February 21, 2014
In the Spotlight
Compounding radioactive drugs is just another day's work for students and faculty working in Purdue's Nuclear Pharmacy Lab. Located in Hampton Hall, Room 1293/1294, the Nuclear Pharmacy Lab is home to safety radiation equipment that identifies, localizes and quantifies the amount of radioactivity present.
Faculty and staff news
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is offering several opportunities in recognition and celebration of Disability Awareness Month.
Purdue Extended Campus is seeking nominations and applications for the 2014 Awards for Excellence in Distance Learning.
Ongoing development and enhancements have resulted in two updates in Ariba, Procurement Services recently announced.
A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent today (Feb. 21) at the conclusion of the board's scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Stewart Center, Room 326, is available on the Board of Trustees website.
General news
The gray winter skies are a reminder that people should consider supplementing vitamin D levels to ensure they maintain strong bones, says a Purdue nutrition expert.
Research news
Yeast can quickly adapt to changes in its environment with the help of molecules known as long non-coding RNAs, a Purdue study shows.
People news
Ten esteemed graduates of Purdue's College of Engineering will be recognized today (Feb. 21) at a luncheon celebrating the 50th anniversary of Distinguished Engineering Alumni/Alumnae. The luncheon at Purdue Memorial Union will celebrate the exceptional achievements of the 2014 DEA/A award recipients.
Purdue sports
The latest edition of "Boilermaker Breakdown," Purdue Athletics' weekly video recap, takes a look at the Old Gold and Black teams.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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