January 26, 2012
In the spotlight
Food science
+ engineering
= safer food
Purdue food scientists and engineers are combining their research expertise to design new technologies that detect foodborne pathogens. Through collaboration with the USDA, Purdue's Agricultures Magazine reports, they're developing devices to handle real-world scenarios in food safety.
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Featured News for Employees
Parenting topics to be highlighted in WorkLife Programs course offerings
Check out the WorkLife Programs classes coming up in the next few weeks, and register to get some valuable information on family relationships from Purdue and community experts. Read more...
Focus Award nominations for disability efforts invited
The Office of Institutional Equity is seeking nominations for the 2012 Focus Awards. Read more...
General News
Glee Club to perform Tuesday in Super Bowl Village
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club has accepted an invitation from the Super Bowl Host Committee to perform in the Super Bowl Village in downtown Indianapolis on Tuesday (Jan. 31). Read more...
Scholarships available for adult nontraditional students
Span Plan Adult Student Services and the Office of the Dean of Students are sponsoring four scholarships for adult nontraditional students at Purdue for academic 2012-13. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Indiana electricity rates projected to rise from new clean air rules
New federal clean air regulations are projected to raise Indiana electricity rates about 14 percent by 2020 because of needed upgrades to coal-fired power plants, according to an analysis prepared for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Read more...
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Rayburn, Hummel named finalists for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Senior guard Brittany Rayburn and senior forward Robbie Hummel were selected Wednesday as finalists for the 2011-12 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which recognizes excellence on and off the court.
* More on Rayburn
* More on Hummel
Athletics reaching out to students about football game days
Purdue Athletics is gearing for seven exciting home games this fall and is reaching out to the student body via email for its thoughts on the student fan experience at Ross-Ade Stadium. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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Events
• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks
• Science Olympiad to feature competitions and open events
• Latin American Film Series to begin with 'Brincando El Charco'
Sites of interest
• Momentum Makers
• Difference Makers
• 5 Students Who ...
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