September 23, 2013
In the Spotlight
This academic year marks the 20th anniversary of Purdue's Online Writing Lab -- a resource that began as emailed handouts and is now an invaluable tool that includes innovative resources such as YouTube videos.
Faculty and staff news
Policymakers, education thought leaders, Fortune 100 CEOs and media learned more about Purdue as President Mitch Daniels promoted the University during a busy week of public appearances in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Human Resources invites benefits-eligible employees age 55 and older to the Road to Retirement program being held today (Sept. 23).
"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
Registration is opening this fall for Purdue NExT, an online program that emphasizes interactive learning for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses.
People
Purdue professor R. Graham Cooks will be awarded the 2013 Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences during a 4 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday (Sept. 24) in Fowler Hall. Cooks won the prize in recognition of his innovations in the field of mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry.
Appointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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