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July 26, 2012

A message from acting President Sands

It's an exciting time to be a Boilermaker. As the summer winds down, students begin to migrate back to campus, we look forward to new faces, and we continue the momentum that is moving this university forward. Read more...

Report of acting president to Board of Trustees on July 20

It is my honor to have the opportunity to serve this great institution as acting president through this critical leadership transition. ... Purdue is entering a season of changing faces but continuing momentum. Read more...

In the spotlight

Class turns students into nature documentarians

To Doug Osman, the Celery Bog wetlands in West Lafayette are an invaluable local resource primed for bird-watching, nature walks -- and documentary making. This spring, Osman, clinical assistant professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication, taught an environmental documentary filmmaking class centered on the bog and its multitude of natural inhabitants. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Administrators discuss policies in place to report suspected child and sexual abuse

Purdue administrators reiterated the importance of reporting sexual abuse and outlined protocol in place for university employees. Read more...

2014-15 holiday schedule announced

The schedule of official University holidays for fiscal year 2014-15 is now available at www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/holidays.html. The Web page also includes the schedules for 2012-13 and 2013-14. For questions, contact Human Resources at 49-42222 or hr@purdue.edu.

Purdue e-Pubs reaches milestone: 2.5 million downloads

The open access Purdue e-Pubs digital repository , begun by Purdue University Libraries in 2006, has marked 2.5 million downloads. The popular repository contains more than 26,000 uploads of full-text publications and previously unpublished scholarly content. Read more...

University Residences seeks faculty fellows to connect with students

University Residences' Faculty Fellow Program is looking for an additional 15 to 20 faculty or staff participants to dine and interact with students in the coming academic year. Read more...

Research

Purdue entomology, engineering professors to receive presidential research awards

Two Purdue researchers will receive Presidential Early Career awards for Scientists and Engineers next week from President Barack Obama. Read more...

Innovation fund awards nearly $200,000 to help commercialize Purdue discoveries

The Trask Innovation Fund (TIF) awarded nearly $200,000 to Purdue researchers studying alternative fuels, pharmaceutical drug dosage forms, assisted reproductive technology and a mobile app for note-taking in the most recent round of awards through the Trask Innovation Fund. Read more...

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

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

General News

Indiana water shortage results in irrigation curtailments on campus

In response to the water shortage warning issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana Department of Homeland Security for 32 counties across the state, Purdue's Grounds Department is taking steps to limit the amount of water used for irrigation at the West Lafayette campus. Read more...

Tree outside Stanley Coulter Hall removed for safety

A decaying European beech tree next to Stanley Coulter Hall was removed Tuesday (July 24) to help ensure the safety of members of the campus community. Read more...

Expert: Back-to-school buying starting now

Retailers can expect back-to-school shoppers to be gearing up right now, says Richard Feinberg, a professor of consumer sciences and retailing. Read more...

Drought stress starting to set in on specialty and produce crops

Drought that has stunted development of Indiana's corn and soybean crops doesn't necessarily spell disaster for specialty and produce crops, but as the season wears on, Purdue horticulture specialists say the weather is becoming a greater concern. Read more...

Prof: Movie violence plays a role in real life

While the recent killings at a Batman movie premiere have critics blaming media violence for such crimes and others defending the entertainment industry, a Purdue mass media expert says the truth about media violence is rarely captured in such debates. Read more...

Purdue Healthcare Technical Assistance Program changes name; becomes Purdue Healthcare Advisors

A 7-year-old Purdue outreach program focused on health care quality, efficiency and safety is changing its name to better reflect its mission and services. The Purdue University Healthcare Technical Assistance Program now is Purdue Healthcare Advisors, effective July 20. Read more...

Purdue Sports

'The History of Women's Athletics' at Purdue

A 17-minute video tells of the origins, progress and highlights of varsity athletics for women at Purdue. Read more...

* Boudia and Soldati set for second Olympic Games
* Soldati previews 2012 Olympics
* Purdue Olympic Central (in rotating ribbon)
For these and other Purdue sports topics, go to www.purduesports.com.

Events

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• Events for the next four weeks

• Purdue summer commencement set for Aug. 4

• Dinner session to present advantages of Weekend MBA

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