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February 6, 2014 In the Spotlight
Purdue researchers look at life through the whole body of workLast summer a celebrity birthday may have struck a chord with the baby boomer generation. Mick Jagger turned 70 on July 26. Is it truly possible that an original rock 'n' roll bad boy is now a septuagenarian? How has he held up so well? Questions pondered, though maybe not specifically about any of the Rolling Stones, by Purdue researchers every day. Ken Ferraro, director of Purdue's Center on Aging and the Life Course, leads a unique collaborative that brings together researchers and students from all over campus to study the wide-ranging differences in how people age. Purdue Alumnus magazine delves into the center and its research in its January/February 2014 issue. Faculty and staff newsManager development team seeking input on campus health and wellness servicesA team in the Council for Manager Development Class of 2012-14 is seeking faculty and staff feedback on health and wellness services at the West Lafayette campus. Respondents could help shape the University's decisions in this area through answers about their knowledge and perceptions of such services. Public meeting for future campus bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure set for todayA public meeting to discuss the future of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on the West Lafayette campus will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Feb. 6) in Purdue Memorial Union, West Faculty Lounge. Recap of news from Feb. 5 issue of Purdue TodayPresident's Forum to feature look at future of campus planningThe 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. New development resources available to Purdue faculty, staffPurdue 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. Learning research center to host annual showcase and symposiumPurdue faculty and staff are invited to the Discovery Learning Research Center's annual Showcase and Symposium on Feb. 18. Funding available through Center for FamiliesThe Center for Families is offering funding opportunities for Purdue faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. Details are available in a PDF file. CFF accepting nominees for Award of Excellence in Family ResearchThe 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. CSSAC offering trip to Chicago Auto ShowThe 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. Additional headlines * PACADA honors two advisors for outstanding work * 'Master regulator' protein controls flowering, disease resistance in plants * 'Ask Me Why': Prof on Beatles' 50th anniversary on Sullivan show * Young love: Tips for parents to talk to children about love, Valentine's Day * February weather outlook: Prepare for more of the same * Purdue civics expert: Winter weather taking toll on communities * 9 receive Purdue Ag Alumni's Certificate of Distinction Research newsPurdue researchers receive $130,000 from Trask Innovation FundThree researchers in Purdue's colleges of Engineering and Science received more than $130,000 from the Trask Innovation Fund to develop their work. General news
My passion for Purdue: Chris HolfordEach 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 Kenneth (Chris) Holford, professor of biology and interim dean of the College of Science at Purdue University North Central, gives. Paper abstracts sought for service learning and international engagement journalPaper abstracts are being accepted for the first volume of the Purdue Journal of Service Learning and International Engagement. Undergraduate students who would like to submit a reflective essay, service-learning snapshot or profile interview are asked to submit an abstract to the journal website at https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/pjsl/. Purdue agricultural economist: Farm bill process far from overWhile Congress has agreed on a long-debated and much-anticipated farm bill, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says the process of interpreting and finalizing specifics of the law is far from complete. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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