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News for faculty and staffMay 1, 2009UPDATE: SWINE FLUWatch Web site for informationFaculty and staff are reminded that updated information on swine flu (Influenza A (H1N1)-North American/Human flu) is available online. Callers requesting information should be referred to this site. * Message from Provost Randy Woodson to faculty. * Message from Purdue Health Center Director James Westman to students. * Message from President France A. Córdova to parents. Modeling tool shows how public-health efforts can reduce flu's spreadPurdue researchers have developed a tool that simulates how the spread of pandemic flu would be dramatically reduced by using antiviral drugs and "social-distancing" measures, such as school closures and working from home. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESSecond open forum for College of Science dean candidates to be held MondayPublic forums will continue Monday (May 4) for the finalists for the dean of the College of Science. Patricia Rankin, associate vice chancellor for faculty diversity and development and professor of physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will speak at 2:30 p.m. in Room 1142, Lawson Computer Science Building. MoreMemo: Proposed cancellations of library materialsThis memo from David Hummels, professor of economics and chair of the University Library Committee, and James Mullins, dean of Libraries, is regarding the announcement of proposed cancellations to library materials for FY10. Memo CDFS preschools accepting applications for 2009-2010The Department of Child Development and Family Studies operates two high-quality nationally accredited early childhood education programs located near Discovery Park. Both programs are currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year. More Registration still open for CIE teaching workshopsSpace is still available for the "College Teaching Workshops: Basics of Teaching" series being offered May 18-20 by the Center for Instructional Excellence. More Current issue of Inside PurdueThe April 30 issue of Inside Purdue is available in pdf format here. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSResearcher: Lasers used to detect melamine in baby formulaWith equipment readily available to health officials and businesses, a Purdue researcher has found a way to detect trace amounts of melamine in infant formula. MoreRESEARCH STUDYResearch study to focus on effects of chili peppers on appetite, energy expenditureMen and women ages 18-65 who like or dislike spicy foods are needed by the Purdue Foods and Nutrition Department for a study on the effects of chili peppers on appetite and energy expenditure. MoreGENERAL NEWSOhio life science company to relocate in Purdue Technology Center of Southeast Indiana
CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening May 1-3 at the West Lafayette campus. More Event to help flood victims deal with mold-plagued homesIndiana floods in 2008 and 2009 have left many victims and volunteers wondering how to deal with mold issues. A Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service IP video event at 2 p.m. May 5 will answer those questions. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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