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News for faculty and staffDecember 7, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPhoto gallery: Purdue Memorial Union's gingerbread houseNothing says Christmas quite like an edible house. That is the philosophy of Purdue Memorial Union's Dining Services, which began constructing gingerbread houses in 2002. The giant, walk-in homes are displayed prominently next to the Christmas tree in the Union's Great Hall as part of Holidays at the Union, which takes place this week. A photo gallery featuring the construction of this year's house is available here. The PMU maintenance department constructs and dismantles the house, which is made out of plywood. After the house is built, the gingerbread, which takes the bakery department about two weeks to make, is adhered to the plywood with royal icing. A graham cracker roof is tiled on top, and then the designers are free to have fun. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue ready to help as state faces declining revenuePurdue officials on Friday (Dec. 4) told the governor that the University will support his call for further belt-tightening in the face of declining state revenue. More Workplace violence workshop to be offered twiceTwo sessions of the Workplace Violence Awareness Workshop will be offered in the next month. This training session covers a variety of factors under the theme "Awareness, Prevention, Survival." More This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. More BOARD OF TRUSTEESPurdue trustees advance recreational and grounds facilitiesThe Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 4) approved steps to begin a $98 million renovation and expansion to the Recreational Sports Center and relocate the grounds maintenance facility. MoreTrustees approve 2010-11 residence hall rate plans, addition to First Street TowersThe Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 4) approved West Lafayette campus room and board rates for the 2010-11 academic year. The 3.95 percent average increase represents the lowest rate change in 15 years. The board also approved construction of an additional building at First Street Towers to go with the first two that opened this fall. MorePurdue trustees approve faculty appointments, name Calumet programThe Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 4) ratified the appointment of three named professors and one distinguished professor and approved the naming of a program at the Purdue Calumet campus. MorePEOPLEAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening Dec. 7-13 at the West Lafayette campus. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Sign up for Purdue Today: https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptnews Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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