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News for faculty and staff

June 16, 2008

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Lechtenberg named Purdue's interim VP for government relations

Victor L. Lechtenberg, Purdue's vice provost for engagement, has assumed additional duties as vice president for government relations, university President France A. Córdova announced today (June 16). More

'Your Campus, Your Safety' available online

The 2008-2009 edition of "Your Campus, Your Safety" is now available on the Purdue University Police Department's Web site at www.purdue.edu/police. More

Traffic disruptions: South end of Discovery Park

Here is an updated list of traffic disruptions for this week. More

IT Networks and Security to present 'Router Administration'

IT Networks and Security will host the presentation "Router Administration" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 17) in Room 214B, Stewart Center. More

Extension helps with flood recovery

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service has made it a priority to be part of the solution as Indiana residents recover from a recent tornado on the eastside of Indianapolis and record flooding in southern Indiana.More

Memo to faculty and staff: Appointment in College of Liberal Arts

This memo from John Contreni, the Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, is regarding the appointment of JoAnn Miller as associate dean for interdisciplinary programs and engagement. Memo

CAMPUS NEWS

Drew Brees in action at Purdue

Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees, who is now the quarterback for the National Football League's New Orleans Saints, watches 10-year-old Cage Crider of Frankfort, Ind., throw at football on Friday (June 13) at the Purdue Athletes Life Success Program, PALS. The camp, formerly known as the National Youth Sports Program, was renamed this summer thanks to its partnership with The Brees Dream Foundation and Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, PEFCU. More

PEOPLE

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More

GENERAL NEWS

Purdue Web page a comprehensive resource for flood victims

Purdue University Extension has assembled a comprehensive Web page with information and resources for Indiana flood victims. More

Make sure flooded house dry before rebuilding, experts say

It is vital that people hold off rebuilding after flooding until wood and other materials in the home dry out, according to Purdue experts. More

Mosquitoes may be early and numerous due to floods

Hoosiers should be extra vigilant this year to avoid mosquito bites because itching and scratching season likely will begin early due to June's massive flooding, according to Purdue experts. More

African-Americans to mark independence

African-Americans across the country will participate in Juneteenth events this month, continuing a long history of celebrating emancipation and freedom.

The Juneteenth holiday dates to June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, freeing 250,000 slaves in the state. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening June 16-22 at the West Lafayette campus. More

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