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News for faculty and staffApril 11, 2008In the spotlight:Purdue Presidential InaugurationFrance A. Córdova, Purdue's 11th president, will be formally inaugurated at 2 p.m. today (April 11) in Elliott Hall of Music. During the past two weeks, Purdue Today has highlighted presidents of Purdue's past. Today, we feature our current president. Meet President Córdova
France A. Córdova became the eleventh president of Purdue University on July 16, 2007. Prior to joining Purdue, Córdova served as chancellor at the University of California (UC) Riverside from 2002 to 2007. She also was Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Riverside. An internationally recognized astrophysicist, Córdova has also served as professor of physics and vice chancellor for research at UC Santa Barbara. Before joining UC Santa Barbara in 1996, she was chief scientist at NASA from 1993 to 1996, serving as the primary scientific adviser to the NASA administrator and the principal interface between NASA headquarters and the broader scientific community. More Convocation highlights role, importance of global universities
For more about the convocation, including video, click here. FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESHealthy Purdue 2008: Reminder of eligibilityBenefit-eligible faculty and staff hired before Jan. 2, 2008, and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners are eligible to participate in Healthy Purdue 2008 and earn incentives. More Celebrate administrative professionals week at Cary, HillenbrandTwo Housing and Food Services dining rooms are taking reservations through April 16 for appreciation luncheons to be held during administrative professionals week. MoreCAMPUS NEWSPurdue police warn of possible transaction scamPurdue police are warning of a potential scam involving the online purchase of personal items. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening today (April 11) through Sunday (April 13) at the West Lafayette campus. More Space travel experts to talk about trip to MarsSeveral space travel experts will discuss NASA's recent proposal to return to Mars during a Spring Space Forum at Purdue today (April 11). More Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff academic and service awards program set for SaturdayMore than 200 African-American undergraduate students will be honored for their academic achievements Saturday (April 12) at the Purdue Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff's 33rd annual Academic and Service Awards program. More
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