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News for faculty and staffNovember 4, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESVote center open today at PMUVote centers in Tippecanoe County are open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. today. One of the 20 centers countywide is in Room 118, PMU. For more on the county's vote centers, go to www.tippecanoe.in.gov/election_board/division.asp?fDD=14-260. When going to vote, be sure to take proper photo ID. Enrollment period for 2009 benefits approaches deadlineOpen enrollment for 2009 benefits ends Friday (Nov. 7). Employees who received their enrollment kits late will automatically be granted extra days to enroll and do not need to contact Staff Benefits to request an extension. Questions about enrollment may be directed to staffbenefits@purdue.edu.Memo to faculty: Senate minutesThis memo to faculty regarding the posting of minutes of University Senate is from Joseph Camp, secretary of faculties. MemoCandidate for Booker Chair to speak Nov. 10A candidate for the W. Wayne Booker Chair for Information Literacy will give a presentation on Monday (Nov. 10). MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNative birds might restock poultry industry's genetic stock
Purdue animal sciences professor Bill Muir was part of an international research team that analyzed the genetic lines of commercial chickens used to produce meat and eggs around the world. Researchers found that commercial birds are missing more than half of the genetic diversity native to the species, possibly leaving them vulnerable to new diseases and raising questions about their long-term sustainability. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 3-9 at the West Lafayette campus. More Lecture to focus on Islamic economicsThe Purdue Center for International Business Education and Research is sponsoring a lecture on the "Philosophy of Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance in the Global Economy" on Nov. 11. MoreLiberal Arts to highlight interdisciplinary studies at open houseThe College of Liberal Arts is promoting each of its 16 interdisciplinary programs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Purdue Memorial Union West Faculty Lounge. MoreFood for thought: How food choices make a difference locally, globallyFood and sustainability issues specific to the Lafayette community will be discussed at a Nov. 15 Purdue forum. MoreAfrican-American studies to present 24th annual symposiumMyriam Chancy, professor of English at Louisiana State University, will present the Nov. 6 keynote address for the 24th African-American Studies and Research Center annual symposium. MorePurdue students to compete in contest to build a better bacteriaPurdue students will put their knowledge about biology and bacteria to the test when they compete Nov. 8-9 in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine competition. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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