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September 11, 2012
In the Spotlight
If Willie Cruz's background has taught him anything, it's that the world is full of people with wildly varying perspectives. Cruz, a first-generation Mexican-American, has always enjoyed working with people of all backgrounds and witnessing the innovation that results. Now, as cultural programs administrator for Housing and Food Services, Cruz works to make sure the division's employees work in an environment that is welcoming to -- and benefits from -- all perspectives.
Faculty and staff news
Fidelity is offering two workshops in September, and all benefits-eligible faculty and staff are invited to attend. Registration is required.
Beginning Oct. 8, seasonal flu shot appointments provided by WorkLife Programs will be available on the West Lafayette campus.
Research news
Purdue scientists have determined that a gene long known to be involved in cancer cell formation and chemotherapy resistance is key to proper RNA creation, an understanding that could one day lead to new therapies and drug targets.
The world continues to be a noisy place, and Purdue researchers have found that all that background chatter causes the ears of those with hearing impairments to work differently.
General news
The College of Liberal Arts Study Abroad Fair will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 12) in the Beering Hall lobby and Room 1284.
Purdue's Latino Cultural Center will commemorate its 10th anniversary with several events this fall, beginning with a Friday (Sept. 14) open house.
Public safety and homeland security agencies are adopting tools developed by a Purdue-led center to help officials manage emergency response and allocate resources efficiently, sometimes using smartphones or other portable electronic devices.
As the presidential campaign intensifies, Democratic incumbent Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will appeal to different voter emotions, says Chris Kowal, assistant professor of consumer sciences and retailing at Purdue.
Purdue sports
The Purdue football team returns to Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday (Sept. 15) to face Eastern Michigan for the second time in school history. Kickoff is at noon.
The Boiler Elite Wrestling Club, with its home in Purdue's Blake Family Wrestling Center, has been designated as a USA Wrestling regional training site and is one of just 10 active sites in the nation.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
Boilermaker Depot: One-stop online resource for all game-week activities and spirit initiatives.
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