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News for faculty and staff

September 16, 2009

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Purdue United Way Campaign begins

Purdue United Way Campaign kickoff

Purdue's United Way Campaign kicked off Tuesday with the theme "United Starts with U!"

"The United Way depends on your donations to help create lasting change and make a positive impact in our community," says Dennis Depew, Purdue UW Campaign chair and dean of the College of Technology. "This is truly an effort that starts with you." More


FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

President's Forum to be held today

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today (Sept. 16) in the North Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. President France A. Córdova will open the forum with remarks. Jay Akridge, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, and Dennis Depew, dean of the College of Technology, will provide spotlights of their respective colleges.

Self-identification audit set to begin

The Office of Institutional Equity and Human Resource Services are preparing for the annual affirmative action plan. A part of this preparation is an audit of self-identification data for all employees. More

CSSAC adds seven to ranks

Matthew Marks became chair and seven new members began their terms on the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee for the 2009-10 session on Sept. 8 during the group's meeting. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Laser processes promise better artificial joints, arterial stents

Shaoyi Wen (left)
and Andrew Hecht
Researchers are developing technologies that use lasers to create arterial stents and longer-lasting medical implants that could be manufactured 10 times faster and also less expensively than is now possible. New technologies will be needed to meet the huge global market for artificial hips and knees, said Yung Shin, professor of mechanical engineering and director of Purdue's Center for Laser-Based Manufacturing. More

TELL YOUR STUDENTS

Student Organization Assembly set for Sept. 21

The Student Organization Assembly on Sept. 21 will serve as a resource for leaders of Purdue's more than 850 student organizations to get useful information to help ensure their organization's success. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Today's events

Here is a list of events happening Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the West Lafayette campus. More

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening Sept. 14-20 at the West Lafayette campus. More 

Five to be honored at Krannert dinner

Five people will receive awards during the annual Krannert Leadership Speaker Series dinner Oct. 1. More


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Update: H1N1 influenza

Faculty 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

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