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News for faculty and staffApril 23, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESSidewalk fliers to be eliminatedIn an effort to reduce costs for student organizations and the University, be more environmentally friendly, and level the playing field for all student organizations wanting to communicate with Purdue students, Purdue is issuing a new policy that will eliminate posting fliers on campus sidewalks by the end of the 2008 fall semester. More New manual, upcoming workshop focus on staff recruitmentThe newly revised and updated Staff Recruitment and Selection Procedures manual is available through the Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services (HRS) Employment. Additionally, these two offices are partnering to offer a session on May 8 about "The Essentials of Staff Recruitment and Selection." MoreAPSAC elects vice chairThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee elected Cherry Delaney as 2008-09 vice chair during its meeting April 9. More CAMPUS NEWSSC and Hicks computing labs open extended hours for semester's end The ITaP instructional computing labs in Stanley Coulter Hall will be open 24 hours a day until 2 a.m. Monday, April 28. The computer lab in Hicks Undergraduate Library, room B853, will be open 24 hours a day until 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3. More Purdue residence halls engage IU in charitable 'Battle of the Barrels'Students in 15 Purdue residence halls will collect canned food for Food Finders Food Bank beginning Friday (April 25) in an attempt to outdo a similar effort by Indiana University in Bloomington. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSFindings a step toward making new optical materials
Purdue researchers propose way to incorporate deforestation into climate change treatyPurdue researchers have proposed a new option for incorporating deforestation into the international climate change treaty. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue ag economist to explain tax reform consequencesLocal government officials must now deal with the largest, most comprehensive reform in property taxes in the last 35 years in this state. Purdue University agricultural economist Larry DeBoer will explain HEA 1001 and its implications for local government finances during a two-way video presentation that can be viewed at 17 sites around the state from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday (April 25). MoreCórdova to connect with Vincennes, Crane on community visit
Purdue students to teach local fifth-graders about sustainabilityA Purdue professor and her graduate students will lead West Lafayette elementary school children in a project that will help educate them about climate change and their role in preserving the Earth's resources. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, April 23, on the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening April 21-27 at the West Lafayette campus. More Purdue students to compete for $10,000 top prize in Sara Lee contestTwo teams of Purdue University students will vie for a $10,000 top prize Thursday (April 24) at the Sara Lee Innovation Award competition. MorePurdue student engineers, inventors to present new machinesPurdue University student engineers will present an array of new inventions on Thursday (April 24) at the 2008 School of Mechanical Engineering student design and innovation symposium. More Fourth Vintage Computer Festival set for April 26-27Collectors and the curious will be able to see computers of many makes, sizes and conditions this weekend at a computer event that will feature a "museum," presentations and a consignment sale. MoreBlack alumni to gather at Purdue business summit in ChicagoThe Purdue Black Alumni Organization will hold its 2008 Business and Leadership Summit on Saturday (April 26) at the Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, in downtown Chicago. MoreAdvanced manufacturing equipment to be in action during open houseThe public is invited to watch while robots, radio frequency identification tools and other modern manufacturing equipment come together at Purdue to produce office products. More How to submit items to Purdue Today
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