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News for faculty and staffNovember 19, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESIndiana Innovation Alliance to hold Day at the Statehouse in FebruaryFaculty, staff and students are invited to show support for the Indiana Innovation Alliance during the alliance's Day at the Statehouse on Feb. 17. The IIA is a partnership between Purdue and Indiana University designed to bring together Indiana's research universities, biomedical and biotechnology firms, health and life sciences organizations, local economic development organizations and state government. MoreApplications, nominations being accepted for science dean positionThe search committee for the dean's position in the College of Science is accepting nominations and applications. The search committee is chaired by Leah Jamieson, the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering. Details about the position can be found here. Affirmative Action Plan posted onlineThe current Affirmative Action Plan for Purdue's West Lafayette campus for the period October 2008 through September 2009 is now available. More Purdue Endowment policy change eliminates 'equity violators'As events of the past months have thrown the world financial markets into a tailspin, this has been and continues to be a very difficult time in the equity and fixed income markets. While the Purdue Endowment has been positioned defensively for protecting University assets, it has been affected like all market participants. MoreArea near Union, Stewart to close for projectFencing is to be installed next week for construction of the Class of 1980 Plaza in the area where a person between Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center would walk toward State Street and Sheetz Street. The project, which includes a brick walk, benches and plantings, is to be completed by March 30. More about the project and related sidewalk closures, including photos, is at www.purdue.edu/architect/project_mgmt/joc/7653.htm. Participants sought for relationship studyMen age 21 and older who are currently involved in an intimate relationship are needed to participate in the Purdue Attitudes & Relationships Project. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSSteele supercomputer at Purdue makes list of world's most powerful systemsPurdue's Steele supercomputing cluster is among the most powerful high-performance computing systems in the world, according to rankings released Tuesday (Nov. 18) at the SuperComputing '08 conference in Austin, Texas. MorePurdue and IU become computing teammatesPurdue is adding to what is already the world's largest science-focused distributed computing system with the addition of computers from athletics rival, but longtime computing and research collaborator, Indiana University. MoreAnimation demystifies complex science, brings nanotechnology to life
New filtering technology has environmental, industrial applicationsMaterials engineers have created a new type of membrane that separates oil from water and, if perfected, might be used for environmental cleanup, water purification and industrial applications. The new technology would last longer than conventional filters for separating oil from water and works by attracting water while beading oil, traits that are usually mutually exclusive. MoreGENERAL NEWSDickens expert: 'A Christmas Carol' highlights 'Hard Times' of 2008Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" may become an even more relevant tale as people cope with what is expected to be an economically bleak 2008 holiday season, says a Dickens expert at Purdue. MorePEOPLESusan Brock Williams receives 'Influential Women' award
The Indianapolis Business Journal has selected Susan Brock Williams, legislative initiative director in Purdue's Office of Governmental Relations, to receive its "Influential Women" award for 2008. Each year, IBJ recognizes women who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service. Recipients are influential in their company or industry; have a solid reputation for experience, integrity and ethical behavior; and have a track record of accomplishment. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the West Lafayette campus. MoreEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 17-23 at the West Lafayette campus. More Archives and 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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