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News for faculty and staff

April 14, 2008

In the spotlight

PURDUE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Inaugural launches new efforts for students, 'discovery with delivery'

**Córdova inauguration**

President France A. Córdova introduced a number of new initiatives, including ones to enhance student success and provide better channels to encourage interdisciplinary research, during her inaugural address Friday (April 11) at the Elliott Hall of Music.

Córdova, who became Purdue's 11th president in July, said helping both undergraduate and graduate students succeed is a top priority, along with fostering an environment in which Purdue discoveries can be put to use to help solve the world's challenges in a process she calls "discovery with delivery."

VIDEO, SLIDE SHOW AND INAUGURAL SPEECH

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Trustees approve new degree programs, provost appointment, name changes

The Board of Trustees on Friday (April 11) ratified a new master's degree program in forensic science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a bachelor's degree program in secondary education at Purdue North Central.

Trustees also approved the appointment of William R. "Randy" Woodson as the provost at the West Lafayette campus and the name changes of several departments at Purdue University Calumet and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. More

University's conceptual operating budget approved

Purdue's board of trustees on Friday (April 11) approved a conceptual general fund operating budget for the University that allows for a 3.5 percent merit pool for salary increases and anticipates student fees increasing by 4.5 percent. The fiscal year 2009 general fund budget is anticipated to be $1.03 billion systemwide. More

Trustees approve 10-year capital plan, Mackey Arena renovations

**New Mackey Arena Complex**

The Purdue board of trustees on Friday (April 11) approved the university's $1.04 billion 10-year capital improvement plan that includes improvements to the Recreational Sports Center and renovation of life sciences facilities on the West Lafayette campus.

The trustees also approved construction of the Mackey Arena complex renovation and addition, and a new Wade Power Plant boiler and awarded construction contracts to build the Discovery Learning Center and renovate Duhme Hall, phase two in the ongoing Windsor Halls renovation project. More

Faculty promotions approved

The Board of Trustees on April 11 approved faculty promotions that will be effective with the start of the 2008-09 academic year: More

CAMPUS NEWS

Purdue students to benefit from $5.6 million in gifts

Two Purdue families and an anonymous donor are the latest to offer support to the university's $304 million Access and Success campaign. More

PEOPLE

Awards given to faculty, staff at Purdue's Honors Convocation

Purdue faculty and staff received a number of awards Sunday (April 13) during the university's annual Honors Convocation in Elliott Hall of Music.

Six campus-wide teaching awards were bestowed, each academic area presented an award for excellence in teaching, and eight other awards related to academic endeavors were announced. More

Purdue students honored at annual awards convocation

Purdue students were recognized for their academic achievements and leadership on Sunday (April 13) during the university's annual Honor Convocation at Elliott Hall of Music. More

North-American Interfraternity Conference to honor Purdue student

A Purdue University student will be honored in Washington, D.C., today (April 14) with the North-American Interfraternity Conference's Award of Distinction. More

Purdue to honor Violet Haas Award winner Wang

Nien-Hwa Linda Wang, a professor of chemical engineering and winner of the 2008 Violet Haas Award, will be honored at a reception on May 1. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening April 14-20 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Celebrate administrative professionals week at Cary, Hillenbrand

Two Housing and Food Services dining rooms are taking reservations through April 16 for appreciation luncheons to be held during administrative professionals week. More

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