January 31, 2012
In the spotlight
Purdue Profiles:
Dev Niyogi
A common phrase in Indiana is, if you don't like the weather, wait a couple of minutes. As Indiana's state climatologist, Dev Niyogi sort of laughs off this expression. "You know, I was watching the news just the other day and heard the exact same thing about Georgia," says Niyogi, associate professor of agronomy and earth and atmospheric sciences. "Weather, climate in general, can be fascinating and often unpredictable."
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Featured News for Employees
APSAC seeking new members
The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is looking to fill eight seats that will become vacant in May. Read more...
Nominations sought for 2012 Old Masters Program
Faculty and staff are being asked to nominate candidates to participate in the 2012 Old Masters Program. The Old Masters Program brings distinguished professionals to Purdue to share their professional and personal experiences with students each fall. Nominations are due by Feb. 10. More details and a nomination form are available at www.purdueoldmasters.org.
Research News & Special Reports
Purdue researchers look to develop new method to control disease-carrying insects
Purdue researchers are discovering the next generation of insecticides directed at disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes, ticks and tsetse flies, which could help professionals in the human health, veterinary and crop production sectors. Read more...
General News
Krannert MBA program improves in Financial Times rankings
Purdue's Krannert School of Management MBA program has been ranked 12th among U.S. public colleges and universities by Financial Times. Read more...
Liberal Arts' Study Abroad Fair set for Wednesday
The College of Liberal Arts will have its Study Abroad Fair at 11 a.m.-
2 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 1) in Beering Hall lobby and Room 1284. CLA department-led programs will be represented by faculty, providers and study abroad officials. Pizza and cookies will be available. The CLA study abroad Web pages are here.
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