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News for faculty and staff

April 28, 2009

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Purdue monitors swine flu, issues precautionary reminders

In 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. More

Busy Senate session closes year with various actions, reports

The University Senate ended its 2008-09 session by voting on academic regulations, increased advisory representation, and formation of an information technology committee. More

GENERAL NEWS

Purdue expert: Consider nutrient content to stretch food dollars

Making 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. More

PEOPLE

Weaver named director of Purdue's Discovery Learning Center

Gabriela Weaver

Gabriela 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 SPORTS

Purdue diving wins national team title

The 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 EVENTS

Today's events

Here is a list of events happening Tuesday, April 28, at the West Lafayette campus. More

Events this week

Here 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 Park

More 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. More

Krannert's 'mini-MBA' offers Purdue employee pricing

Applied Management Principles (AMP), the "mini-MBA" offering from Krannert Executive Education Programs, will be held June 1-12. More

Purdue offers first permaculture course

The 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 Communion

Thomas Norris, a priest in the Diocese of Ossory in Ireland, will present "Towards a Theology of Communion" on May 6 in Krannert Auditorium. More


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