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September 21, 2012 In the Spotlight
Faculty see tablets as versatile teaching, learning toolsSince May 2011, the sight of students tinkering with iPads while their teacher looks on has been a common one in Lorraine Kisselburgh's classes. Kisselburgh, assistant professor of communication, is one of a growing number of Purdue faculty members who are using iPads, tablets and similar devices in the classroom. For Kisselburgh, these devices are more than just high-tech toys -- they're powerful tools that can transform the way students approach learning. Faculty and staff newsWeight Watchers at Work returns to West Lafayette campus; new incentive availableWith the start of a new 17-week Weight Watchers program, WorkLife Programs is wiping the slate clean on the West Lafayette campus and introducing a new incentive. Regional campuses should check with their campus wellness program for Weight Watchers program details. Email-based program aims to help participants make healthy, nutritional changesWorkLife Programs' popular email-based program is continuing in October with a new monthly theme. Healthy Resolutions is a nine-month program geared toward helping participants change their health habits one month at a time. Guidelines established for professional master's programsNew guidelines for professional master's programs have been approved and are ready for implementation at the West Lafayette campus. List recaps new and improved technology tools, updates and training for fall semesterPurdue's arsenal of instructional technologies, teaching resources and technology training programs includes such new and improved tools as abundant free file storage, badge-based learning applications and an enhanced course management system, to name a few. General newsEmergency Preparedness Safety Day intended to help students take proactive approach to well-beingPurdue and Tippecanoe County safety officials will show off their latest resources and interact with students on Purdue's Centennial Mall on Wednesday (Sept. 26) to promote campus safety awareness. PeopleMintert to lead Purdue Extension in interimJim Mintert, assistant director of agriculture and natural resources for Purdue Extension since 2009, has been appointed interim associate dean of the College of Agriculture and interim director of Extension. Purdue sportsPurdue to host "The Tip-Off Before the Kickoff" on Oct. 12Purdue Athletics will host "The Tip-Off Before the Kickoff" at Mackey Arena on Oct. 12, adding the official start of basketball season to the excitement of Homecoming weekend and the Boilermaker football team's clash with Wisconsin the following day at Ross-Ade Stadium. 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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