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News for faculty and staffApril 29, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue continues to monitor swine flu, has emergency plan in placeIn response to a serious new flu strain that began in Mexico, Purdue is working closely with local authorities and health care providers to monitor the situation in the community and on campus. MoreTraining available on generational diversity in the workplaceThe Diversity Resource Office has announced new dates for its campuswide training opportunity that focuses on generational differences in the workplace. MoreMembership applications to CSSAC invited for 3 of its 4 districtsInformation has been mailed to clerical and service staff about applying for membership on the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee. The application deadline is May 15. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSPurdue study finds dairy better for bones than calcium carbonateA Purdue study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength. MoreA bit of advice: cooling can lengthen tool life, Purdue expert saysFindings uncover new details about mysterious virusAn international team of researchers has determined key structural features of the largest known virus, findings that could help scientists studying how the simplest life evolved and whether the unusual virus causes any human diseases. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue's 2009 applicants complement University's high academicsApplicants to Purdue, which include Indiana's top science student, continue to raise the bar academically. More Consumers can eat pork with no concern for swine fluShoppers should not shy away from pork products over concerns regarding reports of swine flu across the country, said Purdue experts. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, April 29, 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 Purdue to offer leadership development course in GreenfieldThe Purdue College of Technology at Anderson will offer a course in organizational leadership and supervision in Greenfield beginning in June. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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