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News for faculty and staffJanuary 29, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPresident's Forum is todayPresident France A. Córdova will present the first President's Forum of 2009 at 3 p.m. today (Jan. 29) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. More Alert: County remains under travel watchTippecanoe County remains under a Level 3 hazardous travel watch. Purdue is operating on a normal schedule today, including teaching and research functions, said Carol Shelby, senior director for environmental health and public safety. More To faculty and staff: W-2 correctionThis memo from Mary G. Alexander-Conte, assistant comptroller, is regarding a correction to W-2 forms for employees who participate in Purdue retirement plans. MemoGroup looking for 'Purdue heroes'A committee of Purdue faculty and students, working with the Office of the Dean of Students, wants to honor outstanding members of the Purdue family. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSState's first Nelson Award goes to Leslie GeddesIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has named Purdue's Leslie Geddes the first recipient of the Dr. Philip E. Nelson Innovation Prize. More Study: Hands-on projects may be best way to teach engineering and technology conceptsA Purdue study has found that the best way to get students interested in engineering and technology at an early age may be to focus less on textbooks and more on interactive, problem-solving design projects. MoreGENERAL NEWSEconomist: State's livestock can't consume all Indiana DDGSIndiana ethanol plants could produce enough of a livestock feed ingredient for Hoosier farmers to feed their animals three times over, a Purdue study suggests. MorePurdue, Baker & Daniels offer primer on legal issues facing startup companiesPurdue and Indianapolis law firm Baker & Daniels LLP will offer a free workshop on Feb. 11 at Purdue's Discovery Park on legal issues facing startup companies. MoreNew Purdue fund ready to accept applications to help move innovations to the marketplace
CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Jan. 29, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Jan.26-Feb. 1 at the West Lafayette campus. MorePurdue Crew to hold Row-a-thon fundraiser on Jan. 31The Purdue Crew team will hold its fourth annual Row-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 31 at Tippecanoe Mall. The event is a fundraiser for Lafayette Urban Ministry’s centralized relief fund, which provides assistance to local families who need help making utility payments. MoreNew niche market created an increase in the demand for goat meatAs the demand for goat meat increases, Purdue will sponsor a free workshop Saturday (Jan. 31) focusing on the marketing of meat goats. 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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