February 11, 2013

In the Spotlight

5 Students Who are Health Makers

Health is in their hands and hearts. They nurture. They heal. They protect. Throughout the life cycle, these Boilers care for the well-being of all. Meet 5 Students Who Are Health Makers.

Faculty and staff news

CIE workshop to focus on teaching ESL written communication

Purdue instructors and teaching assistants can learn about best practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, and resources to address the growing international student population at Purdue in seminars offered by the Center for Instructional Excellence.

Faculty users' groups focus on Adobe Connect, Blackboard Learn and tablets

Faculty interested in getting tips, viewing demonstrations and hearing about the most recent updates to instructional tools such as Adobe Connect, Blackboard Learn or iPads can register for ITaP's spring users' group sessions via the ITaP training calendar.

Traffic, parking update and other Physical Facilities news

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus, as well as notes on bicycles for sale and video camera installation.

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

"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.

General news

Top 'Identity Thief' sleuth: Don't be like Jason Bateman

One of the nation's top cybersecurity experts says the new movie "Identity Thief" may be funny, but protecting your identity from theft doesn't have to be so difficult or dangerous.

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.

Purdue sports

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Events

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• Community, campus groups invited to planning meeting for 100th anniversary women's march
  
• Purdue Theatre to present 'Medea'
  
• Research Roundtable to give students opportunity for campus jobs
  
• Iraq War vet to speak on militarism, climate change and drones
  

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