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News for faculty and staff

October 29, 2009

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Purdue announces addition of astronauts' papers
to flight collection

**President France A. Córdova and Janice Voss**

Purdue's flight archives, already steeped with historical artifacts from U.S. space history, is growing thanks to two alumni astronauts.

Janice Voss and Roy Bridges Jr. donated personal papers to the Purdue Libraries Division of Archives and Special Collections.

Purdue President France A. Córdova announced the addition of the new materials on Wednesday (Oct. 28) in the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center.

Purdue receives additional H1N1 vaccine

The Purdue Student Health Center dispensed 147 doses of H1N1 vaccine Wednesday (Oct. 28) and has received an additional 200 doses, which will be available to students, faculty, staff and employee spouses beginning at 8:30 a.m. today (Oct. 29). Because of the limited supply, only those in top priority groups are eligible. More

President's Forum to be held today

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. today (Oct. 29) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. President France A. Córdova will open the forum with remarks. Dennis Savaiano, dean of the College of Consumer and Family Sciences, and Richard Cosier, dean of Krannert School of Management, will provide spotlights of their respective colleges.

TIAA-CREF to offer pair of educational sessions

TIAA-CREF is offering two educational sessions in November at the West Lafayette campus. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Researchers rest their case: TV consumption predicts opinions about criminal justice system

People who watch forensic and crime dramas on TV are more likely than non-viewers to have a distorted perception of America's criminal justice system, according to new research from Purdue. More

RESEARCH STUDIES

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Today's events

Here is a list of events happening Thursday, Oct. 29, at the West Lafayette campus. More

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening Oct. 26-Nov. 1 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Economist: Renewable fuel talk turning to cellulosic gas, diesel

A Purdue agricultural economist and energy policy analyst has changed his tune on renewable fuels. "We don't just talk about ethanol. We talk about biofuels," said Wally Tyner.

Tyner and fellow Purdue agricultural economist Steven Wu will discuss biofuels and the future of renewable energy during Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability. The Dec. 1 conference is a collaborative effort between Purdue and land-grant universities in 11 other Midwestern states. 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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