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Campus Fit Club registration begins today

Registration for Campus Fit Club, an eight-week weight loss incentive program, will kick off today (May 9) and last until June 6. The program is modeled after popular TV shows such as "Celebrity Fit Club" and "The Biggest Loser," and trainers will guide participants through a personalized exercise regimen throughout the summer. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue names new dean to lead College of Technology

Gary Bertoline has been appointed dean of the Purdue College of Technology, University officials announced today (May 9). The appointment, subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees, is effective July 1. Read more...

Convocation recognizes faculty for international and national honors, teaching excellence, years of service

Faculty were recognized for international and national awards, University and college honors, and distinguished and named professorships at the Faculty Awards Convocation on April 28. For the first time, the convocation also honored faculty for their years of service. Read more...

National experts to speak at Purdue Conference for Pre-Tenure Women

The second Purdue Conference for Pre-Tenure Women scheduled for Sept. 22-23 will focus on supporting women's success in higher education. Read more...

University Senate elects new committee members, approves graduate credit policy

The University Senate made appointments to standing and faculty committees, approved a policy on graduate credit, and discussed the adoption of a medical amnesty policy and an intellectual property resolution at its April 25 meeting. Read more...

State's mileage reimbursement rate increases

The approved mileage reimbursement rate for Purdue employees traveling on Sponsored Program grant funds from the state of Indiana increased to 44 cents per mile effective May 1. Previously, the amount was 40 cents. Read more...

WorkLife Programs offerings to focus on stress, weight

WorkLife Programs classes coming up in the next few weeks will focus on stress and weight management. Read more...

Family Caregiver Resource Fair to take place Tuesday

For those balancing the responsibilities of work and caregiving for an aging, disabled, or chronically ill relative or friend, Human Resources WorkLife Programs is sponsoring the seventh annual Family Caregiver Resource Fair on Tuesday (May 10). Read more...

Purdue Farmers Market coming to campus on Thursday

The Purdue Farmers Market will return this spring to offer fruits, vegetables and other goods for sale starting Thursday (May 12). Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

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

Purdue Today schedule for summer

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule today (May 9) through Aug. 12. Regular publishing days during the summer will be Monday and Thursday. Daily publication will resume Aug. 15.

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...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

Purdue Sports

Purdue women's golf team headed to 12th consecutive NCAA Championships

The defending national champion Purdue women's golf team has advanced to the 2011 NCAA Championships with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA East Regional in Daytona Beach, Fla. Read more...

Mackey Arena seat reallocation: Updated FAQs

With the second week of the Mackey Arena seat reallocation drawing to a close, a number of new questions have arisen about the process. Read more...

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

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