In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

Purdue is making bold steps to ensure that the quality of a Purdue education continues to grow as we roll out initiatives of our Ten-year (decadal) Funding Plan. Read more...

5 Students Who are Example Makers

They have learned. They have grown. They have been inspired. Today they're ready to give back. Meet five students who know what it means to receive guidance and support. Now they are eager to pay it forward -- ready to mentor the next generation of inspiration. Meet 5 Students who are Example Makers. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue announces new director in International Students and Scholars

Joe Potts has been named associate dean of international programs and director of Purdue's Office of International Students and Scholars, effective today (Feb. 1). Read more...

Fidelity email will come from 'Your Benefits Center'

Faculty and staff can expect email they receive from "Your Benefits Center" to be information from Fidelity about their retirement plan. Human Resources encourages all employees to read messages they receive from Your Benefits Center to keep up-to-date on important retirement plan news. Read more...

CSSAC offering education grants for employees, dependents

The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC) is accepting applications for employee and dependent grants. Read more...

Register by Feb. 10 to participate in new offering on mental illness

WorkLife Programs is partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to bring the NAMI Family to Family Education Program to Purdue. Read more...

Hadley presentation to focus on strategies for success

The 2012 Richard A. Hadley APSAC Professional Development Series presentation on Feb. 15 will help employees learn how to develop their own potential. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Student seeks better understanding of eye disease mechanisms, wins Sigma Xi award

A Purdue student who uses life experiences to inspire her research of eye diseases has won a Sigma Xi award to support her work. Read more...

General News

Purdue professor prescribes ways to reach fitness goals

For those who have lost sight of their fitness goals, a Purdue expert has some advice. Read more...

DeBoer: Farmland property taxes to continue rising into 2015

Farmland owners are in for more property tax increases at least into 2015, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer says. Read more...

Purdue co-op program gives students employment edge

Students who participate in cooperative education programs offered by Purdue's Office of Professional Practice are more likely to receive jobs and earn higher salaries than those who do not. Read more...

Applications sought for Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Awards

The Office of the Provost is requesting applications for Purdue's Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Grant program. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Troy Lewis' banner dedication set for Saturday

One of the most electrifying players in Purdue history will be on hand for Saturday night's Big Ten showdown with Indiana, as Troy Lewis will be honored at halftime with the formal dedication of his banner in the Mackey Arena rafters. Read more...

Legends of Mackey Arena: Week 4

Brian Cardinal and MaChelle Joseph were able to accomplish amazing things on the basketball court in their own separate ways that will always be a part of Purdue history. They are among the 24 Legends of Mackey selected recently as part of the rededication of the arena. Read more...

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

Events

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

• Speaker to discuss economic cooperatives, workers' rights in Spain, U.S.

• Innovative social science methods to be topic of seminar

• The Band Perry to perform at Purdue with Brett Eldredge and the Levi Riggs Band

Sites of interest

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