News for faculty and staffApril 20, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESAwards given to faculty, staff at Purdue Honors ConvocationPurdue faculty and staff received a number of awards Sunday (April 19) during the University's annual Honors Convocation in Elliott Hall of Music. Four campus-wide teaching awards were bestowed, each academic area presented an award for excellence in teaching, and other awards related to academic endeavors were announced. More Purdue students honored at annual awards convocationPurdue students were recognized for their academic achievements and leadership on Sunday (April 19) during the University's annual Honor Convocation at Elliott Hall of Music. More ITaP conference on Web 2.0 for learning on April 21-22A number of Web 2.0 applications that educators have found useful for learning will be demonstrated and discussed at a Purdue conference aimed at preschool to college teachers and other education professionals, including educational technologists. More Update: Traffic, parking disruptionsHere are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More GENERAL NEWSLiberal Arts, Indianapolis mayor's office to produce Spanish language videosThe College of Liberal Arts' Community Assistance Program is partnering with the Indianapolis mayor's office to create Spanish language videos designed to educate Latinos about navigating government, health and educational systems. More Purdue University Residences turns greener, reduces wastePurdue Residences is turning greener with its latest efforts to reduce water and energy consumption. Residents of McCutcheon, Harrison, Earhart and Shreve halls are having a competition to cut down energy and water use, and the winner will be announced on Earth Day (April 22). MoreSecond College of Engineering radio program focuses on sustainabilityInnovative ideas for addressing energy needs and environmental protection is the subject of the second installment of the Global Challenges radio series. The series is produced by the College of Engineering and WFYI Public Radio in Indianapolis. MorePurdue helps Indiana companies get green, clean and leanIndiana companies can turn to Purdue to help them produce products and deliver services in an environmentally friendly way. MorePEOPLEAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent honors and appointments for faculty and staff. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening April 20-26 at the West Lafayette campus. More Staff memorial to be held WednesdayStaff members who have died during the past year will be honored and remembered at a ceremony on Wednesday (April 22). More Golden Taps ceremony to honor 10 Purdue studentsTen Purdue students who died during the past academic year will be remembered on Tuesday (April 21) during Golden Taps, one of the University's most solemn traditions. MorePurdue, Vincennes universities holding Indianapolis open house April 29The Purdue University College of Technology at Indianapolis and Vincennes University are inviting prospective students to learn more about the facility and the degree programs offered there during an April 29 open house. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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