http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/indiana-farmers-get-busy-planting-during-break-in-the-weather.html Indiana farmers who had to wait through a month of seemingly never-ending rain that kept them out of their fields are now getting caught up in planting their crops. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/indiana-farmers-get-busy-planting-during-break-in-the-weather.html Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/angelina-jolies-double-mastectomy-highlights-need-for-advances-in-cancer-prevention,-not-just-treatment,-purdue-expert-says.html Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer highlights the need for more cancer prevention options, according to a Purdue University breast-cancer expert. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/angelina-jolies-double-mastectomy-highlights-need-for-advances-in-cancer-prevention,-not-just-treatment,-purdue-expert-says.html Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/prof-alcohol-impairment-goes-beyond-bac-number.html Drivers may think they have the green light to drive when their blood alcohol levels fall below the legal limit or the buzz wears off, but that's not the case, says a Purdue University expert. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/prof-alcohol-impairment-goes-beyond-bac-number.html Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-system-for-purdue-libraries-will-streamline-workflows,-improve-analytics.html Purdue University Libraries has helped develop and launch a new library management system to improve workflow effectiveness and improve collection analysis. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/new-system-for-purdue-libraries-will-streamline-workflows,-improve-analytics.html Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/nominations-sought-for-women-in-agriculture-awards.html The Purdue Extension Women in Agriculture Team has begun accepting nominations for the 2013 Women in Agriculture Awards. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/nominations-sought-for-women-in-agriculture-awards.html Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/2013-edition-of-directory-lists-operating-grants-for-nonprofit-organizations.html Officials who lead nonprofit programs in the sectors of arts and culture, children and youth, community and economic development, health care, and social services will find more than 1,800 funding sources for operating costs in a newly published directory. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/2013-edition-of-directory-lists-operating-grants-for-nonprofit-organizations.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/perfinity-biosciences-names-robert-ellis-as-president-and-ceo.html Perfinity Biosciences Inc., a biosciences company based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, announces Robert H. Ellis as its new president and CEO. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/perfinity-biosciences-names-robert-ellis-as-president-and-ceo.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Mel Chua, a Purdue University doctoral candidate in engineering education, received her current set of hearing aids in May 2012. She has severe hearing loss but has not worn hearing aids most of her adult life because they did not offer a significant improvement to her hearing. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Fri, 10 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-review-fee-cuts-and-budget-plan-vote-set-for-may-22.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 10) approved a conceptual general fund operating budget for fiscal year 2014, which uses internal cost savings to cover a tuition freeze and other student fee cuts at the West Lafayette campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-review-fee-cuts-and-budget-plan-vote-set-for-may-22.html Fri, 10 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-music-hall,-renovations-to-academic-and-living-spaces.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 10) officially named a planned facility to house Purdue Musical Organizations and approved a construction contract for the building. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-music-hall,-renovations-to-academic-and-living-spaces.html Thu, 09 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-offers-frozen-tuition-and-fee-cuts-to-board-of-trustees.html Purdue University officials proposed frozen tuition and some fee cuts for its West Lafayette campus to the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee on Thursday (May 9). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-offers-frozen-tuition-and-fee-cuts-to-board-of-trustees.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-honors-seminars-national-security-garden-exhibit-is-a-conversation-starter.html Despite cooler temperatures than normal, the Purdue Honors freshman seminar (HONRS199) National Security Garden is already boasting foot-high soy plants. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-honors-seminars-national-security-garden-exhibit-is-a-conversation-starter.html Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/health-care-data-management-firm-joins-purdue-research-park.html Family caregivers and professional health care providers can benefit from online products developed by a data management firm that has become a tenant in the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/health-care-data-management-firm-joins-purdue-research-park.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/world-renowned-purdue-scientist,-policymaker-impact-on-students,-faculty-continues.html Arden L. Bement Jr., former director of the National Science Foundation and inaugural director of Purdue University's Global Policy Research Institute, has been honored with a new fellow program and energy fund in his name. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/world-renowned-purdue-scientist,-policymaker-impact-on-students,-faculty-continues.html Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/4-h-japanese-exchange-program-creates-friendships,-memories.html When Linda Hines and her family opened their home to a student from Japan for part of a summer in the early 1990s, they understood that they didn't need to spend a lot of money on special activities to introduce her to the United States. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/4-h-japanese-exchange-program-creates-friendships,-memories.html Tue, 07 May 2013 09:07:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-low-to-participate-in-ibj-panel-discussion-on-outlook-for-indianas-life-sciences-industry.html Purdue University researcher Philip Low will join a panel of experts on Friday (May 10) for the Indianapolis Business Journal's Power Breakfast Series focusing on the outlook for Indiana's life sciences industry. