March 29, 2010
In the spotlight
Alumna pioneered accessibility changes on campus
Five members of the Purdue community were honored March 2 with Focus Awards for their outstanding contributions to furthering the University's commitment to disability accessibility and diversity. This profile focuses on the alumna recipient, Sharon Arvin Byrkett. Read more...
Sustaining New Synergies
Task force evaluating spending
The Strategic Sourcing process initiated by the Sustaining New Synergies Task Force has begun the task of reviewing Purdue’s spend in several products and categories to determine savings opportunities.
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Featured News for Employees
Senate elects vice chair, approves survey on rebalancing total compensation
The University Senate has elected a vice chair for 2010-11 and approved a resolution to survey employees about the Sustaining New Synergies proposal to rebalance total compensation.
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Spring Fling information to be mailed this week
A mailing will be sent out this week regarding Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff, and retirees. The mailing includes registration forms for events and an invitation that employees must bring to Spring Fling to enter drawings for door prizes. This will be the only mailing for the event. Read more...
Space still available in WorkLife Programs offerings
There's still time to sign up for these upcoming offerings from WorkLife Programs. Read 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. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Boudia, Soldati honored with national awards at NCAA men's swimming and diving championships
The Purdue men's swimming and diving team finished 13th with 97 points as the NCAA Championships concluded Sunday.
Sophomore David Boudia was named national Diver of the Year, and head diving coach Adam Soldati was named national Diving Coach of the Year. Read more...
General News
University of Wisconsin-Stout wins Rube Goldberg contest
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Stout won the 23rd annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Saturday (March 27) at Purdue. Read more...
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