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Featured News for Employees

Sign up now for July 23-24 Fidelity workshops

Fidelity is offering two workshops in July, and all benefits-eligible faculty and staff are invited to attend. Registration is required. Read more...

Worker's compensation care facility moving

One of Purdue's approved providers of worker's compensation care is changing locations. Read more...

Upcoming series to offer variety of ways to cope with stress

WorkLife Programs is offering its popular nine-week series, "Stress Relief and Reduction," again this fall. The session begins Aug. 1 and runs through Sept. 26. Read more...

Employees alerted to presence of cicada killer wasps on campus

Members of the Purdue community may have recently noticed the presence of cicada killer wasps, which resemble large hornets or yellow jackets, on campus. These wasps are solitary insects and are unlikely to sting unless directly handled. 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.

Research News & Special Reports

New 'self-calibrating MEMS' bringing accuracy to nanotech

Researchers have demonstrated tiny machines that could make possible super-accurate sensors and motors, with far-reaching applications from computer storage to altimeters, detecting petroleum deposits to measuring DNA-binding forces. Read more...

General News

Downtown location to house Purdue art gallery

Purdue will locate a new gallery in the heart of downtown Lafayette that will make a variety of art more accessible to the community. Read more...

Organizers hope statue of Purdue's founder connects him, students

Helping Purdue students form a stronger connection to the University's founder is the goal of a group building a statue of John Purdue. 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

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

Events

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