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News for faculty and staffApril 28, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue monitors swine flu, issues precautionary remindersIn response to a serious new flu strain that began in Mexico, Purdue on Monday (April 27) urged faculty, staff and students to take precautions against the spread of the communicable disease and avoid travel to infected areas. MoreBusy Senate session closes year with various actions, reportsThe University Senate ended its 2008-09 session by voting on academic regulations, increased advisory representation, and formation of an information technology committee. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue expert: Consider nutrient content to stretch food dollarsMaking the most of money spent on food doesn't necessarily mean buying what's cheapest but getting the most nutrients for the money, said one Purdue expert. MorePEOPLEWeaver named director of Purdue's Discovery Learning CenterGabriela C. Weaver, a professor and associate head of Purdue's Department of Chemistry, on Friday (May 1) will be the new Jerry and Rosie Semler Director of the Discovery Learning Center in Discovery Park, University officials announced Monday (April 27). Weaver, who has served as the center's interim director since September, succeeds Jonathan Harbor, who stepped down to serve as interim dean of Purdue's College of Science. More PURDUE SPORTSPurdue diving wins national team titleThe Purdue diving team claimed the top spot during the Speedo USA Diving Spring National Championships, which began Wednesday (April 22) and wrapped up Sunday (April 26). Sophomore David Colturi led the charge by winning the first two national titles of his career. Because of Purdue’s team championship, diving head coach Adam Soldati was named head coach for the AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Tuesday, April 28, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening April 27-May 3 at the West Lafayette campus. More Officials to celebrate opening of international technology company's new software center in Purdue Research ParkMore than 300 people are expected to attend today's (April 28) dedication of the Purdue Research Park's 80,000-square-foot Innovation Center, which will be home to a national software solution center for EDS, an HP company. MoreKrannert's 'mini-MBA' offers Purdue employee pricingApplied Management Principles (AMP), the "mini-MBA" offering from Krannert Executive Education Programs, will be held June 1-12. MorePurdue offers first permaculture courseThe Purdue University Center for the Environment is partnering with Midwest Permaculture to offer its first permaculture course June 4-7. More Religion expert will talk about CommunionThomas Norris, a priest in the Diocese of Ossory in Ireland, will present "Towards a Theology of Communion" on May 6 in Krannert Auditorium. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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