In the spotlight

Purdue expanding partnerships with two top Chinese universities

President France A. Córdova will meet with the leaders of two Chinese universities to enhance collaborative research and academic programs. Córdova, a Purdue delegation, and the leaders of Tsinghua University and China Agricultural University are scheduled to meet May 18-21 in Beijing. Signing ceremonies for letters of intent and discussions will set the stage for future research collaborations and student and faculty exchanges, building on existing collaborations in research and study-abroad programs. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

CIGNA rep on campus to explain how to reduce health care expenses

A representative from CIGNA, the administrator for Purdue's three medical plans, will be on campus in May to present information on good health care consumerism. Read more...

Faculty, staff invited to Spring Fling on Thursday

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. Thursday (May 20). 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 Bike to Work Day on Friday (May 21). Read more...

Summer reading series to welcome dialogue about diversity

The Diversity Resource Office announces a “Diversity Wednesdays” summer reading series for staff and faculty who are interested in reading and discussing books on contemporary diversity topics. Read more...

Campus Fit Club at Rec Sports inviting entrants

Registration is now open for the Recreational Sports Center's summer Campus Fit Club. In a program modeled after popular TV shows such as "Celebrity Fit Club" and "The Biggest Loser," personal trainers at the RSC will guide participants through a 10-week personalized exercise regimen. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. 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...

Special Report

Purdue president: 'Graduates, the spotlight shines on you now'

President France A. Córdova spoke to graduates at commencement ceremonies over the weekend in Elliott Hall of Music. Read more...
For a photo gallery of the weekend commencement ceremonies, click here.

General News

Convocations announces its 2010-11 season

Purdue Convocations' 2010-11 season, "Festival 25," will feature 19 performances, including a variety of Broadway musicals, plays and concerts. Highlights include Broadway musicals "Legally Blonde," Monty Python's "Spamalot," and "Blue Man Group," as well as contemporary Christian musicians Casting Crowns and comedian Bill Cosby. Read more...

Students create more than 30 innovations

Mechanical engineering students dreamed up and built more than 30 inventions in senior design classes this semester -- projects ranging from medical devices to sidewalk-advertising printers. Read more...

Expansion of First Street Towers complex moves forward

Purdue is moving forward on construction of a third upscale residence hall in the First Street Towers complex. Read more...

Musicians needed for Purdue Summer Band

Purdue's Summer Band is open to all instrumentalists on campus and in Lafayette-West Lafayette interested in making music part of their summer activities. On July 13, the band will perform a program of light classics and Broadway tunes, including Warren Barker's "Broadway Showstoppers Overture" and selections from "West Side Story" in honor of composer Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday. Read more...