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August 16, 2012 In the Spotlight
APSAC chair: New administration presents opportunitiesCreating a foundation for long-term success is Bob Morman's goal as day general manager of Building Services. Now, as the 2012-13 chair of the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee, Morman will use his leadership skills to help the organization create a strong footing with the University's incoming administration.
Faculty and staff newsMobile app puts power of Castlight in patient's handsIn July, Purdue launched the latest in health care technology for employees and their families -- Castlight Health. Castlight lets those covered by a Purdue medical plan shop for medical services by cost and quality and simultaneously keeps track of their medical spending. Now the Castlight smartphone mobile app lets users easily find the health care information they need anytime, anywhere. Faculty search procedures workshops announcedThe Office of Institutional Equity announces its 2012 fall semester Faculty Search and Screen Procedures series. Nominations sought for Title IX service awardIn honor of the 40th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance is seeking nominations for its Title IX Distinguished Service Award. The award will recognize and honor 40 individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of gender equity in education. 
Everyday Wellness: Pet therapyEnglish writer George Eliot once said, and any animal lover will surely agree, that, "Animals are such agreeable friends -- they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." General newsPurdue rises to 56th in Shanghai World University rankingsPurdue was ranked 56th in the 2012 Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanhgai Jiao Tong University. Purdue was 61st last year and 69th in 2010. IU Health Arnett plans investment in Lyles-Porter HallPurdue has announced that it will receive a $1 million investment from Indiana University Health Arnett for construction of the new Lyles-Porter Hall. Purdue, West Lafayette to welcome students living off campusFor the 13th consecutive year, volunteers from Purdue and the city of West Lafayette will go around the New Chauncey and Northwestern Heights neighborhoods on Tuesday (Aug. 21) evening to meet students living off campus and welcome them to West Lafayette and Purdue. Report: Corn ethanol waiver's affect on corn prices uncertainCorn prices pushed higher by the worst U.S. drought in half a century would not necessarily moderate if the federal government's corn ethanol mandate were temporarily suspended, according to a report by Purdue agricultural economists. Women in agriculture receive special recognition at state fairPurdue Extension showed its appreciation to two farm women for their leadership and achievements by honoring them with its Women in Agriculture awards Wednesday (Aug. 15) at the Indiana State Fair. Research newsResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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