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News for faculty and staffApril 25, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESForum will allow students to give input on strategic plan draftStudents will be asked for their feedback on the draft of Purdue's next strategic plan at a forum scheduled for noon-1 p.m. today (April 25) in Purdue Memorial Union, Room 118. More IRS warns of e-mail scamsThe IRS is warning taxpayers of several current e-mail scams. The SecurePurdue Web site offers updates of scam alerts. More CAMPUS NEWSPurdue police seek information about copper wire theftPurdue police are looking for information about the theft of approximately $44,000 worth of insulated copper wire from a construction storage area on campus during the past three weeks. More Gas line repairedA gas line that leaked after being hit by a backhoe operator, closing the intersection of Stadium Avenue and University Street for about one hour Thursday (April 24) morning, has been repaired. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNew research shows slight of hand is not so slightTyping on a keyboard or scribbling on paper may be similar activities, but there is a significant difference in how the body moves, according to new motor development research. "In language we start with letters that lead to syllables that lead to words, and we use grammar to put everything together," said Howard Zelaznik, professor of health and kinesiology. "One of the fundamental questions in motor control is whether there is an alphabet that guides movement." MorePEOPLEKirkpatrick to serve as interim head of School of NursingJane Kirkpatrick, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed interim head of the School of Nursing and interim associate dean in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences. Kirkpatrick succeeds Julie Novak, who is stepping down as head and associate dean at the end of the academic year. More Awards ceremonies honor agriculture students and staffPurdue agricultural students and staff members were honored for their achievements at both the University Honors Convocation and the College of Agriculture Spring Awards Program on April 13. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening April 25-27 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreComedian Lewis Black to perform at Elliott Hall of MusicStand-up comedian Lewis Black will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 in Elliott Hall of Music as part of his Comedy Central Live "Let Them Eat Cake" tour. Purdue's Student Concert Committee is presenting the performance, which is produced by Live Nation. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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