on pedestrian safety campaign

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:49:00 EDT

An enhanced pedestrian safety campaign is making headway in educating drivers and pedestrians about the importance of vigilance and crosswalk use around Purdue's campus.

Holocaust Remembrance Conference set for April 11-15

The 29th annual Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Conference will take place April 11-15 at Purdue University's Stewart Center and other locations in West Lafayette and Lafayette.