July 15, 2013

In the Spotlight

College of Liberal Arts celebrating anniversary with alumni profiles

This spring, the College of Liberal Arts began a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education (HSSE), the college's forerunner. This historic event marked the moment that liberal arts began in earnest to build its future as Purdue's center for excellence in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

In honor of its anniversary, the college has asked 50 of its graduates to tell more about their careers and lives. The ongoing series began in THiNK magazine with alumnus Rusty Rueff (left), and continues here.

Faculty and staff news

New security service alerts individuals to career account changes

A new security service delivers automatic confirming emails to Purdue career account holders when changes are made to their passwords, challenge question options, email settings, or after password resets, providing an additional layer of protection for Purdue's academic, business and financial systems.

CSSAC to elect new vice chair in August

The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee will elect a new vice chair at its August meeting to replace Betty Kroll, who announced her resignation during the group's July 9 meeting.

APSAC shifts start date for subcommittee leaders' terms

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) voted on Wednesday (July 10) to change the annual start date for its subcommittee chairs and vice chairs to June.

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus.

Second session to help with Chinese names, cultural understanding

Due to overwhelming interest from Purdue faculty and staff, a second session to help with pronouncing Chinese names and understanding Chinese culture and attitudes will be offered Aug. 8, led by Wei Hong, director of the Confucius Institute at Purdue. All faculty and staff are welcome.

Spring Fling walk medals

The Spring Fling walk medals will be available for those who completed the walk this year during the annual event, which was held May 23.

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

My passion for Purdue: Barbara Dixon

Each gift, no matter the size, is a vote of confidence in the University and a testament of loyalty to the Boilermaker family. Purdue employee donors are passionate about their support. But before they click to give through payroll deduction, there is a story. Purdue Today will highlight these stories in an ongoing series presented with the University Development Office. Today, read why Barbara Dixon, associate dean for administration in the College of Liberal Arts, gives.

Textbooks cost too much? Startup offers alternative

A new digital tool offers an alternative to both textbooks and expensive e-readers and allows anyone to create classroom teaching materials that students can view on computers or smartphones.

Wet spring, summer raise mold concerns for homeowners

Homeowners with moisture damage from the rain and floods that have soaked much of Indiana in recent weeks should be on the lookout for mold, say members of a Purdue Extension team that helps residents solve mold problems.

People

Nutrition science professor named to 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Wayne Campbell, professor of nutrition science and expert on dietary protein and human health, has been selected to serve on the U.S. government committee that will review and give advice on setting the nation's dietary recommendations, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015.

Appointments, honors and activities

Appointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors.

Purdue sports

Big Ten announces 2016, 2017 football schedules

The Big Ten Conference has announced the conference schedules for the 2016 and 2017 football seasons.

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

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