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Chinese delegation to visit colleges of Technology, Engineering

A delegation from Beihang University in Beijing, China, will meet with faculty and staff from Purdue University's colleges of Technology and Engineering during a campus visit May 27.

The group from China will meet with several faculty and staff members from the College of Technology, the College of Engineering, the Office of International Programs and the Product Lifecycle Management Center of Excellence in Discovery Park. The two institutions will sign a memorandum of understanding to establish research opportunities together.

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NSF administrator and University of Illinois engineer named Purdue VP for research

Richard O. Buckius
Purdue President France A. Córdova on Thursday (May 15) announced that Richard O. Buckius, a University of Illinois engineer and administrator for the National Science Foundation, will be Purdue's next vice president for research.

Buckius will start his Purdue duties this summer or early in the fall semester after completing his appointment at NSF. He will succeed Charles O. Rutledge, who is retiring after leading Purdue's research programs since 2002.

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Committee to aid Purdue search for VP for governmental relations

Purdue University President France A. Córdova has appointed a search advisory committee to identify candidates for the position of vice president for governmental relations.

The committee will lead the search for a successor to Terry D. Strueh, the current vice president for governmental relations who is retiring from the university on June 15.

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Prof: Strong local networks can stop unwanted dams, airports and other controversial projects

Daniel Aldrich
Local communities have greater influence on national issues than many people realize, especially when it comes to opposing controversial facilities, says a Purdue University political scientist.

"Despite the goals of national governments and financial and administrative pressures, communities that are unified and organized can work together to block projects, such as unwanted nuclear power plants, dams, landfills or athletic arenas," says Daniel P. Aldrich, an assistant professor of political science.

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James Earl Jones will speak during Experience Liberal Arts

James Earl Jones
Actor James Earl Jones will speak at Purdue University in October as part of Experience Liberal Arts, a monthlong celebration highlighting programs in the College of Liberal Arts.

"An Evening with James Earl Jones" is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. The event is free and open to the public, however, tickets are required. Additional event details and ticket information will be available in early fall.

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Krannert among 27 business schools reaccredited by association

Purdue University's Krannert School of Management has been reaccredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

About 10 percent of business schools worldwide are accredited by the 555-member association. The accreditation was announced at the association's annual conference in Honolulu.

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Program draws young researchers from around world to Purdue

Undergraduate students from around the world will spend 11 weeks this summer on the Purdue campus working on research projects that have practical applications to everyday life.

The research projects are part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, or SURF, that allows students to work directly with Purdue faculty researchers. The program will begin May 19.

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Purdue summer class offers college survival tips

Purdue University is offering a summer class to help current and future college students survive in the classroom.

The College of Liberal Arts will offer the eight-week class "How to Survive at College" starting June 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:50 p.m.

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Indiana joins multistate effort to fight emerald ash borer

Larvae feed on the vascular systems of ash trees
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has declared May 18-24 Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, part of a multistate effort to reinforce the dangers of firewood movement by unsuspecting citizens.

"Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is aimed at all citizens, but we've chosen to focus our efforts on state parks and properties because firewood movement is by far our biggest problem in slowing the spread of EAB here in Indiana," said Jodie Ellis, Purdue University entomologist.

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New director named at Purdue College of Technology at South Bend

Michael D. Sanders
Michael D. Sanders was recently selected as director of the Purdue University College of Technology location at South Bend.

Sanders started as director in April. His duties include overseeing degree programs, increasing internship programs for students, strengthening partnerships with area industries and using students to help solve problems in industry.

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Purdue, Ivy Tech to help manufacturers gain competitive edge

Manufacturers looking for ways to grow their businesses, become more efficient and enhance work force skills are invited to a conference co-sponsored by Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College.

Registrations are being accepted for the Advanced Manufacturing Symposium, which will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 17 at the Ivy Technical Community College's Lawrence campus, 9301 E. 59th St., Indianapolis. Sponsored by Purdue's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center and Ivy Community College-Central Indiana's Accelerated Certified Training department, workshops will be presented on work force training, increasing process efficiency, supplier development, energy efficiency, product development and marketing.

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Summer camps offer new ways to turn kids on to technology

Purdue University's College of Technology will offer several camps in June that feature hands-on activities that will introduce students from diverse backgrounds to career opportunities offered in technology.

The first camp, called TOTAL (Turned on to Technology and Leadership), is for seventh- and eighth-graders and will be June 8-12. It is targeted toward a multicultural audience but is open to any student in those grades, said Antonia Munguia, director of diversity for the College of Technology.

