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February 28, 2014 In the Spotlight
Did You Know?: Space plane display in Neil Armstrong HallA replica of an early 1960s space plane that paved the way for future reusable spacecraft, including the U.S. space shuttle, is on permanent display in the atrium of Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. The replica hypersonic space plane, called the X-20 Dyna-Soar, was unveiled in October. It was a gift to the College of Engineering from Boeing Co., which developed it through a U.S. Air Force program to create a manned, military space plane. * Leah Jamieson, the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering, explains the importance of the X-20 hypersonic space plane in this video. Faculty and staff newsUniversity policy updateThe Executive Policy Review Group approved updates to the policy on Anti-Harassment (III.C.1). The changes, effective March 1, incorporate language added to comply with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 and allow for modification of certain disciplinary actions for students.The full text of the revised policy is available at the University Policies website. Beware of recent scam involving tutoring work for large amounts of moneyIn the wake of a recent scam on campus in which people claiming to be parents in search of tutoring for their kids offered excessive amounts of money for the service, Purdue reminds faculty, graduate students and tutors to be wary of offers like this that seem too good to be true. ITaP has some tips on how individuals can avoid becoming a victim. America Saves Week: Today's financial fact from Purdue BenefitsAmong parents, 81 percent talk to their children about the importance of managing money wisely, according to an American Institute of CPAs telephone survey from 2012. That's less than the percentage of parents who discuss manners (95 percent), good eating habits (87 percent), good grades (87 percent), drugs and alcohol (84 percent), and smoking (82 percent). To attend an online savings workshop, see www.purdue.edu/hr/pdf/americaSavesWorkshops.pdf for details. General newsPurdue to partner with teachers at Lafayette schools on science learning, developmentPurdue will partner with the Lafayette School Corp. to help teachers meet the learning needs of students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses. Mortar Board inviting nominations for student awardsThe Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is asking faculty and staff for nominations for two student awards -- the Dean Betty Nelson Service Award and the Tip of the Cap Award. Nominations should be submitted by 5 p.m. March 14. 
Winter likely to keep a frigid grip on Indiana into late MarchDespite a couple of recent mild weather days that made us think spring could be near, the Indiana State Climate Office says winter isn't going away anytime soon. Purdue sportsNow available: 'Boilermaker Breakdown' video recapThe latest edition of "Boilermaker Breakdown," Purdue Athletics' weekly video recap, features an interview with Casey Matthews, a Big Ten champion diver. It also includes highlights from a pair of women's basketball wins. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. Softball announces 2014 promotions, ticket dealsThe Purdue softball team's home opener is March 26 at the Boilermaker Softball Complex. Information about promotions and ticket deals throughout the season is available now. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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