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Photo gallery: Operation: L.E.A.D.

Teenage sons and daughters of military families are participating in a free summer camp that runs through July 23 at Purdue. Called Operation: L.E.A.D., the camp is sponsored by the Military Family Research Institute and the Department of Health and Kinesiology. A photo gallery of Operation: L.E.A.D. activities is available here. More on the camp is here.

Featured News for Employees

Six Purdue researchers win NSF early-career awards

Six Purdue faculty members have won the National Science Foundation's most prestigious honor for outstanding young researchers in 2010. Read more...

Everyday Wellness: Fruits and vegetables -- peachy partners for preventive care

Getting five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can reduce your chances of dying from stroke, cancer and heart disease by as much as 20 percent. To help you toward this goal, Purdue provides free nutrition counseling through WorkLife Programs, and the Purdue Farmers Market offers fresh produce every Thursday through Oct. 27. Read more...

Fines to be raised for parking violations

Effective Aug. 1, motorists should expect to pay a bit more in fines for parking improperly on the West Lafayette campus. Read more...

Heat wave forcing adjustments in exercise center hours

The current heat-humidity problems in Indiana and many other states have led the Division of Recreational Sports to adjust facility hours to help ensure the safety of those exercising, says director Howard Taylor. Read more...

Reminder: Safety guidelines, conservation measures

The Purdue community is being asked to review safety guidelines for warm weather conditions as well as recommendations to assist in minimizing cooling demands. Read more...

Purdue to offer adult student orientation

Purdue's Span Plan Adult Student Services, which offers support for adult nontraditional students, will conduct an orientation session on the Monday before fall semester. Read more...

Purdue community encouraged to complete quality of life survey

Purdue staff and students make a major impact on the community where they live and are being urged to help make it an even better place. Read more...

New session of Weight Watchers at Work begins today

WorkLife Programs is offering a new session of Weight Watchers at Work, to be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning today (July 21) and running through Oct. 6. The class will meet in Physics Building, Room 298. Read more...

People

Purdue appoints new financial aid director

Purdue officials have announced that Ted Malone from the University of Alaska Anchorage will be the new director of the Division of Financial Aid. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

General News

Purdue summer commencement set for Aug. 6

Purdue's summer commencement ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 6 in Elliott Hall of Music. Read more...

Purdue economists report on causes of high commodity prices

Growing demand for corn to use in biofuels and for soybeans to help feed a booming Chinese economy are among key forces driving commodity prices higher this year, according to a report by three Purdue agricultural economists. Read more...

Despite loss, soccer success could fulfill goals for women's sports

Even though the U.S. women's soccer team lost to Japan on Sunday (July 17), the World Cup experience could be a win for women's sports, says a Purdue expert. Read more...

Insect expert: Watch for hornworms, other garden pests

Now that the weather is getting warmer, gardeners should be on the lookout for hornworms and other garden pests, says a Purdue Extension insect specialist. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Volleyball set for three televised matches in 2011

The Boilermaker volleyball team is slated to make a trio of television appearances in 2011, including two live from Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium in the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. Read more...

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

Events

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

• Meeting to share facts of WBAA fall cultural tour

• Free self-defense class Thursday at Purdue

• Purdue expert in robotics and human cognition to speak at next Science on Tap

• Workshop to help grant writers prepare winning proposals