In the spotlight

Purdue gaining momentum, president says

Improved student retention, higher national rankings, record research funding, and a broad portfolio of student and faculty achievements point to a Purdue University "on the move," said President France A. Córdova on Tuesday (Feb. 23) in her State of the University address. Read more...

* The president's address may be viewed at mms://video.dis.purdue.edu/bns/General/Forum100223.wmv.

* A transcript of Córdova's remarks is available at www.purdue.edu/president/speeches/StateOfUniversity09.html.

Sustaining New Synergies

Campus Information Technology Plan Committee schedules forums

The Campus Information Technology Plan Committee would like to invite information technology staff to one of three information forums to be held next week. Read more...

* The new IT initiative Web page, featuring an FAQ from the Campus Information Technology Plan committee, is available here.

Featured News for Employees

Purdue awarded $25 million for state's first NSF Science and Technology Center

Purdue has been awarded $25 million to create the first National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center in Indiana. Read more...

Reminder: New policy on use of vehicles goes Into effect Monday

The Use of Vehicles for University Business policy will go into effect Monday (March 1). Anyone driving a vehicle on University business after that date is expected to be in compliance with the policy. Read more...

Reminder: Deadline is Monday for APSAC, CSSAC grants

* The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for its individual professional development grants. Read more...

* The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee is accepting applications for employee and dependent grants. Read more...

PEAP sets shopping trip

The Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, has planned a bus trip April 10 for a shopping excursion to Schaumburg, Ill. Read more...

Purdue Saves Week: Today's tip on saving for a home, car

Set smart financial goals to ensure you have enough funds for a down payment. Having a down payment will help you get approved for a loan and mean less money paid out in the form of interest to your lender. For more information, register for one of the Purdue Saves Week presentations or stop by the Purdue Saves table, which will be in the west lobby of Stewart Center each day this week between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Read more...

Applications sought for Mortar Board's Class of 2011

The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is accepting nominations for the Class of 2011 until 5 p.m. Friday (Feb. 26). Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Engineers design, build major component for hydrogen cars

Researchers have completed work on a crucial component for an experimental hydrogen storage system for cars, part of efforts to reduce pollution and the use of fossil fuels in transportation. Read more...