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News for faculty and staff

August 26, 2008

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Purdue to celebrate Green Week

Purdue will sponsor Green Week on Sept. 15-19 to raise environmental awareness on campus and in the Greater Lafayette community. Each day will focus on one aspect of preserving the environment and practicing conservation. There will be opportunities for students, faculty and staff, and community members to participate throughout the week. More

Purdue taps Emory exec as VP for physical facilities

Purdue officials on Monday (Aug. 25) announced that Robert McMains, associate vice president of facilities management at Emory University, has been named Purdue's vice president for physical facilities, effective Oct. 1. More

CAMPUS NEWS

Krannert's undergraduate programs rank highly in U.S. News specialties

Five specialty areas in Krannert School of Management undergraduate program fared well in expanded rankings just released by U.S. News and World Report magazine. More

Purdue's engineering schools among top nationally

Most schools in the College of Engineering placed in the top 15 in the country in expanded specialty program rankings just released by U.S. News and World Report magazine. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Expert: Staying positive best route to improving an organization

Focusing on what works instead of what doesn't is the best way to inspire positive change in an organization, says a Purdue expert. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening Aug. 25-31 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Purdue Varsity Glee Club to perform during First Nighter concert

Purdue Varsity Glee Club will welcome students back to campus at the annual "First Nighter" concert Friday (Aug. 29). Sponsored by Purdue Musical Organizations and the Purdue Student Union Board, the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms. Doors will open at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. More

Purdue Galleries to offer new season of exhibits

A pair of exhibitions will kick off the Purdue Galleries' new season with playfulness and inventive creativity. More

Black Cultural Center announces fall 2008 Cultural Arts Series

An exploration of the African-American art and culture of New Orleans and the lingering effects of Hurricane Katrina will be the focus of the Black Cultural Center's fall 2008 Cultural Arts Series. More

Team sign-up under way for Gus Macker basketball tourney

Sign-up is under way for the Sept. 27-28 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which benefits local charities. Organizers include the Lafayette Rotary Club and the Purdue Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter. More


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