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News for faculty and staffJanuary 23, 2009PURDUE ON CAMERA
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESLinks being removed from payroll, finance e-mail notices for improved securitySecurity concerns and the potential for identity theft mean Purdue employees will no longer be able to click a link in payroll notification e-mails and go directly to their salary statements. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNano-tetherball biosensor precisely detects glucoseNew stretchable electrodes created to study stresses on cardiac cellsGENERAL NEWSProf: President's first 100 days is an unrealistic measure for actionMeasuring a president's long-term success by his first 100 days in office might be hasty, but those initial three to four months can reveal the administration's tone, says a Purdue presidential scholar. MoreProgram in Veterinary Homeland Security produces its first graduatesPurdue's Veterinary Homeland Security Certificate Program has produced its first batch of graduates. MorePurdue sponsoring Chicago conference on mobile forensics in MayPurdue is inviting experts, investigators and researchers from around the world to take part in the second Mobile Forensics World Conference to be held in Chicago from May 26-30. MoreTeachers, counselors, students sought for summer program to encourage girls to pursue technical careersPurdue is accepting applications from high school teachers, guidance counselors and students for a summer program that focuses on ways to attract girls to computer-related careers. MorePEOPLEMemo: Appointment in College of ScienceThis memo from Jon Harbor, interim dean of science, is regarding the appointment of Harshvardhan as associate dean for graduate education and international programs. Memo Purdue Ag Alumni to award 10 Certificates of DistinctionsTen leaders in agriculture will receive the Certificate of Distinction during the annual Ag Fish Fry on Feb. 7 at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Jan. 23-25 at the West Lafayette campus. More Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman to bring tour to PurdueGrammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling Christian music artists Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman will join forces for the "The United Tour" at 7 p.m. March 29 in Elliott Hall of Music. MoreBaroque Band changes program for Purdue performanceThe Baroque Band, Chicago's first and only period-instrument orchestra, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 24) in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom. MoreSalsa club to hold callout for the communityPurdue Salsa Dance Club will hold its callout from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in the basement of University Church (directly across from the Purdue Memorial Union and Grant Street Garage). MoreWriting contest open to Purdue, Indiana high school studentsStudents from Purdue and Indiana high schools are invited to submit their writing to the 78th annual Literary Awards contest, which features more than 70 awards, totaling more than $10,000 in prize money. More Literary Reading Series to feature Princeton poetArchives 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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