February 20, 2014
In the Spotlight
An analytics sensor for predicting bearing failure in machinery and a company developing an alternative method for removing excess material during the aluminum extrusion process were the big winners Tuesday (Feb. 18) at Purdue's $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition.
Faculty and staff news
Purdue officials are suggesting that the campus community add two numbers to their phone contact lists for Purdue Alert text messages.
Provost Tim Sands announced today (Feb. 20) the members of a panel that will evaluate feedback provided regarding preparedness and security after the tragic events of Jan. 21 on the West Lafayette campus.
General news
A Purdue alumna and her husband have given $1 million to create the Pacesetter Endowment for Pharmacy to establish scholarships and support future construction or renovation of College of Pharmacy facilities.
Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, executive director of the Military and Family Research Institute at Purdue, has been invited to attend a meeting at the White House today (Feb. 20).
Purdue's College of Technology will celebrate the eighth annual Tech Week from Feb. 22 to 28.
Indiana homeowners can take advantage of the warming weather to reduce the chance of water damage from melting snow and ice as well as rain that is expected this week, a Purdue Extension disaster education specialist says.
People
Ten graduates of Purdue's College of Technology will be recognized during 2014 alumni award events Feb. 28.
Research news
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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