In the spotlight

Purdue, Neil Armstrong to present 'Hero of the Hudson' with medal

Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, will receive the University's Neil A. Armstrong Medal of Excellence on Friday (Nov. 12), making him only the second person to earn the honor. Read more...

* Sully's deeds drew on industrial and organizational psychology

* Registration offered for book signing by alumnus flier

Featured News for Employees

TSA Secure Flight data requirements now in effect for all air passengers

Purdue’s Central Travel Office reminds University travelers to be sure the name on their airline ticket matches the name on their government-issued photo ID. Read more...

Registration open for recognition luncheon

Information for the clerical and service staff recognition luncheon on Dec. 7 -- including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending -- is provided in a PDF file and online at www.conf.purdue.edu/cs.The event will honor clerical and service members who in 2010 have completed years of service totaling 10, 15, 20, 25, etc. Deadline for registration is Nov. 19. Attendees are encouraged to register online.

Nutrition consultations available through WorkLife Programs

The registered dietitians at WorkLife Programs offer free nutrition counseling. Read more...

First-time presentation on teen dating violence to be offered for parents

WorkLife Programs is offering a new presentation on dating violence aimed at teaching parents the warning signs to look for and what to do if they need to help their teen. Read more...

Union offering preorders on flexible menu of Thanksgiving favorites

Thanksgiving's delicious mealtime traditions can grace the table without the epic labor in the kitchen thanks to Dining Services at Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

Reader feedback sought on Purdue Today

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Research News & Special Reports

New heart pump to provide temporary assist for infants, adults

Researchers have created a new type of heart pump inserted with a catheter to improve the survival rate for infants undergoing a series of surgeries to correct a deadly birth defect. Read more...

General News

4 of top 10 Indiana business incubators based in Purdue Research Park network

Four of the top 10 largest Indiana business incubators are part of the Purdue Research Park network, according to the November 2010 list compiled by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Read more...

Talking turkey: Fewer birds means higher Thanksgiving prices

Consumers should count their blessings as they spend a little more for the annual Thanksgiving feast this year because they're likely to face even higher food prices in 2011, a Purdue agricultural economist says. Read more...

Purdue student supercomputing team up for the challenge of international competition

Three years of being somewhat tied to a keyboard for most of three days trying to coax a supercomputer and the complex scientific software running on it to function optimally might seem to be enough, but Purdue senior Alex Younts is at it a fourth time. Read more...

Reminder:
Benefits enrollment

Have you completed your benefits enrollment? Information about 2011 medical plans and enrollment resources is available at www.purdue.edu/
benefits/enroll.html.

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Alumnus lecturer: Rivers run through U.S. history

• Campus, community groups to provide smoking cessation aid