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April 28, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
April 30: Last day for HealthPath Questionnaire
There are two days left to complete level one of Healthy Purdue 2008. More
Catalyst Award to honor diversity efforts
On Monday, May 5, the inaugural Catalyst Award will be presented at a special reception in the Shreve Hall Jade Room.
The Catalyst Award was created to recognize units within the Executive Vice President and Treasurer’s area that demonstrate excellence in enhancing diversity and promoting an inclusive work environment. More
Long distance rates to be lowered as SUVON discontinued
Long distance rates for domestic long distance and calling card calls will be reduced to $0.055 per minute, effective June 1, due to an anticipated increase in call volume after discontinuance of the SUVON calling service. More
Faculty Fellows newsletter available online
The Spring 2008 issue of the Faculty Fellow e-newsletter, The Scroll, has been published by HFS Marketing & Communications and is available here. Past issues of the newsletter can be found on the Faculty Fellow Web site here.
CAMPUS NEWS
Students stir up success in Sara Lee competition
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The team's winning entry, Tuscan Essentials Biscotti, provides caramel or raspberry flavoring when stirred into hot drinks and can then be eaten as a snack. More
RESEARCH NEWS
Purdue-developed genomics tool could lead to better medicine
Researchers at Purdue have developed an information-management tool that could give pharmacists instant access to patients' genetic profiles, making it possible to quickly determine the proper medicine dosage or if the drug cannot be tolerated by the patient. MorePurdue professor studies chemical compounds in plastics
A Purdue researcher says there is a need to evaluate the health effects of exposure to combinations of chemical compounds found in plastics and other common items. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Expert gives tips for working in electronic 'virtual teams'
With more companies conducting business globally, communicating electronically is a necessity for most, but there are several guidelines that can help when working on projects via e-mail or the Internet, says a Purdue expert. MoreExpert: Digital evidence just as important as DNA in solving crimes
With the majority of the public now owning cell phones, computers, personal digital assistants or other such technology, it is more important than ever for law enforcement to learn how to extract evidence from these devices, says a Purdue expert. More2007-08 Purdue Debris to mark final edition of traditional yearbook
Due to decreasing sales, reserve funds and student interest, the student executive board of the Debris has decided the 2007-08 edition will be Purdue's last traditional yearbook. MorePEOPLE
Police chief selected as Purdue director of grounds
Purdue police Chief Gary Evans is leaving his position of four years to become director of grounds for Purdue Physical Facilities, and John Cox has been named interim police chief, university officials announced Friday (April 25).Evans, who has spent 24 years in law enforcement, became Purdue's police chief in March 2004 after 16 years with the Valparaiso (Ind.) Police Department. He will assume his new duties May 1. More
Purdue Research Foundation officials announce statewide technology centers director
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The Indiana centers in operation or under construction are the Purdue Technology Center of West Lafayette, located in the Purdue Research Park; the Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana in Merrillville; the Purdue Technology Center of Southeast Indiana in New Albany; and the Purdue Technology Center of Indianapolis. More
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recently announced appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening April 28-May 4 on the West Lafayette campus. MoreArizona State health care expert to speak on evidence-based practice
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Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Distinguished Foundation Professor in Nursing at ASU, will give the talk in conjunction with the Pioneer Speaker Series led by Discovery Park's Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering. More
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