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2 Purdue campuses shift to federal Direct Loan Program

Effective for fall 2008 semester enrollment, Purdue's West Lafayette and North Central campuses will offer loans funded by the federal Direct Loan Program, university officials announced Monday (May 12).

Purdue University Calumet already uses the Direct Loan Program.

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Gas prices, economy may shorten summer trips, experts say

Rising oil and gasoline prices will cause many travelers to take shorter trips during this year's summer vacation season, say two tourism experts.

The price of oil has climbed steadily for several weeks, reaching an all-time high of over $125.96 a barrel on Friday (May 9). The national average retail price of gasoline reached $3.718 a gallon on Monday (May 12), and economists expect the trend to continue.

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Purdue graduates urged to reach for stars while charting futures

Lift after commencement
Purdue University President France A. Córdova encouraged new graduates to not only reach for the stars when pursuing their own dreams, but to advance the dreams of people everywhere.

Córdova spoke to candidates during four spring commencement ceremonies taking place this weekend (May 9-11) in Elliott Hall of Music.

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Mayo Clinic Trustees Welcome New Member, Honor New Named Professors

The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees today welcomed Purdue University President France Córdova, Ph.D., as a new member and recognized four awardees of Mayo Clinic named professorships. More

 

Biofuels Symposium 2008 highlights sustainability, policy issues

Converting trees into ethanol
Experts will discuss research advancements and the policy and sustainability issues facing the ethanol and biodiesel industries during Purdue University's Biofuels Symposium 2008 on May 19-20 in Stewart Center.

Speakers at the event, coordinated by the Energy Center in Discovery Park, will include top executives from the biofuels industry, government officials and leading academic researchers from Princeton and Purdue universities and the University of Massachusetts.

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Purdue offers two camps focusing on computer graphics

High school students can learn more about computer graphics and possible career paths at two computer graphics technology summer camps in June at Purdue University.

The Department of Computer Graphics Technology will offer an advanced-level camp June 15-20 and a beginner's-level camp June 22-27.

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Candidates for Purdue Graduate School dean to make campus visits

The search committee for the dean of Purdue University's Graduate School is inviting four candidates to participate in campus visits this month.

John Contreni, chair of the search committee and the Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, said visits and open forums have been scheduled for three of the candidates.

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Purdue names director of Purdue Musical Organizations

William Griffel
Purdue University on Friday (May 9) named William E. Griffel director of Purdue Musical Organizations and the Purdue Varsity Glee Club.

Griffel, who will start June 15, replaces Brian Breed, who retired Dec. 31 after serving as director of Purdue Musical Organizations and the Purdue Varsity Glee Club since 1989.

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Purdue Convocations announces its 2008-09 season

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Purdue Convocations' 2008-09 season will include 27 shows, six series and three special events, including a variety of Broadway musicals, plays and musical events.

Highlights of the season include Broadway musicals such as "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Chicago" and "Ain't Misbehavin'," which stars "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, as well as performances in Elliott Hall of Music of "STOMP," "Birdhouse Factory" by Cirque Mechanics, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and The Irish Tenors.

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EPICS to hold national conference at Purdue

Sparking service-learning through engineering and technology will be the theme of the annual national EPICS conference on May 20-22 at Purdue University's Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

The EPICS Conference on Service-Learning in Engineering and Technology annually draws about 100 faculty, professionals and students from universities and companies from around the nation. The conference's dinner session is expected to draw 200 to the Holiday Inn Select City Center, 515 South St., Lafayette.

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Purdue expert offers tips on spring cleaning the medicine cabinet

When cleaning out the medicine cabinet, medication and drugs should not be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet, says a Purdue University expert.

Patricia Darbishire, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice, recommends that before disposing of any medication people contact a local pharmacist, the Solid Waste Management District or a law enforcement agency to learn the proper disposal technique for your geographic area.

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Recruitment open for two calcium studies of young girls

Purdue University's Department of Foods and Nutrition is currently seeking girls in fourth through sixth grades to take part in two clinical studies involving calcium and dairy consumption.

The first study will test the effect of a particular type of carbohydrate on calcium absorption. Between 15-20 girls are needed for the study.

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Purdue launches EcoliHub; unites scientists and information throughout the world

EcoliHub web site
Purdue University announced Wednesday (May 7) the launch of EcoliHub, a central online source for information about the bacteria Escherichia coli.

Barry L. Wanner, who is leading the project, said E. coli has served as a model organism that has led to innumerable discoveries about fundamental cellular processes that are key to understanding all living cells.

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