News for faculty and staff
February 23, 2009
In the spotlight: Purdue Saves Week
Event provides information on how to build personal savings
Human Resource Services WorkLife Programs in cooperation with Purdue Extension Consumer and Family Sciences will hold Purdue Saves Week today through Friday. The event is being held in conjunction with America Saves Week, which provides guidance on the hows and whys of saving money. MoreToday's tip: Saving for emergencies
It's usually best to keep emergency savings in a bank or credit union savings account. These types of accounts offer easier access to your money than certificates of deposit and other accounts. For more information, go to www.americasaves.org/strategies/emergencies.asp or stop by the Purdue Saves table, which will be in the main lobby of Stewart Center each day this week between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.PURDUE ON CAMERA
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FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Mortar Board accepting nominations for the Rose Awards
Nominations for the 2009 Rose Awards are now being accepted by Mortar Board. MoreElevator pitch competition open to entrepreneurs
Registration is now open for the Purdue's Elevator Pitch Competition, planned for 2-5 p.m. March 27 at the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park. MoreTo faculty and staff: Severe weather procedures
This memo from Carol Shelby, senior director of environmental health and public safety, is regarding severe weather procedures on and around the West Lafayette campus. MemoCAMPUS NEWS
State Farm board to help Schleman Hall sprout green roof
Purdue's first sustainable green roof will be installed on the Schleman Hall of Student Services, thanks to support from the State Farm Insurance Co. youth advisory board. More
GENERAL NEWS
Institute to urge Congress to boost pharmaceutical science, education funding
Members of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education will meet with congressional leaders on Wednesday (Feb. 25) to stress how research and education programs can make U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing more productive and efficient. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Feb. 23-March 1 at the West Lafayette campus. More
Windsor Dining Court to host cultural nights
Windsor Dining Court will have three cultural nights this semester, with the first one taking place Wednesday (Feb. 25) to celebrate Black History Month. More
Cancer research symposium to host National Institutes of Health official
An administrator with the cancer genetics branch of the National Institutes of Health will be the keynote speaker Feb. 25 at the West Lafayette Sagamore Lions Club Cancer Research Symposium at Purdue's Pfendler Hall. MoreLatino Cultural Center to celebrate Semana de la Raza in March
Purdue's Latino Cultural Center will focus on issues of social justice and change from March 2-6 at the annual celebration of "Semana de la Raza," or Week of the People. MoreAfrican American studies to present talk on Toni Morrison
Purdue's African American Studies and Research Center on March 5 will present "Toni Morrison, Théodore Géricault, and Incendiary Art." MoreArchives and how to submit items to Purdue Today
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