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-low-to-participate-in-ibj-panel-discussion-on-outlook-for-indianas-life-sciences-industry.html Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/farmers-get-brief-break-in-weather-bigger-one-on-the-horizon.html Indiana farmers getting a little break from frequent rains seized an opportunity in the first week of May to work in their fields at a time when they were weeks behind in planting. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/farmers-get-brief-break-in-weather-bigger-one-on-the-horizon.html Tue, 07 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/water-main-replacement-to-affect-west-lafayette-traffic-near-purdue-campus-during-may,-june.html Commuters in the West Lafayette area near Purdue University's campus should anticipate possible detours and temporary road closures in the coming weeks due to a water main replacement. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/water-main-replacement-to-affect-west-lafayette-traffic-near-purdue-campus-during-may,-june.html Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/statement-from-mitch-daniels-on-death-of-otis-bowen.html Doc Bowen was a great public servant and an important counselor to me and countless others, but he was much more: He was the living embodiment of the virtues we associate with our state - modesty, honesty, kindness. We have lost him, but I hope we never lose touch with the example he gave us in the way he led his life. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/statement-from-mitch-daniels-on-death-of-otis-bowen.html Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-musical-organizations-to-take-purdue-spirit-to-europe-this-month.html More than 120 Purdue Musical Organizations students will soon embark on a two-week performance tour of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-musical-organizations-to-take-purdue-spirit-to-europe-this-month.html Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/rotc-accepting-hall-of-fame-nominations.html The Purdue University Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2014 class. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/rotc-accepting-hall-of-fame-nominations.html Wed, 01 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/drought-behind-them,-farmers-now-deal-with-too-much-water.html Last year, farmers didn't have nearly enough rain for their wilted, drought-ravaged crops. So far this year, they have too much of it - so much that they can't get into their fields to work them for planting. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/drought-behind-them,-farmers-now-deal-with-too-much-water.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Purdue University will award 10 honorary doctorate degrees during commencement ceremonies this spring. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-award-10-honorary-doctorates-during-spring-commencement.html Wed, 01 May 2013 09:29:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-begin-search-for-new-physical-facilities-vp.html An expedited search will begin immediately to find a replacement for Robert McMains, Purdue's vice president for physical facilities who announced that he has accepted a position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-to-begin-search-for-new-physical-facilities-vp.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-accepting-nominations-for-inspiring-families,-building-communities-award.html The Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences is accepting nominations for the 12th annual Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-accepting-nominations-for-inspiring-families,-building-communities-award.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-airport-seeking-public-comment-through-survey.html Purdue University Airport is updating its airport master plan and is seeking public comments and suggestions on how to improve the services and facilities. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-airport-seeking-public-comment-through-survey.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firm-that-creates-custom-websites,-social-marketing-tools-joins-purdue-research-park.html Leaders at direct sales organizations, networking marketing organizations and nonprofit membership-based associations may expand their influence and increase revenue by partnering with a company that has opened an office in the Purdue Research Park. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/firm-that-creates-custom-websites,-social-marketing-tools-joins-purdue-research-park.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:10:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-police-investigating-vandalism-as-hate-crime.html Purdue University police are investigating a possible hate crime that occurred on campus at approximately 9:15 a.m. Tuesday (April 23). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-police-investigating-vandalism-as-hate-crime.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:59:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-merges-marketing-office-into-public-affairs,-eliminates-vice-president-position.html Purdue University will consolidate the Office of Marketing and Media with the Office of Public Affairs under the direction of Julie Griffith, vice president for public affairs, President Mitch Daniels announced Monday (April 22). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-merges-marketing-office-into-public-affairs,-eliminates-vice-president-position.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:43:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/sinkhole-expert-urban-development-common-culprit-of-sudden-collapse.html Although water main breaks can cause sudden holes to open up as they wash away dirt and material, much like the one that swallowed three cars in Chicago, a different issue of urban development is more often responsible for such collapses, according to a Purdue University sinkhole expert. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/sinkhole-expert-urban-development-common-culprit-of-sudden-collapse.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/police-investigation-determines-reported-racial-incident-at-purdue-unfounded.html A police investigation has determined that a possible racial bias incident reported Friday (April 19) at Purdue University had actually been conducted as part of an educational seminar. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/police-investigation-determines-reported-racial-incident-at-purdue-unfounded.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/biological-sciences-expert-can-speak-about-biodefense-issues-in-wake-of-ricin-scare.html Biological sciences expert can speak about biodefense issues in wake of ricin scare http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/biological-sciences-expert-can-speak-about-biodefense-issues-in-wake-of-ricin-scare.