In the spotlight

Purdue students to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Eight students from Purude's Latin and Ballroom Dance Team will compete on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" at 8 p.m. Tuesday (May 11). The team will compete against three other college teams for this season's amateur championship. Audience voting will be part of the team scoring so be sure to watch and vote. Those who would like to join a viewing party at Purdue can go to the North Activity Room in McCutcheon Hall. The room will open at 7:30 p.m. Read more...

* The team debuted its routine at a dress rehearsal on Wednesday. A photo gallery from the rehearsal is here.

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. Wednesday (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.

Spring Fling approaches; deadline for carryout lunches is Friday

Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff, and retirees, is set for 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 in and around the Recreational Sports Center. Read more...

Special summer update: Traffic, parking disruptions

This update contains a full list of scheduled closures and changes for this summer, compiled by Physical Facilities. Read more...

Deadline approaching for clerical and service staffs' use of paid personal holiday

Clerical and service staff can use their fiscal year 2009-10 personal holiday through and including June 30. The paid personal holiday does not carry over from one fiscal year to the next. Read more...

New offerings available from WorkLife Programs

WorkLife Programs is offering several presentations in the next few weeks, many of which are being presented for the first time. Read more...

Bike to Work Day to provide opportunity for physical activity

In celebration of National Bike Month, the campus community is invited to participate in Greater Lafayette’s Bike to Work Day on May 21. Read more...

Purdue Today schedule for summer

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule today through Aug. 13. Regular publishing days during the summer will be Monday and Thursday. Daily publication will resume Aug. 16.

Family Caregiver Resource Fair to be held Wednesday

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 Wednesday (May 12). 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...

General News

Sautter honored at reception

A reception was held Friday to honor John Sautter, Purdue's vice president for housing and food services, who will retire June 30 after serving nearly four decades at the University. Under Sautter's leadership, Purdue's housing and food service operations have been guided by a series of master plans that have broadened student housing options and transformed on-campus dining. In the photo, President France A. Córdova congratulates Sautter as he tries out his Purdue rocking chair, a traditional gift given to exceptional Boilermakers upon retirement.

WBAA series to mark 50th anniversary of Purdue University Press

To mark the 50th anniversary of Purdue University Press, WBAA is airing a series of interviews and events highlighting some of the works of authors and editors who have been published by the Press through the years. Read more...

Purdue Band breaks with tradition, selects three drum majors

Breaking with tradition as it closes in on its 125th anniversary, the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will have three drum majors for its 2010-11 season. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. Read more...