News for faculty and staffOctober 9, 2007CAMPUS NEWS Piece of the moon lands at PurdueCampus groups plan events to raise domestic violence awarenessA number of Purdue organizations are sponsoring events this week (Oct. 8-12) in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Beginning Wednesday (Oct. 10), the Clothesline Project, a display of T-shirts decorated as a testimony against domestic violence, will be on display in the Purdue Memorial Union Main Lounge. MoreUniversity Residences helps students avoid illegal downloading woesUniversity Residences has launched an educational campaign to help students understand the definition and consequences of illegally downloading and sharing electronic music files. MorePEOPLE Assistant director chosen for Purdue College of Technology at Columbus/GreensburgHead has been an adjunct instructor for the College of Technology since 2000, teaching courses in organizational leadership and supervision. More CALENDAR AND EVENTS Afghan faculty to speak, students to study at Purdue this fallWednesday: McCoy Distinguished LectureOct. 10. 3:30 p.m. Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. Speaker: Joseph S. Francisco, the William E. Moore Distinguished Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry. Title: "From Earth's Atmosphere to Planetary Engineering of Mars: An Adventure in Chemistry." A reception will follow in the Stewart Center West Foyer. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public. Wednesday: How Volunteerism Can Impact the World and Help with World PeaceOct. 10. 7 p.m. Room 2290, Beering Hall. Ambassadors for Children Purdue Chapter event. Speaker: J.R. Pico, professor of Spanish, Indiana University Kokomo. Topic: Pico will discuss his volunteer experiences in Malawi, Africa, and discuss how students and others can have a significant effect on the world and world peace through volunteer travel and work. Thursday: Hawkins Memorial LectureOct. 11. 4:30 p.m. Room 161, ME. The Hawkins Memorial Lecture. Speaker: Richard O. Buckius, assistant director, Directorate for Engineering, National Science Foundation; and professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois. Title: "Engineering and National Priorities." More information available here. Friday: Regenstrief Center Brownbag Speaker SeriesOct. 12. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room 203, Mann Hall. Bring your lunch and learn about the latest in Purdue healthcare delivery research. This week: HealthyPurdue research. Speaker: Julie Huetteman, WorkLife Programs.Saturday: Women's basketball to host Breakfast with the BoilersThe Purdue women's basketball team and head coach How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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