In the spotlight

A culture of leadership in Purdue Agriculture

Leadership has long been fundamental in Purdue Agriculture. Faculty and staff step up to address society’s challenges, prepare students to take leadership roles and help emerging leaders within their own ranks. Read more...

Purdue leadership program paves the way

Purdue Agriculture’s student leaders come from all walks of life and many different majors. What they have in common is a desire to become more effective leaders. The Leadership Development Certificate Program helps guide students such as Korbin Davis (in photo), a student researcher at Purdue’s Center for Cancer Research, through their personal journey. Read more...

People

Purdue professor, former NSF director honored by French Legion

Arden L. Bement Jr., the former director of the National Science Foundation and director of Purdue's Global Policy Research Institute, has been recognized by the country of France as an officer of the French Legion of Honor. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum on Tuesday to focus on meeting global challenges

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (March 29) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

2011 Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows named

The Office of the Vice Provost for Engagement and the Service Engagement Advisory Board have selected seven faculty members to be Purdue's 2011 Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows. Read more...

University policy update

The Executive Policy Review Group has approved a new system-wide policy, Background Checks (IV.14.6), which will go into effect May 1. The policy requires background checks on all new hires to the University. Read more...

Upcoming programs by WorkLife include first-time offerings

WorkLife Programs classes coming up in the next few weeks will focus on chronic conditions, caring for dependents, stress management, nutrition and many other topics. Read more...

Workshop to focus on broadening student participation in STEM fields

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) will host its Mentoring and Diversity Workshop and Dinner for Past, Current, and Future LSAMP Mentors on Tuesday (March 29). Read more...

Coach Hope, Purdue ask the community to race against cancer

Purdue football coach Danny Hope and the University's Center for Cancer Research are asking the community to race against cancer in The Purdue Challenge on April 9. 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...

General News

Purdue student hospitalized with non-infectious meningitis

A Purdue student is being treated in an area hospital for non-infectious meningitis, according to Tippecanoe County Health Officer Michael Bohlin. Read more...

Wisconsin-Stout repeats as Rube Goldberg winner

Defending champion University of Wisconsin-Stout won the 24th annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Saturday (March 26) at Purdue. Immediately after Saturday's competition, a machine built by a Purdue team completed a flawless run of 232 steps, surpassing the world record held by Ferris State University. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Boudia runner-up as three Purdue divers score in platform finals at NCAAs

On a historic night for Purdue diving, David Boudia, Danny Cox and J.P. Perez all earned All-American honors by qualifying for the platform finals Saturday, Boudia finishing as the runner-up in his bid to sweep the three events at the NCAA Championships. Read more...

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

Events

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

• Holocaust Remembrance Conference set for April 3-13