In the spotlight

Game manager: 15 questions with No. 9

In its Fall 2010 issue, Krannert Magazine catches up with New Orleans Saints quarterback and management alumnus Drew Brees. Among other topics, Brees reflects on changes in his life since winning the Super Bowl, his time at Purdue, his place in the University's famed "Cradle of Quarterbacks," his new book and fatherhood. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum panel set for Nov. 30

This month's President's Forum will feature a panel discussion on the future of public research universities. Read more...

To Purdue community: Weather emergency procedures

This memo regarding snow recess, snow emergency and severe weather emergency procedures and announcements is from Robert E. McMains, vice president for physical facilities.

Procurement Services encourages SRM users to subscribe to newsletter

Procurement Services urges all Purdue staff, faculty and others involved in the University's Procure-to-Pay process to subscribe to the twice-weekly e-mail/online newsletter, Business @ Purdue News. Read more...

Procurement Services to notify new SRM users when roles are assigned

In response to an increased number of calls from new SRM users asking when they can access the procurement system, the Procure-to-Pay Helpdesk is advising them by e-mail when the security process is complete. Read more...

University Tax Office urges staff to update home addresses in ESS

In preparation for the distribution of 2010 W-2 forms to Purdue employees, the University Tax Office urges employees to review their home addresses in Employee Self-Service (ESS) by Dec. 31. Read more...

Boiler Volunteer Network collecting donations for food bank

The Boiler Volunteer Network is gathering donations for its annual Fall Harvest Food Drive. Read more...

Boiler Volunteer Network collecting gifts for local families

The Boiler Volunteer Network's annual Season of Sharing Gift Drive will continue through Dec. 17. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue gets $1.5 million for quantum information center

Purdue has received $1.5 million to study quantum information science, a new field paving the way for quantum computing -- a novel method to process information that is faster, more powerful and more efficient than classical computing. Read more...

Sports expert talks about PacMan, other boxing greats

The recent buzz about boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is a chance for fans to weigh in on who is the greatest of all time, says a Purdue sports historian. Read more...

General News

Purdue to award degrees in winter commencement

Purdue will award degrees at its West Lafayette campus on Dec. 19 and at its Calumet campus on Dec. 14. Read more...

Purdue apples serving multitude of people, purposes

Purdue apple varieties are finding their way across the globe and into farmers' orchards and people's homes while adding to the economic base of Indiana. Read more...

Schoolhouse Partners publishes resource directory of humanities grants

A Purdue Research Park-based firm has published the latest resource for researchers seeking up-to-date information on grants and other opportunities to fund projects in the humanities. Read more...

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