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November 26, 2012
In the Spotlight
Since 1994, Purdue's Center for Families has been providing educators, human service professionals, employers and policy makers with research to help them best serve Indiana's families. One of the center's broad-based goals involves providing decision makers with clear, nonpartisan information about how the policies they create will affect Hoosier families and family life, says director Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth.
Faculty and staff news
The University Senate approved at its meeting Monday (Nov. 19) a measure that allows more calendar options for summer courses.
Bob Morman, day shift general manager in Building Services, stepped down as chair of the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) during its meeting Wednesday (Nov. 14).
Three candidates for the position of associate dean for distance learning will hold open forums in November and December.
To help with the ongoing transition from Blackboard Vista to the new Blackboard Learn course management system, ITaP offers numerous tips and resources, including information on fall semester grade entry and spring 2013 course availability.
Wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing are available through November.
"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done.
* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.
Research news
Scotch tape, a versatile household staple and a mainstay of holiday gift-wrapping, may have a new scientific application as a shape-changing "smart material."
General news
The ITaP computing lab in Matthews Hall, Room 116, will be open 24 hours a day beginning at 7 a.m. today (Nov. 26) until 7 a.m. Dec. 10. ITaP has extended the lab's hours to accommodate increased demand at the end of the semester. As a reminder, the computer lab in the Mathematical Sciences Building, Room B10, is always open 24 hours.
Purdue sports
Athletics director Morgan Burke announced Sunday that Danny Hope will not return as Purdue football's head coach.
The Purdue volleyball team has earned its third straight NCAA Tournament berth and eighth in the last nine seasons, the NCAA announced Sunday.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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