In the spotlight

Murphy Award winner: Paul Siciliano

Five exceptional teachers were honored with 2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy at the Celebration of Teaching Excellence on April 27 in Purdue Memorial Union. Purdue Today now highlights Paul Siciliano, associate professor of horticulture and landscape architecture. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Open forum scheduled to discuss benefits for part-time employees

An open forum regarding benefits for part-time employees will be held at 2 p.m. May 12 in Room 2280, Beering Hall. President France A. Córdova will speak at the forum, and there will be time for discussion and questions.

Retirement luncheon set for June 10

Purdue's annual retirement luncheon will be held at noon June 10 in the ballrooms of Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

WorkLife Programs, PEFCU partner to provide new services to employees

Through a new partnership between Human Resources WorkLife Programs and Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, all employees have access to free, confidential credit counseling services. Read more...

WorkLife to hold Family Caregiver Resource Fair

For those balancing the responsibilities of work and caregiving for an aging or disabled relative or friend, the sixth annual Family Caregiver Fair will be held on May 12. Read more...

General News

Vet Vittles to undergo renovations

Vet Vittles in Lynn Hall is about to begin a transformation. The dining facility, built during the mid-'90s, needed to be refreshed, says Tom Coleman, manager of retail dining at Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

Purdue students create wood-based vehicle to aid African nations

Purdue mechanical engineering students have designed and built a multipurpose vehicle made primarily from wood and will travel to Africa this month to help officials there set up a manufacturing facility for the trucks, which could help to transport everything from produce to people. Read more...

People

Purdue College of Science honors distinguished alumni

The Purdue University College of Science honored 10 distinguished science alumni during an April 16 ceremony. Read more...