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Did You Know?: Confucius Institute at Purdue

The Confucius Institute at Purdue promotes Chinese language and culture on campus and in Greater Lafayette while providing resources for Chinese students who need help acclimating to local life. Read more...

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Featured News for Employees

Procedures for daylight saving time

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday (March 11), meaning campus clocks must "spring ahead" this weekend. Read more...

New Lync mobile offers instant messaging on the go

Purdue employees who use Microsoft Lync on their work computers may now access Lync mobile service across multiple platforms including Windows Phone 7, iPhone, iPad and Android. The Lync mobile program enables users to stay connected on the go with instant messaging from a single, easy-to-use interface. Read more...

General News

International students to help with tornado relief

A group of about 100 Purdue students -- most international -- will head to southern Indiana on Monday to help clean up after a series of tornadoes devastated the area last week. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue overpowers Nebraska in Big Ten tournament

Anthony Johnson scored a career-high 17 points to help the Purdue men's basketball team defeat Nebraska 79-61 on Thursday night in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Read more...

Boilers sending six to NCAA Wrestling Championships

Purdue will make its 31st consecutive appearance at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, set for March 15, 16 and 17 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Six Boilermakers advanced to the national tournament. Read more...

Purdue swimmers earn NCAA berths

Purdue swimmers Matt Friede, Danny Tucker, Ben Wachtel and Ben Ziolkowski teamed up to post a school-record time in the 200 freestyle relay at the Big Ten Championships -- a mark that also earned the men a trip to the NCAA Championships later this month. Read more...

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

Women's
History Month

Determination. Compassion. Perseverance. These are qualities that create role models out of mothers, mentors and leaders. They set the pace for future generations. Inspiring other women to pursue their passions. Reach their goals. Make a difference. Just like these women who have made their mark at Purdue -- and on the world around us.

Today's profile:
Ashley Scott

Events

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• Events for the next four weeks

• Purdue to host counseling psychology conference

Sites of interest

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