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October 17, 2013

In the Spotlight


Natasha Watkins

Interactive technologies spur student engagement in online diversity course

When Natasha Watkins, clinical assistant professor of human development and family studies, converted her department's diversity course to an online format this summer, she wanted to retain the feel of a traditional class, where students have the opportunity to share ideas and interact. Working with an ITaP educational technologist, Watkins accomplished her goal by simulating those elements using key instructional technologies.



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Green Week begins Monday

Purdue's annual Green Week kicks off Monday (Oct. 21) with the first day of a two-day Ecological Sciences and Engineering summit called "Capturing Resilience."

General news

Purdue team heading effort to create ag research data system

Purdue researchers are leading an effort to develop a nationwide, unified system for storing and making available to the public the abundance of research data that could help the agricultural industry and policymakers not only now but also many years in the future.

WBAA fall membership drive ends today

Today (Oct. 17) marks the final day of the 2013 fall membership drive for WBAA, public radio from Purdue.

Research news

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.

Purdue sports

Purdue football to meet Michigan State

Game notes are available to preview the Purdue-Michigan State football matchup at noon Saturday (Oct. 19) in East Lansing. The game will air on the Big Ten Network.

Big Ten releases 2018 and 2019 football schedules

The Big Ten Conference has announced the league schedules for the 2018 and 2019 football seasons.

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


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