February 12, 2014

In the Spotlight

CLA's daring designs shown in 'Fearless Furniture' exhibit

At the Fearless Furniture exhibition currently on display at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, visitors will find works where art and design collide in startling ways. The pieces on display in this invitational and juried exhibition range from traditional studio furniture to cutting-edge chairs and tables that might not look out of place on the Starship Enterprise.

Seven of the 24 pieces were designed and created by College of Liberal Arts faculty, students and alumni. CLA's THiNK magazine focuses on their work here.

Faculty and staff news

President's Forum to feature look at future of campus planning

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. The forum will be webcast via Windows Media Live Stream at https://www.kaltura.com/tiny/z0mgo.

Purdue fire department to participate in joint exercise Thursday

The Purdue University Fire Department, along with hazardous materials teams from Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, will participate in a joint exercise with the Indiana National Guard 53rd Civil Support Team on Thursday (Feb. 13).

Watch for falling ice and snow from roofs and overhangs

Because the outdoor temperature is predicted to rise over the upcoming days, pedestrians on campus should watch for ice and snow falling from rooftops and overhangs. Grounds crews have already erected temporary fencing in some areas as a precaution. Questions may be directed to the Grounds department at 49-43087.

Applications open for APSAC professional development grants

APSAC is now accepting applications for its individual professional development grants. The deadline is March 3.

New CHL high blood pressure program open for registration

The Center for Healthy Living (CHL) is offering a new program to help Purdue faculty and staff manage their blood pressure.

IT Operational Oversight Committee helps guide Purdue's information technology offerings

Featuring a representative group of faculty, students and staff, the IT Operational Oversight Committee (OOC) is a keystone in the shared governance model that enables campus IT leaders to gather valuable input before important decisions are made on Purdue's information technology resources.

General news

'Art for Andrew' event to honor Boldt

The Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA) program and Latino Cultural Center will hold "Art for Andrew. Art to end Violence" on Thursday (Feb. 13) in honor of Andrew Boldt, a senior in the College of Engineering who was killed Jan. 21 in a shooting on campus.

Rural areas need new 'pioneers' to lead economic development

Leaders in rural areas must take risks, innovate and become the "pioneers of the 21st century" for their communities to prosper, the director of Purdue Extension says in an online series about challenges and opportunities facing rural Indiana.

Purdue sports

Moses named to 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team

Purdue senior Courtney Moses has earned a spot on the 2014 Allstate Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Good Works Team. Moses' honor marks the second straight year a Boilermaker has earned a spot on the national team, which recognizes college basketball players who have made a commitment to improving their communities and the lives of others.

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

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