October 1, 2013

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profiles: Henry Green

As a young veterinary medicine student, Dr. Henry W. Green III became fascinated with the prospect of a career in veterinary cardiology -- one that involved practicing, teaching and conducting research.

Since joining Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 as a professor of cardiology, Green has excelled in all three areas. He is an in-demand cardiologist and interventionalist, an award-winning mentor and teacher, and a researcher who collaborates with professors and veterinarians across the country.

Faculty and staff news

Seminars set for associate vice president for engagement candidates

The Associate Vice President for Engagement Search Committee is hosting seminars for three candidates for the AVPE position.

Research news

Research aims to reduce security threats from explosives

Purdue researchers are working on ways to detect explosives and neutralize their impact as part of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security center led by Northeastern and Rhode Island universities.

General news

Center for Digital Education picks Jetpack, Passport as top innovations for 2013

The Center for Digital Education is recognizing Purdue as a digital education innovator for its mobile applications suite -- Hotseat, Passport, Jetpack and more -- designed to bolster engagement inside and outside the classroom using technology already integral to students' lives. This is the second time the University has been honored by the organization in the last three years.

WBAA adds 'Science Friday' to AM 920 lineup

WBAA 920 AM, public radio from Purdue, will begin airing "Science Friday" at 2-3 p.m. on Fridays beginning this Friday (Oct. 4).

Purdue expert: Holiday retail sales likely to lag behind last year

Retail sales this holiday season won't be as strong as last year's, predicts Richard Feinberg, professor of consumer sciences and retailing.

Purdue police investigating use of credit card reportedly stolen from vehicle

Purdue police have released a photo of a man and a woman in connection to the use of a credit card that was allegedly stolen on Sept. 20 from a parked vehicle in the Marsteller Street Parking Garage on campus.

People

College of Liberal Arts names 2013 Emerging Voice Award winners

The College of Liberal Arts has named two alumni as the 2013 Emerging Voice Award winners.

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