In the spotlight

Five months out,
Christmas Show
preparation going strong

In a small workshop deep within Stewart Center, workers have been toiling since May to build wooden props that look more than a little out of season. Snow-covered evergreen trees and large mounds of the wintry substance are taking shape there, all in preparation for the 79th annual Purdue Christmas Show, scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2. Summer might seem early for building Christmas Show set pieces, but the production's organizers say that getting a head start is a key to the show's success. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

New conflict of interest requirements for all investigators on NIH grants

New requirements for disclosure of investigator financial interests and management of resulting conflicts of interest for grants funded by NIH and other Public Health Service (PHS) agencies become effective on Aug. 24. Read more...

Purdue early warning system Course Signals wins national award for student retention

Purdue's Course Signals -- a real-time, very early intervention system providing students with concrete steps toward improvement in classes where they may be in danger of failing -- is being honored as one of the nation's most innovative campus retention programs. Course Signals won a 2012 Noel-Levitz Retention Excellence Award highlighting programs designed to encourage students to succeed and persevere through graduation. Read more...

Disabling devices during password resets can prevent career account lockouts

Individuals who remember to change their Purdue career account password but forget to disable their mobile devices before doing so may find themselves locked out of their career account. Follow these four simple steps to avoid being locked out of your account. 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

Extreme drought spreads across Indiana, but rain chances improve

Though drought conditions worsened in much of Indiana the past week, there is potentially good news on the horizon: rainfall chances for the remainder of July are improving. Read more...

Drought threatens financial well-being of livestock sector

Drought that is spreading across the country is increasing feed prices and quickly spelling financial disaster for livestock producers, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says. Read more...

Chinese delegation to visit Purdue, Indianapolis

Purdue and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation will sponsor a visit to the state by a high-level delegation from China's Ministry of Commerce. Read more...

Indiana sweet corn abundant now, maybe not later in season

Hot, dry conditions are actually causing a glut of Indiana sweet corn from irrigated farms, but Hoosiers could see less of the summertime favorite over the long term, a Purdue expert says. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Athletics strategic plan: 2011-12 recap

As part of its strategic plan, Intercollegiate Athletics releases comprehensive annual updates. Read more...

Boilermakers announce 2012-13 wrestling schedule

The Purdue wrestling team announced its 2012-13 schedule on Thursday, slating 24 duals and three tournaments in addition to the 2013 NWCA National Duals, the 2013 Big Ten Championships and the 2013 NCAA Championships. Read more...

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

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