News for faculty and staff
October 13, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Updates approved for a/p staff employment policy
The Board of Trustees approved changes to Purdue's policy on the terms and conditions of employment for administrative and professional staff at its Sept. 26 meeting. More
SecurePurdue newsletter available online
The latest issue of the SecurePurdue Newsletter has been posted on the SecurePurdue Web page. MoreCampus phone books: Delivering the new, recycling the old
Purdue telephone directories for 2008-09 are to be distributed to campus buildings this week. More
Span Plan to celebrate 40th anniversary
The Office of the Dean of Students and the Span Plan Adult Services program will hold a reception Nov. 6 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the program. MoreAdults needed for study on exercise and weight loss
Adults who are 10 to 20 pounds overweight and would like to start exercising and/or dieting may qualify for a Purdue research study focused on exercise and weight loss. More
Faculty, staff asked to nominate students for service award
Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for Community Activity Recognition Awards, sponsored by Greater Lafayette Commerce. The awards are for Purdue students who go above and beyond the average call for local community service. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Students named to 2008 Homecoming Court
Purdue has announced the names of the students who will serve on the court for the 2008 Homecoming celebration Oct. 20-25. MoreHomeland security STEM scholarships available for Purdue students
Purdue this fall will award $300,000 in research scholarships and fellowships through the federal Homeland Security-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Career Development Program. MorePEOPLE
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent honors and appointments for faculty and staff. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Oct. 13-19 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreHillenbrand to feature Italian at dining court cultural night
Faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Housing and Food Services Cultural Programs Office in celebrating Italian-American heritage with an Italian dining experience, complete with candlelight, music and more. More
Presentation to offer info about Fulbright opportunities in Australia
Representatives from the Australian-American Fulbright Commission and Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., will present information about research and scholarship opportunities at presentation Friday, Oct. 17. More
Application deadline set for Humanigration trip
Purdue's Latino Cultural Center is now taking applications for its second annual Humanigration: A Border Experience educational trip March 15-21 to Arizona and the U.S.-Mexico border to examine immigration issues more intimately. MoreJane Comfort dance company to probe moral, political issues
Jane Comfort and Company, a troupe known for multi-media works that challenge viewers' ideas about social and cultural issues, will present "An American Rendition" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in Loeb Playhouse. More
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