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February 11, 2014
In the Spotlight
The University's Purdue Moves initiative is fueling a plan to dramatically increase the number of students who engage in an international study experience. Specifically, Purdue plans to double the number of study abroad participants and to emphasize programs of a semester or longer.
In line with the University's efforts, the College of Health and Human Sciences is developing its global learning initiatives to support and grow study abroad participation within the college. The Life 360 spring e-update focuses on HHS current and future study abroad plans.
Faculty and staff news
A pair of public meetings to solicit ideas about the revitalization of State Street will take place on Thursday (Feb. 13).
The Purdue community is encouraged to join President Mitch Daniels for a President's Forum on Thursday (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.
Provost search committee seeking faculty, staff input The provost search committee would like to remind the Purdue community to submit nominations of individuals they think should be considered for the position of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Nominations should be directed to Timothy Zwier, search committee chair, at zwier@purdue.edu, or to search committee members, who are listed here. Nominations and comments also may be sent through a confidential email account at provostsearch@purdue.edu.
General news
Purdue Extension has created a website to help homeowners and renters conserve propane gas and use it more efficiently in heating their homes as a shortage of the fuel continues.
The Purdue Center for Global Food Security has announced a new grant competition aimed at nurturing undergraduate student innovations leading to lasting solutions to food security challenges.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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