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Focus Awards for disability advocacy presented

At Purdue’s 10th Annual Focus Awards, five recipients were honored Tuesday for outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability accessibility and diversity. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

ITaP training for developing distance education courses offered March 16-17

ITaP awarded each of 10 Purdue faculty members a $3,000 cash prize for developing a high-quality distance education course for 2009-10. Current and past award-winning instructors will discuss their experiences at ITaP's faculty-technology workshops over spring break. Scheduled for March 16 and 17, the training is open to all Purdue faculty members who have developed, or are interested in developing, a distance education course. Read more...

WorkLife Programs announces new parenting presentations

To help address the competing demands of employee's professional and personal life, WorkLife Programs announces its new parenting presentations. Read more...

Current issue of Inside Purdue available

The March 4 issue of Inside Purdue, featuring reports on Sustaining New Synergies initiatives, the Recreational Sports Center renovation and expansion project, and the University's upcoming accreditation site visit, is available as a PDF file.

General News

Krannert to sponsor 'Find Your Future 2010'

Krannert School of Management will hold "Find Your Future 2010: MBA for Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (March 6) in Rawls Hall. The free event will provide information on the MBA application process, how a Krannert MBA has affected the careers of several alumni, and what to expect from an MBA program. A flier on the event is available here.

Nominations sought for Young Alumni Award

The Purdue Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its outstanding Young Alumni Award. The award honors a person age 32 or younger who has given outstanding service to the University, the Purdue Alumni Association, or any Purdue Alumni organization. Read more...

People

Purdue honoring nine Distinguished Agriculture Alumni

Nine Purdue graduates will be recognized as Distinguished Agriculture Alumni during a campus ceremony today (March 5). Read more...

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Synergies online

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• Purdue to host hometown guitar prodigy Chaconne Klaverenga