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News for faculty and staff

August 27, 2008

GENERAL NEWS

Health care conference to highlight challenges, solutions

**Dr. T. Berry Brazelton**

A Sept. 5 conference at Purdue will focus on challenges and solutions in the health care industry.

The sixth annual History, Ethics, Human Rights and Innovations in Healthcare Symposium, titled Challenges and Solutions: Building a Better Future, will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse. More

Friendships, community ties before Hurricane Katrina play role in recovery

Recovery from a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina is strongly influenced by the relationships and community ties that existed before the tragedy, says a Purdue professor who studies disaster recovery. More

College of Technology's Weekend Master's Program expands to Columbus

Purdue College of Technology at Columbus will hold an orientation Thursday (Aug. 28) for those enrolled in the first Columbus group of the Weekend Master's Program. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

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

Reception to welcome back students who studied abroad

The Office of Programs for Study Abroad is holding a reception to welcome back Purdue students who have recently returned from studying abroad. More

New Purdue Theatre season to showcase flavors of love

The 2008-09 Purdue Theatre season will include a variety of productions ranging from love stories to comedy to a glimpse of horror. More

Tickets available for James Earl Jones event

**James Earl Jones**

Tickets will be available starting Thursday (Aug. 28) for "An Evening with James Earl Jones" on Oct. 2. The talk, which is 7:30 p.m. in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse, is part of Experience Liberal Arts, a monthlong celebration highlighting programs in the College of Liberal Arts. The tickets are free, but required. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to Purdue faculty, staff, students and retirees on Thursday (Aug. 28), and to the general public on Friday (Aug. 29) at campus box offices. There will be a limit of two tickets per person. More

Chinese music, acting group to perform at Purdue

**Jiangsu Silk & Bamboo Performing Group**

The Jiangsu Silk & Bamboo Performing Group is performing at Purdue University on Sept. 13. The event, which is free and open to the public, is 2-3:30 p.m. in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. Doors open at 1:45 p.m. The event is sponsored by Confucius Institutes at Purdue and Valparaiso University. More

American folk artists to share native customs, traditions at Purdue

**Kevin Locke**

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the National Heritage Awards, folk artists Kevin Locke and Mary Louise Defender Wilson will share traditions and customs from their respective Native American cultures at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 in Purdue Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. The program, titled "National Living Treasures," is presented by Purdue Convocations as part of its World Stage series. More

Comedian Lewis Black to perform at Elliott Hall of Music

Stand-up comedian Lewis Black will perform as part of his Comedy Central Live "Let Them Eat Cake" tour at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 in Elliott Hall of Music. Purdue's Student Concert Committee is presenting the performance, which is produced by Live Nation. More

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Today's tip:
Wellness

Would you like to be 20-21 pounds lighter by this time next year? Simply eat 100 fewer calories and burn 100 more calories per day and you will be. For example, if you drink 8 ounces less Coke and go for a 13-minute family bike ride, you have already removed 200 calories. It's easier than you think!
- Linda Monahan, registered dietitian, WorkLife Programs

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