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Purdue Entomological
Research Collection

The Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC), whose specimens date back to the beginnings of the University, contains the largest, most complete insect reference collection in Indiana. It's basically a library of bugs. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

A message from President Córdova

As administrators at Purdue University, we deplore the act of racial vandalism that occurred recently in our Krannert Building. It is offensive, shocking and wholly out of character with our values and goals of inclusion and mutual respect. This incident cannot and will not define us as people or as an institution. Read more...

President's Forum to focus on information technology

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 28) in Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom. The forum will feature remarks by President France A. Córdova and a presentation titled "Information Technology: Purdue's Moneyball" by Gerry McCartney, chief information officer, vice president for information technology at Purdue and the Olga Oesterle England Professor of Information Technology. Read more...

New PAL 3.0 offers faster, denser, safer Wi-Fi coverage

Purdue Air Link 3.0, the newest wireless network deployed as part of ITaP's campus-wide initiative to offer faster, denser and safer Wi-Fi service, should make for fewer "dead" or hard-to-reach Wi-Fi spots in campus buildings and minimize device compatibility issues. Read more...

'5 Students Who …' nominations wanted

The May "5 Students Who …" website will shine the spotlight on graduating student leaders who are ready to make their mark on the world. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students they consider Trail Makers. Deadline for nominations is March 2. Read more...

Seminar by Extended Campus dean candidate canceled

The seminar scheduled for today (Feb. 23) with a candidate for the deanship of Purdue Extended Campus has been canceled, the search committee has announced. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

People

PNC chancellor earns United Way's Castaldi Award

Chancellor James B. Dworkin of Purdue University North Central has received the prestigious Castaldi Award, given by the Indiana Association of United Ways in recognition of his commitment to the United Way. Read more...

General News

Innovative pizzeria, wound care technology are top winners at Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition

An innovative pizzeria concept and a company developing a wound care technology took the top honors Tuesday (Feb. 21) at Purdue's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition, a $100,000 event celebrating its 25th anniversary. Read more...

New book on shrubs and vines promotes the Midwest's native species

As Purdue forestry and natural resources professors, Sally and Harmon Weeks gravitate naturally to all things green -- and sometimes yellow, purple, blue or red. They've taken their work a step further by taking it home with them, planting native Indiana shrubs and woody vines around their home in order to attract wildlife. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament tickets available Monday

Beginning 10 a.m. Monday (Feb. 27), both all-session and single-session tickets for the 2012 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament will be on sale to the general public. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or through the Bankers Life Fieldhouse box office in Indianapolis. Read more...

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