Latest news for Purdue retirees

Purdue Extension receives Hansen Award

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service has won the 2009 Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award for its relationship with its retirees. The award, sponsored by the Purdue University Retirees Association and the Office of the President, was presented June 3 at the University's annual retirement banquet in Purdue Memorial Union. More information about the Hansen Award is available here.

Wellness screenings available in June

The School of Nursing has wellness screening appointments available in June. As part of their Purdue benefits, official Purdue retirees and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners may receive one free wellness screening per calendar year. For more information, click here.

Rose Award presented to Michele Salla

Members of the Barbara I. Cook Chapter of Mortar Board on April 10 surprised Michele Salla, secretary in Staff Benefits, with a 2009 Rose Award for her "unselfish service to the Purdue community." The PURA executive committee and board members have benefited greatly from Salla's tireless efforts and gracious attitude on behalf of Purdue retirees. More information about Salla and the award is available here.

Retirees, guests visit School of Veterinary Medicine

On April 2, approximately 30 retirees and guests attended an overview of the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine and then toured the Large Animal and Small Animal Teaching Hospitals. For a story about the tour, which was sponsored by PURA's Campus and Community Activities Committee, click here.

Retirement task force presentation available as video

The Retirement Plan Review Task Force invited faculty, staff and retirees to a 90-minute presentation on April 21 in Fowler Hall. The presentation was a result of recent efforts by the task force and Ennis Knupp + Associates to evaluate the University's defined contribution retirement plan for faculty and administrative/professional staff, as well as its voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) plans that are open to all Purdue employees. A video of the presentation is available here.

Purposeful Living conference

The Purposeful Living in Retirement Conference occurred on April 29 at University Plaza. Speakers presented information about living actively through gardening, proper nutrition for living, how to face today's economy and many other topics of interest. An article about the conference, incorporating pictures, is in preparation.