In the spotlight

This month's
Momentum Makers

With enthusiasm, support, passion and drive, Purdue staff members move the University forward. They are Momentum Makers.

Each month, three staff members will be featured on the new Momentum Makers website, which recognizes the extraordinary efforts put forth by Purdue staff members to support and enhance the work of students, faculty and colleagues. These staff members strive to develop both professionally and personally while continuing to build a strong foundation of encouragement and assistance on campus and in the community. Meet this month's Momentum Makers -- Barry Boyd, Kasi Jones and Mo Trout -- at www.purdue.edu/momentummakers.

Featured News for Employees

University Tax Office urges staff to update home addresses in ESS

In preparation for the distribution of 2011 W-2 forms to Purdue employees, the University Tax Office urges employees to review their home addresses in Employee Self-Service by Dec. 31. Read more...

iPad and tablet users group to discuss apps for instruction, JetPack demo

Instructors who use iPads, other tablets and mobile devices in their classes will share applications and other tools they use in instruction at the next iPad and Tablet Users Group meeting on Dec. 8. An ITaP educational technologist also will demonstrate ITaP’s newest app, a content-delivery tool called JetPack. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

NIH grant to help MRI scientist seek answers about manganese toxicity, Parkinson's disease

People exposed to manganese in occupational settings such as welding may not see signs for years that the element is toxic to their nervous systems, but new medical imaging techniques being developed and tested by a Purdue professor could help reveal toxicity before symptoms appear that indicate irreversible brain damage. Read more...

General News

Meal at Sagamore can harmonize with Christmas show

The Sagamore Restaurant at Purdue Memorial Union has a special offer to add more joy to the experience of attending PMO's Purdue Christmas Show this weekend. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue volleyball earns Big Ten Player, Coach of the Year honors

Purdue volleyball was well represented when the All-Big Ten honors were announced on Tuesday (Nov. 29): Ariel Turner was named Big Ten Player of the Year and head coach Dave Shondell was recognized as Big Ten Coach of the Year. Read more...

Photo gallery: Old Oaken Bucket game

Photos from Saturday's Old Oaken Bucket game, in which Purdue defeated Indiana University 33-25, are available in a gallery here.

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

Purdue in the News

Purdue Builds Top-100 Supercomputer on Unreleased Chips
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Events

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• Purdue Memorial Union to usher in holiday season

Sites of interest

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