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July 8, 2013
In the Spotlight
The summertime pleasure of food and live music at Purdue Memorial Union is returning Wednesday (July 10) for the start of a four-week series. The Union will offer favorite picnic-type foods starting at 5:30 p.m. on July 10, 17, 24 and 31, and area favorite performers will strike up the music in free concerts from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Faculty and staff news
Like many peer and Committee on Institutional Cooperation institutions, Purdue is implementing an online information management tool from Digital Measures to organize, manage and report on faculty activities and CV data.
The Sentinel -- the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee's monthly newsletter -- was distributed to A/P staff members last week. A copy of the newsletter can be found here.
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus.
"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
A Purdue professor has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Institute of Aging to study why some older adults living with two or more chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems, are more likely than others to succumb to the effects of aging.
General news
Purdue has signed partnership agreements with China's Nanshan Group and Tsinghua University.
The idea was too delicious for the highly regarded School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to resist. This summer, senior students are providing the hands-on management of other students preparing and serving lunches in the John Purdue Room.
The state of Indiana could develop a more diverse, robust economy in the future thanks to 50 high school students who learned about the entrepreneurial process during a weeklong academy held at Purdue.
Wave after wave of summer storms has battered trees in Indiana and other Midwest states. The extent of damage done to branches and trunks will determine whether the tree can heal on its own, a homeowner can make repairs themselves or if a professional arborist needs to be brought in, says Purdue Extension's urban forestry specialist.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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