February 5, 2014
Purdue officials have announced that all classes beginning prior to 1 p.m. have been canceled for today (Feb. 5) and that only essential university personnel should report to campus before that time. All operations, including classes, will return to normal status beginning at 1 p.m.
* Reminder: How Purdue determines operational status in cases of inclement weather
* Purdue temporarily relaxes parking rules, urges use of parking garages
* Today's events: People with questions about events scheduled for later today should check local television and radio listings or with the event organizer for delays or cancellations.
* Harlan Coben lecture postponed due to inclement weather
In the Spotlight
Two academic advisors who bring energy and breadth of interest to their job were honored Thursday (Jan. 30) by the Purdue Academic Advising Association (PACADA). Anneliese Kay of the College of Agriculture was named Outstanding Academic Advisor, and Peter Vasher of Exploratory Studies was named Outstanding New Professional.
Faculty and staff news
The Purdue community is encouraged to join President Mitch Daniels for a President's Forum on Feb. 13 in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. The forum, scheduled for 8-9 a.m., will focus on the West Lafayette campus master plan.
Purdue University Libraries has collaborated with Purdue's Human Resources Leadership and Organizational Development (LOD) to acquire a subscription to Business Book Summaries -- a collection of concise, comprehensive summaries of various business books.
Purdue faculty and staff are invited to the Discovery Learning Research Center's annual Showcase and Symposium on Feb. 18.
The Center for Families is offering funding opportunities for Purdue faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. Details are available in a PDF file.
The Center for Families is accepting nominations for its Award of Excellence in Family Research, which will recognize outstanding family research being conducted by Purdue faculty.
The Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, is sponsoring a Feb. 15 bus trip to the Chicago Auto Show in Chicago's McCormick Place.
General news
Purdue Research Foundation and Cook Medical officials announced Tuesday (Feb. 4) plans to establish a $12 million evergreen investment fund to support Purdue-based life sciences companies.
If you're hoping for an early end to winter, keep on dreaming. The bitterly cold temperatures and frequent snow showers of the past two months will continue through February, the Indiana State Climate Office says.
The tough winter weather continues to challenge communities and test the resilience of those who work to provide assistance to those in need, says a Purdue expert.
The Beatles' American debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 50 years ago not only was the beginning of the 1960s cultural revolution, but it was also an iconic moment that brought baby boomers together, says a Purdue historian.
The meaning of love, crushes and dating are all topics that parents should proactively discuss with their children at an age-appropriate level, says a Purdue child development expert.
Research news
The next time you stop and smell the roses, thank MED18. The protein MED18 controls many important plant processes, including when a plant blossoms, how it resists key fungal diseases, and how it responds to environmental stress factors, a Purdue study shows.
People
Nine agricultural leaders received the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association's Certificate of Distinction during the group's annual Fish Fry in Indianapolis.
Purdue sports
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