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/expert-on-movie-ratings,-frightening-images-for-children.html Sparks is a mass media expert who studies the effects of frightening images on children. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/expert-on-movie-ratings,-frightening-images-for-children.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-libraries-to-extend-hours-as-students-prepare-for-finals.html Purdue University Libraries will extend hours at four of its campus facilities to help students prepare for final exams. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-libraries-to-extend-hours-as-students-prepare-for-finals.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Industrial and government health and safety inspectors who regularly check work sites for levels of physical, chemical and biological agents could find their own work environments safer through an innovation developed by a Purdue University graduate student. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imprelis-response-effort-earns-purdue-ags-team-award.html A group of Purdue University professionals whose investigation into consumer complaints of tree and plant damage led to a nationwide ban of the turf herbicide Imprelis will receive the 2013 Purdue Agriculture TEAM Award. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imprelis-response-effort-earns-purdue-ags-team-award.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-ecopartnership-offers-4,500-travel-grants-for-research-collaborations-in-china.html The U.S.-China EcoPartnership for Environmental Sustainability at Purdue is launching a travel grant program through the Purdue-China Visiting Scholars Network, awarding up to eight travel grants valued at $4,500 each. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-ecopartnership-offers-4,500-travel-grants-for-research-collaborations-in-china.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:44:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-science-honors-distinguished-alumni.html Purdue University's College of Science inducted nine distinguished alumni on Friday (April 12). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-science-honors-distinguished-alumni.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:22:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/anonymous-gift-adds-1-million-to-nursing,-veterinary-scholarship-funds.html Purdue University has announced a $1 million gift to fund scholarships in the School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/anonymous-gift-adds-1-million-to-nursing,-veterinary-scholarship-funds.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-liberal-arts-honors-alumni,-celebrates-50th-anniversary.html Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts honored four distinguished alumni Friday (April 12) during its 2013 annual awards banquet and launch of the 50th anniversary of the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/college-of-liberal-arts-honors-alumni,-celebrates-50th-anniversary.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:45:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/breast-cancer-survivors-win-when-teaming-up-for-community-races.html Breast cancer survivors training together for a spring walk or run not only challenge images of being sick with cancer, but also personally benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, says a Purdue University expert. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/breast-cancer-survivors-win-when-teaming-up-for-community-races.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-extends-fraternitys-suspension.html Purdue University officials announced Thursday (April 11) that the suspension of a campus fraternity has been extended for violating restrictions that had been placed on it. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-extends-fraternitys-suspension.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/tornadosevere-weather-experts.html The following Purdue University experts can discuss severe-weather topics that include preparing for severe weather and disaster recovery; disaster planning and response; and tornado formation and the influence of climate change. Any journalists' questions can be directed to Purdue News Service at 765-494-2096. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/tornadosevere-weather-experts.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:03:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-insurance-plan-administrator,-computing-cluster,-softball-stadium.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 5) approved contracts for a new plan administrator for employee health insurance and to install a high-speed community research computing cluster, as well as construction of a new softball stadium. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-trustees-approve-new-insurance-plan-administrator,-computing-cluster,-softball-stadium.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/indiana-beef-evaluation-program-to-hold-bull-auction.html The Indiana Beef Evaluation Program will host its bull sale April 18 in Springville. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/indiana-beef-evaluation-program-to-hold-bull-auction.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/national-airline-quality-rating-to-be-announced-april-8.html Results of the 23rd annual national Airline Quality Rating (AQR) will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday (April 8) in Washington, D.C., during a news conference at the National Press Club's Murrow Room. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/national-airline-quality-rating-to-be-announced-april-8.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:12:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/5-tips-to-shore-up-friendships-before-the-next-storm-hits.html Charging flashlight batteries is a good way to prepare for severe weather, but charging your social networks can save your life when disaster strikes, says a Purdue University expert. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/5-tips-to-shore-up-friendships-before-the-next-storm-hits.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:27:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-vp-for-development-resigns.html Lisa D. Calvert, Purdue's vice president for development, announced Monday (April 1) her resignation from the university, effective immediately. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdues-vp-for-development-resigns.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-technology-could-lower-coronary-disease-mortality-rate.html Patients undergoing angioplasty or other heart-related medical procedures could benefit from a new technology being developed with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/imaging-technology-could-lower-coronary-disease-mortality-rate.html