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News for faculty and staffApril 17, 2009In the spotlightPURDUE ON CAMERA
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESAPSAC elects vice chair, members emeritusThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee elected Nick Howell as 2009-10 vice chair during its meeting April 9. More Task force presentation to provide overview of retirement plans, recommendations for futureThe Retirement Plan Review Task Force is inviting faculty, staff and retirees to a presentation from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 21 in Fowler Hall. The presentation is a result of recent efforts by the task force and Ennis Knupp + Associates to evaluate the University's defined contribution retirement plan for faculty and administrative/professional staff, as well as its voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) plans that are open to all Purdue employees. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSResearchers find lack of key molecule leads to deafness
GENERAL NEWSAlumni gifts to freshen Pappy's Sweet Shop, outdoor plazaThree alumni classes will gather at Purdue on Saturday (April 18) to celebrate the changes their fundraising efforts have made on campus. MoreArboretum project converting Purdue into garden spotA plan has taken root to turn Purdue's West Lafayette campus into a garden spot. The Purdue Arboretum project officially launches during Spring Fest, an annual campuswide festival that takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (April 18-19). MoreApplications open for $100,000 Purdue life sciences competitionApplications are now being accepted for the sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition, a $100,000 event on Nov. 10 that will highlight promising entrepreneurship in the life sciences arena. MoreEven in tough times, college seniors finding jobsEven in an economic downturn, college seniors with the right preparation and perseverance can find jobs, a Purdue careers executive and some students say. MorePEOPLECollege of Technology honoring distinguished alumniThe College of Technology will honor eight of its graduates as Distinguished Technology Alumni during a ceremony today (April 17) at the Purdue Airport. MorePURDUE SPORTS2009 official football schedule T-shirt to go on sale this weekendPurdue fans have an opportunity this weekend to begin stocking their 2009 football wardrobe by purchasing the official football schedule T-shirt for the upcoming season. The Purdue 2009 schedule T-shirts will be on sale at Purdue Pride. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening April 17-19 at the West Lafayette campus. More Purdue percussion group to pay tribute to longtime professorMembers of the Purdue Percussion Theater will salute a former Purdue Bands professor when they present "Taking it to the Max" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday (April 19) in Loeb Playhouse. MorePurdue's Grand Alternative to offer substance-free eventsDozens of substance-free activities will be offered through April 26 for Purdue students as part of the annual Grand Prix celebration. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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