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News for faculty and staffSeptember 2, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue gears up for launch of 2009 United Way Campaign
Purdue will kick off its 2009 United Way campaign on Sept. 15 with plans to build on the success of previous campaigns and to raise at least $730,000 for area service agencies. Campaign chair Dennis Depew, dean of the College of Technology, says Purdue's theme this year, "United starts with U," is appropriate for the University and the community. "Purdue faculty and staff have been very generous over the years and have continually helped improve the lives of many people in our community," he says. "Whether as volunteers in the agencies or as a giver to the annual campaign, Purdue's contribution is very important to the community United Way campaign." More
UPDATE: H1N1 INFLUENZAFlier on hand hygiene, coughing etiquette available for postingFliers detailing hand hygiene and coughing etiquette have been distributed to building deputies to post as part of campus-wide education efforts related to H1N1 type A influenza. Faculty and staff may download the flier here to post in bathrooms or for other distribution. Watch Web site for informationFaculty and staff are reminded that updated information on H1N1 type A influenza, including frequently asked questions and a summary of staff leave benefits, is available online. More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESStaff Benefits proposes adding account-based medical plan for 2010Choice Fund HSA, a new type of medical plan for Purdue, will be introduced for 2010 pending Board of Trustees approval in October. More Purdue warns affiliate organizations of .com e-mail scamITaP Networks and Security is warning the Purdue community about reports of a targeted e-mail scam alleging to be from the "webmaster" of Purdue University. ITaP Networks and Security recommends that users immediately delete these e-mails and not reply or take the action requested in the e-mail. More Faculty search procedures workshops announcedThe Office of Institutional Equity announces its fall 2009 Faculty Search and Screen Procedures Series. More Purdue to test emergency text and e-mail for national preparednessIn conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's sixth annual National Emergency Preparedness Month, Purdue will test its emergency text and e-mail systems at 10 a.m. Sept. 17. More Grants available to students for service projectsFunds are available to provide grants to students or student organizations for work on community service learning projects. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS'FEAsy' analyzes designs from raw sketches to speed parts creationGoing back to the drawing board is much easier now that researchers have developed a new type of design program called FEAsy. MoreGENERAL NEWS9/11 documentary on National Geographic Channel features Purdue visualizationThe National Geographic Channel recently aired a documentary on the controversy surrounding the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks called “9/11: Science and Conspiracy,” which included a scientific visualization of the attack created by Purdue researchers. A segment featuring the visualization is available here. Electronic drop box now available on RheaThe Rhea development team has added a new drop box feature to the online learning resource to provide a convenient way to drop and receive files using a Web browser. More Virtual field trip connects students with Purdue scientistsThousands of Indiana middle school students will visit Purdue from their desks on Sept. 17. More CAMPUS NEWSMan charged with injuring infantPurdue University police arrested a West Lafayette man early Tuesday (Sept. 1) after he allegedly injured an 11-month-old girl in the Purdue Village apartment complex hours earlier. More PURDUE SPORTSBig Ten Network kicks off third seasonWith seven football games on opening weekend, a full slate of new programming and nationwide distribution, the Big Ten Network is poised to begin its third year of operation. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Aug. 31-Sept. 7 at the West Lafayette campus. More Ford Motor Co. to discuss sustainability initiativesRepresentatives from Ford Motor Co. will be present an overview of Ford's corporate sustainability initiatives on Thursday (Sept. 3). More Walks Across Indiana promoting exercise and ways to stay fitPeople of all ages will put on their walking shoes as 34 counties host Walks Across Indiana activities co-sponsored by the Purdue University Extension Service. MorePurdue alumna, NPR program host to speak at PurduePurdue alumna Moira Gunn, host of NPR's "Tech Nation" and "BioTech Nation," will be the seventh speaker in the Purdue Libraries Distinguished Lecture Series on Sept. 14. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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