August 2, 2012
In the spotlight
Purdue exhibit shows how to make better
food choices
Indiana State Fair visitors of all ages will get a full serving of helpful, practical advice on how to plan healthy meals when they go through a new Purdue Extension exhibit. The interactive exhibit in the DuPont Food Pavilion is one of a variety of Extension exhibits and activities during the Aug. 3-19 fair on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Read more ...
* Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 10. A schedule of events and displays is available here.
Featured News for Employees
Tobacco cessation options available
Those looking to complete a tobacco cessation program to avoid the $500 additional premium in 2013 have several options. Classroom, phone and online tobacco cessation programs are available for all campuses. Read more...
Avoid clicking suspect links, providing personal info due to recent phishing scams
Though some spam may look official, many unsolicited emails and instant messages containing URLs, or Web addresses, are actually attempts to trick recipients into divulging personal information, so-called phishing. As a result of several recent phishing emails targeted at Purdue users, ITaP reminds faculty and staff to use caution when acting on an email and to avoid clicking on suspicious links, or providing personal information when a message appears suspicious. Read more...
Courses on atomic force microscopy offered by
Purdue professors
Understanding the proper application of the atomic force microscope (AFM) challenges even experienced researchers and graduate students, so Purdue professors will teach AFM online and on campus this fall. Professors Ron Reifenberger and Arvind Raman will teach five-week, online courses and a full-semester, three-credit course including a term project. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Early weaning, DDGS feed could cut costs for
cattle producers
If the drought forces producers to feed a larger portion of distillers dried grains with solubles, or DDGS, cattle can maintain gains and improve meat quality if the animals are weaned early, a Purdue scientist has shown. Read more...
Researcher's fish-eye view could offer insights for
human vision
A Purdue student's research project related to zebrafish eye development could lead to a better understanding of vision problems that affect billions of people worldwide. Read more...
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Volleyball announces two free scrimmages, season and NCAA updates
Purdue volleyball will offer fans a free look at the nationally contending Boilermakers on Aug. 11 and 18, and the University will host an NCAA regional -- and in between, there's an exciting season, including four matches in Mackey Arena. One is a showdown with Penn State at a pack-'em-in price. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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