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News for faculty and staffFebruary 5, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPolice chief to take Polar Plunge for Special OlympicsChief John Cox of the Purdue police has agreed to a dip into chilly waters Feb. 14 to help continue the department's support of Special Olympics. More Blackwelder to to head new foundation for University of MissouriMurray Blackwelder, senior vice president for advancement at Purdue, will lead the Kansas City Foundation for Higher Education on behalf of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the foundation announced Wednesday (2/4).Purdue President France A. Córdova thanked Blackwelder for his more than seven years of service to Purdue. "Murray Blackwelder spearheaded the important $1.7 billion Campaign for Purdue. He has implemented and led our current $304 million Access and Success campaign, which will expand student aid and programs," Córdova said. "The legacy of his energetic and creative leadership is visible across our campus. We certainly understand his decision to move back home to family and friends in Kansas City. I thank him for his outstanding service to Purdue and wish him much continued success at the University of Missouri-Kansas City." More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNew method monitors critical bacteria in wastewater treatmentGENERAL NEWSArea creativity to be featured in 'Tippecanus Rex'Applications available for Alpha Chi Omega art scholarshipApplications are now available for the Purdue Alpha Chi Omega chapter scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student whose college career has been touched by the arts. MoreLatino adult education program now available any time of dayClass is now always in session for Spanish-speaking students enrolled in an adult education program offered through Purdue Extension. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events that are happening Thursday, Feb. 5, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Feb. 2-8 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreDiscovery Lecture to feature discussion on sun's power as key energy sourceThe senior vice president and chief technology officer at Applied Materials Inc. is the keynote speaker Feb. 20 for Purdue's Discovery Lecture on the future of harnessing the sun as a key source for alternative energy. More'Evening of Romance' to offer big band Valentine's Day eventTickets are now on sale for the Purdue Jazz Band's ninth annual "Evening of Romance," which will celebrate Valentine's Day in the Grand Ballroom of University Plaza Hotel, 3001 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette. MorePurdue fans invited to Big Ten tournament celebration in IndianapolisThe Purdue Alumni Association is inviting all alumni and friends of Purdue to celebrate March Madness with fellow Boilermaker basketball fans in Indianapolis. More
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