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Photo gallery:
MLK celebration

Purdue honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of activities both on and off campus. The 2012 celebration, with the theme "The Fierce Urgency of Now," included a day of service, library displays, a choral salute and a commemorative address from Professor Bernice Johnson Reagon, a noted civil rights movement participant. A photo gallery from the week is here.

Featured News for Employees

Price differences for lab work topic of VP Lewin message

Luis E. Lewin, vice president for human resources, addresses recent employee questions about IU Health Arnett lab arrangements and prices in a message to Purdue Incentive and Purdue Copay participants at the West Lafayette campus. Lewin's message includes a chart showing that lab tests done at Arnett are significantly more expensive than lab tests done at these medical plans' Tier 1 labs. Employees with questions may call 49-42222 for assistance. Lewin's message is available here.

President's Forum to focus on public affairs

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 24) in Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom. The forum will feature remarks by President France A. Córdova and a presentation titled "An Overview of Public Affairs: Who We Are and What We Do." Read more...

Housing and Food Services seeking faculty, staff opinions on dining services

Housing and Food Services is conducting a survey to determine market preferences regarding dining services on campus. Read more...

WorkLife Programs offering arthritis education class

Those suffering from arthritis -- or interested in preventing it -- have an opportunity to attend an interactive learning session Tuesday (Jan. 24). Understanding Arthritis will be facilitated by local physical therapist Randous Bowens. Read more...

Wellness screenings available in January, February, including second and third shifts

Wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing are available this winter. Read more...

Blackboard users group to hear about Learn 9.1 features

The shift to Blackboard Learn 9.1 will be the focus of the next cross-campus Blackboard Users Group meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31. 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.

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

Purdue Sports

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

Events

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

• Memorial reception to be held for former Krannert dean

Sites of interest

• Momentum Makers
• Difference Makers
• 5 Students Who ...