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April 1, 2008

In the spotlight:

Purdue Presidential Inauguration

France A. Córdova became Purdue's 11th president on July 16, 2007, and will be formally inaugurated April 11 in Elliott Hall of Music. Leading up to the inauguration, Purdue Today will take a look at Purdue's past leaders. Today, our third president, Emerson White.

Presidents of Purdue's past:
Emerson E. White, 1876-1883

In his inaugural address, President Emerson E. White declared that within its field Purdue must lead, not follow. Under his leadership, Purdue was set firmly on its course of emphasis on agricultural and "mechanic arts" as mandated by the Morrill Act. White also is remembered for his failed attempt to ban fraternities on campus, which led to his resignation in 1883.

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The Purdue Presidential Inauguration

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Healthy Purdue deadline approaching

Healthy Purdue participants must complete a wellness screening and the HealthPath Questionnaire (HPQ) by April 30 to earn $150 (before taxes) and become eligible to complete the apples for an additional $250 (before taxes) incentive. More

Current issue of Inside Purdue

The April 1 issue of Inside Purdue is available in pdf format here.

CAMPUS NEWS

Purdue police investigate report of man taking photographs in women's restroom

Purdue police are investigating a reported incident in which a man dressed as a woman was seen taking photographs under the wall of a women's bathroom stall in Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts. The incident was reported to police about 3:30 p.m. Monday (March 31). More

Purdue's 51st Grand Prix race to be last on four-decade-old track

Liz Lehmann,
2007 winner

The days leading up to Purdue's 51st annual Grand Prix kart race on April 19 will focus on community involvement while saying goodbye to the track that has been the race's home for the last 40 years.

This year's race is expected to be the last run on the track north of Ross-Ade Stadium. Originally built in 1968, the track is being eliminated to make way for the renovation and expansion of Mackey Arena. A new track is being built at the corner of McCormick Road and Cherry Lane. More

GENERAL NEWS

Student, faculty entrepreneurs elevate their sales pitch to victory

A Purdue senior in health sciences and a graduate student seeking his MBA beat out 30 other competitors Friday (March 28) at the second annual Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition. More