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News for faculty and staffOctober 23, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue volunteer urges others to support United Way
Through donations of time, talents and money, many members of the Purdue community have helped the University get closer to its United Way Campaign 2008 goal. Two Purdue employees are serving as loaned campaign representatives (LCR): Bill Jones, research analyst for Information Technology at Purdue, and Ken Field, general manager of Earhart Hall. Loaned campaign representatives receive time from their employer to discuss the United Way in the community. Here, Jones answers questions about serving as an LCR. More GENERAL NEWSPurdue receives grant to help students with learning disabilitiesPurdue was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop computerized teaching programs that can promote learning of multiplication and division for students with learning disabilities. MoreEmergency notification program to be unveiled at Indianapolis-area high schoolSensory Ventures LLC, a company in Purdue Research Park, will unveil a new emergency notification plan today that alerts administrators, teachers and students of a physical or armed attack, such as the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy. MoreChemical Engineering Industrial Advisory Council to meetThe School of Chemical Engineering Industrial Advisory Council (IAC) will meet on Friday, Oct. 24, to discuss current school issues related to curriculum, ABET accreditation, research, global engineering, building renovation, and development. MoreExpert offers tips on coping with workplace change in a bad economyWith many feeling the pain of an economic slowdown, a Purdue expert in change management says it's important for employees to be aware and proactive about possible changes in their workplace. MorePurdue Ag students to debate the quality of food choicesThe Townsend Outstanding Communicator in Agriculture Debate will take place Nov. 6 at Purdue University in Pfendler Hall. Participants this year will debate whether U.S. consumers have more quality food choices than ever before. A committee of Purdue faculty and staff determined the topic, which focuses on a prominent agricultural issue. MorePurdue Research Foundation receives 3 international awards for economic development
CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Oct. 23, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Oct. 20-26 at the West Lafayette campus. More Woodman Lecture to feature Stanford professorThe English Department and the College of Liberal Arts are sponsoring the annual Leonora Woodman Lecture. The lecture will be at 4:30 p.m. today (Oct. 23) in Room 206, Stewart Center. The speaker is Roland Greene, professor at Stanford University. More Purdue to welcome Old Masters to campus Nov. 2-4Ten leaders in a variety of fields will visit Purdue Nov. 2-4 for the Old Masters program, where they'll have the opportunity to interact with students and talk about their professional experiences. MoreAlumna to speak to students about careers in State DepartmentPurdue students interested in learning more about career opportunities in the U.S. Department of State can attend an information session on Oct. 31. MoreNew Orleans-based educator, filmmaker and writer to present poetryThe Black Cultural Center will present a poetry reading with a renowned New Orleans-based educator, filmmaker and writer Wednesday (Oct. 29) in Stewart Center. MoreLatino Cultural Center to celebrate Día de los MuertosThe Latino Cultural Center will celebrate the Mexican and historical indigenous Aztec holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with crafts, music and food from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Ivy Tech Community College, 3101 S. Creasy Lane. More
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