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February 25, 2014 In the Spotlight
Purdue Profile: Claudine MeilinkHelping students to find their passion is what drives Claudine Meilink, a career services consultant at the Center for Career Opportunities. Now in her seventh year at CCO, Meilink infuses her work with her interests, making the variety of projects and assignments she undertakes fun. From marketing to mentoring, Meilink shares her passion for career consulting with alumni, faculty and students. Faculty and staff newsSenate discusses military absence policy, statement of valuesThe University Senate met last week and discussed a possible policy to allow students absences related to military duties and a student-written statement of values. The minutes of the meeting are available on the Senate's website. APSAC endorses student-written statement of valuesThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee has endorsed a student-written statement of values titled "We Are Purdue." America Saves Week: Today's financial fact from Purdue BenefitsNew year's resolutions: Nearly 50 percent of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution for the new year -- the most popular resolutions are to save more, spend less, and pay off debt (source: Fidelity 2013 New Year Financial Resolutions Study). To attend an online savings workshop, see www.purdue.edu/hr/pdf/americaSavesWorkshops.pdf for details. Research newsStudy: Lots of 'brain waste' among highly educated immigrantsMany highly educated immigrants coming to the U.S. without a job lined up have been unable to find work at their level of education, leading to considerable "brain waste," Purdue researchers have found. General newsIPFW to become tobacco- and smoke-free campusIndiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will become a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus effective April 1. The use of cigarettes, cigars, oral tobacco, electronic cigarettes and all other tobacco products will be prohibited on campus and other sites controlled, operated or leased by the University. Purdue prof: Bitcoin growing in influenceA Purdue professor says Bitcoin, the virtual currency, is gaining a wider audience. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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