In the spotlight

Chancellor Cohen discusses decade at Purdue Calumet

Chancellor Howard Cohen reflects on his 10 years of leading Purdue Calumet in a special commemorative issue of "Purdue Calumet Insight." Cohen, who will step down June 30, has presided over record enrollment, the introduction of campus student housing, strategies to advance student success and degree attainment, construction of the learning center in south Lake County, and the establishment of nine centers and institutes of applied research. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue names Garimella associate vice president for engagement

A distinguished professor, who this year is a Jefferson Fellow in the U.S. Department of State, has been appointed Purdue's first associate vice president for engagement. Read more...

Employee Assistance services available

Benefits-eligible employees have access to free, on-site counseling and referral services through WorkLife Programs Employee Assistance. Read more...

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity briefings scheduled for faculty, staff

The Office of Institutional Equity will hold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act briefings for faculty and staff in June, July and August. 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...

* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.

General News

Local children win with 10th PALS program

What began 10 years ago as a program to teach children about healthy living through sports continues to step up its game with lessons about self-esteem, good choices and friendship that can last a lifetime. Read more...

People

Boilers finish 2nd in regatta

Following three victories at the Women's Henley Regatta, including a close victory in Sunday's semifinals, the Purdue women's varsity eight fell to ASR Nereus (Holland) in the finals of the G.P. Jeffries Cup on the River Thames. Read more...

Miss Purdue to compete in Miss Indiana pageant

MerrieBeth Cox, Miss Purdue and Purdue’s Golden Girl, will begin competing Wednesday (June 22) for another title -- Miss Indiana. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Big Ten announces 2011-12 men's basketball single-play opponents

The Purdue men's basketball team has learned that it will face Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio State and Wisconsin just once each during the 2011-12 season, as the Big Ten office announced the league's single-play matchups for the upcoming campaign on Thursday. Read more...

Big Ten single-plays for women's basketball revealed

The Big Ten Conference has announced the single-plays for the 2010-11 women's basketball season. The Boilermakers will face six Big Ten teams just once during the year as part of a 16-game conference schedule. Read more...

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