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November 14, 2007

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Purdue forms strategic planning committees

President France A. Córdova has appointed eight working groups that will form the vanguard in the creation of the university's next strategic plan.

"I call these groups 'tiger teams,'" Córdova said. "Each of them will focus on a key area of the university. We will use a process that invites input and discussion at every level. I want to be sure we have as much information and insight as possible from the people who will implement and the people who will be affected by the strategic plan." More

Reminder: OnePurdue Town Hall is Thursday

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a OnePurdue Town Hall meeting to learn how OnePurdue will affect the financial aid, bursar/student accounts, admissions, and registrar business processes and systems. The meeting will be 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, Nov. 15, in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. More

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Purdue to host two rounds of NCAA soccer

Purdue, as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, will host Round 1 on Friday and Round 2 on Sunday at the Varsity Soccer Complex. More

CAMPUS NEWS

Windsor Dining Court to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Housing and Food Services will celebrate Native American Heritage Month from 5-7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 15) with its final 2007 presentation of "Cultural Nights @ Windsor: Cultural Journeys though Food, Music and Crafts." More

College of Science reflects on the past, sets stage for next century

The College of Science is celebrating its 100th anniversary by bringing events to campus throughout the year that reflect on the past and provide inspiration for the future.

"Basic science is central to Purdue and provides the building blocks from which all research is built," said Jeffrey S. Vitter, the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science. "Stanley Coulter founded the School of Science in 1907 and became its first dean, but science was an integral part of Purdue since the university's inception. In fact, the very first degree awarded from the university, given in 1875, was a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry." More

Housing and Food Services wins national diversity award

Housing and Food Services has received a national award for its efforts to improve cultural awareness and diversity in its work force. The National Association of College Auxiliary Services awarded the University the 2007 Golden Award for the Promoting Unity through Diversity program that includes diversity training for all new employees. More

Purdue class offers college survival tips

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

PEOPLE

Sheets named Special Boilermaker

The Purdue Alumni Association has named Debra Sheets, a staff member in the Office of the Registrar, the 2007 Special Boilermaker. Sheets received the award at the Nov. 10 football game against Michigan State. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants

**Mario Ferruzzi**

To get more out of your next cup of tea, just add juice.

A study found that citrus juices enable more of green tea's unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the pairing even healthier than previously thought.

The study compared the effect of various beverage additives on catechins, naturally occurring antioxidants found in tea. Results suggest that complementing green tea with either citrus juices or vitamin C likely increases the amount of catechins available for the body to absorb. More

GENERAL NEWS

Nurse practitioners a good fit for many patients, expert says

A Purdue nursing professor hopes the public will use this national week of recognition for nurse practitioners as a chance to learn more about the health-care providers.

Julie Novak, professor and head of the School of Nursing and associate dean of the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences, says National Nurse Practitioner's Week, from Nov. 11-17, helps raise awareness of a group of health-care professionals that are often overlooked. More

Hand washing critical to avoiding illness over holidays, expert says

A Purdue expert says food safety this holiday season should start with soap.

"It's cold season," said Laura Palmer, a Cooperative Extension Service specialist in foods and nutrition and a registered dietitian. "There are many germs, and you will be around many people over the next few months, whether as the cook or a guest. It all comes down to proper hand washing if you want to decrease your chances of getting sick." More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events today at Purdue

Here is a list of events happening Nov. 14 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Purdue colloquium explores humanity of cancer through literature

The Oncological Sciences Center in Discovery Park and the Purdue Department of English on Nov. 15 and 16 will lead the inaugural Cancer Culture and Community Colloquium, an event that will explore cancer through literature and the arts. More

Purdue jazz bands to explore Count Basie to Village Vanguard

Purdue's jazz bands will explore the works of William "Count" Basie and more at its "Basie & Beyond" concert at 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 16). More

Physics to hold Saturday open house

The Purdue physics department will hold an open house with fun for all ages from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Physics Building. More