December 7, 2012

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Purdue Profiles: Jenny Kelly

Keeping Purdue's Global Policy Research Institute (GPRI) running smoothly is no small task, but every day Jenny Kelly rises to that challenge. As GPRI's administrative assistant, Kelly juggles a wide range of duties while assisting other campus areas with their global activities. The enjoyment her job brings -- and knowing the institute is making a profound difference -- makes all the work worth it, she says.

Faculty and staff news

University Tax Department urges staff to update home addresses

In preparation for the distribution of 2012 W-2 forms to Purdue employees, the University Tax Department urges employees to review their home addresses in Employee Self-Service (ESS) by Dec. 31.

SAP system down this weekend for annual service pack upgrade

The SAP system will be unavailable from 6 p.m. (EST) today (Dec. 7) through 8 a.m. Monday (Dec. 10) while the annual SAP service pack upgrade is in progress.

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Purdue-led study highlights motorsports industry's significant impact across Indiana, worldwide

Indianapolis is known as the "Racing Capital of the World," and a new study shows that the motorsports industry's impact is advancing into other manufacturing sectors throughout Indiana and across the globe.

Purdue sports

NCAA volleyball regional to begin today at Purdue

NCAA volleyball action is coming to Mackey Arena this weekend as Purdue plays host to the regional semifinal and final today (Dec. 7) and Saturday (Dec. 8). Information regarding the West Lafayette Regional, including match times, ticket prices and more is available here.

Boilermaker Social Rewards ready for winter competition

Purdue Athletics is excited to announce the winter relaunch of Boilermaker Social Rewards and the start of a new competition for prizes associated with Boilermaker teams and events for the next three months.

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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