April 30, 2012
In the spotlight
Momentum Makers:
Kyle Hultgren
Kyle Hultgren, managing director for the Center for Medication Safety Advancement, has dedicated his career to making safe medication practices a vital part of health care systems worldwide. Learn how Hultgren spreads the word about medication safety well beyond the borders of West Lafayette at the Momentum Makers website.
Featured News for Employees
Last day to enroll in long term care insurance without answering health questions
The initial enrollment period for Purdue's new long term care (LTC) insurance benefit ends today (April 30). Read more...
SSOF Tier 1 lab on campus offers quick, easy service
The Tier 1 lab at the State Street Office Facility (SSOF) on the West Lafayette campus is set up to make trips to the lab fast and convenient. Read more...
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus. Read more...
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. Read more...
* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.
General News
Purdue dedicates renovated, newly named Roland G. Parrish Library
Purdue dedicated the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management and Economics during an event on Friday (April 27). Read more...
Purdue celebrates $10 million gift for center dedicated to student excellence, leadership
Purdue on Friday (April 27) celebrated a $10 million gift and plans for a new student-centered facility that will be the focal point of a campus area dedicated to encouraging student excellence and leadership. Read more...
Mortar Board awards its one-millionth dollar in aid
The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board awarded its overall one-millionth dollar in scholarships, fellowships and awards during its annual banquet. Read more...
People
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Purdue women's tennis wins Big Ten title
The Purdue women's tennis team rallied from down 3-2 to win its first ever Big Ten Tournament Championship on Saturday. Read more...
Purdue women's golfer wins Big Ten Championships individual title
For the fifth-consecutive year, a Purdue women's golfer won the Big Ten Championships individual title. This season, Laura Gonzalez-Escallon captured her second conference medal with an even-par 216 and helped Purdue to a second place finish behind No. 23 Michigan State. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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Murphy Award recipients
Six exceptional teachers were honored with 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy at the Faculty Awards Convocation on Thursday (April 26). Purdue Today will feature profiles on each of the recipients. Today, we focus on Brad Benhart, clinical assistant professor of building construction management. Read more...
Events
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